You Voted, Results are in for the Best of the Antigo Area 2018

(We do our best to get the correct spelling for all nominees and apologize for any that are misspelled.)
FOOD & DRINK
Best Pizza
1st Place: BB Jack’s
2nd Place: Rev’s Windbreaker
3rd Place: Buck’s Pizza
4th Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
5th Place: Pizza Hut
Other Nominees: Mattoon Market, Billy Timbers, Melody Mill, Heartbreakers, Chet & Emil’s, Kwik Trip, Bear Paw Pub & Restaurant, Celebrations, FS Fast Stop, Walleye Lodge, Timber Haven, Little Caesar’s, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Gator’s, Taphouse, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Rachel’s – Wittenberg, Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County, BP Gas N Go Travel Center (Take & Bake Homemade Summit Lake Pizza), Lil Hummer’s, Quinn’s in Neva, Harvest Restaurant – Wittenberg
Best Bakery
1st Place: Pavek’s Antigo Bakery
2nd Place: Gunkel’s Bakery
3rd Place: Linda’s Bakery – Birnamwood
4th Place: Natural Living
5th Place: Sweet Thyme
Other Nominees: Pick N’ Save, Walmart, Kwik Trip
Best Restaurant
1st Place: El Tequila
2nd Place: Heartbreakers
3rd Place: Miller’s Nutshell
4th Place: Two Angels
5th Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant
Other Nominees: The Refuge, Celebrations, Ruby Mays, Sweet Thyme, Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes, M&L Truckstop, Chet & Emil’s, Melody Mill, Quinn’s in Neva, Timber Haven, Dairy Queen, Walleye Lodge, Country Kitchen, Animals, The Luncheonette/Natural Living, Swartzendruber’s, Culver’s, Celebrations, The Refuge, Dixie Lunch, FS Fast Stop, Farmers Home, BB Jack’s, Wolff’s, Crab N Jack’s, Black Bear, China Buffet, Corner Café
Best Happy Hour
1st Place: El Tequila
2nd Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse
3rd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
4th Place: Not Bob’s
5th Place: Taphouse
Other Nominees: Heartbreakers, The Refuge, Melody Mill, Animals, Never Enough, BB Jack’s, Elks Lodge, Celebrations, The Luncheonette/Natural Living, Fifth Avenue Restaurant, Smitty’s, Quinn’s in Neva, Mink Pen, Walleye Lodge, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Timber Haven, Beer 30, Thirsty Bear, Chet & Emil’s, Bob & Joni’s, Held’s, Vickie & the Vets
Best Lunch Spot
1st Place: El Tequila
2nd Place: Two Angels
3rd Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant
4th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living
5th Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
Other Nominees: Mattoon Market, FS Fast Stop, Animals, Chet & Emil’s, Celebrations, BB Jack’s, Timber Haven, Smitty’s, Dairy Queen, Culver’s, Heartbreakers, Country Kitchen, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Walleye Lodge, Driftwood, Sweet Thyme, Melody Mill, Dixie Lunch, M&L Truckstop, McDonald’s, Taphouse, The Refuge, Three Sisters Café, Twisted Ice Cream, China Buffet, Held’s, Ruby Mays, Rev’s Windbreaker, Kwik Trip
Best Coffee
1st Place: Kwik Trip
2nd Place: The Brown Mug
3rd Place: Sweet Thyme
4th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living
5th Place: Dixie Lunch
Other Nominees: Wagner’s Shell, Two Angels, Taco Johns, FS Fast Stop, Langlade County Airport, Emma Kait’s – Birnamwood, Parsons Service Dept., Trio, Krist Oil, McDonald’s
Best Salad Bar
1st Place: Swartzendruber’s
2nd Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant
3rd Place: Timber Haven
4th Place: Pizza Hut
5th Place: Celebrations
Other Nominees: Harvest Restaurant – Wittenberg, Country Kitchen, Quinn’s in Neva, Three Sisters Café, Pick N’ Save, Buck’s Pizza, Heartbreakers, Natural Living
Best Place for a Sandwich
1st Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant
2nd Place: BB Jack’s
3rd Place: Heartbreakers
4th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living
5th Place: Two Angels
Other Nominees: Culver’s, Mattoon Market, The Refuge, Melody Mill, Crab N Jack’s, Animals, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Farmers Home, Celebrations, Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes, Dixie Lunch, Walleye Lodge, Quinn’s in Neva, M&L Truckstop, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, FS Fast Stop, Timber Haven, Buck’s Pizza, Sweet Thyme, Smitty’s, Not Bob’s, Swartzendruber’s, Ruby Mays, Held’s, Lakeside Market, Dairy Queen, Chet & Emil’s, Burger King, White Lake Market, Subway
Best Fish Fry
1st Place: Heartbreakers
2nd Place: Vickie & the Vets
3rd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
4th Place: Farmers Home
5th Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant
Other Nominees: Black Bear, Celebrations, Chet & Emil’s, Animals, Melody Mill, Bob & Joni’s, Country Kitchen, Two Angels, Walleye Lodge, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Timber Haven, The Refuge, Quig’s Maplewood, M&L Truckstop, Miller’s Nutshell, BB Jack’s, Quinn’s in Neva, Mattoon Market, Dixie Lunch, Swartzendruber’s, Crab N Jack’s, Smitty’s, FS Fast Stop, Z’s Fork Horners, Ruby Mays, Culver’s, Lakeside Market, White Lake Market, Lil Hummer’s, Longshots in Pearson, Nine Mile Resort, Billy Timbers, Mountain Bay Bar – Eland, Wolff’s River Inn
Best Bar for Beer & Liquor Selection
1st Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
2nd Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse
3rd Place: Not Bob’s
4th Place: Taphouse
5th Place: Heartbreakers
Other Nominees: Celebrations, Held’s, Bob & Joni’s, BB Jack’s, Boettcher’s, Vickie & the Vets, Quinn’s in Neva, The Refuge, Rock N Robin’s Old Mill, Animals, Smitty’s, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Walleye Lodge, Three Jokers, Billy Timbers, Thirsty Bear, Driftwood, Melody Mill, Timber Haven, Twin Oaks, Texas Jays, Chet & Emil’s, Gator’s, Fifth Avenue Restaurant, Swartzendruber’s, Rev’s Windbreaker, Beer 30
Best Grocery Store
1st Place: Pick N’ Save
2nd Place: Lakeside Market
3rd Place: Gilbert’s Sentry Foods
4th Place: Walmart
5th Place: Natural Living
Other Nominees: Mattoon Market, Neva Grocery & Gas, White Lake Market
Best Store for Wine or Liquor Selection
1st Place: Pick N’ Save
2nd Place: Lakeside Market
3rd Place: Luxury Living
4th Place: Northern Roots
5th Place: Gilbert’s Sentry Foods
Other Nominees: Mattoon Market, Schroeder’s Gifts, Walmart
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Best Barber Shop
1st Place: The Man Cave
(Not Pictured: Jeci)
2nd Place: Hair Shack
3rd Place: Fantastic Sams
4th Place: The Color Cabin
5th Place: Trio
Other Nominees: Hair by Bobbi, Tangles, Salon 731, Jim Zahn – Mattoon, Benishek’s Creative Hairlines, Inspiring Images, Headlines/Studio S, North Country Style, Cost Cutters, Yvette Sharee’s Hollywood Hair Studio, Waves of Change, Today’s Hair
Best Beauty Salon
1st Place: Fantastic Sams
2nd Place: The Color Cabin
3rd Place: The Man Cave
4th Place: Trio
5th Place: Main Attraction
Other Nominees: Pure Bliss, Yvette Sharee’s Hollywood Hair Studio, Headlines/Studio S, Hair Shack, Inspiring Images, Country Cuts, Cost Cutters, Hair by Bobbi, North Country Style, Today’s Hair, Salon 731, Waves of Change, Tangles, Trends, Anita’s, Traci’s, Paulette’s, Jim Zahn, Jan’s Style Inn – Birnamwood, Benishek’s Creative Hairlines
Best Facial
1st Place: Kitty Fasbender – Mary Kay
2nd Place: Mosaic Massage & Reflexology
3rd Place: Lacey Zarda – LimeLight
4th Place: Salon 731
5th Place: The Man Cave
Other Nominees: La Bella Spa, Tangles, Today’s Hair, Amanda Lifke – Mary Kay, Kay Koszarek, Fantastic Sams
Best Health Club
1st Place: Aspirus Health & Performance Center
2nd Place: Anytime Fitness
3rd Place: Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center
4th Place: Body Envy
5th Place: MKZ Strong Ladies
Other Nominees: Wendy Nycz, FAITH Fitness – Frances Eighmy, North Central Black Belt Academy
Best Pharmacy
1st Place: Lakeside Market
2nd Place: Walgreens
3rd Place: Walmart
Best Manicure/Pedicure
1st Place: Annette’s Polished Ladies
2nd Place: Puttin’ on the Glitz
3rd Place: Rose’s Nail Salon
4th Place: Nails by Jo
5th Place: Inspiring Images
Other Nominees: Nail Depot, Tips to Toes, Get Tipsy Nail Bar, Amanda Rettinger, Nail Boutique – Stephanie Kolpack, Headlines
Best Massage
1st Place: Cornerstone Chiropractic
2nd Place: Mosaic Massage & Reflexology
3rd Place: Blue Butterfly
4th Place: Angela – Body & Soul
5th Place: Kelly Steger – Aspirus Langlade Hospital
Other Nominees: Kim Holbrook, La Bella Spa, Soothing Effects
Best Hospital or Clinic
1st Place: Aspirus Langlade Hospital
2nd Place: Aspirus Antigo Clinic
3rd Place: Aspirus Langlade (Volm) Cancer Center
4th Place: Aspirus Elcho Clinic
5th Place: Aspirus Birnamwood Clinic
Other Nominees: Antigo Medical Building, Northern Health Centers
Best Dental Office
1st Place: Dr. Stanley Brown DDS
2nd Place: Antigo Dental Clinic – Dr. Meghan O’Brien
3rd Place: Progressive Dental
4th Place: Dr. Charles Wetzel DDS – Elcho
5th Place: Antigo Bridge Community Dental Clinic
Other Nominees: Dr. Larry Nillissen DDS – Birnamwood, Quirt Family Dentistry, Antigo Complete Dental, Szmanda – Wittenberg
Best Optical & Eye Care
1st Place: Antigo Vision Clinic – Dr. Richard Kjome
2nd Place: Eye Clinic of Wisconsin
3rd Place: Antigo Eye Care Center
Other Nominee: Walmart, Family Vision Center – Erin Goga
Best Chiropractic Clinic
1st Place: Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center
2nd Place (TIE): Cornerstone Chiropractic
2nd Place (TIE): Antigo Family Chiropractic Center – Dr. Rindal
4th Place: Krueger Chiropractic
5th Place: Johnson Chiropractic
Other Nominees: Antigo Chiropractic Health Center (Goldsworthy), Bula Chiropractic, In Balance Chiropractic (Dr. Roth), Long Chiropractic
PEOPLE
Best High School Coach
1st Place: Bruce Brown
2nd Place: Matt Borneman
3rd Place: Tom Schofield
4th Place: Julie Langseth
5th Place: Dan Witman
Other Nominees: Alex Hintz, Aimee Hein, John Zencovich, Aaron Wickersheim, Dennis Duchac, Ben Wilhelm, Travis Goeks, Bill Hahn, Don Scupion, Carla Wissbrocker, Joe Pregler, Dameon Becerra, Dale Lenzner, Sara Schroepfer, Jesse Shaw, Michelle Kincaid, Ben Wilson, Sandi Robrecht, Ben Olsen, Linda McFarlane, Tom Weix, Dave Zalewski, Jeff Paulson
Best Teacher
1st Place: Mike Blood
2nd Place: Lila Gallenberg
3rd Place: Angie Wickersheim
4th Place: Alex Hintz
5th Place: Debbie Kautza
Other Nominees: Shelly Schielke, Rebecca Broeske, Rhonda Clark, Pete Lewandowski, Todd Mayr, Alex Kohler, Kattie Conant, Joanie Fisher, April Schofield, Mrs. Buker – North Elementary, Mrs. Stuckert – East Elementary, Sarah Fleischman, Mrs. Knetter, Mrs. Zinchuk, Kathy Zblewski, Tom Beattie, Jeanelle Clay, Erin Husnick, Sara Schlieve, Nick Matuszewski, Jacob Oxley, Mrs. Tyler – Pleasant Fiew, Wendy Simonis, Claire Herron, Travis Goeks, Justin Markgraf, Sue Werdeo, Laura Palmer, Kevin Kubacki, Donna Krueger – West Elementary, Michelle Kincaid, Chris Bartletti – Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Corinne Wolter, John Nedden, Dave Hickman, Josh Zalewski, Kirsten Jolivette, Larry Stookey, Jesse Shaw, Sue Zelinski, Barbara Lyon, Mr. Johnson, Laurie Meronk – West Elementary, Sheri Jones, Mrs. Arlen, Helen Igl, Tiffany Thomae, Sara Wickersheim, Elizabeth MacDonald, Mary Young, Michelle Hafner, Lorra Metko, Mrs. Vinnedge – West Elementary, Cyndie Walrath, Tom Weix, Justin Klavins, Andrea Baughman, Tina Chroge, Mrs. Pam Woods – Middle School, Anita Berner, RyAnn Filbrandt, Casey Meidl, Vicki Johnson Gravitter Zarda, Stacy Fermanich, Karissa Koehler, Amy Weix, Mrs. Borchert – White Lake, Sandra Gallagher, Colleen Timm, Thomas Zamzow, Aimee Hein, Amanda Krivoshein, Courtney Burger, Scott Hamilton, Miss Tise, Terry Zalewski
Best Radio Personality
1st Place: Gary Hartl
2nd Place: Mike McDougal
3rd Place: Duff Damos
Other Nominees: Matt Converse
Most Influential Person
1st Place: Father Charlie Hoffmann
2nd Place: Dave Corcoran – Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County
3rd Place: Marge Gibson – REGI
4th Place: Ann Roller
5th Place: Kim Schwarz – Body Envy
Other Nominees: Thomas Zamzow, Pastor Michael Spaude, Cavan Kelly, Dave Schneider, Nick Salm, Father Zach Weber, Sarah Repp, Dale Peterson, Amy Weeks, Anita Mattek, Justin Markgraf, Daniel Figueroa, Jill Lewandowski, Katia Johnson-Shelley, Pastor Chris at Homestead Fellowship, Steve Kuhr, Molly Gums, Karen Kieper, Mike Blood, Zak Kickhaver, Dr. Lindsy Jaworski, Eric Roller, Brenda Mayr, Angel Zimmerman – Boys & Girls Club, Jade Brown – Expressions Dance Studio, Elon Case, Gary Cernoch, Jason Fonder, Ray Bruch, Mark Doesotel, Pat Bultman, Matthew Young, Jessica Olson, Tonya Trabant McKenna, Joe Zanon, Betty Cross, Bruce Brown, Sarah Goerke, Luke Hermann, Pastor Tom – The Well, Dennis Klement, Pastor Kindle, Theresa Schroeder, Officer Andrew Hopfensperger, Antigo School District Teachers, Pastor Wes Jedras, Pastor Kellen Lewis, Josh Guenthner, Bernard Deisinger, Tonya Diesinger, Tom Sikora, Maynard Blodgett, Father Kelly, Katie Clay – The Giving Tree, Corey Dieck, Shannon Conrad, Clark Palmer
Best Family Doctor
1st Place: Bart Kneeland
2nd Place: Kristine Flowers
3rd Place: Patrick McKenna
4th Place: Noel Deep
5th Place: Lakshmi Deep
Other Nominees: Andrea Pennington, Angela Buchman, Steve Weber, Dennis McFadden, Gretchen Tolsma, Andrew Snider, Sue Bowman, Gary Hegranes, Randy Myers, Dr. Strong, Greta Tomany, Teresa King, Leslie Washatko, Debra Safford
Best Nurse
1st Place: Patty Levis
2nd Place: Kathy Bowman
3rd Place (TIE): Melissa Krueger
3rd Place (TIE): Cindy Piskula
5th Place: Samantha DeBroux
Other Nominees: Sue Grabowski, Maria Beike, Kathy Connor, Kirk Lewis, Dawn Resch, Tasha Hotchkiss, Linda Jahnke, Carrie Kelly, Paula Washatko, Debbie Witman, Cindy Avellallemant, Rachel Ryan Reszko, Stacey Korhonen, Connie Newman, Sue Nelson, Brianna Williams, Karri Ungathum, Mary Cerny, Leanna Slowik, Trista Doucette, Renae Piskula Lenzner, Tara Ginter, Jenny Ziber, Patty Lucht, Michelle Rickert, Brad Meverden, Katie Waldvogel, Carl Bloechl, Carlie Nickolai, Abby Rowe, Beth Marvin, Haley Novak, Alanna Kautza, Courtney Statezny, Maureen Gregurich, Deana Fleischman, Kristin King, Joan Postler, Libby Gabriel, Ainsley Cornell, Rebecca Chapin, Nancy Fluger, Rhonda Steinke, Mike Darr, Teri Hunt, Nico Elwardt, Maxine DesJarlais, Caitlyn Zaverousky, Jessica Bostwick, Tracey Novak, Kristin Kastin, LouAnn Tousey, Liz Voss, Samantha Flood, Ellen Weidmen, Liz Brodnicki, Hillary Weberpal, Laurie Falk, Connie Alft, Mandy Buljubasic, Karen Reichert, Stacy Quick, Kelly Stimac, Sally Bolen, Nikki Weden, Kim Cross
Best Retail Sales Associate/Clerk
1st Place: Rosie Fleischman – Lakeside Market
2nd Place: Emmy Lou Fleischman – Wagner Shell
3rd Place: Lauren Hackbarth – Pick N’ Save
4th Place: Laurie Hackbarth
5th Place: Tiff Matuszewski – Arlen’s
Other Nominees: Carol Berg – Walmart, Stacy Klement, Brit Hose, Kurt Derlein, Jeff Mattmiller, Lori Wilhelm, Eric Gillett – Menards, Katie Kakes – Fleet Farm, Peggy Kluwe – Menards, Howard H. – Fleet Farm, Cody – Antigo Auto Parts, Brenda Burns – Menards, Kayla Gaffey, June B. – Fleet Farm, Daniel Figueroa, Cheri Marx – Schroeder’s, Ashlee Neve, Diana Helser – Menards, Sandra Joseph, Melanie – Fleet Farm, Tina Onson – FS, Abby King – Kwik Trip, Stacy Lenzner – That Little Shop in Polar, Kathy Chrudimsky, Patrice – Schroeder’s, Lisa Neve, Jordan Sharon, Jeanne Zalewski, Kelly – Mortar & Pestle, Chris – Maurices, Jessica Tenes – Family Dollar, John Hunter, Terra Tatro, Miranda – Remington’s on 10th, Keaton Kemmer, Gene Michaelson – Walmart, Carol Wohlwend, Mike Kools, Martinez McCants, Alexandra Novander, Molly – Schroeder’s, Patty Reynolds – Wittenberg Shell, Brian Arlen, Joan – Menards, Lynn Pavek – Wagner Shell, Astin Krueger – Walmart, Brandi – John Deere, Nick – Kwik Trip, Levi – Verne’s, Zachary Luerssen – Dunham’s, Penny Zima, Linda Kryka, Andrew Parmer, Julianna – Verne’s, Brenden Stege – Pick N’ Save, Jeannie – Two Angels, Kay Meister – Fleet Farm, Jackie – J&P Liquidators, Jessica Filbrandt, Chris Wagner – Quinlan’s, Dawn Fleischman – Marty’s Shell, Samantha Holbrook – Advance Auto Parts, Chandler O’Rourke – Menards, Diane Klitz, Barb Payant – Hickey’s, Jeff Dahlke, Jessica Lenzner
Best Bartender
1st Place: Bird Kapusta – Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
2nd Place: Meghan Anderson – Heartbreakers
3rd Place: Jenny Jordan
4th Place: Daniel Figueroa
5th Place: Al Quirk – Taphouse
Other Nominees: Paula Yarie – Windbreaker, Megan Novak, Pat Bultman – Swartzendruber’s, Tammy Peska, Steph Steger – Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes, Brenda Dudek, Mike Kools, Dawn Wendt Mineau – Walleye Lodge in Pearson, Tracey Nelson, Sarah King, Ruby – Three Jokers, Chris Held, Rita Griffiths – Not Bob’s, Sarah Strong – Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Ariel – Smitty’s, Mike Barwick – Melody Mill, Michele Welch – Driftwood, Katelyn Bowman – Gator’s, Brian Buettner – Crab N Jack’s, Fawn Kennedy, Carol – Quinn’s in Neva, April Kolpack, Lori – Thirsty Bear, Pam – Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Jess Turner – Black Bear, naomi Nicholson, Amanda Brunette, Brittany – Celebrations, Marina Lewis – Thirsty Bird/North Star, Becca Dieck, Lacey Zarda, Keshia Reissman – BB Jack’s, Megan Romportl – Smitty’s, Amanda Fleischman – Taphouse, Mike Nicholson, Chris – Never Enough, Deb Slater – BB Jack’s, Lacey Lenzner, Dennis – Thirsty Bear, Megan Diestler, Lindon – Swartzendruber’s, Heather – Melody Mill, Linda Schmidt, Craig Walters, Kori Rank Jones, Pebbles – Texas Jays, Bob Ecker – Chet & Emil’s, Frances Guth – Three Jokers, Amy Weix – Heartbreakers, Jim Reif, Karen – Timber Haven, Gerry Miller – Miller’s Nutshell, Zach Zagar, Patsy Listle – Gator’s, Rev – Windbreaker’s, James Richards – Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes, Nichole – Old Mill, Cory Olson – Three Jokers, Patti A – Fifth Avenue, Sandi – Heartbreakers, Jenny Roth – Melody Mill, Ann Schmidt, Becky Majewski, Chucky – Boettcher’s, Tuba – Mink Pen, Randy Kolz, Tom Zat, Amanda Reiter – The Refuge, Jeremy Walters – Bob & Joni’s, Sue Stanton, Jeannie – Two Angels
Best Waitress/Waiter/Server
1st Place: Mascarita – El Tequila
2nd Place: Bird Kapusta – Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
3rd Place: Meghan Anderson – Heartbreakers
4th Place: Becky Cameron
5th Place: Emma Poch – Two Angels
Other Nominees: Ashley Berger – Chet & Emil’s, Mickey Zima – Twisted Ice Cream, Stacey Musolff, Jess Turner – Black Bear, Becca Dieck – Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Kristi Poltrock, Daniel Figueroa, Steph Steger, Becky Kassis, Kendra Peschke – North Star, Carmen – Celebrations, Yolanda Strutz, Lacey Lenzner, Famn Kennedy – Refuge, Lindsy Wierschke, Sandra – Swartzendruber’s, Tracey Nelson – Bob & Joni’s, Megan Novak, Jen Jordan, Nicki Sitsler – Two Angels, Megan Jansen – Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Marisa Kohler, Tiffany Matuszewski – Heartbreakers, Shawna – Two Angels, Amanda Fleischman – Taphouse, Kelly Novak – Country Kitchen, Deb Slater – BB Jack’s, Ariel – Smitty’s, Lela Koutnik, Katrina Resch – Miller’s Nutshell, Tanya Miglieri – BB Jack’s, Emma Schneider – Timber Haven, Megan Dembowski – Culver’s, Sam Schafer – Fifth Avenue, Jean Lipinski, Sue – Dixie, Emma Brown, Lisa – Two Angels, Jamie Brown, Sarah King, Katie – Two Angels, Bernadette Ramirez, Patty Andraschko, Linda Miller, Becky Hoffman, Morgan Novak, Linda Schmidt, Marina Lewis, Trisha MacDonald, Ellie Kelly, Ambra Nelson, Amy Weix, Beth – Dixie, Kathy – M&L, Felicia Schmit, Brenda – Not Bob’s, Katie Bowman – Gator’s, Jeannie – Two Angels, Tony Roethle – Walleye Lodge, James Richards, Amanda Brunette, Cory Olson, Jacki Parilek, Jessica – Timber Haven, Coral – Two Angels, Jessie Dixon, Molly Sprengler, Kori Jones, Chris Held, Amanda Reiter, Jeremy Walters
Best Public Servant
1st Place: Bruce Brown
2nd Place: Bill Kelly – Salvation Army
3rd Place: Ann Roller
4th Place: DJ Elderidge
5th Place: Sheriff Mark Westen
Other Nominees: Andrew Hopfensperger, Kevin Ison, Misty Servi, Zak Kickhaver, Angel Zimmerman, Sarah Repp, Pastor Spaude, Dan Bauknecht, Deana Jensen, Judge John Rhode, Bill Brandt, Cavan Kelly, Nykki Brandt, Ryan Bula, Jon Petroskey, Pastor Chris at Homestead Fellowship, Nick Salm, Chet Haatvedt, Kim McCann, Brenda Mayr, Tammy Wilhelm, Joe Husnick, Ron Barger, Pastor Kindle, Gianna Losser, Kyle Schilling, Katie Clay, Clark Palmer, Jerry Reichl, Dave Solin, Pastor Kellin Lewis, Pastor Stephen Pool, Keith Wilson, Pete Pennington, Travis Krueger, Daniel Figueroa, Wendy Simonis, Gary Cernoch, Geno McKenna, Kyle Rustick, Paul Broeske, Mark Doesotel, Sherri Hunter, Dave Corcoran, Nat Musolff, Father Zach, Rhonda Klement
Best Hair Stylist/Colorist
1st Place: Shanille Waldvogel – The Color Cabin
2nd Place: Carl Goodrich – Fantastic Sams
3rd Place: Bobbi Deede – Hair By Bobbi
4th Place: Sabrina Skarlupka – The Man Cave
5th Place: Janet Krueger
Other Nominees: Mel Adams, Patsy Geiger, Kim Muraski, Missy Spray, Jamie Cooper, Ashley Dieck, Rebecca Kegler, Sara Schroepfer, Brenda Zamzow, Mary DeBroux, Heather DeHart, Jim Zahn, Julie Schroepfer, Anita Fischer, Kiana Aros, Stefanie Tatro, Jami Wojan, Joni Elam, Yvette Sharee, Caressa Husnick, Jess Turner, Brittney Andrus, Janelle Bolder, Denny DeBroux, Stephanie Knapkavage, Stacy Marmes, Donna Wakefield, Jenny – Trio, Trisha Schmidt, Alicia Holcomb, Melissa Palmer, Ruth Perry, Phyllis Zabransky, Pat – Fantastic Sams, Judy – Creative Hairlines, Paulette Scheel, Jenny Frisch, Aly Fasbender, Katie Jackson, Tracie Hall, Kristy Parsons, Jeci Martinez, Jodi Williams, Wendee Henke, Heidi Weden, Amy Mischler
Best Realtor (Individual)
1st Place: Toni Schneider – Integrity Realtors
2nd Place: Rob Cornelius – Absolute Realtors
3rd Place: Helen Wanca – Wolf River Realty
4th Place: Leah Antoniewicz – Wolf River Realty
5th Place: Ron Welnetz – Absolute Realtors
Other Nominees: Tim Nolan, Joe McKenna, Jennie Volkman, Ron WElnetz, Renee Irish, Cami Schroepfer, John Nedden, Ron Schroepfer, Rick Bina, Pat Devine, Lisa Kuenzli, Kim Halambeck, Mark Incha, Connie Brayton, Mike Bolen, Kevin Olsen, Vikki Leseberg, Bob Slowik, Darrel McDougal, Melissa Mares, Jaime Peters
Best Financial Planner or Advisor
1st Place: Jenny Behrens – Edward Jones
2nd Place: Tom Koss – Ameriprise
3rd Place: Gary Kieper – Thrivent Financial
4th Place: Dan Jackson – CoVantage Credit Union
5th Place: Katie Helmstadter – Edward Jones
Other Nominees: Alan Resch – Resch Insurance, Rhonda Klement, Kane Goerke – Thrivent, Brady Koss, Katia Johnson-Shelley, Nate – Chase Bank, Jeff Dodd, Travis Rose, Kevin McKenna, Reggie Jorgenson, Brian Blink, Jean Greening – Thrivent, Kylee Zalewski, Doug Dahlke, Jason Hohensee
RETAIL, HOME & GARDEN
Best General Building Contractor/Remodeling
1st Place: Muraski Construction LLC
2nd Place (TIE): Dave Kautza Builders
2nd Place (TIE): Barske Construction
4th Place: Nicholson Builders
5th Place: Reif Construction
Other Nominees: Schwanz Custom Homes, Menting Bros, Kelvin Wagner Construction, Deerbrook Exteriors, Titan Builders, Spiegl Construction, Hoffman Homes, Thomae Construction, Larry McCAnn Construction, JC Construct, Dun-Rite Exteriors, Dave Ludens, Carl & Dexter Hohensee, Solid Rock Builders, Torch’s Construction, Johnson Brothers, Chapin Construction, ESN Construction, Kirk’s Carpentry, Kitsemble Exteriors, Jeff Aulik, Thompson Construction, Dave Powell, Will Crum, Below Building, Leo Korbisch Construction, Rea Builders, Adam Nicholson, NJS Contractors, Stacy Kautza Builders, Across the Grain, Rod Clauss Construction, Jesse’s Property Doctors, Dream Never Dies, Carpentry Services – Steve Herrman, Wissbroecker Construction, Ryker Remodeling
Best Home Improvement/Building Supplies
1st Place: Menards
2nd Place: Wilhelm Lumber
3rd Place: Builders Service
Other Nominees: Fleet Farm, Kramer Building Supply
Best Heating/Cooling Services
1st Place: Schulz Heating & Cooling
2nd Place: Superior Heating & Cooling
3rd Place: Dan’s Service & Repair
4th Place: John Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating
5th Place: Joe Menting Plumbing & Heating
Other Nominees: Heinzen Plumbing & Heating, Top Tech, Northland Energies, Ace Heating & Cooling, Insight FS, Bauer Plumbing & Heating, Kautza Mechanical Services, Andraschko Plumbing – Tom Andraschko, Jerome Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating, AmeriGas, GEMS Heating & Cooling, North Central Mechanical, Simmons Plumbing, Jerome Winkel, Svaton
Best Plumbing Services
1st Place: Heinzen Plumbing & Heating
2nd Place: John Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating
3rd Place: Joe Menting Plumbing & Heating
4th Place: Nathan Best
5th Place: Bauer Plumbing & Heating
Other Nominees: Marcx Plumbing, Digger’s Plumbing & Electric, Andraschko Plumbing – Tom Andraschko, Jerome Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating, Simmons Plumbing, JP Water Services, Dan’s Service & Repair
Best Electrician
1st Place: Van Ooyen’s J&D Electric
2nd Place: Popelka’s Electric
3rd Place: Digger’s Plumbing & Electric
4th Place: Bauer Plumbing & Heating
5th Place: Thomae Electric & Trenching
Other Nominees: North Central Mechanical, Miller Electric, Shocking Solutions – Cody Weden, Kautza Mechanical Services, Kent Skidmore, Jim Nonnenmacher, Northland Energies, Jeremy Thome, Glen Krivoshein
Best Appliance Store
1st Place: Arlen’s
2nd Place: Sears
3rd Place: Menards
Best Carpet & Flooring Store
1st Place: Menards
2nd Place: Neve’s Floors to Go Furniture & Mattress Gallery
3rd Place: Northwoods Flooring
4th Place: Resch’s Tile
5th Place: Woodstock Design Center
Other Nominees: Birnamwood Tile & Marble, Green Design Center, B&J Flooring
Best Furniture & Mattress Store
1st Place: Lakeland Furniture
2nd Place: Neve’s Floors to Go Furniture & Mattress Gallery
3rd Place: Menards
Other Nominees: Sears, King of Sleeps, Northern Roots
Best Garden & Landscaping Center/Services
1st Place: Menards
2nd Place: Bolen Green Landscaping
3rd Place: Frisch Greenhouses
4th Place: Lawn & Snow Specialists
5th Place: Melissa’s Landscaping Materials
Other Nominees: Fleet Farm, Family Lawn & Landscape, Fischer’s Maintenance, Walmart, Hollister Gardens, Grandview Orchard, Sunshine Trees, Rock Hard Landscaping, Maus Landscaping, Ken Waldvogel Landscaping, A Vision Landscaping, Majestic Farms Greenhouse – Hatley, ShadyBrook Lawn & Landscape, Antigo Arborists
Best Retail Gift Shop or Specialty Store
1st Place: Schroeder’s Gifts
2nd Place: J&P Liquidators
3rd Place: Natural Living
4th Place: Pennyz Party Town
5th Place: Antigo Country Store
Other Nominees: Gingerbread House, Frisch Greenhouses, That Little Shop in Polar, Luxury Living, Wittenberg Shell, Mojos, Mortar & Pestle, Antigo Sportswear, Hickey Floral, Peaceful Valley General Store, Northern Roots, Memories Repurposed, C.A.R., Dollar Tree
Best Pest Control
1st Place: Mosquito Squad
2nd Place: Mosquito Busters
3rd Place: Kill All North
Other Nominees: Wil-Kil pest Control, Bill Strunar
FUN
Best Live Music Spot
1st Place: Music in the Park
2nd Place: Langlade County Fair
3rd Place: Taphouse
4th Place: North Star Lanes
5th Place: Bob & Joni’s
Other Nominees: Celebrations, Quinn’s in Neva, Smitty’s, Beer 30, MC Fests, Mattoon Community Hall, Melody Mill, Lil Hummer’s, Bad Habit, Grudgeville Pub & Grub, Alfa Heaven Motorsports Bar, Held’s, Walleye Lodge, Trailside Inn & Longshots Tavern
Best Place for a Date Night
1st Place: El Tequila
2nd Place: Heartbreakers
3rd Place: Miller’s Nutshell
4th Place (TIE): The Refuge
4th Place (TIE): Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
Other Nominees: Driftwood, Not Bob’s, Rock N Robin’s Old Mill, Swartzendruber’s, Palace Theater, Melody Mill, Two Angels, Quinn’s in Neva, BB Jack’s, Billy Timber’s, Timber Haven, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Walleye Lodge, Three Jokers, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Celebrations, Fifth Avenue Restaurant, Taphouse, Gator’s, Kools Klub, Bonnie’s Place, Alfa Heaven
Best Singles’ Scene
1st Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse
2nd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes
3rd Place: Taphouse
4th Place: Not Bob’s
5th Place: Heartbreakers
Other Nominees: Smitty’s, Quinn’s in Neva, Mink Pen, Thirsty Bear Pub, Fifth Avenue Restaurant, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Melody Mill, Driftwood, Held’s, Billy Timber’s, Bob & Joni’s, Gator’s, Celebrations, Timber Haven, Animals, The Refuge, Rock N Robin’s Old Mill, Thursday Night Christian Group, Walmart, Walleye Lodge, Beer 30
Best Golf Course
1st Place: Bass Lake Golf Course
2nd Place: Riverview Golf Course
3rd Place: Maple Hills Golf Club
Other Nominees: Quig’s Maplewood Golf Course, Club X to C Golf Course
Best Family Fun Spot
1st Place: Jack Lake/Veterans Memorial Park
2nd Place: North Star Lanes
3rd Place: Boardwalk/Springbrook Trails
4th Place: Kettlebowl Ski Hill
5th Place: Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center
Other Nominees: Great Northern Campground, Langlade County Fair, City Park, Twisted Ice Cream, Palace Theater, Peaceful Valley Park, Walls of Wittenberg, Mattoon, Riverview Golf Course, Gleason Bowling Alley
Best Outdoor Activity Spot
1st Place: Jack Lake/Veterans Memorial Park
2nd Place: Springbrook Trails/Boardwalk
3rd Place: Kettlebowl Ski Hill
4th Place: Peaceful Valley Park
5th Place: City Park
Other Nominees: Hilger’s Lake, Lake Park, Riverview Golf Course, Great Northern Campground, Bass Lake Golf Course, Antigo Disc Golf Course, Gartzke Flowage, Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort, Music in the Park, Crocker Hills, Ice Age Trail, Cells of the Eau Claire
Best Outdoor Powersports Equipment & Sales
1st Place: Fuller Sales & Service
2nd Place: Verne’s
3rd Place: Antigo Yamaha
Other Nominees: Quinlan’s Equipment, Birnamwood Repair, Motor Sports Marine
SERVICES
Best Veterinary Clinic
1st Place: Spring Brook Veterinary Clinic
2nd Place: Birnamwood Veterinary Services
3rd Place: Antigo Veterinary Clinic
Other Nominees: Langco Veterinary Service, Northwoods Veterinary Service – Birnamwood
Best Pet Groomer
1st Place: Pampered Paws Pet Grooming – Laura Solin
2nd Place: Jenny’s House of Dogs
3rd Place: Antigo Veterinary Clinic
Other Nominees: April’s Pooch Parlor, Polished Pups, Lynn Mattek, Birnamwood Vet, Northwoods Vet Clinic – Birnamwood, Kristin Maher, Carrie Robinson, Jenni Kressin
Best Real Estate Agency
1st Place: Absolute Realtors
2nd Place: Integrity Realtors
3rd Place: Wolf River Realty
4th Place: Bolen Realty
5th Place: Season to Season Properties
Other Nominees: Lake Country Realty, Northside Realty, Nolan Sales, Century 21 Northwoods
Best Law Firm
1st Place: Winter, Winter & Behrens
2nd Place: Sommer, Olk & Payant
3rd Place: Hatfield Law Office – Elcho
Other Nominees: McCormick Law Office
Best Florist
1st Place: Frisch Greenhouses
2nd Place: Hickey Floral & Gifts
3rd Place: Pick N’ Save
Other Nominees: Lakeside Market
Best Bank or Credit Union
1st Place: CoVantage Credit Union
2nd Place: Chase Bank
3rd Place: Banner Banks
Other Nominees: BMO Harris Bank, Chase Bank, Huntington Bank
Best Tax Preparation or Accounting Firm
1st Place: KerberRose, S.C. – Formerly Known as Brettingen, Smits, Novak & Bastle, S.C.
2nd Place: D. Eckerman Tax Services
3rd Place: SK Accounting & Tax Services
4th Place: Bahr & Kilsdonk
5th Place H&R Block
Other Nominees: AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Richard Mamer, Ed Steger – Steger Tax Prep, Security Finance, Hoffman Fuller CPAs, Lindner Income Tax Services, Wysocki
Best Insurance Agency
1st Place: McCormick Klessig Insurance
2nd Place: Resch Insurance – Birnamwood
3rd Place: State Farm – Tim DeVoe
4th Place: American Family – Drew Lundt
5th Place: White Insurance – Mattoon
Other Nominees: Greater Insurance Services, Rural Mutual – Russ Van Lanen, Thrivent Pinnacle Team, Bremax Insurance, Farmers Insurance – Katia Johnson-Shelley, Collins Insurance Agency, The Insurance Center, Thrivent Financial – Gary Kieper, Kolpack Insurance, Thrivent Financial – Kane Goerke
Best Non-Profit Organization
1st Place: Langlade County Humane Society
2nd Place: Raptor Education Group Inc. (REGI)
3rd Place: Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County
4th Place: The Giving Tree
5th Place: Langlade County Senior Center
Other Nominees: Salvation Army, Relay for Life, Badgerland Classics & Customs, Langlade Area Mountain Bike Association, Antigo First, Antigo Community Food Pantry, AVAIL, Langlade County Tavern League, Antigo Community Theater, Greater Mattoon Area Advancement Unincorporated Association, Antigo Optimists, Langlade County 4-H, Caring Paws, Silver Birch Ranch, LeRoyer Hospice, Reformers Unanimous, American Legion Post 3, Hope Life Center, Community Association of Retirees (C.A.R.), The Compassionate Friends, Motorama, Antigo United Methodists
AUTOMOTIVE
Best Automotive Services & Repair
1st Place: Kegler’s Auto & Towing
2nd Place: Parsons of Antigo
3rd Place: Brickners of Antigo
4th Place: Clark’s Auto Sales & Service
5th Place: That 1 Garage
Other Nominees: Cranky Scott’s – Scott Zarda, Antigo Transmission & Repair, Fleet Farm, Hwy 52 Auto, Schutts Auto Repair, Soutside Tire, Marty’s Auto Services, Marty’s Shell, Langlade Ford, Jerry’s Auto, Cenex (Whitey’s), Sneller’s Repair Service, Lance’s Service Garage, Riverside Auto, Karl’s Quality Auto, Charlie’s Automotive, Pickerel Auto Body, Quinlan’s Equipment, Mike’s Service Center, Zarda’s, Skarlupka Service, Schroeder’s Auto Sales, Monnot Service, TSR Tom’s Sales & Repair, Antigo Auto, RJ’s Auto – Birnamwood, Mattoon Auto
Best New Car Dealer
1st Place: Parsons of Antigo
2nd Place: Brickners of Antigo
3rd Place: Langlade Ford
Other Nominees: Quinlan’s Equipment
Best Used Car Dealer
1st Place: Clark’s Auto Sales
2nd Place: Hwy 52 Auto
3rd Place: Parsons of Antigo
4th Place: Brickners of Antigo
5th Place: Dean’s Auto Sales
Other Nominees: Quinlan’s Equipment, Crosstown Enterprises, Langlade Ford, North Auto Sales, Big Foot Auto, Mattoon Auto, Antigo Auto, A to B Auto Sales, TSR Tom’s Sales & Repair
Best Auto Parts Store
1st Place: O’Reilly Auto Parts
2nd Place: Antigo Auto Parts
3rd Place: Fleet Farm
Other Nominees: Auto Value, Advance Auto Parts
Best Body Shop
1st Place: Parsons of Antigo
2nd Place: Brickners of Antigo
3rd Place: Pickerel Auto Body
4th Place: Tony’s Hot Rod Shop
5th Place: Hwy 52 Auto
Other Nominees: T.L.C. Auto Body – Birnamwood, Phlox Auto, Jerry’s Auto, Dave’s Body Shop, Marty’s Auto Services, Cranky Scott’s – Scott Zarda, Lance’s Service Garage, Kegler’s, Schutts Auto Repair, Kessen Auto Body, Krueger’s Top Notch Auto Body, Langlade Ford, Zarda’s, Riverside Auto, Tom’s Sales & Repair, That 1 Garage, Clark’s, Bauknecht’s Truck & Auto
Best Place to Buy Tires
1st Place: Southside Tire
2nd Place: Pomp’s Tire
3rd Place: Fleet Farm
4th Place: Brickners of Antigo
5th Place: Parsons of Antigo
Other Nominees: Kegler’s Auto & Towing, Langlade Ford, Walmart, Zarda’s Auto, That 1 Garage, Monnot Auto Service
Best Auto Detailing
1st Place: Parsons of Antigo
2nd Place: Xtreme Clean Auto Detailing
3rd Place: Brickners of Antigo
4th Place: Shammy Shine
5th Place: Dean’s Auto
Other Nominees: Phlox Auto, Jerry’s Auto, Clark’s Auto Sales, North Auto Sales, Marty’s Auto Services, Pickerel Auto Body, Langlade Ford, Hwy 52 Auto, Mattoon Auto, Monnot Auto Service
Best Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
1st Place: The Glass Company
2nd Place: Safelite
Other Nominees: Brickners of Antigo