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MISSOURI'S BEST 2023 WINNERS

 

AGRICULTURE


Agronomist: David Hughes 

Bee Farmer: Daryl Schnakenberg's and Sons   

Cattle Farmer: Stoner Ridge Farm 

Chicken Farmer: Plum Pastures

Crop Farm: Wilbur “Bud” Alexander   

Dairy Farm: Prairie Farms Dairy 

Farm: Stoner Ridge Farms   

Farm Company:  Farm Wife’s Table LLC   

Farmer:  Wilbur “Bud” Alexander 

Feed Store: Old Mans Place Reeds Spring, Missouri

Hog Farmer:  Jerry “J.R.” Reid   

Horse Trainer:  Boonslick Performance Horses   

Plant Protection Specialist: Lee Conner    

Timber Harvesting Company:  ZCM Timber Harvesting 

Tractor and Supply:  Crown Power & Equipment Co.,LLC  

Turkey Farmer:  John Kelsay   

Vineyard: Shawnee Bluff Vineyards


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT


Art Exhibit: City Museum   

Art Gallery: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art   

Attraction: Silver Dollar City  

Ballet: Kansas City Ballet 

Christmas Show: Sight & Sound Theatres-Miracle of Christmas‎  

Club DJ: DJ Kyle Miller 

Club/Bar: PBR Big Sky Night Club      

Cultural Event:  St. Louis Symphony 

Dance Club:  AURA 

Dinner Show: Dolly Parton's Stampede   

Entertainment Venue: Ozarks Amphitheater 

Fake Food - Faux culinary Art Displays:  Fakelicious  

Family Entertainment: The Malted Monkey 

Female Vocalist: Tara Kitchen - The i-Berrys Band 

Festival: Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival   

Fundraising Event: Special Olympics Polar Plunge   

House/Cover Band: Dirt Road Addiction

Jazz Band:  The New Creole Jazz Band   

Live Music Venue (Large):  Ozarks Amphitheater  

Live Music Venue (Medium):  Knuckleheads Kansas City  

Live Music Venue (Small):  Shawnee Bluff Vineyard   

Live Theater Group:  Capital City Productions   

Local Band:   Clay Clear Band  

Local Casino:   Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis 

Local Event:   Mix 92.7 Today’s Best Hits -AquaPalooza, Lake of the Ozarks   

Local Hip Hop Artist:  NicDanger  

Male Vocalist:   Jeff Brandt  

Jazz Musician:   Lonnie  McFadden   

Movie Theater: B & B Theaters

Museum:   Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium    

Musician:  PB Wilson 

Nightclub:   MO Country 

Outdoor Event: Missouri State Fair   

Performing Arts Theater:  Royal Theatre 

Place for a Kid's Birthday Party:  Miner Mike's 

Place to Get Married:  Von Holten Ranch 

Podcast: Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten 

Professional Ballet Company: St. Louis Ballet 

Scenic Spot: Top of the Rock

Show of the Year: Queen Esther, Sight and Sound Theatres -Branson

Songwriter:   Billy Yates

Summer Spot: Coconuts at the Lake 

Tourist Spot:  Branson   

 

AUTO & MORE



Aftermarket Auto Repair: Precision Auto and Tire Services  

Auto and Marine Detailing:  Extensive Detailing & Ceramic Coatings 

Auto Body Repair:  Collision Repair Center:  Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC 

Auto Glass Repair:  Lake Auto Glass and Detail

Auto and Marine Refinishing Supplies:  Paints Plus II LLC

Auto Service / Repair:  S&S Auto and Cycle   

Boat Charter: Prescription To Charter Inc

Boat Lifts :   Poly Lift Boat Lifts 

Boat Rental: Pointe Oasis Resort & Marina Boat Rentals 

Boat Sales:  American Water Sports 

Boat Service: Anglers Port Marine 

Collector Car Auctions: The Branson Auction

Custom Boat Painter:  Precision Paint Worx 

Dealership:  Rusty Drewing Automotive; Rusty Drewing Toyota, Rusty Drewing Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac  

Dealership Service Dept:  Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC 

Equipment Company:  Lauf Equipment Company, Inc.

Full-Service Marina:   Patriot Point Marina 

Gas Dock: Redhead Gas Dock 

Luxury Car Dealership:   Lamborghini St. Louis 

Marine Flooring: LOTO Marine Flooring

Mechanic: Gene Thomas at  A-1 Thomas Automotive 

Motorcycle, Powersports and Off-road Vehicle Dealer: Surdyke Yamaha Lake of the Ozarks  

Motorcycle Shop:  Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson 

Oil Change & Service:  Kwik Kar Wash Detail & Lube 

Prop Repair Company:  Cool Breeze Marine - The Prop Specialists 

Tire Shop:  Clark's Tire

Towing Service: Don's Truck Towing   

Used Car Dealership:  Beckett Motors 


BUSINESS


Accessories Store: Evergreen at the Lake, Osage Beach MO

Accounting Firm: Jason Blankenship CPA

Antique Store: Old Village Mercantile, Caledonia

Appliance Store: Missouri Furniture

Asphalt, Paving & Construction Company: Capital  

Association Management Company: Missouri Management Association

Auction House:  KC Auction Company 

Auto Loan Provider: Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks

Axe Throwing:  Raging Smart Axes

Baby Boutique/Store:  Buttons & Bows Baby Boutique 

Backdrop and Selfie Studio: The Backdrop

Bank:  Equity Bank

Bankruptcy Law: Charles Johnson Law

Barber: Two-Bit Barber Company

Bar Service: Macadoodles Bar Service

Beverage Company: Breakthru Beverage Missouri

Bicycle Shop: Red Wheel Bike Shop

Boat Lifts :   Poly Lift Boat Lifts 

Bookkeeping / Tax Service: Friends Doin Taxes LLC

Bookstore:  Downtown Book & Toy 

Boudoir Photography:  Amber Koelling Photography 

Branding Photography: TENOWSKI Branding Photo & Video

Bridal / Formal Wear: Normans Bridal

Brow and Lash Company: Natural Beauty Co. 

Business:  Crux KC 

Building Supplies Company: Frontier Metal 

Cab Company: Uber

Cable, Satellite or Internet Provider: Co-Mo Connect

Campground:  Port of Kimberling Marina & Resort 

Car Wash:  Club Car Wash 

Carpet Cleaning: Stanley Steemer

Cell Phone Provider: AT&T

Child Care: Kradle To Krayon Daycare/ Preschool

Children's Clothing Store: Bubblegum Boutique 

Cigar & Smoke Shop:  Smokers' Outlet - Lake Liquor 

Coffee Roasters:  Ozark Mountain Coffee Co 

Commercial Bank: Central Bank

Commercial Real Estate Company:  Jacobs Real Estate Partners Brokered by EXP Realty 

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): Farm Wife's Table LLC

Compensation Law: Schultz & Myers

Computer & IT Services: Integral

Computer Store: GearBrokers 

Concrete Company: Scott's Concrete

Contractor:  Thomas Construction 

Cosmetic Tattooing "license":   Onyx Aesthetics - Heather Henke 

Criminal Attorney:  Cody D. Edwards Attorney at Law 

Customer Service:  SumnerOne 

Custom Faux Finisher:  Martorana Artistic Makeovers  

Custom Furniture:  Reclaimed

Dance Studio: Elite Performing Arts  

Distribution Transformer Manufacturer:  Hitachi Energy 

Dispensary:  Budd Dispensary  

Distributing Company:  County Distributing Co Inc 

Dock Builders and Dock Equipment:  Rough Water Docks

Drywall Company: J M Barklage Drywall

Electric Company:  Ameren  

Electric Repair & Services:   Lightspeed Electrical Services 

Esthetician:   Carlie Fisher -Skin Studio Co.  

Excavating Company:  Twehous Excavating Co. Inc.

Exterior Cleaning Company:  Premier Exterior Professionals, LLC

Event Marquee Letters :  Alpha-Lit Columbia/ Jefferson City 

Event Rentals:  A-1 Party and Event Rentals

Event Venue:  The Exchange Venue  

Event Photography:  Studio T Images 

Eyeglass Store: Lens Mart Optical 

Fencing Company: Wehmeyer Fencing

Financial Institution: River Region Credit Union 

Financial Planning: Shawn Manuel, Strategic Wealth Inc.

Firework Supplier:    Premier Pyrotechnics Inc. 

Flooring / Carpet Store: Goetze Bros Carpeting & Furniture

Florist:  State Fair Floral 

Funeral Home: Heckart Funeral Home 

Garage Door Company:  State Line Door & Lift 

Glass Company:  Mark's Mobile Glass 

Graphic Design & Marketing Firm:  Timmermann Group  

Hair Salon: L.O.  Hair & Esthetic Studio 

Hair Stylist: Sarah Estrada--Estrada's Haven

Heating & Air Conditioning Company: DeGraffenreid Heating & Cooling LLC

Home Lighting Company: The Light House Gallery

Home Security:  Fort Knox Alarm & Security LLC 

Home Watch Company:  Riggs Request Premier Home Watch 

Hotel:  Big Cedar Lodge  

Insurance Agency:  American Family Insurance-Nathan Reid-Lake of the Ozarks

Insurance Provider: Laura Keim - State Farm Insurance  

Jeweler: Reed & Sons Jewelers

Kitchen & Bath Remodeler: Carved in Stone LLC

Landscaper:   Heartland Landscape Group, Inc. 

Land Real Estate Company: Missouri Land Company 

Law Firm / Lawyer: The Cisar Law Firm, P.C

LED Neon Signs: STL Neons 

Local Construction Company:  Thomas Construction 

Local Credit Union:  Infuze Credit Union 

Local Energy Drink:  Coal Train Energy 

Local Paper Cover Story:  Columbia News Tribune 

Local TV Station: Lake TV

Local TV Weather Forecaster: Zach Paul, KRCG

Local Website: Funlake.com 

Marina: Kelly's Port

Marketing & Advertising Agency:  Grow with Lo Marketing LLC 

Manufacturing  Company:   Schaeffer's Oil 

Mortgage / Home Loan Provider: Michael Lasson - First State Bank Mortgage

Moving Company: Sunrise Movers

Musical Instrument Store: Palen Music Center

Nail Salon: W Nails

New Business:  Ozarks International Raceway 

New Home Builder: Otto Construction, Inc.

Paper Flower Arrangements:  Precious Petals by Karissa  

Permanent Make-Up Artist (Licensed): Spot On Beauty

Pest Control: Steve's Pest Control

Pet Boarding: Abracadabra Pet Grooming

Pet Daycare Center:  Susan's Pet Grooming 

Pet Groomer: Abracadabra Pet Grooming

Pet Store:  Lizzi & Rocco's Natural Pet Market

Photographer ( Business): Brad Glidewell Photography

Photo Booth for Events: LO Snap Photo Booth 

Piercing Studio: O G Tattoo & Piercing

Place to Buy a Recreational Vehicle: AOK RV

Place to Work - Large (100+ employees): Quaker Windows & Doors

Place to Work - Medium (25-99 employees): Missouri Association Management LLC. 

Place to Work - Small (>25 employees): Hearing Care Partners 

Plumber:  Straight Flush Plumbing 

Pool Company: ASP: America's Swimming Pool Company

Preschool: Children's Learning Center

Printing Company:  Printlynx 

Promotional Products: Custom Promotional Branding

Property Management Company: Keys to the Lake 

Propane Company: AA Propane 

Racecourse: Lucas Oil Speedway 

Radio Station: KS95.1

Real Estate Agent: Amber Elliot - Fran Campbell Team - RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks 

Real Estate Brokerage: Team Andy Gibson – Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks

Real Estate Law: Ellsworth & Hardwick

Realtor:  Cierra Grein -The Grein Team Real Estate  

Realty Company:   Fran Campbell Team - RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks 

Record Store: Mills Record Company

Renal Store: U.S. Rents-It -Columbia/Jefferson City 

Restoration and Water Damage Company:  A-Z Home Services and Restoration 

Residential and Commercial Cleaning Company: Jamie's Quality Cleaning, LLC

Residential and Commercial Painting Company: MARSH Painting

Resort: Big Cedar Lodge

Retirement Facility / Independent Living:  Westphalia Hills - A StoneBridge Community 

Roofing: Above & Beyond Roofing 

Roofing & Construction:  Dickinson Roofing and Construction

RV Sales and Service: Unlimited RV 

RV Rentals:  Bluebird Outdoor Adventures 

Sawmill:  HD Forest Products 

Shoe Repair Store: JP's Custom Handmade Boots

Spray Foam Insulation Business:  Mid Missouri Spray Foam 

Siding Company:   Continental Siding 

Surveying and/or Engineering:  Miller Surveying and Engineering 

Talk/News Radio Station: KS95.1

Tanning Salon: The Bronzing Boutique Custom Airbrush Tanning, LLC

Tattoo Studio: Leo’s Sweet Ink Tattoo

Title Company:  Integrity Title Solutions, LLC 

Trash Bin Cleaning Company:   Show-Me Hydro Clean

Trash Service Company:  Ozarks Transfer Station 

Travel Agent: 417 Travel 

Trophies and Engraving Shop: BJS Trophy Shop, Inc.

Vacation Rental:  Stayclusive

Valet Parking:  Clayton Valet 

Veterinarian: Osage Animal Hospital

Vehicle Wrap Experts: Pro DeZigns

Video Production Team: Lake TV

Videographer (Business): Shawn Kober: Big Planet Media 

Water treatment: EcoWater Systems

Web Design Company:   MSW Interactive Designs 

Window Company: Quaker Windows & Doors

Woodworks: Beautiful Fight Woodworking


CBD/HEMP/THC   


CBD Oils:  Rusic Oils of Lee's Summit

CBD Store:  Revolution Dispensary - Sunrise Beach 

Dispensary:  Budd Dispensary 

Edibles Brand (Cannabis) :  Cosmic Seed MO

Flower:  Greenlight Dispensaries 

Medical Marijuana Clinic:  Elevate Holistics 

Medical Marijuana Clinician:  Dr. John Collins-Releaf Clinics 

New Dispensary:  Kansas City Cannabis Company 

Place to Buy Delta Products:  CDM American Shaman Lake of the Ozarks 

Vape Cartridge Brand:  Illicit Gardens 



COMMUNITY & EDUCATION


Apartment Community:   Power & Light KC Apartments 

Booster Club: Stover Booster Club

Bontanical Garden: Powell Gardens

Charity Event: Wonderland Camp Party with a Purpose 

Church: Sacred Heart Church

Civic Club: Camdenton Rotary Club

Community Event: Cole Camp Fair 

Fair: Missouri State Fair

Farmers Market:  Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market 

Library: Morgan County Public Library

Neighborhood:  Village of Four Seasons 

Networking Group: BNI-Lake of the Ozarks 

Non-Profit Organization: K9’s on The Front Line

Non-profit Team of the Year:  Red Slipper Warrior Project 

Place for Kids to have Fun: Thouvenel Stables

Private School: St. Paul Lutheran Stover, Missouri 

Public School: Morgan County R-I Stover, Missouri 

Sign Language Interpreter: Bethany Reid - Master Level Certification

Summer Camp: Wonderland Camp

Technical College: State Fair Community College

University:  Missouri State University 


FOOD & COCKTAILS


Open late Restaurant: Steak 'n Shake   

Bagels:  Einstein Bros. Bagels 

Bakery: The Scone Lady

Bar & Grill:  Patio 52 Bar & Grill 

Barbecue Restaurant:  HalfSauced Barbeque 

Bartender:  Brittani Mills at Georgia Mac's 

Bed & Breakfast: Hilty Inn Bed  & Breakfast   

Beer Selection: 4 Hands Brewing Company 

Breakfast:   Billy Gail's (Branson, MO) 

Brew Pub:  Bee's Knees Ale House   

Brewing Company:  Beard Engine Brewing Co. 

Buffet:  Charley's Buffet   

Business Lunch:  Baxter's Lakeside Grille

Butcher Shop: The Butcher Shop

Cake & Desserts: Just Grandma's Cakes 

Catering: The Ivory Grille 

Chef:  Christopher Paszkiewicz at The Ivory Grille   

Chicken Wings:  Wing Stand by Jefferson's

Chinese Restaurant:   Fortune Palace 

Cocktails: 1932 Reserve

Coffeehouse:  Grind Coffee & Bistro 

Deli: McAlister's Deli, Jefferson City  

Desserts:  Andy's Frozen Custard 

Distillery:  Phantom V Distilling Company   

Donuts:  Papa Jake's Donut 

Eatery & Bar:  Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City  

Family Restaurant:   Pickin Porch Grill 

Fish Fry:  Changes N Time Cafe  

Food Truck: Tilly's California Burritos and Tacos  

French Fries:  Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes  

French Restaurant:  Le Lou Frog

Fried Chicken:  Stroud's  North 

German Restaurant:  The German Table   

Greek Restaurant:   Tasso's Greek Restaurant

Hamburger:  Lake Burger 

Happy Hour:  The Ivory Grille

Hot Dog:  Mickey's 76 Drive In   

Ice Cream:  Dairy Shack

Indian Restaurant:  Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant 

Irish Bar:  Paddy Malone's Irish Pub

Italian Restaurant:  Madison's Cafe

Japanese Restaurant: Kiko Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge   

Juice Bar:  SQeZ juice + health 

Kid-Friendly Restaurant:  Bear Bottom Resort  

Late Night Bar:   Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge 

Local Winery:  Dale Hollow Winery 

Locally Owned Restaurant:    Chances "R" - Lake of the Ozarks 

Locally Owned Missouri Brewery: City Barrel Brewing Company 

Margarita:  Tres Hombres at Lake of the Ozarks 

Martini:  Lucy's at the Lake  

Mexican Restaurant:  Veracruz Jr.    

Mexican/Thai :  The Wheelhouse 

Micro Brew Pub:  Bee's Knees Ale House   

Most Romantic Restaurant:  Top of the Rock   

New Bar:  Lake of the Ozarks Brewing Company   

New Restaurant:  Jones Chop House 

Noodle House Restaurant:  Noodles and Company   

Outdoor Patio:   Redhead Lakeside Grill & Redhead Yacht Club 

Pizza:  Calgaro's Family Pizzaria 

Popcorn:  Osage River Popcorn Company 

Pub Food:  Whittle's Pub & Grub   

Restaurant Server:   Melissa Mertens Pizza Haus Wardsville 

Ribs and Burnt Ends:  Kehde's Barbeque 

Salad:  Handel Haus 

Seafood:  ShrimpDaddy's   

Seafood Market: Upstream Fish Company 

Soul Food:  Sweetie Pies "Upper Crust" 

Sports Bar:  Wicked Willie's Sports Grill   

Steakhouse:  Texas Roadhouse - Jefferson City 

Sub/Sandwiches:  Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches 

Sunday Brunch:  Jolly Rogers Grub n Grog   

Sushi:  Love Sushi   

Take Out:  Coral Reef Seafood 

Tapas:  Shawnee Bluff Winery    

Thai / Vietnamese: Wok N Roll 

Vietnamese: Thai Thai  Cuisine   

Upscale Bar:  Form Skybar   

Vegetarian Restaurant:  Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe 

Vineyard:  Shawnee Bluff Vineyard  

Waterfront Bar & Grill: Backwater Jacks Bar & Grill

Wine Bar:  Dale  Hollow Winery 

Wine Selection:   Dale Hollow Winery 


HEALTH & FITNESS


Acupuncturist: Acupuncture of Columbia, Inc.

Assisted Living Facility: Oak Tree Villas - A StoneBridge Community

Audiologist:  Dr. Karen Melton, AuD  - Hearing Care Partners 

Cardiologist: Alan C. Braverman, MD, FACC

Children's Hospital: MU Women's and Children's Hospital

Chiropractor: Dr. Bryce Koelling, Koelling Family Chiropractic

Clinic:  SSM Health Medical Group 

Dentist:    Branson Family Dentistry 

Cosmetic Dermatologist: Dr. Trish Taylor MD - Central Missouri Dermatology 

Cosmetic Surgeon: Bailey Cosmetic Surgery & Vein Centre

Day Spa:  Peaceful Escape Therapeutic Massage 

Dermatologist: Central Missouri Dermatology

Doctor: Dr  Amanda Shipp, MD  

Ear, Nose and Throat: Missouri Ear Nose & Throat

Eye Clinic:  Bodenhamer Eye Consultants 

Family Practice:  Family Medical Care Associates -Blue Springs  

Face Enhancements:  XIE's LIVE LOVE LASH, LLC. 

Gastroenterology:  Gastrointestinal Associates LLP 

General Surgeon:  Dr. Stuart J. Braverman, MD

Health & Fitness Club: Jens Get Fit Group

Hearing Aid Store: Hearing Care Partners

Hearing Instrument Specialists: Hearing Care Partners

Home Care & Hospice: Phoenix Home Care INC

Hospital: Capital Region Medical Center 

Imaging Services: Sweet Baby Faces Ultrasound Studio, LLC

In Home Elder Care: Phoenix Home Care INC

Internal Medicine: Dr. John Russell

Laser Eye Center: Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield

Laser Hair Removal:  Genesis Medspa 

Massage: The Wright Touch, LLC

Massage Therapist:  Courtney Millian, LMT  -Wildflower Wellness Spa

Medical Center:  Central Ozarks Medical Center - COMC

Medical Group: JCMG Women's & Children’s Center

Medical Spa:  Serenity Medical Spa 

Nutrition Drinks & Smoothies:  The Cove Nutrition 

Obstetrics & Gynecology:  Amanda  Rodemann, D.O., FACOG -JCMG

Occupational Therapist: Sonya Mertgen

Oral Surgeon: Jefferson City Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Orthodontist: Wilson Orthodontics

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic: Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG) Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Outpatient Surgery: Nicole Spencer, DO - Columbia Surgical Associates

Pediatric Dentist:   Hello! Pediatric Dentistry 

Pediatrician: Tiger Pediatrics

Pediatric Private Duty Nursing: Phoenix Home Care 

Personal Trainer: Jennifer Loganbill, Jens Get Fit Group

Pharmacy:  Whaley's Pharmacy, Inc. 

Physician: Dr. Mariah Richard

Physical Therapy/Rehab:  University Health Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Services Lakewood

Podiatrists:   Dr. Jody McAleer, DPM,   JCMG Podiatry   

Pole Dance & Fitness:  AlliZen James of  Nauti Girl Fitness LLC     

Psychiatrist:  Dr. Manuel E. Morales

Pilates Studio:  Steps Pilates Studio 

Rehab/Outreach Center:  Lane Change, Inc.  

Teeth Whitening Specialist: Kailee Koontz at Dynasty Salon and Suites 

Urgent Care: Lake Regional Express Care

Wellness Center: New Spring Wellness Center

Weight Loss Clinic / Counseling: SQeZ Juice + Health

Yoga Studio:  The OM Center w/Yo Fit 


PEOPLE/FACES OF MISSOURI


Auctioneer:   Rick Bryant - Bryant Auction 

Beauty and Make-up Blogger:  Ally Seago; Ally Things Beauty

Best TV/Radio Show:  What's Burnin' with KB on Lake TV  

Brand Image Consultant: Tori Kruse

CEO:  Sharon Price John,  President and CEO Build-A-Bear Workshop 

Chief Creative  Strategist:  Brian Lunt ,  Seed Level Creativity Lab   

City Council Member:  Tom Oldham   

Community Activist:  Jasen Jones   

County Council Member:   Scott Seek Jefferson County 

EMT:  Alyssa Esson  

Entrepreneur:  Jennifer Loganbill, Jen's Get Fit Group

Family YouTubers: Adventures with C3

Firefighter:  Jamie Volk   

Life Coach: Becky Mollenkamp 

Local Actor:  Brad Pitt   

Local Actress:  Kendra Shields   

Local Anchor: Meghan Lane KRCG TV   

Local Athlete:   Ava Curry - Mizzou Javelin 

Local Pro Athlete: Patrick Mahomes   

Local Author:  Becky Imhauser   

Local Cause:  Idiots Club-Lake of the Ozarks 

Local Clothing Designer:  Whitney Manney   

Local Coach:   Josh Woodward  La Plata High School 

Local Hero:   Keith Lucas-Veteran   

Local Investigative Journalist:  Ashley Reynolds KY3 News   

Local Legislator : Brad Pollitt, State Representative   

Local Mascot: KC Wolf  

Local Meteorologist:  Zach Paul, KRCG   

Local Personality:   Scotty Cox Clear 99 

Local Radio Personality:  J.T. Gerlt KS95.1   

Local Talk Show Host:   Colton Taylor KS95.1 

Local Television Personality:  William Holtz Lake TV   

Local TV Sports Anchor:  Rod Smith KRCG 13 

DJ/MC/Host: Jody Rhew   

Newspaper Columnist:  Bob Satnan   

Philanthropist:  Sue Heckart   

Place to Work: Hearing Care Partners 

Police Officer:  Larry Parham   

Positive  Influencer:  Vera - Voice of Vera 

Real Estate Agent:   Ronette Edgar ReMax at the Lake 

School Board Member:  April Boicourt Morgan County   

Teacher:  Kelsey Wilson   -  Knob Noster School District 

University Cheerleading Coach:  Cynthia Metz -University of Missouri 

University Women's Basketball Coach: Andrea "Drea" Mize -Lincoln University  

University Men's Basketball Coach : Dennis Gates -University of Missouri 

University Football Coach: Eliah Drinkwiz -University of Missouri  

University Softball Coach: Jason Ollison  -Lincoln University  

University Track  & Field Coach: Kip Janvrin -University of Central Missouri  


SHOPS OF MISSOURI


Apparel: Arch Apparel 

Best Place For Women’s Fashion: Sassy Junk Boutique

Boutique: Split Arrow Boutique

Boot Store: Split Arrow Boutique

Clothing Brand: Team Cocktail

Consignment Store: Mint Consignments  

Department Store: Halls Kansas City 

Best in Fashion: Hello Belle

Garden Store/Nursery:  Wickman's Garden Village

Gift Store: The Front Porch of Shabby Chic

Golf Shop: Old Kinderhook Golf at Lake of the Ozarks MO

Grocery Store: Hy-Vee (Osage Beach, MO)

Fitness Apparel:   East and West Co. 

Hardware Store:  Porters Building Center Ace Hardware

Health Food Store: MaMa Jean's Natural Market

Home Appliance Store: Missouri Furniture

Home Decor and Gift Store: American Elm

Home Electronics Store: RadioShack Buffalo, MO

Home Furnishing Store: Missouri Furniture

Home Improvement Store: Menards-Osage Beach, MO 

Home & Wardrobe:  The Porch Swing Boutique -Greenwood, MO 

Interior Design Studio: American Elm Market 

Lake Apparel and More: Lake Vibes

Liquor Store: Macadoodles 

Mall/Shopping Center: Branson Landing

Mattress Store: Missouri Furniture

Men's Clothing Store: The Roaming Buffalo

Outdoor Outfitters: Ozark Adventures

Pawn / Resale Shop Aces & Eights Gun and Pawn

Shoe Store:  Spilt Arrow Boutique 

Sporting Goods Store: DICK'S Sporting Goods

Thrift Store:  Dogwood Animal Shelter Thrift 

Toy Store: Back In Time Toys

T-shirts & Accessories:  The Flying Cow Shirt Co. 

Traveling Boutique:   Shabby Chic Boutique 

Vintage Clothing Store: Encore Vintage

Wine & Cheese Shop:   The Wine and Cheese Place 

Women's Clothing Store: Face 2 Soul Beauty Boutique

Western Boutique/Store: The Roaming Buffalo 


SPORTS & RECREATION


Best Youth  Sports Complex: Ballparks National - Lake of the Ozarks   

Bowling Alley: Fin City Bowling Alley at  Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks 

Driving Range: The Oaks Golf Course and the 9-Hole Course at  Margaritaville Lake Resort  

Golf Course: Old Kinderhook at the Lake of the Ozarks

Gymnastics:   Jefferson City Gymnastics 

Horseback Riding & Stables:  Thouvenel Stables  

Jiu Jitsu: Gracie Barra Jefferson City  

Local Park: Ha Ha Tonka State Park   

Local Sports Team: 

The Kansas City Chiefs   

Offroad Park: The Loop Lake Ozark Offroad Park 

Pool Hall:  Billiards of Springfield 

Racecourse: Lucas Oil Speedway  

Shooting Range:  Ozarks Shooters Sports Complex 

Sports Leagues  & Centers:  Ballparks   National - Lake of the Ozarks    

Swimming Pool Outdoor: Eldon Aquatic Center   

Swimming Pool Indoor:  Heckart Community Center Indoor Pool Sedalia Parks & Rec. 

Waterpark: Big Surf Waterpark    


WEDDINGS


Bar Services:  Top Shelf Bartending Services 

Beauty (Hair and Makeup): Madison Barnfield - Mpulse Salon 

Bridal Salons:  Norman's Bridal 

Caterers:  Angela's Lake Catering

Ceremony Venue: Greenhouse Two Rivers

Charcuterie Catering :  Graze & Gather KC

DJs: Elevate Entertainment   

Florist: River City Florist 

Invitations + Paper Goods: Gold Wedding Designs 

Menswear: Paul Phillips Formal Wear and Dry Cleaners   

Photo Booth: Selfie Mirror Photo Experiences  

Reception Venue:   The Grand Hall at Power & Light 

Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers, Parties:  Hotel Bothwell, an Ascend Hotel Collection 

Rentals: Branson Party Rentals   

Transportation: LOTO Limo 

Travel Specialists: 417 Travel   

Videographer:  Omega Weddings 

Wedding Bands: Reed & Sons Jewelers

Wedding Cakes: Tabby Cakes 

Wedding Event Decor:  Dreamy & Darling Creations

Wedding Gowns: Normans Bridal  

Wedding Jewelry:  Reed & Sons Jewelers  

Wedding & Event Marquee Letters :  Event Letters MO 

Wedding Officiant: Officially Wed    

Wedding Photographer: Jasmine Monteleon Photography 

Wedding Planners:  The Perfect Touch KC


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