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Welcome to Missouri's Best Community

This is not the full list. It's being updated daily as we tally all the votes for Missouri's Best 2024! 

Missouri's Best 2024 WINNERS

AGRICULTURE

Agronomist: Kevin Moore - MFA  Incorporated

Agricultural Products:  Cargill, Inc. 

Agricultural Organization:  National Corn Growers Association

Agricultural Service: Hawk Fertilzer & Feed LLC

Bee Farmer: Daryl Schnakenberg's and Sons   

Cattle Farmer: Stoner Ridge Farm 

Chicken Farmer: Plum Pastures

Crop Farm:  Fred Smiley 

Crop Insurance Provider:  Gibson Insurance Agency Inc. 

Dairy Farm: Prairie Farms Dairy 

Ethanol Industry.  Renewable Fuels Association

Farm:  Lutman Farms

Farm Company:  Farm Wife’s Table LLC   

Farmer:  Jeff Lutman

Farmer Florist :  Mostly Meg

Farmers Market:  Sedalia Area Farmer's Market 

Feed Store:  Ag CoOp, Otterville, MO 

Fresh Produce Farmer:  Rupe Family Farms 

Grain Hauling Compnay:  Baughman Feed Service, Inc 

Hog Farmer:  Jerry “J.R.” Reid   

Horse Trainer:  Taressa Rankin Horsemanship

Milling Company: Stover Milling Co. 

Plant Protection Specialist: Lee Conner    

Ranch: Von Holten Ranch

Timber Harvesting Company:  ZCM Timber Harvesting 

Tractor and Supply:   Tractor Supply Co.  Sedalia

Turkey Farmer:  Mac Harms  

Vineyard: Shawnee Bluff Vineyards

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Art Exhibit: City Museum   

Art Gallery: Blue Gallery - Kansas City 

Artist: Rashelle Weissenbach

Attraction: Silver Dollar City  

Aquarium: Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

Ballet: Kansas City Ballet 

Best Craft Studio:  ScrapsKC 

Best Family Fun Center:  The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City 

Best Haunted House: Macabre Cinema Haunted House

Christmas Show: Sight & Sound Theatres 

Club DJ:  DJ Jail//Break

Club/Bar: PBR Big Sky Night Club      

Community Event:  Salisbury Steak Festival

Cultural Event: Kansas City Irish Fest

Dance Club:  AURA 

Dinner Show: Dolly Parton's Stampede   

Entertainment Venue: Ozarks Amphitheater 

Fake Food - Faux culinary Art Displays:  Fakelicious  

Family Entertainment: Presleys' Country Jubilee 

Female Vocalist: Kitrina Tinnin  -  Magnolia Wine

Festival: Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival   

Fundraising Event:  Red Slipper Warrior Project

House/Cover Band:  Old Soul Savage 

Hottest Band:  Dirt Road Addiction

Jazz Band:  Planet Jazz -MidMissouri

Live Music Venue (Large):  Ozarks Amphitheater  

Live Music Venue (Medium):  Knuckleheads Kansas City  

Live Music Venue (Small):  The Blue Note 

Live Theater Group:  Capital City Productions   

Local Band:   Clay Clear Band  

Local Casino:  Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa

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

Music Artists: Sara Evans

Museum:   Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium    

Musician:  Clay Clear

Nightclub:   Howl at the Moon Kansas City 

Outdoor Event: Missouri State Fair   

Performing Arts Theater:  Royal Theatre 

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

Place to Get Married:  The Brim 

Podcast: Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten 

Professional Ballet Company: St. Louis Ballet 

Scenic Spot: Dogwood Canyon

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

Singer: Halle Kearns

Songwriter:   Chris Bandi

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:  Auto Glass Express 

Auto and Marine Refinishing Supplies:  Paints Plus II LLC

Auto Service / Repair:  S&S Auto and Cycle   

Best Water Taxi:  Playin Hooky Water Taxi & Charters, LLC 

Boat Charter: Prescription To Charter Inc

Boat Lifts :   LOTO Lift, LLC

Boat Rental:  Adventure Boat Rentals 

Boat Sales:  Hughes Marine

Boat Service: Anglers Port Marine 

Car Wash: Club Car Wash 

Collector Car Auctions: The Branson Auction

Custom Boat Painter:  Precision Paint Worx 

Dealership:  Rusty Drewing Automotive; Rusty Drewing Toyota

Dealership Service Dept:  Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC 

Equipment Company:  Lauf Equipment Company, Inc.

Full-Service Marina:   Port of Kimberling Marina & Resort

Gas Dock: Redhead Gas Dock 

Luxury Car Dealership:  Hendrick Lexus Kansas City 

Marine Audio: Waves And Wheels Marine Audio, Custom Fabrication & Upholstery 

Marine Custom Fabrication & Upholstery: Waves And Wheels Marine Audio, Custom Fabrication & Upholstery 

Marine Flooring: LOTO Marine Flooring

Mechanic:  Brandon Weber at Big O Tires 

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:  Big O Tires 

Towing Service: Don's Truck Towing   

Used Car Dealership:  Rick Ball Auto Group

BEAUTY & WELLNESS

Best Anti-Aging Aesthetics Clinic:  L.O. Aesthetic Studio

Best Botox:  AesthetiCare Medspa

Best Premium Eyelash Extension Salon:  XIE’s LIVE LOVE LASH, LLC.  

Best Ladies' Hair Styling Salon :  MPulse Salon + Suites 

Best Hair Extensions:  Lucy’s Cut & Color Bar

Best Hair Stylist:  Sarah Estrada-Estrada's Haven

Best High-End Nail Salon:  Luxe nail studio- Linsey Santiago 

Best Body Transformation Expert: Jennifer Loganbill, Jen's Get Fit Group

Best Laser Hair Removal & Skin Care Clinic: Genesis Laser & Vein & Genesis Medspa

Body Sculpting/Sculptor:  The Babe Cave

Best Colon Hydrotherapist: Crossroads Spa

Custom Spray Tanning:  The Bronzing Boutique Custom Airbrush Tanning, LLC 

Esthetician:  Heather Henke-Onyx Aesthetics

Hair Salon of the Year:  Skyline Downtown Salon

Kids Salon: Sweet and Sassy of St. Louis

Most Innovative Skincare Clinic: Riversong Spa & Salon

Most Innovative Skincare Cosmetics Brand:  Alumier MD  provided at L.O. Aesthetic Studio

Most Welcoming Ladies Cut & Blowdry Salon:  Salon Ego Blow-Dry Bar & Day Spa

Best Naturopathic Wellness Centre:  Kansas City Integrative Health

Best Mani/Pedi Spa Treatments:  Polished by Kim

Nutritional Therapist of the Year:  Karri Ball, Nutritional Therapy

Best Remedial & Relaxation Massage Provider:  Olivia Moore, Peaceful Escape Therapeutic Massage 

Best Sports Massage Provider:   The Wright Touch Kimmie Wright 

Most Rejuvenating Complementary Medicine Clinic: Kare Health & Wellness

Most Trusted Make-Up Artists:  J's esthetics - Jayda Berhorst 

Most Trusted Online Health & Wellness Product Supplier:  JGFG VIP Warehouse  -Jen's Get Fit Group

Yoga Studio of the Year: Limitless Yoga 

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

Arborist and/or Tree Care Services: John & Sons Tree Removal LLC 

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:  Morgan Avenue Boutique 

Backdrop and Selfie Studio: The Backdrop

Bank:  Equity Bank

Bankruptcy Law: Charles Johnson Law

Barber: Two-Bit Barber Company

Bar Service:  The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar

Best Local TV Commerical:  Jungle Law Firm 

Beverage Company: Anheuser-Busch - St. Louis 

Bicycle Shop: Sunshine Bike Shop

Blind Company:  Bloomin' Blinds 

Bookkeeping / Tax Service: Johnson Accounting & Tax Service

Bookstore:  Downtown Book & Toy 

Boudoir Photography:   Intimate Storms Boudoir 

Bounce House & Party Rentals: 

Branding Photography: TENOWSKI Branding Photo & Video

Bridal / Formal Wear: Normans Bridal

Bridge Construction: Emery Sapp and Sons

Brow and Lash Company:  XIE LIVE LOVE LASH LLC 

Business:  Mid Missouri Spray Foam 

Building Supplies Company: Frontier Metal 

Cab/Transportation Company: Lake Ride Pros

Cable, Satellite or Internet Provider: Co-Mo Connect

Campground: Meramec Caverns 

Car Wash:  Club Car Wash 

Carpet Cleaning: Ashley Carpet Cleaning

Cave: Bridal Cave

Cell Phone Provider: AT&T

Child Care: Kradle To Krayon Daycare/ Preschool

Children's Clothing Store: Bubblegum Boutique 

Cigar & Smoke Shop:  Leighton's At The Lake

Coffee Roasters:  Ozark Mountain Coffee Co 

Concrete Leveling Company :   Raising Solutions

Commercial Bank:  First State Bank of St Charles

Commercial Real Estate Company:  Swift & Co. Realty powered by EXP Realty

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

Compensation Law: Schultz & Myers

Computer & IT Services:  (Re)Solutions Custom Technical Services, LLC

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:  Lake Your Way 

Custom Faux Finisher:  Martorana Artistic Makeovers  

Custom Furniture:  Reclaimed

Dance Studio: Elite Performing Arts  

Design Engineering: Hitachi Energy 

Distribution Transformer Manufacturer:  Hitachi Energy 

Distributing Company:  County Distributing Co Inc 

Dock Builders and Dock Equipment:  Rough Water Docks

Drywall Company:  Forster Painting & Drywall, LLC

Electric Company:  Ameren  -Missouri

Electric Repair & Services:   Lightspeed Electrical Services 

Engagement Photographer:  Lindsey Megan Photography

Excavating Company:  C & E Excavating

Exterior Cleaning Company:  Premier Exterior Professionals, LLC

Event Marquee Letters :  Alpha-Lit Columbia/ Jefferson City 

Event Rentals:   U.S. Rents-It - Jefferson City

Event Venue:  The Exchange Venue  

Event Photography:  Studio T Images 

Eyeglass Store: Eyes On Missouri 

Family Photographer:  Five Sparrows Photography 

Fencing Company:  Brothers Fence LLC 

Financial Institution: River Region Credit Union 

Financial Planning:  Nathan Hickman - Central Investments Advisors

Firework Supplier:   Premier Pyrotechnics Inc. 

Fleamarket:  Stop- N- Shop Fleamarket and Antiques 

Flooring / Carpet Store: Goetze Bros Carpeting & Furniture

Florist: River City Florist 

Funeral Home: Heckart Funeral Home 

Garage Door Company:   Precision Overhead Garage Door Service Kansas City 

Glass Company:  Mark's Mobile Glass 

Glamping: Camp Long Creek at Big Cedar Lodge

Graphic Design & Marketing Firm:   MSW Interactive Designs LLC

Hair Salon:  The Organic Salon KC  

Heating & Air Conditioning Company: DeGraffenreid Heating & Cooling LLC

Home Lighting Company: The Light House Gallery

Home Inspector:  Garrett Arasmith  Pillar to Post

Home Improvements:  Patriot Home Improvements 

Home Security:  Jade Alarm Company

Home Watch Company:  Riggs Request Premier Home Watch 

Hotel: Lodge of the Ozarks -Branson  

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:  Cabinetry Pros

Landscaper:  Holladay Lawn Care & Landscaping

Land Real Estate Company:  Trophy Properties and Auction

Law Firm / Lawyer:  Hale Robinson & Robinson, LLC

LED Neon Signs: STL Neons 

Local Construction Company:  Otto Construction

Local Credit Union:  Infuze Credit Union 

Local Energy Drink:  Coal Train Energy 

Local Paper Cover Story:  The Kansas City Star

Local TV Station: Lake TV

Local TV Weather Forecaster: Zach Paul, KRCG

Local Website: Funlake.com 

Marina: Port of Kimberling Marina & Resort

Marketing & Advertising Agency:  Grow with Lo Marketing LLC 

Manufacturing  Company:  ProEnergy 

Maternity Photographer:  Jesse Salter Photography

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

Moving Company: Sunrise Movers

Musical Instrument Store: Palen Music Center

Nature Photographer:  Reflections of Life Photography

New Business: Happy On Purpose | Transform & Inspire Your Life

New Home Builder:  Hoffmann Custom Homes

Newborn Photograhper: Emily Ryder- Newborn & Family Portrait Photographer

Paper Flower Arrangements:  Precious Petals by Karissa  

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

Permanent Jewelry:  Coleyanne Co Designs 

Pest Control: Steve's Pest Control

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:  Big St. Charles Motorsports

Place to Buy an RV:  Unlimited RV

Place to Work - Large (100+ employees): Missouri Furniture

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

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

Plumber:  Cody Prestien -Prestien Plumbing

Pool Company: ASP: America's Swimming Pool Company

Preschool: Children's Learning Center

Printing Company:  Wright Printing and Promotional Advertising 

Professional Tile Contractor: Deano Tile

Promotional Products:  B-W Graphics Inc

Property Management Company:  Lake Life Property Solutions 

Propane Company: AA Propane 

Quilting Shop:  Stover Quality Quilting

Radio Station: SpiritFM

Real Estate Agent: Amber Elliot -  Marr / Elliott & Associates-RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks

Real Estate Brokerage:  Gibson Grein Team - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

Real Estate Law:  Renken Law Firm 

Realtor: Cierra Grein -Gibson Grein Team - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty  

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

Record Store:  The Vinyl Underground at 7th Heaven

Rental 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:   Heisinger Bluffs Senior Living Community 

Roofing: Above & Beyond Roofing 

Roofing & Construction:  Dickinson Roofing and Construction

RV Sales and Service: AOK RV

RV Rentals:  Bluebird Outdoor Adventures 

RV Roof:  LIFETIME RV ROOF 

Sawmill:  HD Forest Products 

Septic & Bulldozing: Dittmer Ditching LLC | Excavating, Septic & Bulldozing

Shoe Repair Store:  Vidal's Shoe Repair

Spray Foam Insulation Business:  Mid Missouri Spray Foam 

Siding Company:   Continental Siding 

Stamped Jewelry : Coleyanne Co Designs 

Stucco Repair: Midtown Stucco Repair LLC 

Surveying and/or Engineering:  Miller Surveying and Engineering 

Talk/News Radio Station:  Dana & Parks - KMBZ Radio 

Tanning Salon: Hawaiian Glo Spa

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:  Trophy House of Joplin

TV Mounting Service: Best Tech Support 

Vaction Lodge and Cabins: WaterMill Cove at Table Rock Lake

Vacation Rental:  Stayclusive

Valet Parking:  Clayton Valet 

Veterinarian:  North Oak Animal Hospital

Vehicle Wrap Experts: Pro DeZigns

Veteran Owned Business:  W&W Superior, Reliable Transportation LLC

Video Production Team: Lake TV

Videographer (Business): Best Take Media 

Waterproofing & Foundation Repair:   PEP Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

Water Treatment: EcoWater Systems

Web Design Company:   MSW Interactive Designs 

Wealth Managment Group:  Rowland & Sullivan Wealth Management Group 

Window  & Doors Manufacturer : Quaker Windows & Doors

Window Cleaning Company: Andys Window Cleaning

Window and Door Installer Company:  Windows and Doors By Choice Builders 

Window Company:  Zen Windows of St. Louis LLC

Woodworks: Building with David

Zoo: St. Louis Zoo

CBD/HEMP/THC

CBD Oils:  Rusic Oils of Lee's Summit

CBD Store:  Revolution Dispensary - Sunrise Beach 

Dispensary:   Latitude Dispensary 

Edibles Brand (Cannabis) :  From The Earth MO

Flower:  Greenlight Dispensaries 

Medical Marijuana Clinic:  Elevate Holistics 

Medical Marijuana Clinician:  Dr. John Collins-Releaf Clinics 

New Local Dispensary:  Kansas City Cannabis Company 

Place to Buy Delta Products:  Hemp Hemp Hooray 

Vape Cartridge Brand:  Illicit Gardens 

COMMUNITY & EDUCATION

Apartment Community:  Reverb KC Apartments 

Booster Club: Stover Booster Club

Bontancial Garden: Powell Gardens

Charity Event:  Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 

Church: The Crossing Church

City Park:  Forest Park 

Civic Club:  Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club

Community Event:  Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival 

Comprehensive Education: Special Learning Center

Country Club:  The Club At Porto Cima'

Fair: Missouri State Fair

Learning Center: 

Library: Morgan County Public Library

Neighborhood:  The Club At Porto Cima

Networking Group:  1 Million Cups Sedalia 

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

Non-profit Team of the Year:  Coldwater of Lee's Summit 

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:  Margie Hoskins 

Summer Camp: Wonderland Camp

Technical College: State Fair Community College

University:   University of Central Missouri 

Vacation Bible School:  Antioch Community Baptist Church 

EATS & DRINKS

American Cuisine: The Bend at the Duck 

Atmosphere & Food:  Trezo Mare Restaurant and Lounge

Best Open late Restaurant:  Town Topic Hamburgers

Bagels:  Einstein Bros. Bagels 

Bakery: Sweet Southern Sweets

Bar & Grill:  Patio 52 Bar & Grill 

Barbecue Restaurant:  Kehde's Barbeque

Bartender:  Brittani Mills at Georgia Mac's 

Bed & Breakfast:  Hawthorne Inn 

Beer Selection:  Logboat Brewing Company

Best Beer Label:  Urban Chestnut Brewing Company

Breakfast: Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog

Brew Pub:  Bee's Knees Ale House   

Brewing Company:  Beard Engine Brewing Co. 

Buffet:  Pioneer Restaurant 

Business Lunch:  Baxter's Lakeside Grille

Butcher Shop: The Butcher Shop

Cake & Desserts: Just Grandma's Cakes 

Cake Pops:  POParazzi Cake Pops

Cafe:  The Sweet Shoppe Cafe

Catering:  Argyle Catering Co.

Chef:  Christopher Paszkiewicz at The Ivory Grille    and  Cow bird Creamy and Sweets 

Chicken Wings:   Wings A-Blazin'

Chinese Restaurant:  Wonton King 

Cider Brewery: Waves Cider Co. 

Cocktails: 1932 Reserve

Coffeehouse: Ozark Coffee Company and Roastery

Cookie Company:  Ozark Cookie Company

Deli: McAlister's Deli, Jefferson City  

Desserts:  Cow bird Creamery and Sweets 

Dining Experiene:  Grand Street Dining 

Distillery:  Phantom V Distilling Company   

Donuts:  Hurts Donuts

Eatery & Bar:  Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City  

Family Restaurant:  1820 Family Restaurant

Fine Dining:  Sybill's Saint James

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:  Steve's Family Style Restaurant

Frozen Custard:  Bob's Frozen Custard

German Restaurant:  The German Table   

Greek Restaurant:   Brick Front Grill

Hamburger:  Lake Burger 

Happy Hour:  Volker's Eatery+Pub

Hot Dog:  Old Village Hot Dog Shoppe

Ice Cream:  The Malted Cow

Indian Restaurant:  The Curry 'N' Grill

Irish Bar:  Paddy Malone's Irish Pub

Italian Restaurant:  Madison's Cafe

Japanese Restaurant: Sakura Japanese steak house 

Juice Bar:  SQeZ juice + health 

Kid-Friendly Restaurant:  Bear Bottom Resort  

Late Night Bar: Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill

Local Winery:  Dale Hollow Winery 

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

Locally Owned Missouri Brewery:  Boulevard Brewing Company 

Margarita:  Mission Taco Joint

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:   Welpman Springs Brewing 

New Restaurant:  The Cave Bar & Grill

Noodle House Restaurant:   Nudo House  St. Louis

Outdoor Patio:   Neon Taco 

Pizza:  Calgaro's Family Pizzaria 

Pizzeria & Pub:  PaPPo's Pizzeria & Pub

Popcorn:  Osage River Popcorn Company 

Pub Food:  Whittle's Pub & Grub   

Restaurant Server:  Taylor Brooks at Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog 

Ribs and Burnt Ends:  Kehde's Barbeque 

Salad:  Handel Haus 

Seafood:  ShrimpDaddy's   

Seafood Market: Upstream Fish Company 

Signature Sauces:  Gojo  

Soul Food:  Niecie's Restaurant

Sports Bar:   Blueline Hockeybar

Steakhouse:  Texas Roadhouse - Jefferson City 

Sub/Sandwiches:  Might Melt

Sunday Brunch:  Jolly Rogers Grub n Grog   

Sushi:  Love Sushi   

Tacos:  In-A-Tub 

Take Out:  Coral Reef Seafood 

Tapas:  Shawnee Bluff Winery    

Thai / Vietnamese:  Sawaddee Thai Cuisine

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

Woodgrill Dining:  Red Door Woodfired Grill

Wine Bar:  The Vineyard Market

Wine Selection:   Dale Hollow Winery 


HEALTH & FITNESS

Acupuncturist: Restoration Health: Thompson Chiropractic & Acupuncture Clinic

Assisted Living Facility:  Heisinger Bluff’s 

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

Cardiologist:  Dr. James Fairlamb, Missouri Heart Center 

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

Chiropractor: Dr. Bryce Koelling, Koelling Family Chiropractic

Climbing Gym: ROKC

Clinic:  ArchWell Health - Kansas City

Crossfit Gym:  CrossFit Unstoppable 

Dentist: Tiger Family Dental 

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

Cosmetic Surgeon: Bailey Cosmetic Surgery & Vein Centre

Day Spa:  Dynasty Salon & Spa

Dermatologist: Central Missouri Dermatology

Doctor: Dr  Amanda Shipp, MD  

Ear, Nose and Throat: Missouri Ear Nose & Throat

Eye Clinic:  Family Focus Eyecare -Eldon

Family Practice:  Family Medical Care Associates -Blue Springs  

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

Fitness & Health Coach: Jennifer Loganbill, Jens Get Fit Group

Gastroenterology:  Gastrointestinal Associates LLP 

General Surgeon:  Dr. Stuart J. Braverman, MD

Health & Fitness Club: Jens Get Fit Group

Health & Wellness Coach: Yolanda Kehr: The OM Center w/Yo Fit

Hearing Aid Store: Hearing Care Partners 

Hearing Instrument Specialists: Hearing Care Partners

Hip Hop Cardio Class: HP Moves with  Holly Marie Powell

Home Care & Hospice:  Gentiva Hospice - Jefferson City

Holistic Health Service:  Real Life Healing Center

Holistic Practitioners:  Yolanda Kehr: The OM Center w/Yo Fit

Hospital: Lee's Summit Medical Center 

Imaging Services:  Missouri Imaging Center

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

Master Reiki Practitioner:  

Medical Center:  Central Ozarks Medical Center - COMC

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

Medical Spa:  Serenity Medical Spa 

Nurse Practitioner:  Shawna Sapaugh, DNP, FNP-C

Nutrition Drinks & Smoothies:  The Cove Nutrition 

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

Occupational Therapist: Jessica Nicolaescu - Mizzou Therapy Services

Oral Surgeon:  Dr. Eric Bessey, DDS- Jefferson City Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Orthodontist: Wilson Orthodontics

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic: Columbia Orthopaedic Group

Outpatient Surgery: South Kansas City Surgicenter

Pediatric Dentist:   Dr. “Rob” Coyle - Columbia Dentistry for Children 

Pediatrician:  Dr.  Jessica Luebbering, DO, CLC  Capital Region Physicians - 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 

Recovery Program: New Spring Wellness Center

Rehab/Outreach Center:  Lane Change, Inc.  

Running Event:  Garmin Kansas City Marathon

Soaking Pool/Float Tank: Floating KC 

Sports and Wellness Clinic: Hometown Chiropractic and Wellness

Teeth Whitening Specialist: Kailee Koontz at Dynasty Salon and Suites 

Urgent Care:  Capital Region Urgent Care 

Wellness Center: New Spring Wellness Center

Weight Loss Clinic / Counseling:  Dr. Kate Williams, MD - Capital Region Physicians-Primary Care Clinic 

Yoga Studio:  Limitless Yoga 



PEOPLE/FACES OF MISSSOURI

Auctioneer:  Rick Bryant - Bryant Auction 

Beauty and Make-up Blogger:  Tori Loganbill --  Beauty tu•TORI•als

Best Local Blog:  CROWNING GLORY

Best TV: William Holtz -LakeTV

Best Radio Show:  Liz and Scotty in the Morning | Clear 99

Boss:  David & Karen Faiferlick - Missouri Furniture

Brand Image Consultant:  Lauren Wieberg -Grow with Lo Marketing LLC 

CEO:  Johnny Morris -Bass Pro Shops

Certified High-Peformance Coach:  Sandy Wardenburg

Chief Creative  Strategist:  Brian Lunt ,  Seed Level Creativity Lab   

City Council Member:  Tom Oldham   

Community Activist:  Jasen Jones   

County Council Member:   Israel Baeza -Eastern District Commissioner Pettis County

DJ/MC/Host: Jody Rhew   

EMT:  Jacob Knierim, Life Flight Eagle 

Entrepreneur:  Bethany Kay Walsh-Hello Belle 

Family YouTubers: Adventures with C3

Firefighter:   Cory Rettke -Sedalia Fire Department

Life Coach: TJ Sweet 

Local Actor:  Brad Pitt   

Local Actress:  Kendra Shields   

Local Anchor: Meghan Lane KRCG 13

Local Athlete: Tye Edgar

Local Pro Athlete: Patrick Mahomes   

Local Author:  Becky Imhauser   

Local Cause:  Wings for Wags  -  Retrieving Freedom, Inc.

Local Clothing Designer:  Whitney Manney   

Local Coach:   Kay Foster JC Lady Jays Basketball  

Local Hero:  Jacob Knierim Life Flight Eagle  

Local Investigative Journalist:  Angie Ricono   KCTV5

Local Mascot: KC Wolf  

Local Meteorologist:  Zach Paul, KRCG   

Local Personality:  Christy Wilson-Smith Ms. Missouri Senior America

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

Local Talk Show Host: Kyle Miller - LakeTV 

Local Television Personality:  William Holtz Lake TV   

Local TV Sports Anchor:  Rod Smith KRCG 13 

Mayor:  Carrie Tergin -Former Mayor of Jefferson City

Newspaper Columnist:  Bob Satnan   

Patriotic Business and Giving Back: Patriot Roofing

Philanthropist:  Sue Heckart   

Place to Work:  Co-Mo Electric Cooperative  

Police Officer:  Larry Parham   

Positive  Influencer:  Lucas and Marissa Farrell with STL Bucket List

Professional Coach: Coach Andy Reid, The Kansas City Chiefs

Real Estate Agent:   Ronette Edgar Re/Max Lifestyles 

School Board Member:  April Boicourt Morgan County   

Teacher:  Sharon Sidebottom  - Morgan County R-1 Stover Bulldogs 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  

PETS

Dog Park :  Waggin' Trail Dog Park

Dog Ranch & Resort:  Happy Dog Ranch & Resort 

Dog Treats:  Three Dog Bakery

Dog Trainer/School:  All Dogs Unleashed 

Pet Boarding: Abracadabra Pet Grooming

Pet Daycare Center:  Abracadabra Pet Grooming

Pet Groomer: Abracadabra Pet Grooming

Pet Store:  Lizzi & Rocco's Natural Pet Market

SHOPS OF MISSOURI

Apparel: Arch Apparel 

Best Place For Women’s Fashion: Urban Sunflower Boutique 

Boutique: Split Arrow Boutique

Boot Store: Split Arrow Boutique

Clothing Brand: Team Cocktail

Consignment Store: Mint Consignments  

Concert Apparel: Hello Belle

Department Store: Halls Kansas City 

Best in Fashion: Hello Belle

Garden Store/Nursery:  Longfellow's Garden Center 

Gift Store: Evergreen at the Lake

Golf Shop:  Meadow Lake Acres Country Club 

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

Fitness Apparel:   East and West Co. 

Hat Company:  RiOak Hat 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:  RiOak Design

Interior Design Studio: American Elm Market 

Lake Apparel and More: Lake Vibes

Liquor Store: Macadoodles -Osage Beach 

Local Best Clothing Store: Fringe Western Wear

Mattress Store: Missouri Furniture

Men's Clothing Store:  Outlaws Men’s Outpost 

New Clothing Company:  Top Notch Athletics 

Outdoor Outfitters:  Warsaw Adventures 

Pawn / Resale Shop Aces & Eights Gun and Pawn

Retail Destination : Branson Landing

Shoe Store:  Split Arrow Boutique 

Sporting Goods Store: Bass Pro Shops

Thrift Store: Fresh Start Animal Outreach 

Toy Store: Back In Time Toys

T-shirts & Accessories: Country Charm 

T-shirt Designs:  Sassy Junk Boutique 

Traveling Boutique:  Osage Chic Boutique

Vintage Clothing Store: Encore Vintage

Wine & Cheese Shop:  Harmy's Cheese Store  & More, LLC

Women's Clothing Store: Face 2 Soul Beauty Boutique

Women's Western Boutique/Store: Split Arrow Boutique

Men's Western Boutique/Store: Outlaws Men’s Outpost 

Western Boutique: The Roaming Buffalo 

SPORTS & RECREATION

Axe Throwing:  Raging Smart Axes 

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

Bowling Alley:  Andy B's - Branson

Dirt Race Track:  Lake Ozark Speedway 

Driving Range:  The Quarry at Crystal Spring

Family-Friendly Recreation:  Warsaw Adventures 

Golf Course: Branson Hills Golf Club

Golf Driving Range Game:  Top Golf - St. Louis-Chesterfield

Gymnastics:   Jefferson City Gymnastics 

Horseback Riding & Stables:  Thouvenel Stables  

Indoor Sports Training: LOZ Sports Training

Jiu Jitsu: Gracie Barra Jefferson City  

Local Park:  Bennett Spring State Park 

Local Sports Team: The Kansas City Chiefs   

Martial Arts School:  The Taekwondo Center 

Motorsports Park: Soggybottom Motorsports

Offroad Park: The Loop Lake Ozark Offroad Park 

Outdoor Fun: The Malted Monkey

Pool Hall:  Pink Galleon Billiards & Games

Raceway:  Ozarks International Raceway 

Shooting Range:  The Range St. Louis West 

Speedway: Lucas Oil Speedway  

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

Swimming Pool Outdoor: Aquaport

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

Waterpark: Big Surf Waterpark    

WEDDINGS

Bar Services  & Beverages:  Top Shelf Bartending Services, LLC

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

Best Alterations: Alterations by Melody

Best Bachelor Party Venue:  Topgolf 

Best Bachelorette Party Venue:  Kansas City Power & Light District  

Best  Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Planner at the Lake of the Ozarks: Got Your Bach

Bridal Salons:  Norman's Bridal 

Caterers:  Angela's Lake Catering

Ceremony Venue:  Hermann Hill Weddings & Events

Charcuterie Catering :  Graze & Gather KC

DJs:  Levity Weddings and Events

Ensembles & Soloists: Gold Standard Musicians

Florist: River City Florist 

Invitations + Paper Goods: Celebrated Occassions

Menswear: Samuels Menswear

Photo Booth:  Megalux Photo Booth 

Reception Venue:   The Grand Hall at Power & Light 

Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers, Parties:  Hotel Kansas City - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt  

Rentals:  Grace & Lace Wedding & Event Rentals, LLC 

Transportation:  Pech Limousine, Inc.

Travel Specialists: 417 Travel   

Videographer: Moontage Films

Wedding Bands: Reed & Sons Jewelers

Wedding Cakes: Classic Cakes 

Wedding Event Decor:  Shenanigans St. Louis 

Wedding Gowns: Normans Bridal  

Wedding Jewelry:  Reed & Sons Jewelers  

Wedding & Event Marquee Letters :  Alpha-Lit Columbia/Jefferson City

Wedding Officiant: Timmy Gibson

Wedding Photographer: Jasmine Monteleon Photography 

Wedding Planners:  Events by Elle

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