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Welcome to Missouri's Best Community

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   

Beef: Kansas City Cattle Company

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   

Homesteading:  Country Tough Homesteading 

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 Vineyard

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Art Exhibit:  Saint Louis Art Museum

Art Experience: 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  

New Album: "Girl Bandit" Emma Jo

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 Nature Park 

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:   D2 Detailing, LLC

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 

Boat Show: St. Charles Boat Show 

Car Wash: Club Car Wash 

Collector Car Auctions: The Branson Auction

Custom Boat Painter:  Precision Paint Worx 

Custom Build Trucks and Cars:  Torque Motorsports 

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

Natural Body Products:  Bare Bourne 

Nutritional Therapist of the Year:  Karri Ball, Nutritional Therapy

Best TMJ and Sleep Apnea Specialist:  Center for TMJ and Sleep Apnea

Best Remedial & Relaxation Massage Provider:  Olivia Moore, Natalie Kay Salon & Spa 

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

Antique Store: Old Village Mercantile, Caledonia

Appliance Store: Missouri Furniture

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

Aerial Photographer:  Lake of the Ozarks Drone 

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

Brick and Stone Supplier:  Stockman Stoneworks Inc. 

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 

Candles:  McCalls Candles

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

Consumer Goods Company:  Unilever -Jefferson City

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

Granite Countertop Store:  Ozark Granite LLC

Graphic Design & Marketing Firm:   MSW Interactive Designs LLC

Handmade Custom Game Calls:  3C Custom Calls

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  

Hunting Blinds: Redneck Blinds

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

Metal Building Specialist:  Mid Missouri Post Frame Buildings

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

Outdoor Furniture: Lake Life Outdoor Furniture

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 Network - 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

Water Treatment: EcoWater Systems

Web Design Company:   MSW Interactive Designs 

Wealth Managment Group:  Rowland & Sullivan Wealth Management Group 

Well Drilling:  AAA Well Drilling LLC

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

Best CBD Brand: Shangri-La Dispensaries

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 Treats

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:   Izzy’s Burgers and Shakes 

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 

Restaurant of the Year: The Tavern at Trails End

Ribs and Burnt Ends:  Kehde's Barbeque 

Salad:  Handel Haus 

Salmon:  The Tavern at Trails End

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 


FINANCE

Accounting Firm: Jason Blankenship CPA 

Auto Loan Provider: Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks 

Bank:  Equity Bank 

Bookkeeping / Tax Service: Johnson Accounting & Tax Service 

Commercial Bank:  First State Bank of St Charles 

Financial Institution: River Region Credit Union 

Financial Planning:  Nathan Hickman - Central Investments Advisors

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

Insurance Provider: Laura Keim - State Farm Insurance

Local Credit Union:  Infuze Credit Union

Mortgage / Home Loan Provider: Michael Lasson - Flat Branch Home Loans 

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 Co. 

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 Co. 

Italian Grocer: Vernetti's Italian Grocer 

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

ATV Racing  Series: MXC

Axe Throwing:  Raging Smart Axes 

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

Bowling Alley:  Andy B's - Branson

Dirt Bike Racing  Series: MXC

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

Go-Kart Track: Winner's Circle Go-Karts

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. 

SXS Racing  Series: OAXC Racing

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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