Here they are, the winners of Missouri's Best 2026

Agronomist:  Craig Russell  - MFA  Incorporated  

Agricultural Products:  Cargill, Inc. 

Agricultural Organization:  National Corn Growers Association

Agricultural Service: Hawk Fertilizer & Feed LLC

Bee Farmer and Honey:  Brandt’s Bees  

Beef: Kansas City Cattle Company

Butter: Vital Farms

Cattle Farmer:  Hiroshi Ranch

Chicken Farmer: Plum Pastures

Crop Farm:  Jonathan Lange 

Crop Insurance Provider:  Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance 

Dairy Farm:  East Lohman Acres 

Ethanol Industry.   Mid-Missouri Energy 

Farm:  Schneider Farms

Farm Company:  Farm Wife’s Table LLC   

Farmer:  Jeff Lutman

Farmer Florist :  Mostly Meg

Farmers Market:  Farris Market 

Farm & Home Store: Family Center Farm & Home of Sedalia 

Feed Store:  Sims Feed and Supply 

Fresh Produce Farmer:    Rupe Family Farms  

Grain Hauling Company:  Baughman Feed Service, Inc 

Heartland Agricultural  Award : Missouri Soybeans

Hog Farmer:  Jerry “J.R.” Reid   

Homesteading:  Country Tough Homesteading 

Horse Trainer:   Kitty Gilbert 

Milling Company: Stover Milling Co.  

Orchard:  Gardener's Orchard and Bakery 

 Pasture-Raised Eggs: Vital Farms 

Plant Protection Specialist: Lee Conner    

Premium Meat Subscription Boxes: Missouri Farm Fresh

Ranch: Von Holten Ranch

Timber Harvesting Company:  ZCM Timber Harvesting 

Tractor and Supply:   Tractor Supply Co.  Sedalia

Turkey Farmer:  Mac Harms  

Winery & Vineyard: Dale Hollow Winery 

Art Exhibit:  Saint Louis Art Museum

Art Experience: City Museum   

Art Gallery:   Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art  

Artist: Rashelle Weissenbach

Attraction: Silver Dollar City  

Attraction Indoor:   Aquarium at the Boardwalk -Branson

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

Children's book illustrator:  Dayne Sislen 

Christmas Show: Sight & Sound Theatres 

Club DJ:  DJ Jail//Break

Club/Bar: PBR Big Sky Night Club      

Community Event: Dogwood Festival 

Comedy Show: Yakov Smirnoff

Cultural Event: Kansas City Irish Fest

Dance Club:  AURA 

Dinner Show:  Showboat Branson Belle 

Entertainment Venue: Ozarks Amphitheater 

Fake Food - Faux culinary Art Displays:  Fakelicious  

Family Entertainment:  Dolly Parton's Stampede 

Female Vocalist:  Chloe Hoecker 

Festival: Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival   

Fundraising Event:  Red Slipper Warrior Project

House/Cover Band:  Old Soul Savage 

Hottest Band: Bound & Determined Band 

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:  Hamners' Variety Theater

Local Band:   Clay Clear Band  

Local Casino:  Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa

Local Event:  AquaPalooza, Lake of the Ozarks   

Local Hip Hop Artist:  NicDanger  

Local Musician: Trevon Dawson 

Jazz Musician:   Lonnie  McFadden

Male Vocalist:   Jeff Brandt  

Magic Show:  The Cabaret - Garry & Janine's Comedy Magic Dinner Show 

Movie Theater: B & B Theaters

Music Artists: Nelly 

Museum:   National WWI Museum and Memorial 

Musician:  Clay Clear  

New Album:  Quarter Life Crisis; Halle Kearns

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: Top of the Rock 

Podcast:  Mental Mixology - By Elex Simon 

Professional Ballet Company: Saint Louis Ballet 

Scenic Spot: Dogwood Canyon Nature Park 

Show of the Year:  DAVID - Sight & Sound Theatres 

Singer: Emma Jo 

Songwriter:  Jake Reno

Summer Spot: Coconuts at the Lake 

Tourist Spot:  Branson Landing

Vocalist Morganna Lee. 

Aftermarket Auto Repair: Otto Service Kansas City 

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:   Otto Service Kansas City 

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

Boat Charter: Adventure Boat Rentals 

Best Boat Dealer: Kelly's Port

Best Boat Salesperson: Charlie Corbett, Kelly's Port

Best Gas Dock Attendents:  Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar Gas Dock Attendents

Boat Lifts :  LOTO Lift 

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: Otto Service Kansas City 

Prop Repair Company:  Cool Breeze Marine - The Prop Specialists 

Tire Shop:  Big O Tires 

Tow Boat Company;  Upstream Towing, LLC 

Towing Service: Don's Truck Towing   

Used Car Dealership:  Rick Ball Auto Group

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

Best Botox:   Sheridan Brown PA-C - Central Missouri Dermatology 

Best Premium Eyelash Extension Salon:   Pro Beauty LLC.  

Best Ladies' Hair Styling Salon :  MPulse Salon + Suites 

Best Hair Extensions:  Hair Extension Lab Kansas City

Best Hair Stylist:  Clare Stieferman - Lucy’s Cut & Color Bar 

Best High-End Nail Salon:  The Luxe Studio- Lindsey Santiago 

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

Best Laser Hair Removal & Skin Care Clinic:  You Factor Medical Spa 

Best Pelvic Health Clinic:  Mid-Missouri Pelvic Health

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:  The Vibe Salon.

Kids Salon: Sweet and Sassy of St. Louis

Missouri's Best Master of Skincare:  Amy Scarborough,  Skin Studio KC 

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

Holistic Health Practitioner:  Wrendy Marcinik 

Best Naturopathic Wellness Centre:  Kansas City Integrative Health

Best Mani/Pedi Spa Treatments:  The Luxe Studio- Lindsey Santiago 

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 Red Light Therapy:  Counter Negative  Recovery & Wellness

Best Remedial & Relaxation Massage Provider:   Brandi Davis - Riversong Spa & Salon 

Best Skincare and Aesthetic Laser Tech:  Nichole Richey, CST, Aesthetic Clinician  

Best Sports Massage Provider:   The Wright Touch Kimmie Wright 

Best Massage Spa: Wildflower Wellness Spa 

Most Rejuvenating Complementary Medicine Clinic:  Kare Health & Wellness 

Most Trusted Make-Up Artists:  Makeup by Sylv 

Most Trusted Health & Wellness Product Supplier:  Fit Factory Supplements  

Vein Specialists:  Genesis Laser & Vein & Genesis Medspa 

Yoga Studio of the Year:  Sumits Hot Yoga Columbia 

Accessories Store: Evergreen at the Lake, Osage Beach MO 

Ambulance Manufacturer: Osage Ambulances 

Antique Store: Old Village Mercantile, Caledonia

Appliance Store: Missouri Furniture

Arborist: Matt Livingston, Livingston’s Lawn & Tree Service

Aerial Photographer:  Lake of the Ozarks Drone 

Asphalt, Paving & Construction Company: Capital  

Association Management Company:  Missouri Association Management LLC

Auction House:  Bryant Auction 

Auto Loan Provider: Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks

Axe Throwing:  COMO Axe Attack

Baby Boutique/Store: Cactus Blossom Boutique 

Backdrop and Selfie Studio: The Backdrop

Bank:  Equity Bank

Barber: Two-Bit Barber Company

Best Exterior Home Remodeling Company :  US Quality Construction 

Best Group Stay Rentals:  Lakecation Vacations 

Bar Service:  The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar

Best IT Security Company: LUNAR IT

Best Local TV Commerical:  Raising Solutions

Best Roofing Team in the State:  Patriot Roofing  

Best Rising Mover Award:  All Around Movers

Beverage Company: Anheuser-Busch - St. Louis 

Bicycle Shop:   Walts Bicycle & Wilderness 

Blind Company:  Bloomin' Blinds 

Bookkeeping / Tax Service:  Estrada & Associates, LLC  

Bookstore:  Chapter 3 Hermann

Bottling Company:  Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company 

Boudoir Photography:   Boudoir by Billie 

Bounce House & Party Rentals:  Lakeside Inflatables

Boutique Hotel:  Rockwood Inn  

Branding Photography:  Five Sparrows Photography 

Bridal / Formal Wear:  Breeze Bridal 

Bridge Construction: Emery Sapp and Sons

Brick and Stone Supplier:  Stockman Stoneworks Inc. 

Brow and Lash Company:  Lake Lash Lake Ozark

Business:  Continental Siding 

Building Supplies Company:   Prime Builders Supply

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

Cab/Transportation Company: Lake Ride Pros

Cable or Satellite Provider: DIRECTV

Cabinetry:  Cabinetry Pros 

Candles:  McCalls Candles

Car Wash:  Club Car Wash 

Carpet Cleaning: Ashley Carpet Cleaning

Cave: Bridal Cave

Cell Phone Provider: AT&T

Cheer Studio:  Cheers Elite Spirit Gym 

Child Care: Kradle To Krayon Daycare/ Preschool

Children's Clothing Store:  Cactus Blossom Boutique 

Cigar & Smoke Shop:  Leighton's At The Lake

Coffee Roasters:  Ozark Mountain Coffee Co 

Concrete Leveling Company :   Raising Solutions

Commercial Bank:  Central Bank

Commercial Signs and  Awnings:  Impact Signs Awnings Wraps 

Commercial Real Estate Company:   Lake Keys Real Estate, Powered by RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks  

Communications Tech:  Lake Technology Services 

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:  Lakeland Solutions 

Consumer Goods Company:  Unilever -Jefferson City

Contractor:   Dream Home 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:  Porter Furniture 

Dance Studio: Elite Performing Arts  

Design Engineering: Hitachi Energy 

Deck Buildier: Dream Home Construction LLC 

Deer Hunting Blinds: Redneck Blinds

Digital Marketing/Billboard:  Mobile Midwest Marketing 

Distribution Transformer Manufacturer:  Hitachi Energy 

Distributing Company:  County Distributing Co Inc 

Dock Builders and Dock Equipment:  Rough Water Dock

Dock Safety Products :  Dock Lifeguard, LLC

Duck Hunting Blinds:  Blind Spot Outdoors 

Custom Faux Finisher:   Martorana Artistic Makeovers 

Drywall Company:  Barklage Drywall

Electric & Power Company:   Co-Mo Electric Cooperative 

Electric Repair & Services:    Catalyst Electric 

Emerging Roofing Company of the Year:  Patriot Roofing 

Employment Services: Penmac

Engagement Photographer:  Lindsey Megan Photography 

Environmental Services:  Haynes Equipment Company Inc 

Equipment Rental Company:  Rent-All Equipment INC  

Excavating Company:  Rook’s Excavating LLC 

Exterior Cleaning Company:  Premier Exterior Professionals, LLC

Event Marquee Letters :  Alpha-Lit Columbia/ Jefferson City 

Event Rentals:   Lake Party Rentals

Event Venue:   Hermann Hill Weddings + Events

Event Photography:  Studio T Images 

Eyeglass Store: Eyes On Missouri 

Family Hotel:  Branson Waterpark Hotel 

Family Photographer:  Five Sparrows Photography 

Fencing Company:  Brothers Fence LLC 

Financial Institution:  Tipton Latham Bank 

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 

Freeze Dried Candy:   Midwest Paradise, 

Fun Experience Hotel- The Ozarker Lodge

Funeral Home:  Heckart Funeral Home & Cremation Service 

Garage Door Company:  Overhead Door Company of Central Missouri

Gas Station:  Buc-ee's  

General Contractor:  Dream Home Construction LLC 

Glass Company:   Auto Glass Express Sedalia, MO 

Glamping: Camp Long Creek at Big Cedar Lodge

Golf Cart Sales/Service:  TNT Golf Car & Motorsports Wentzville  

Granite Countertop Store:   Martellaro Marble & Granite 

Graphic Design & Marketing Firm:   MSW Interactive Designs LLC

Handmade Custom Game Calls:  3C Custom Calls

Handcrafted Jewelry:   Christiane's Handcrafted Jewelry  

Hair Salon:   The Vibe Salon. 

Heating & Air Conditioning Company: DeGraffenreid Heating & Cooling LLC

Home Builder:  Dream Home Construction LLC 

Home Lighting Company: The Light House Gallery 

Home Inspector:  Garrett Arasmith  Pillar to Post

Home Improvements:  Patriot Home Improvements 

Home Security:   LO Volt Electronics 

Home Watch Company:  Riggs Request Premier Home Watch 

Hotel: Lodge of the Ozarks -Branson  

Internet Provider: Co-Mo Connect

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:  Your Life Design LLC  

Landscaper:  Heartland Landscape Group, Inc. 

Land Real Estate Company:   John Farrell Real Estate Co. 

Law Firm / Lawyer:  Stephanie Bell / Ellinger Bell 

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:  The Kansas City Star

Local TV Station:  KRCG-13

Local TV Weather Forecaster:  Riley Fannon KRCG 

Local Website: Funlake.com 

Marina: Truman State Park Marina 

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 - Flat Branch Home Loans 

Motel: Branson's Best Motel

Moving Company: Lake Movers 

Musical Instrument Store: Palen Music Center

Nature Photographer:  Reflections of Life Photography

New Business:  Show Me Clean Co 

Newborn Photograhper:  OneShot Photography 

Outdoor Furniture: Lake Life Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor Lighting Company:  Catalyst Electric 

Permanent Make-Up Artist (Licensed): Ashley Kempker Permanent Cosmetics

Permanent Jewelry:   Everlasting Bonds, LLC 

Pest Control: Steve's Pest Control

Photographer ( Business): Brad Glidewell Photography

Photo Booth for Events:  Moore Than a Photo LLC 

Piercing Studio:  Emerald Piercing Studio

Place to Buy a Recreational Vehicle:   Surdyke Yamaha & Marina

Place to Buy an RV:   AOK RV 

Pool Company: ASP: America's Swimming Pool Company

Powerwashing Company: Premier Exterior Professionals

Preschool: Children's Learning Center

Printing Company:   Lake Printing 

Promotional Products:   ARB Signs, LLC 

Property Management Company:  Four Seasons Property Management 

Propane Company: AA Propane 

Public Relations:  Common Ground Public Relations 

Quilting Shop:   Quilting Bee Fabrics

Radio Station: Real Talk 93.3

Railing:  J.H. Welding & Fabrication LLC

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

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

Real Estate Law:   Timothy T. Sigmund -   Sigmund Browning, LLC 

Realtor:   Sophia Marr -Marr / Elliott & Associates-RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks  

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

Record Store:   Josey Records Sedalia 

Rental Store:  Midway Rental 

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:   Garrett Painting LLC 

Resort:  Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks 

Retirement Facility / Independent Living:   Heisinger Bluffs Senior Living Community 

Renovations: Nathan Smotherman- Smotherman Construction

Roofing: Above & Beyond Roofing 

Roofing & Construction:  Dickinson Roofing and Construction

RV Sales and Service: AOK RV

RV Rentals:   Adventure RV Rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks  

RV Roof:  LIFETIME RV ROOF 

Sawmill:  HD Forest Products 

Septic Service:  Bullock Septic Pumping LLC  

Shoe Repair Store:  Vidal's Shoe Repair

Shuttle Bus:  Glorified Shuttle 

Spray Foam Insulation Business: Spray Right Insulation 

Siding Company:   Continental Siding 

Snow Removal:  Lakeside Lawn Care 

Social Media Agency:  2oddballs 

Storage Facility:  Runabout Storage LLC

Stucco Repair: Midtown Stucco Repair LLC 

Surveying and/or Engineering:  Alpha Engineering and Surveying  

Talk/News Radio Station:  Real Talk Radio Network

Tanning Salon: OmniTan 

New Tanning Salon (In business less than three years):  Afterglowing Salon 

Tattoo Studio: Leo’s Sweet Ink Tattoo

Title Company:  Arrowhead Title, Inc. 

Trash Bin Cleaning Company:   Bin-Wizards

Trash Service Company:  GFL Environmental 

Travel Agent: 417 Travel 

Tree Care Services:  Witt Tree Service

Trophies and Engraving Shop:  Wright Printing 

TV Mounting Service:  LO Volt Electronics  

Vaction Lodge and Cabins: WaterMill Cove at Table Rock Lake

Vacation Rentals:  Lake Days Rentals

Valet Parking:  Clayton Valet 

Vehicle Wrap Experts: Impact Signs Awnings Wraps Inc. 

Veteran Owned Business:  Show Me Missouri Home Inspection 

Video Production Team: Lake TV

Videographer (Business):   Dynamic Range Productions  

Videographer:  Moon and Back Video Co.

Waste Management:  Ozark Waste Services 

Waterproofing & Foundation Repair:   PEP Waterproofing

Water Conditioning: Lindyspring Lake Of The Ozarks 

Water Treatment:  Mid-Mo Water Solutions 

Web Design Company:   MSW Interactive Designs 

Wealth Managment Group:  Reinkemeyer and Renkemeyer Associates LLC  

Weekend Rentals: Lake Days Rentals

Well Drilling:  AAA Well Drilling LLC

Welding:  J.H. Welding & Fabrication 

Window & Doors Manufacturer : Quaker Windows & Doors

Window Cleaning Company: Andys Window Cleaning

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

Window Treatment: Roark Glass LLC 

Woodworks: Building with David

Zoo: St. Louis Zoo

Best CBD Products: Shangri-La Dispensaries

Best Marijuana Dispensary:  Greenlight Dispensaries  

CBD Oils:  Rusic Oils of Lee's Summit

CBD Store:  Codes Dispensary

Dispensary:  Shangri-La Dispensaries

Edibles Brand (Cannabis) :  From The Earth MO

Flower:  Greenlight Dispensaries 

Medical Marijuana Clinic:  Elevate Holistics 

Medical Marijuana Clinician:  Dr. John Collins-Releaf Clinics 

Natural Organic Products: Natural Hemp Joplin LLC 

Local Dispensary:  Kansas City Cannabis Company 

Place to Buy Delta Products:  Hemp Hemp Hooray 

Vape Cartridge Brand:   Natural Hemp Joplin LLC  

Apartment Community:  44 Washington

Booster Club:  Hermann Athletic Boosters 

Botanical Garden: Powell Gardens

Charity Event:  Special Olympics Missouri Polar Bear Plunge 

Church: The Crossing Church

City Park:   Sedalia Parks and Recreation 

Civic Club:  Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club

Community Event:   Hollywood Nights (Red Slipper Warrior Project)  

Comprehensive Education: Special Learning Center

Country Club:  Jefferson City Country Club

Fair: Missouri State Fair

Local Farmers Market:  Sedalia Farmer’s Market 

Learning Center:  Special Learning Center

Library: Morgan County Public Library

Neighborhood:  The Club At Porto Cima

Networking Group:  Jefferson City Area Young Professionals 

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:   Helias Catholic High School 

Public School: Morgan Co R-I 

Sign Language Interpreter:  Bethany Reid 

Summer Camp: Wonderland Camp

Technical College: State Fair Community College

University:   University of Missouri 

Vacation Bible School:  Antioch Community Baptist Church 

American Cuisine:  Guy Fieri's Branson Kitchen + Bar  

Atmosphere & Food:  American Elm Co. The Coffee &  Cocktail Bar

Bagels:  Einstein Bros. Bagels 

Bakery: Sweet Southern Treats

Bar & Grill:  Backwater Jack's 

Barbecue Restaurant:   Kehde's Barbeque 

Bartender:  Joel -  The Highlander Public House 

Bed & Breakfast:   Old Vine Bed and Breakfast 

Beer Selection:  Logboat Brewing Company

Best Beer Label:  Urban Chestnut Brewing Company

Best Bourbon and Whiskey: Missouri Ridge Distillery & Brewery LLC 

Best Smoked Meats and Spirits:  Full Throttle Distillery Grill & SmokeHouse 

Best Sweet Shop: Wicked Sugar

Breakfast:  First Watch  

Brew Pub:  Bee's Knees Brewing Company 

Brewing Company:  Vine Street Brewing Co. 

Buffet:   Grand Country Inn Buffet 

Business Lunch:  Baxter's Lakeside Grille

Butcher Shop: The Butcher Shop

Cake & Desserts:  La Patisserie Chouquette  

Cake Pops: Amber Jordan

Cafe:  Neighborhood Cafe 

Catering:   Forks N Chill

Cheesecake:   THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY THE COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA

Cheesesteaks:  PhillyTime  

Chef:  Corey Roberts Baxter's Lakeside Grille 

Chicken Wings:  Salt + Smoke 

Chinese Restaurant:  Wonton King 

Cider Brewery: Waves Cider Co. 

Cocktails: 1932 Reserve

Coffeehouse: Ozark Coffee Company and Roastery

Coffee & Cocktail Bar: American Elm Co. The Coffee &  Cocktail Bar

Cookie Company:  Ozark Cookie Company

Cupcakes: Cupcakes on the Lake

Deli: Downtown Deli & Custard Shoppe in Hermann

Desserts:  Sweet Southern Treats 

Dining Experiene:  Osage Restaurant at Top of the Rock  

Distillery:  Phantom V Distilling Company   

Donuts:   Hurts Donut Company

Eatery & Bar:  Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City  

Family Restaurant:  1820 Family Restaurant

Fine Dining:  The Trail at Taverns End 

Fish Fry:  Billy Gail's 

Food Truck:  Holy Smokes Mobile Meats 

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:   Country Belle Cafe 

Hamburger:  Lake Burger 

Happy Hour:   Baxter’s Lakeside Grille 

Heart of Missouri Culinary Excellence Award:  The Ozark Mill Restaurant 

Hot Dog:  Old Village Hot Dog Shoppe

Ice Cream:  Grandpa's Ice Cream and Home Made Pie 

Indian Restaurant:  The Curry 'N' Grill

Irish Bar:  The Highlander Public House  - Lake of the Ozarks

Italian Gelato:  Osage River Popcorn Company  

Italian Restaurant:  The Tavern Trattoria

Japanese Restaurant: Sakura Japanese steak house 

Juice Bar:  SQeZ Juice + Health

Kid-Friendly Restaurant:  Rusty Rooster Cafe 

Late Night Bar:  Shady Gators & Lazy Gators  

Local Winery:   Riverbird Winery 

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

Locally Owned Missouri Brewery:  Bee's Knees Ale House    

Margarita:   Don Chilillo's

Martini: American Elm Co. The Coffee &  Cocktail Bar

Mexican Restaurant:  Carmelita's 

Mexican/Thai :  The Wheelhouse 

Micro Brew Pub:  Ozark Distillery

Missouri's Best Culinary Award:  Chef Cody Hogan – Lidia’s Kansas City

Most Romantic Restaurant:   Osage Restaurant Top of the Rock  

Neighborhood Favorite:  Table 33

New Bar (new in the last two years) : American Elm Co. The Coffee &  Cocktail Bar

New Restaurant (new in the last two years) :  The Highlander Public House  - Lake of the Ozarks

Noodle House Restaurant:   Nudo House  St. Louis

Outdoor Patio:   Neon Taco 

Peanut Butter Treats:  Udderly Nuts

Pizza:  Calgaro's Family Pizzaria 

Popcorn:  Osage River Popcorn Company 

Pub Food:   Volker's Eatery+Pub  

Rachel. First Watch Restaurant Server:  

Restaurant of the Year:   The Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms 

Ribs and Burnt Ends:  Arthur Bryant'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

Specialty Meat Market: High Steaks Smokehouse 

Sports Bar:   Blueline Hockeybar

Steakhouse:  Baxter's Lakeside Grille 

Sub/Sandwiches:  Mighty Melt

Sunday Brunch:  Jolly Rogers Grub n Grog   

Sushi:  Love Sushi   

Tacos:  In-A-Tub 

Take Out:  Coral Reef Seafood 

Tapas: Riverbird Winery

Thai / Vietnamese:  Sawaddee Thai Cuisine

Vietnamese: Thai Thai  Cuisine   

Upscale Bar:  Form Skybar   

Vegetarian Restaurant:  Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe 

Vineyard:  Seven Springs Winery 

Waterfront Bar & Grill: Backwater Jacks Bar & Grill

Waitress/Server:  Leah Backwater Jacks Bar & Grill

Woodgrill Dining:  Red Door Woodfired Grill

Wine Bar:  Bar Vin Wine & Spirits

Wine Selection:   Dale Hollow Winery  

Accounting Firm: Jason Blankenship CPA 

Auto Loan Provider: Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks 

Bank:  Equity Bank 

Best in Business Banking: BTC Bank Sedalia

Best Customer Service in Banking: OakStar Bank 

Best Trust & Integrity Financial Advisors Award:  Shawn Manuel -  Strategic Wealth Inc. 

Bookkeeping / Tax Service:  Estrada & Associates, LLC 

Commercial Bank:  First State Bank of St Charles 

Financial Institution: River Region Credit Union 

Financial Innovator of the Year Award: Central Bank 

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

Acupuncturist:  Dr. Samantha Anderson - Healing Hands 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:  St. Louis Children's Hospital 

Children's Dentist:  KC Dentistry 4 Kids 

Chiropractor:   Koelling Family Chiropractic 

Climbing Gym: ROKC

Clinic:  ArchWell Health - Kansas City

Crossfit Gym:  CrossFit Unstoppable 

Cosmetic Dermatologist: Dr.  Helen Tergin, MD - Central Missouri Dermatology 

Cosmetic Surgeon:  Renaissance Plastic Surgery: Paul B. Mills MD 

Dentist: Tiger Family Dental   Jon Ehlers, DDS and Erin Coleman, DDS 

Dental Hygienist: Leah Tiger Family Dental 

Day Spa: Riversong Spa & Salon 

Dermatologist: Central Missouri Dermatology

Doctor: Dr  Amanda Shipp, MD  -University of Missouri Health Care

Ear, Nose and Throat: Missouri Ear Nose & Throat

Eye Clinic:  Missouri Eye Consultants 

Family Practice:  417 Health & Wellness

Face Enhancements:   Serenity Medical Spa-Dr Atkinson 

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

Fitness Center and Instructor: Jenny Dewar -Pure Barre- Columbia 

Gastroenterology:  Gastrointestinal Associates LLP 

General Surgeon:  Dr. Iris P Lim-Beutel, MD, MPH - Children's Mercy Kansas City Hospital

Health & Fitness Club: Jens Get Fit Group

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

Hearing Aid Store: Hearing Care Partners 

Hearing Instrument Specialists: Hearing Care Partners

Home Care & Hospice:  Phoenix Home Care and Hospice 

Holistic Health Service:  Real Life Healing Center

Holistic Practitioners:  Yolanda Kehr: The OM Center

Hospital:  SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Imaging Services:  Missouri Imaging Center

In Home Elder Care: Phoenix Home Care INC

Internal Medicine: Dr. John Russell

Laser Eye Center:  Brinton Vision

Laser Hair Removal Tech:  Nichole Richey -CST, Aesthetic Clinician   

Massage: The Wright Touch, LLC

Massage Therapist:  Courtney Milligan, LMT  -Wildflower Wellness Spa

Master Reiki Practitioner:  Yolanda Kehr: The OM Center

Medical Center:  Central Ozarks Medical Center - COMC

Medical Group: JCMG 

Medical Spa:  Serenity Medical Spa m

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. Alfred Johnson, JCMG

Pediatric Private Duty Nursing: Phoenix Home Care 

Personal Trainer: Jennifer Loganbill, Jens Get Fit Group

Pharmacy:   Moser Pharmacy 

Physician:  Dr. Jamie Luetkemeyer at Capital Region 

Physician Assistant:  Tara Andersen, PA 

Physical Therapist: Dr. Merissa Denning, DPT

Physical Therapy/Rehab:  New Heights Physical Therapy and Wellness 

Podiatrists:   Dr. Jody McAleer, DPM,   JCMG Podiatry   

Pole Dance & Fitness:  Muse Pole Fitness    

Psychiatrist:  Dr. Manuel E. Morales

Pilates Studio:  Lake Ozark Yoga and Pilates 

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:  Sarah Rodriguez - Sarah Smiles 

Urgent Care:   Kare Health and Wellness 

Wellness Center: New Spring Wellness Center

Weight Loss Clinic / Counseling:  Dr. Kate Williams, MD - University of Missouri Health Care

Yoga Studio:  Hot Summits Yoga Studio  

Air Duct Cleaning Company:  Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps LLC 

Contractor:  Dream Home Construction LLC  

Deck Buildier:  Dream Home Construction LLC  

General Contractor:  Dream Home Construction LLC  

Gutter Company:  Gutter Cover Kansas City 

Heating & Air Conditioning Company: DeGraffenreid Heating & Cooling LLC 

Home Appliance Store: Missouri Furniture

Home Builder:  Dream Home Construction LLC 

Home Decor and Gift Store: American Elm Co. 

Home Furnishing Store: Missouri Furniture

Home Improvements:  Patriot Home Improvements 

Home Improvement Store: Menards-Osage Beach, MO 

Home Inspector:  Garrett Arasmith  Pillar to Post

Home Lighting Company: The Light House Gallery

Home Security:   LO Volt Electronics 

Home Watch Company:  Riggs Request Premier Home Watch

Interior Design Studio: American Elm Co.  

Kitchen and Bath Designers:  DKB Designer Kitchens & Baths  

Kitchen & Bath Remodeler:   Your Life Design LLC 

Lawn Care:  Holladay Lawn Care & Landscaping

Land Real Estate Company:  Albers Real Estate Advisors 

Log Cabin Manufacturer :  Gastineau Log Homes

Metal Building Specialist:  Mid Missouri Post Frame Buildings 

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

Moving Company:  Lake Movers

Plumber:  Cody Prestien -Prestien Plumbing

Professional Tile Contractor: Deano Tile 

Railing:  J.H. Welding & Fabrication LLC

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

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

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

Real Estate Law:   Timothy T. Sigmund -   Sigmund Browning, LLC 

Realtor:  Sophia Marr -Marr / Elliott & Associates-RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks

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

Renovations: Nathan Smotherman- Smotherman Construction

Roofing: Above & Beyond Roofing 

Roofing & Construction:  Dickinson Roofing and Construction

Septic Service:  Bullock Septic Pumping LLC 

Spray Foam Insulation Business:   Spray Right Insulation  

Siding Company:   Continental Siding 

Window & Doors Manufacturer : Quaker Windows & Doors

Winners to be announced

Non-Profit Impact Award: Operation Freedom Exchange

Charity Event:  Special Olympics Missouri Polar Bear Plunge 

Community Leadership Award: Mike Clayton - Wonderland Camp

Community Impact Heroes  - Wonderland Camp 

Community Event:   Hollywood Nights (Red Slipper Warrior Project)  

Social Good Organization: Go Red for Women Luncheon – American Heart Association 

Philanthropic Initiative: Red Slipper Warrior Project

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

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

Non-Profit Excellence Award: Missouri Special Olympics

Advocacy Award: K9’s on The Front Line

Fundraising Event:  Red Slipper Warrior Project

Service to Community Award:  Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club

Volunteer Engagement Award: Cadv Voc

Charity of the Year:  Special Olympics Missouri Polar Bear Plunge 

Best Campground:  Landing View Campground 

Best Family-Friendly Campground: Beyonder Marine at Sterett Creek 

Best Hidden Gem Campsite:  Sunny Beach RV Resort 

Best Lakeside Camping:  Coconuts RV Resort 

Most Scenic Views Campsite:  Landing View Campground 

Best RV Park for Amenities:  Millstone Marina & RV Resort

Best RV Park: Mermaid Cove Marina & RV Resort

RV Rentals:  Adventure RV Rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks 

Dog Park :  Waggin' Trail Dog Park

Dog Ranch & Resort:  Happy Dog Ranch & Resort 

Dog Treats:  Three Dog Bakery

Dog Trainer/School:  Camp Lucky Board and Train KC

Dog Walker:  Take a Token With You Dog Walking and Pet Sitting LLC 

Large Animal Veterinarian:  Animal Clinic of Diamond, LLC
Pet Boarding:  All Creatures Boarding Kennel, LLC 

Pet Business of the Year:   Animal Clinic of Diamond, LLC

Pet Daycare Center:  Abracadabra Pet Grooming

Pet Groomer: Abracadabra Pet Grooming

Pet Photographer: Melissa McGee Photography 

Pet Sitting:  Take a Token With You Dog Walking and Pet Sitting LLC 

Pet Store:  Lizzi & Rocco's Natural Pet Market

Pet Spa: LOTO  The Groom Room

Mobile Pet Groomer: Four Pretty Paws

Small Animal Veterinarian:  Osage Animal Hospital 

Auctioneer:  Bryant Auction 

Beauty and Make-up Blogger:  Krista Verhoff  

Best Local Blog:  Lori Conway-  Crazy Busy Mama 

Best TV: William Holtz -LakeTV

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

Boat Captain:  Jason White  

Boss:  David & Karen Faiferlick - Missouri Furniture

Brand Image Consultant:  Lauren Wieberg - 404 Marketing Agency 

Business Coach: Brandy Von Holten

CEO:   Steve Hotsenpiller - Steve's Pest Control

Certified High-Peformance Coach:  Sandy Wardenburg

Chief Creative  Strategist:  Jennifer Langdon, Lizzi & Rocco's Natural Pet Market 

City Council Member:   Chad Walton 

Community Activist:  Robin Balke  

DJ/MC/Host: Kyle Miller - Lake of the Ozarks 

EMT:  Florian Hammer- Pettis County Ambulance District 

Entrepreneur:  Krystin Smith 

Family YouTubers: Adventures with C3

Firefighter:   Joseph Parnell-Sedalia Fire Department 

Good Samaritan Award: Volunteers at  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City

Life Coach: Sandy Waggett 

Local Actor:  Aaron Hall

Local Actress:    Emily Baker  

Local Anchor:  Lindsay Shively

Local Athlete: Jaelyn Ernest - Aurora, MO

Local Pro Athlete: Patrick Mahomes   

Local Author:   Becky Imhauser  

Local Children's Book Author: Brandy Von Holten  

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

Local Clothing Designer:  Whitney Manney   

Local Coach: Kay Foster JC Lady Jays Basketball  

Local Hero:  Larry Parham

Local Investigative Journalist:  Angie Ricono   KCTV5

Local Mascot: KC Wolf  

Local Meteorologist: Steve Templeton (KMOV)

Local Personality:   Miss Missouri USA Shae Smith 

Local Radio Host:  J.T. Gerlt – KS95.1 

Local Radio Personality:  Jeff Brandt - Branson4U 98.1 & AM 1220 KCAX Branson 

Local Talk Show Host:  Kyle Miller Host Lake TV   

Local Television Personality:  William Holtz Lake TV   

Local TV Sports Anchor:  Rod Smith KRCG 13 

Mayor:  Larry Milton 

Newspaper Columnist: Faith Bemiss-McKinney-Sedalia Democrat   

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:   Amber Elliott – Marr/Elliott & Associates 

School Board Member:   Mary Groeper – Wright City R-II School District  

Show-Me State Star Host Award:  Chris Schneider, Lake TV

Teacher:   Sarah Walker- Parkview Elementary School  

Top Interior Desinger:  Kevin Mauk 

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 Women's Soccer Coach : Leah Stringer 

University Softball Coach: Jason Ollison  -Lincoln University  

University Volleyball Coach: Dawn Sullivan - University of Missouri 

University Track  & Field Coach:   Kevin Paterson -University of Central Missouri 

Apparel and More :  Summer USA  

Best Place For Women’s Fashion: Urban Sunflower Boutique 

Best in Fashion: Wildflower Lane

Boutique: Split Arrow Boutique

Boot Store: Split Arrow Boutique

Clothing Brand: Team Cocktail

Consignment Store: Mint Consignments  

Concert Apparel: Split Arrow Boutique

Department Store: Halls Kansas City 

Exchange and Shop Store:  The Snob Shop Exchange 

Garden Store/Nursery:  Longfellow's Garden Center 

Gift Store: American Elm Co. 

Golf Shop:  Pro Am Golf USA 

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

Fitness Apparel:  Arch Apparel 

Hat Company:   Levine 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 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

Local Best Clothing Store: Fringe Western Wear

Mattress Store: Missouri Furniture

Men's Clothing Store:  Outlaws Men’s Outpost 

New Clothing Company/Boutique:  Team Cocktail

New Children's Boutique:  Cactus Blossom Boutique

Outdoor Outfitters:  Ozark Outfitters 

Pawn / Resale Shop Aces & Eights Gun and Pawn

Retail Destination : Branson Landing

Shoe Store: Laurie's Shoes 

Sporting Goods Store: Bass Pro Shop

Swimsuit Store: Lake Vibes

Teen Clothing Store: CAKEWISH

Thrift Store: Fresh Start Animal Outreach 

Toy Store:  Imagination Toys

T-shirts & Accessories: Country Charm 

T-shirt Designs: Kirkwood Trading Company

Traveling Boutique:  Osage Chic Boutique

Vintage Clothing Store:  Donna's Dress Shop

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

Women's Clothing Store:  Hello Belle

Women's Western Boutique/Store: Split Arrow Boutique

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

Western  Store:  Kleinschmidt's Western Store

Arcade: Arcade City - Branson 

Atv Racing Series: MXC

Axe Throwing:   COMO Axe Attack

Beautiful Sports Venue:   Energizer Park Home of St. Louis CITY SC - 

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

Bowling Alley:  Strikers  -Jefferson City 

Dirt Bike Racing  Series: MXC

Dirt Race Track:  Lake Ozark Speedway 

Driving Range:  The Quarry at Crystal Spring

Family-Friendly Recreation: Silver Dollar City 

Golf Course: Top of the Rock Golf Course 

Golf Driving Range Game:  BigShots Golf Springfield

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 2

Outdoor Fun: Paradise Parasail  

Parasailing:  Paradise Parasail  

Pool Hall:   Leprechaun's Corner Pub & Package 

Raceway:  Ozarks International Raceway 

Racing Programs:  NASA MidAmerica 

Shooting Range:  The Range St. Louis West 

Speedway: Lucas Oil Speedway  

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

Soccer Team: KC Current

Swimming Pool Outdoor: Aquaport

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

SXS Racing  Series: OAXC Racing

Waterpark:  SuperSplash USA 

Animal Encounter: Aquarium at the Boardwalk -Branson

Christmas Lights Drive Thru: Lights of Joy Christmas Drive -Thru - Branson

Best Brews & Views:  Charleville Brewery & Winery 

Best Iconic Sight: The Gateway Arch - St.Louis  

Best Lake Day Adventure: Lake Ozark Slingshot Rentals 

Best Recreational Rental:  Lake Ozark Slingshot Rentals 

Best Scenic Road Trip: Historic Route 66 

Favorite Family Fun Spot: Silver Dollar City 

Horseback Riding & Stables:  Thouvenel Stables  

Hot Air Ballon Rides:  Kansas City AeroSports

Mini Golf: Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

Most Enchanting Garden: Powell Garden's 

Must-Visit Destination: Kansas City  

Must Stop and See:  Route 66 Neon Park 

Pickleball:  The Social Birdy 

Premier Historical Site:  Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum

Spectacular Seasonal Event:   An Old-Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City 

Spectacular Summer Event: Missouri State Fair 

Special Event:  KC Pumpkin Patch 

Top Scenic Ride Experience: Lake Ozark Slingshot Rentals 

Top Wine & Dine Experience:  Top of the Rock 

Ultimate Adventure: Branson Zipline at Wolfe Mountain

Water Sport Rental :   WFO Watersports

Zoo: St. Louis Zoo 

Community Impact Heroes  - Wonderland Camp 

Exceptional Work Environment Award -   Ozarks Amphitheater  

Empowerment Leaders Award  -  True Manufacturing

Fastest Growing Company:  Birch Creek Energy 

Innovative Culture Creators  -  National Information Solutions Cooperative - Lake 

Saint Louis

Pinnacle of Workplace Excellence  - Burns & McDonnell

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

Place to Work - Medium (25-99 employees):  Lake Premier Cleaning & Care  

Place to Work - Small (>25 employees):  Hayes Construction 

Missouri’s Best Employer: Midwest Roofing

Show-Me State Excellence Award: Kansas City Chiefs Staff 

Work-Life Harmony Champions -   Hitachi Energy  

Apparel & Accessories:  Fabulous Frocks 

Bands: Diamond Empire Band  

Bar Services  & Beverages:  Tipsy Pony Party Bar

Beauty (Makeup):  Makeup & Esthetics by Sylv

Beauty (Hair) - Lovely Beauty KC 

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:  Breeze Bridal 

Caterers:   Argyle Catering 

Ceremony Venue:  The Callaway Jewel  

Charcuterie Catering :   Abby Does Charcuterie 

Dance Lessons:  Hannah Nikodym - Magnolia Dance Studio 

DJs:  DJ Shark Attack

Ensembles & Soloists: Gold Standard Musicians

Florist:  Carley Jeans Floral 

Flower Preservation:  KG Resin Design  

Invitations + Paper Goods:  Kate Zumwalt - Forget Not Paper 

Menswear: Samuels Menswear

Photo Booth:  Midwest Selfie Booth 

Reception Venue: The Grand Hall at Power & Light 

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

Rentals:  A1 Party & Event Rental 

Transportation:  Pech Limousine, Inc.

Travel Specialists: 417 Travel   

Videographer:  New Eden Studios

Wedding Bands:  Betz Jewelers 

Wedding Cakes:  Cakes by Kristina 

Wedding Event Decor:  Exclusive Events, Inc. 

Wedding Gowns:  White Traditions Bridal House 

Wedding Jewelry:  Lace & Co. 

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

Wedding Officiant: Timmy Gibson

Wedding Photographer:  Five Sparrow Photography 

Wedding Photography; Light & Airy: Claire Ryser  

Wedding Photography; Classic:  Epic Productions  

Wedding Photography; Warm & Rich Tones: Abbey Regnier Photography 

Wedding Planners:   Delight Events 

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

Wedding Winery Venue:  Les Bourgeois Vineyards

Wedding Venue  Hermann Hill Weddings & Events

Applause Award -  Laurynn Kennedy-LMK Esthetics Skincare Spa     

Best of the Show-Me State: Missouri Made Shop & Comfort Cafe 

Female Entrepreneur of the Year - Bethany Kay Walsh, Hello Belle, LLC

Women-Owned Healthcare - Umatter Care Services -Brianna Johnson and Rosalyn Bolden

Inspiration to Other Women - Jen's Get Fit Group - Jennifer Loganbill

Leadership Award - Sandy Waggett - MSW Interactive Designs, LLC 

Outstanding Achievement - Amandenimes Boutique  - Amanda Pike       

Women-Owned Restaurant -  Jones BBQ   

Small Business of the Year-  Maid Squad Ozarks -  Tia Blehm 

Talented Women Photographer - Tatyana Welch Photography 

Women-Owned Salon of the Year  -The Vibe Salon.  

Women-Owned Spa of the Year -  Serenity Medical Spa  

Women of the Year - Lori Conway

Women-Owned Business of the Year - Split Arrow Boutique - Krystin Smith