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  

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

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 

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

Bar Service:  The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar

Best IT Security Company: LUNAR IT

Best Local TV Commerical:  Raising Solutions

Best Rising Mover Award:  All Around Movers

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 

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: 

Chef:  Corey Roberts Baxter's Lakeside Grille 

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 Millian, LMT  -Wildflower Wellness Spa

Master Reiki Practitioner:  Yolanda Kehr: The OM Center

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. 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:  Limitless Yoga 

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 

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 

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 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

Most Enchanting Garden: Powell Garden's 

Must-Visit Destination: Kansas City  

Must Stop and See:  Route 66 Neon Park 

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 

Top Wine & Dine Experience:  Top of the Rock 

Ultimate Adventure:  Branson Zipline at Wolfe Mountain

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  

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