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Jul 20, 2023

Best of Arkansas 2022

Y’all love some local brews and fried foods, and we at the Arkansas Times took

Y’all love some local brews and fried foods, and we at the Arkansas Times took note. The voters have spoken on their 2022 favorites, tipping us off on such varied topics as where to find the cutest kids’ clothes (The Toggery), who to hit up for the best ink (7th Street Tattoo) and the best guys to call in a roach-related emergency (Adams Pest Control).

We couldn't resist amplifying some of your picks and adding a few of our own. K Hall & Sons delivers on fantastic food and an unbeatable Facebook game, and food writer Rhett Brinkley gladly sampled a full Soul Food Sunday spread with Sweet Stella country fried chicken wings, macaroni and cheese and candied yams to bring you the story. Then he double-checked his first assessment by sampling their strawberry cake, a cheeseburger and a Sweet Stella fried chicken sandwich. It held up.

Balance is key, so we also feature Mountain Home fitness savant Hampton Liu, who woos us with possibilities of friendship and better posture. We talked with Courtney Pledger about the changes in store for Arkansas PBS, we talked with muralist Adaja Cooper and interviewed Jennifer Burr of Natural Relief Dispensary, your pick for Best Budtender. We explored maxed-out adventure vehicles at Moix RV Supercenter and scoped out the best drinking hole that's possibly a friendly cult, aka the Elks Lodge in North Little Rock. Do you follow @pineacre, the TikTok influencer Wes Anderson would try to be if he ever hung out in the Ozarks? Now you will.

Bike trailArkansas River TrailFinalists: Mt. Nebo State Park Monument Trails (Dardanelle), Northwoods Trails (Hot Springs), Pinnacle Mountain State Park Monument Trails (Roland), Slaughter Pen (Bentonville)

Cheap datePinnacle Mountain State ParkFinalists: The Garage Arcade (Russellville), The Rail Yard, Riverfront Park, Rock Town River Outfitters

Family attractionLittle Rock ZooFinalists: Museum of Discovery, Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Roland), Arkansas Skatium, Magic Springs Theme and Water Park (Hot Springs)

Golf courseRebsamen Park Golf CourseFinalists: Burns Park Golf Course (North Little Rock), Country Club of Little Rock, Eagle Crest Golf Course (Alma), Indian Hills Golf Resort (Fairfield Bay)

Gym/place to work out10 FitnessFinalists: 365 Fitness (Conway), Orangetheory Fitness, Jolly Bodies, Little Rock Athletic Club

Hiking trailPetit Jean State Park (Morrilton)Finalists: Devil's Den State Park (West Fork), Emerald Park (North Little Rock), Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Roland), Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (Mount Ida)

MarinaMountain Harbor Resort and Spa (Mount Ida)Finalists: Brady Mountain Resort & Marina on Lake Ouachita (Royal), Eden Isle Marina on Greers Ferry Lake (Heber Springs), Heber Springs Marina on Greers Ferry Lake, Fairfield Bay Marina (Shirley)

Outdoor attractionBuffalo National RiverFinalists: Garvan Woodland Gardens (Hot Springs), Loco Ropes, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (Hot Springs), Little Rock Zoo

ParkTwo Rivers ParkFinalists: Allsopp Park, Burns Park (North Little Rock), Murray Park, Emerald Park

Place to canoe/kayak/tubeBuffalo National RiverFinalists: Two Rivers Park, Little Maumelle River, Spring River, White River

Place to mountain bikePinnacle Mountain State Park Monument TrailsFinalists: Coler Mountain Bike Preserve (Bentonville), Northwoods (Hot Springs), Mt. Nebo State Park Monument Trails, Rattlesnake Ridge

Place to swimGreers Ferry LakeFinalists: Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatic Center, DeGray Lake, Lake Hamilton, Little Rock Racquet Club

ResortThe Lodge at Mount Magazine (Paris)Finalists: Gaston's White River Resort (Lakeview), Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (Mount Ida), Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (Hot Springs), Club Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Bay (Fairfield Bay)

Weekend getawayEureka SpringsFinalists: Gaston's White River Resort (Lakeview), Bentonville, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (Hot Springs), Buffalo National River

ArtistKevin KresseFinalists: Milkdadd, Adaja Cooper, Meikel Church, Lisa Krannichfeld

AuthorKat RobinsonFinalists: Ayana Gray, Michael Combs, Eli Cranor, Frederick McKindra

ComedianBig DreFinalists: Nate Williams, Stef Bright, Michael Brown, Chase Myska

Country band/artistAshley McBrydeFinalists: Cliff & Susan (Susan Erwin and Cliff Prowse), Bonnie Montgomery, Salty Dogs, Erin Enderlin

Dance clubDiscoveryFinalists: C4 (Fayetteville), Club 27, Electric Cowboy, Cannibal & Craft

DJMike PoeFinalists: DJ Baldego, DJ Courier (Hot Springs), g-force, JJ Wilson

FilmmakerBrent RenaudFinalists: Jeff Nichols, Graham Gordy, Kathryn Tucker, Craig Hodges

Gay barDiscoveryFinalists: 610 Center, C4 (Fayetteville), Sway, Triniti Nightclub

Hip-hop artistPenn DavisFinalists: Kvng Moses, Big Piph, 607, Bankroll Freddie

Jazz band/groupThe Rodney Block CollectiveFinalists: Funkanites, The Goat Band, Trap Jazz Giants, Ted Ludwig Trio

Late night spotWhite Water TavernFinalists: Four Quarter Bar (North Little Rock), Willy D's, Midtown Billiards, Town Pump

Live music festivalKing Biscuit Blues FestivalFinalists: Fayetteville Roots Festival (Fayetteville), Hillberry Music Festival (Eureka Springs), Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival (Hot Springs), Yadaloo Music & Arts Festival

Live music venueWhite Water TavernFinalists: The Hall, Murphy Arts District (El Dorado), Four Quarter Bar, Stickyz Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken Shack

Local actorJudge ReinholdFinalists: Natalie Canerday, Verda Davenport-Booher, Barry Clifton, Duane Jackson

Local theaterArkansas Repertory TheatreFinalists: Argenta Community Theater (North Little Rock), Murry's Dinner Playhouse, The Studio Theatre, The Weekend Theater

Movie theaterRiverdale 10 VIP CinemaFinalists: AMC Chenal 9, Cinemark Colonel Glenn and XD, Movie Tavern, Regal UA Breckenridge

MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville)Finalists: Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Historic Arkansas Museum, Mid-America Science Museum (Hot Springs), Museum of Discovery

Neighborhood festivalHillcrest HarvestfestFinalists: Arkansas Cornbread Festival, SoMardi Gras, Handmade in the Heights, Hot Water Hills Arts & Music Festival (Hot Springs)

Performing arts groupArkansas Symphony OrchestraFinalists: Arkansas Circus Arts, Ballet Arkansas, Praeclara, Red Octopus Theatre Group

PhotographerAshley Murphy ImagesFinalists: Amber Lane Photography (Russellville), Jason Masters, Aaron Brewer (Hot Springs), Dero Sanford

Place for karaokeWhite Water TavernFinalists: Town Pump, Brewski's Pub & Grub, Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge, Khalil's Pub & Grill

Place for triviaFlyway BrewingFinalists: Brewski's Pub & Grub, Dugan's Pub, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Stone's Throw MacArthur Park

Place to gambleOaklawn Racing Casino Resort (Hot Springs)Finalists: Cherokee Casino and Hotel (Roland, Oklahoma), Choctaw Casino (Pocola, Oklahoma), Saracen Casino Resort (Pine Bluff), Tunica, Mississippi

PoetCrystal C. MercerFinalists: Bryan Borland, Kai Coggin, Drekkia Writes, R.J. Looney

Rock bandAdam Faucett and The Tall GrassFinalists: Colour Design, Lucero, Pallbearer, Joe & The Feels

Sports barBrewski's Pub & GrubFinalists: Legends Sports Bar at Saracen Casino (Pine Bluff), Twin Peaks, Prospect Sports Bar and Grill, Silks Bar and Grill at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (Hot Springs)

BlogThe Mighty RibFinalists: Arkansas Blog, Blue Hog Report, Tie Dye Travels, Rock City Eats

Columnist/reporterMax BrantleyFinalists: John Brummett, Ernie Dumas, Dwain Hebda (Ya!Mule Wordsmiths), Rex Nelson

Marketing firmCJRWFinalists: Campbell Ward, Cranford Co., MHP/Team SI, Thoma Thoma

Newspaper writerMax BrantleyFinalists: Austin Bailey, Dwain Hebda (Ya!Mule Wordsmiths), Eric Harrison, Philip Martin

PodcastArkansas Times: Week in ReviewFinalists: BlackbeltVoices, Conversation Cocktails + Connections, Southern Fried Geekery, Not For Prophets Stereo Podcast

Radio personalityHeather Brown (Alice 107.7)Finalists: Justin Acri (The Buzz 103.7 FM), Tom Wood (Arkansas Rocks), Roger Scott (103.7 The Buzz), Tommy Smith (The Buzz 103.7 FM)

Radio stationKUAR-FM 89.1/KLRE-FM 90.5Finalists: KABF-FM 88.3, 103.7 The Buzz, KUAF-FM 91.3, KSSN-FM 96

TV meteorologistTodd Yakoubian (KATV)Finalists: Tom Brannon (THV11), Barry Brandt (KATV), Melinda Mayo (KATV), Skot Covert (THV11)

TV personalityCraig O’Neill (THV11)Finalists: Hayden Balgavy (THV11), Alyson Courtney (KATV), Donna Terrell (FOX16), Marlisa Goldsmith (THV11)

TV sportscasterSteve Sullivan (KATV)Finalists: Hayden Balgavy (THV11), Troy Lynch (FOX16), Wess Moore (FOX16), Tyler Cass (THV11)

TV stationKTHV (THV11)Finalists: KATV (Channel 7), Arkansas PBS, KARK (Channel 4), KLRT (FOX16)

Websitearktimes.comFinalists: myarkansaspbs.org, arkansasonline.com, encyclopediaofarkansas.net, bluehogreport.com

ArkansanJoyce ElliottFinalists: Matt Campbell, Crystal C. Mercer, Eric Musselman, Ryan Taneja

AthleteJaylin WilliamsFinalists: Bobby Portis, Danielle Gibson, KJ Jefferson, JD Notae

CelebrityMary SteenburgenFinalists: Billy Bob Thornton, Symone the Ebony Enchantress, Torii Hunter, Bonnie Montgomery

Charity eventSoup Sunday (Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families)Finalists: Cupcakes for Goodness Sake (CareLink), Taste of Little Rock (UA Little Rock), Chili Fights in the Heights, Paws on the Runway, It Takes a Village (5k)

Chief executive officerCourtney Pledger (Arkansas PBS)Finalists: Luke Mattingly (CareLink), Kellee Mitchell Farris (Lee County Cooperative Clinic), Nicole Hart (Hartworks Strategies Inc.), Chris Seay (Runway)

ConservativeAsa HutchinsonFinalists: Steve Landers, Rex Nelson, Tom Cotton, Jim Hendren

LiberalJoyce ElliottFinalists: Chris Jones, Clarke Tucker, Judson Scanlon, Denise Ennett

Little Rock City DirectorCapi PeckFinalists: Antwan Phillips, Kathy Webb, Dean Kumpuris, Virgil Miller

Little RockerJoyce ElliottFinalists: Emily Fenton, Crystal C. Mercer, Tommy Smith, Jay Barth

Misuse of taxpayer fund/proposalsTom CottonFinalists: 30 Crossing, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, Jason Rapert's cemetery marker with 24-hour surveillance on the Capitol grounds, hamburger tax

NonprofitThe Van (The One, Inc.)Finalists: Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Our House Shelter, Thea Foundation, Lucie's Place

PhilanthropistAlice WaltonFinalists: Johnelle Hunt, Dorthy Morris, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Kirk Bradshaw

PoliticianJoyce ElliottFinalists: Chris Jones, Clarke Tucker, Denise Ennett, Kathy Webb

Worst ArkansanJason RapertFinalists: Tom Cotton, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Leslie Rutledge, Steve Landers

Arkansas-brewed beerLost FortyFinalists: Flyway Brewing, Ozark Beer Co., Superior Bathhouse Brewery (Hot Springs), Gotahold Brewing (Eureka Springs)

Baked goodsCommunity BakeryFinalists: Wild Sweet Williams (Searcy), Boulevard Bread Company, Cinnamon Creme Bakery, Dempsey Bakery

Birthday or Special Occasion CakeBlue Cake Co.Finalists: Community Bakery, Mickey's Cakes & Sweets, Flake Baby Pastry, Cheesecake on Point

BreadBoulevard Bread CompanyFinalists: Community Bakery, Serenity Farm Bread (Leslie), Old Mill Bread, Stone Mill Bread Co. (Fayetteville)

CocktailRocktown DistilleryFinalists: Brave New Restaurant, Cypress Social, Cache, Brood & Barley

Comfort FoodK Hall & Sons ProduceFinalists: Soul Fish Cafe, Loca Luna, Flint's Just Like Mom's, Rosie's Pot & Kettle

Curbside restaurant serviceTaziki's Mediterranean CafeFinalists: Star of India, Trio's, Soul Fish Cafe, Gadwall's Grill

Food festivalMain Street Food Truck FestivalFinalists: International Greek Food Festival, Arkansas Cornbread Festival, World Cheese Dip Festival, UA Little Rock's Taste of Little Rock

Hangover FoodThe Root CafeFinalists: Leo's Greek Castle, Four Quarter Bar, Hillcrest Little Bakery, Waffle House

Liquor storeColonial Wines & Spirits

Finalists: Legacy Wine & Spirits, 107 Liquor, O’Looney's Wine & Liquor, Sullivant's Liquor Store

MilkshakePurple CowFinalists: Big Orange, Loblolly Creamery, The Original ScoopDog (North Little Rock), Winks Dairy Bar (North Little Rock)

Most Creative MenuBrood & BarleyFinalists: Brave New Restaurant, Cache Restaurant, Table 28, Star of India

Munchies foodStickyz Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken ShackFinalists: Four Quarter Bar, Cheba Hut, TOPDOG Hotdog Co., White Water Tavern

Onion ringsThe Purple CowFinalists: Town Pump, K. Hall & Son's Produce, Buffalo Grill, Black Angus

Place for a Guy's Night OutVino'sFinalists: Town Pump, The Fountain, Ohio Club (Hot Springs), Fassler Hall

Place for a Girl's Night OutPetit & KeetFinalists: Ciao Baci, Cypress Social, Agasi 7: Rooftop Bar + Kitchen, La Terraza Rum & Lounge

Place to eat on a SundayRaduno Brick Oven & BarroomFinalist: Loca Luna, Soul Fish Cafe, Star of India, The Root Cafe

Restaurant for a first datePantry CrestFinalists: Brave New Restaurant, Cache Restaurant, Ciao Baci, Loca Luna

RibsWhole Hog CafeFinalists: Sims Bar-B-Que, Corky's Ribs & BBQ, Count Porkula, Knightfire BBQ (Searcy)

WingsFour Quarter BarFinalists: Buffalo Wild Wings, Waldo's Chicken & Beer, Town Pump, Certified Pies

AntiquesMidtown Vintage MarketFinalists: Fabulous Finds, Flip Flop Flea Market (Bryant), Sweet Home/Clement

Art GalleryM2 GalleryFinalists: Boswell Mourot Fine Art, Gallery 26, Justus Fine Art Gallery (Hot Springs), Cantrell Art Gallery

Auto dealerSteve Landers Auto GroupFinalists: Parker Lexus, Gwatney Chevrolet Company (Jacksonville), Mark McLarty Toyota (North Little Rock), Puckett Auto Group (Conway)

Bicycle shopAngry Dave's Bicycles (North Little Rock)Finalists: Arkansas Cycling & Fitness, Jackalope Cycling (Russellville), The Community Bicyclist, Gearhead Cycle House (Jonesboro)

BookstoreWordsWorth BooksFinalists: Dog Ear Books (Russellville), Bookish (Fort Smith), Paper Hearts Bookstore, Dickson Street Bookshop (Fayetteville)

Bridal storeLow's Bridal (Brinkley)Finalists: The Bridal Cottage (North Little Rock), Unveiled Bridal Collection, Danielle's Bridal & Special Occasions (Clarksville)

CBD storeHealing Hemp of ArkansasFinalists: Green Cross Naturals, Heights Apothecary and Hemp Co., Good Earth Organics, Your CBD Store

Children's clothing

The ToggeryFinalists: Basic Blake Boutique (Springdale), Serendipity Kids Boutique (Van Buren), Clara Jane & Jax (Batesville)

Fabrics and draperyCynthia East FabricsFinalists: JOANN Fabrics, The Quilt House (Clarksville), Stitchin Post, Marshall Dry Goods Company (Batesville)

Farmers marketMe and McGee Market (North Little Rock)Finalists: Hillcrest Farmers Market, Argenta Farmers Market, Little Rock Farmers Market, The Bramble Market, White Water Market

Flooring storeAkels Carpet One Floor & HomeFinalists: Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Ron Pack Carpet Center, Carpet Barn (North Little Rock), McElroy Tops & Floors (Benton)

FloristTipton & HurstFinalists: Petal to the Metal Floristry, Frances Flower Shop, Cabbage Rose Florist, Tanarah Luxe Floral

FurnitureMidtown Vintage MarketFinalists: Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Hank's Fine Furniture, Cost Plus Furniture, Sweet Home/ Clement

Garden storeThe Good Earth Garden CenterFinalists: Botanica Gardens, Cantrell Gardens Nursery, Hocott's Garden Center, Plantopia

Gift shopBang-Up Betty (North Little Rock)Finalists: Box Turtle, Bella Vita Jewelry, Domestic Domestic, AR-T's, Moxy Modern Mercantile

Grocery storeTrader Joe'sFinalists: Edwards Food Giant, Kroger, Natural Grocers, Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market

Hardware/home improvementFuller & Son HardwareFinalists: Ace Hardware, Kraftco Hardware, McCoy's Lumber & Hardware (Searcy), Lowe's

Hip clothingBox TurtleFinalists: Anthropologie, AR-T's, Crying Weasel Vintage, Fringe Clothing, E. Leigh's Contemporary Boutique

Hobby shopArgenta Bead CompanyFinalists: Dark Star Visuals (Fayetteville), ART Outfitters, The Coin & Stamp Shop, Hobby Lobby, HobbyTown (North Little Rock)

JewelerBang-Up BettyFinalists: Sissy's Log Cabin, Bella Vita Jewelry & Gifts, Cecil's Jewelry, Roberson's Jewelry

Lingerie storeCupid'sFinalists: Aphrodite's Love Boutique (Rogers), Seductions, Angie Davis (Conway)

Men's clothingDillard'sFinalists: Baumans Fine Men's Clothing, J. Duke & Co., Gearhead Outfitters, Walker Brothers (Fayetteville)

Mobile phone providerAT&TFinalists: Straight Talk Wireless, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless

Motorcycle dealerRock City Harley-DavidsonFinalists: Mike Johnson's Powersports (Russellville), Sunrise Yamaha Motorsports (Searcy), Rodney's Cycle Shop

Outdoor storeOzark Outdoor SupplyFinalists: Bass Pro Shop, Domestic Domestic, Ken Rash's of Arkansas, Ozark Mountain Trading Company (Conway)

Pawn shopBraswell & Son Pawn BrokersFinalists: Pacer Ltd., Cabot Pawn Shop, USA Loans Pawn Shop

RV/camper dealerMoix RV Supercenter (Conway)Finalists: Crain RV (Benton), Gander RV & Outdoors (North Little Rock), Goss Camper Sales, Kiko's Kountry RV (North Little Rock)

ShoesDillard'sFinalists: DSW, Rock City Kicks, Maude on Main (Van Buren), Munro Factory Outlet Store (Hot Springs), Warren's Shoes

Sporting goodsGene Lockwood'sFinalists: Academy Sports + Outdoor, Dick's Sporting Goods (North Little Rock), Rock City Running, Fort Thompson Sporting Goods (Sherwood)

ToysKnowledge TreeFinalists: The Toggery, Box Turtle, Kindness & Joy Toys (Fayetteville)

Vape shopAbby RoadFinalists: Toddy Tobacco & Vape Shop, Rogue Vapers, Emerald's Triangle (Jonesboro)

Vintage clothingCrying Weasel VintageFinalists: America Jane Vintage (Conway), Oak Forest Vintage, The Retro Fit (Hot Springs), Thriftpologie

Women's clothingDillard'sFinalists: Anthropologie, Crying Weasel Vintage, Beyond Cotton, E. Leigh's, Vesta's Boutique

Pre-k or preschoolLittle Rock School DistrictFinalists: The Anthony School, Pulaski Academy, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Early Learning Center

Community collegeUA Pulaski Tech (North Little Rock)Finalists: Southeast Arkansas College/SEARK (Pine Bluff), National Park College (Hot Springs), University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

Four-year college/universityUniversity of Arkansas (Fayetteville)Finalists: Arkansas State University (Jonesboro), Hendrix College (Conway), University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Central Arkansas (Conway)

Private schoolMount Saint Mary AcademyFinalists: The Anthony School, Pulaski Academy, Little Rock Christian Academy, Episcopal Collegiate School

Public schoolLittle Rock Central High SchoolFinalists: Forest Heights S.T.E.M. Academy, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (Hot Springs), North Little Rock High School, Parkview High School

Accounting firmFrost PLLCFinalists: Denman, Hamilton & Associates; EGP, PLLC; HCJ CPA's & Advisors; Landmark

Apartment complexThe Fitzroy ChenalFinalists: Argenta Flats Apartments, Bowman Pointe Apartments, Fountaine Bleau Maumelle, The Pointe Brodie Creek

ArchitectHerron Horton ArchitectsFinalists: AMR Architects, Cromwell, Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, Taggart Architects

Arkansas-based companyTacos 4 LifeFinalists: First Orion, Stephens Inc., Superior Senior Care, Walmart

ArtisanBang-Up Betty (Stacey Bowers)Finalists: Bella Vita Jewelry (Brandy McNair), Electric Ghost (Justin Sharp), Newton Pens (Shawn Newton), Tommy Farrell

Auto serviceDiscount Tire & BrakeFinalists: Austin Brothers Tire Service, Foster's Garage, Jett's Gas & Service, Parkway Automotive

Autoglass repairSafelite AutoGlassFinalists: Capitol Glass Company, Discount Auto Glass, Dr. B's Windshield Repair Co., Mobile Glass Pros

BankArvestFinalists: Bank of Little Rock, Centennial Bank, Encore Bank, Simmons Bank

Commercial insurance agencyState FarmFinalists: Arkansas Farm Bureau, Brown & Brown Insurance, The Hatcher Agency, Shelter Insurance

Commercial real estate agencyKW CommercialFinalists: Colliers, Kelley Commercial Partners, Moses Tucker Partners, The Property Group

Company to work forUAMSFinalists: CareLink (North Little Rock), The Janet Jones Company, Moses Tucker Partners, Saracen Casino Resort

ContractorNabholz ConstructionFinalists: American Structure Inc., CDI Contractors, Cornerstone Construction, Kinco Constructors

Designer/decoratorGarry Mertins (mertinsdykehome)Finalists: Debi Davis Interior Design, Kelley Kolettis Designs, Brittany Nixon Creative, Johnna Novak (Novak Design)

Event venueRobinson CenterFinalists: First Security Amphitheater/River Market Pavilions, The Hall, Heifer International, Oaklawn Casino and Resort

Funeral homeRoller Funeral HomesFinalists: Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, North Little Rock Funeral Home, Ruebel Funeral Home, Smith Family Funeral Homes

HandymanTop Notch Home Services (Steven Long, Conway)Finalists: The Dryer Vent Guy (Matthew Young, Conway), Fix-It Quick, Lash Remodeling (Maumelle), Mr. Fix-It Inc.

Home builderGraham Smith ConstructionFinalists: Hines Homes, Kerr Building Services, Markus Homes, Mike Orndorff Construction

Home inspectionBlackbird Inspections (Eric Young)Finalists: Joe Cummins, GQ Inspection Services (Dennis Evans), Pillar to Post Home Inspectors (The Paulson Team), Reliable Choice Home Inspections

Home, life, car insuranceState FarmFinalists: Arkansas Farm Bureau, Citizens Fidelity Insurance Company, The Jenkins Agency, USAA

HotelCapital HotelFinalists: Aloft Little Rock West, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (Hot Springs)

HVAC repairMiddleton Heat & AirFinalists: Airmasters Heating & Air Conditioning, DASH Heating & Cooling, Ski Brothers Heat and Air, Yates Maintenance Heating & Air

Internet service providerAT&T U-verseFinalists: Comcast, Conway Corp, Cox, Hyperleap, Starlink

Landscaper/landscape designThe Good Earth Garden CenterFinalists: Botanica Gardens, Plantopia, Pugh's Earthworks (Maumelle), River Valley Horticulture Products

Law firmWright Lindsey JenningsFinalists: Duncan Johnston & Collins; LaCerra, Dickson, Hoover & Rogers PLLC; Mitchell Williams Law Firm; Taylor King Law

LawyerTaylor King (Taylor King Law)Finalists: Erin Cassinelli (Lassiter & Cassinelli), Lauren Collins (Duncan Johnston & Collins), Bill James (James Law Firm), Giana Messore (Cordell & Cordell)

MoverTwo Men and a Truck (North Little Rock)Finalists: Brandon Moving & Storage (North Little Rock), Elite Movers, Mustard Seed Moving of Arkansas, Prompt Moving & Transportation

Music equipmentGuitar Center (Little Rock)Finalists: Fry Guitars, Palmer Music Co (Conway), Renown Music (North Little Rock), Shuffield Music Company (Arkadelphia)

Pest controlAdams Pest ControlFinalists: Arkansas Pest Control (North Little Rock), Clark Exterminating, Curry's Termite, Elkins Pest Control (Maumelle), Legacy Termite and Pest Control

Pet groomersHounds Lounge Pet Resort and SpaFinalists: Amber's Goochie Poochie, Doggie Do's, Fairview Kennels, Pet Scene

PlumberRay Lusk PlumbingFinalists: Associated Plumbers Inc., Hall's Affordable Plumbing, Merrick Plumbing (Benton), Russell & LeMay Plumbing & Heating

RealtorDebbie Teague (The Janet Jones Company)Finalists: Jonie Burks (The Charlotte John Co.), April Findlay (Charlotte John Co.), Jamie Grantham (Coldwell Banker RPM Group), Allison Pickell (Coldwell Banker RPM Group)

Residential real estate agencyKeller Williams RealtyFinalists: The Charlotte John Company, The Janet Jones Company, PorchLight Realty, The Property Group

Siding, windows and roofingWilson's Home Improvement (Hot Springs)Finalists: Accountable Roofing, Arkansas Roofing Kompany (Conway), Cornerstone Construction, Sideco/Windco (North Little Rock)

Solar companySeal Solar (North Little Rock)Finalists: AEV Solar, Entegrity, Peak Power Solar, Sunpro Solar

Tattoos7th Street TattooFinalists: Black Cobra Tattoos (Sherwood), Love Spell Tattoo, Lucky Bella Tattoos (North Little Rock), Smoky Row Tattoo (Russellville)

Travel agencyPoe TravelFinalists: Friends Tours & Travel, Peacock Travel Group, Sue Smith Vacations (North Little Rock), The Travel Shop

Wealth managementKelly Ross Journey (Edward Jones)Finalists: Conger Wealth Management, Chris Harkins (Harkins Rafferty Wealth Management of Raymond James), Encompass Financial Partners, Tim Rafferty (Harkins Rafferty Wealth Management of Raymond James)

Web designRock City DigitalFinalists: iProv, Lapero, Matmon

Window tintingD&D Sun Control, Inc. (North Little Rock)Finalists: 007 Window Tinting (Benton), Arkansas RockStar Window Tinting, Jay's Window Tinting (Sherwood), SunStop Window Tinting (North Little Rock)

Assisted living facilityFox Ridge Luxury Senior LivingFinalists: The Manor Senior Living Community, Memory Care of Little Rock at Good Shepherd, Woodland Heights, Indian Rock Village (Fairfield Bay)

BarbershopDogtown Barber Lounge (North Little Rock)Finalists: Blade and Barrel (Jacksonville), Handle Barbershop, Jerry's Barbershop, Morrison's Capitol Barber Shop

BudtenderJennifer Burr (Natural Relief Dispensary)Finalists: Ben Bradley (Natural Relief Dispensary), Buffy Montgomery (Suite 443 in Hot Springs), Ashley Strawser (Good Day Farm), Dustin Watson (Red River Remedy)

ChiropractorDr. Beverly Foster (Chiropractic Health & Rehabilitation)Finalists: Dr. Brad Chambers (Chenal Urgent Chiropractic), Brady DeClerk (Omnis Rehab: Joint and Performance Center), Lee Hodge (Abundant Health Chiropractic & Therapeutic Massage), Dylan Machycek (Elite Spine & Joint)

Cosmetic dentistDr. DJ Dailey (Smile Dailey General and Cosmetic Dentistry)Finalists: Dr. Stephen Deal (Deal Family Dentistry, Greenbrier), Dr. Montgomery Heathman (Heathman Family and Cosmetic Dentistry), Dr. Sam Strong (Dentalways), Dr. Jeff Wisner (Wisener, Cooper & Fergus, DDS; Rogers)

Cosmetic surgeonDr. Gene Sloan (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)Finalists: Dr. Rhys Branman (Cosmetic Surgery Center), Dr. Melanie Prince (Melanie Prince, MD Plastic Surgery), Dr. Kris Shewmake (Shewmake Plastic Surgery), Dr. Suzanne Yee (Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center)

Counselor/therapistArgenta CounselingFinalists: Catalyst Counseling (Conway), Stacy Kinzler, Rachel Pinto, Dr. Kathleen Wong (Bridges 2 Wellbeing, Fayetteville)

DermatologistArkansas DermatologyFinalists: Franks Dermatology, Dr. Jay Flaming, Dr. Ray Parker (Dermatology Group of Arkansas), Pinnacle Dermatology

Diet/weight loss centerBaptist Health Weight & Nutrition CenterFinalists: Arkansas Heart BMI Institute, Arkansas Health & Nutrition, Encore Medical Center, Natural State Health Center

DispensaryNatural Relief Dispensary (Sherwood)Finalists: Berner's by Good Day Farm, Harvest Cannabis Arkansas (Conway), Native Green Wellness, Suite 443 (Hot Springs)

EyewearUAMS Health Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute Optical ShopFinalists: Burrow's and Mr. Franks Optical, Eye Care Arkansas, James Eyecare & Optics Gallery, Kavanaugh Eye Care

Family dentistLittle Rock Family DentalFinalists: Downtown Dental Care, Buchman Family Dental, Jolly Family Dental, UAMS Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Oral Health Clinic

Family physicianDr. Alison Richardson (Arkansas Family Medicine)Finalists: Dr. Kent Covert (Little Rock Family Practice), Dr. Kenneth Johnston (Little Rock Family Practice), Kevin Roberts (Little Rock Family Practice), Dr. Stephen Tilley, Dr. Daniel Watson (Autumn Road Family Practice)

Hair salonRed Beauty LoungeFinalists: Carter|Miller Hillcrest, Salon Joseph, Tease Salon, Heather Young

HospitalArkansas Children's HospitalFinalists: Arkansas Heart Hospital, Baptist Health, CHI St. Vincents, UAMS

In-home careBaptist Health HospiceFinalists: CareLink (North Little Rock), Conway Regional Home Care Services, Home Instead, Superior Senior Care (Conway)

Massage therapistAva Bella Day SpaFinalists: Abundant Health Chiropractic and Therapeutic Massage (Conway), Arkansas Healing Arts Massage & Wellness, Massage Arkansas, Zach Turner at Little Rock Massage and Wellness (North Little Rock)

Med spaRejuvenation Clinic and Day SpaFinalists: Ava Bella Day Spa, Doctors MedSpa, Radiant Wellness by S&S, Skin Fix Med Spa

Mental health facilityPinnacle PointeFinalists: The BridgeWay (North Little Rock), Conway Behavioral Health Hospital (Conway), Methodist Family Health, Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas

Nail salonBest NailsFinalists: Cherish Nails & Spa, Chic Nails & Spa, Ethereal Nail Spa, Fashion Nails, Glitz & Glamour Hair & Nail

Nursing homeBriarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterFinalists: Andover Place, Chenal Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Encore West Little Rock, Garland Nursing & Rehab, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd

OphthalmologistDr. Katherine Baltz (Central Arkansas Ophthalmology)Finalists: Dr. Laurie Barber (Little Rock Eye Clinic), Dr. Joseph Chacko (Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute Clinic, UAMS), Dr. Romona Davis (Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute Clinic, UAMS), Dr. Lydia Lane (Little Rock Eye Clinic)

OptometristDr. Kathryn Brown (UAMS Health-Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Clinic)Finalists: Dr. Julie Dolven (James Eye Care), Dr. Brian Guice (Kavanaugh Eye Care), Dr. Derek Scott Long (Maumelle), McFarland Eye Care

OrthodontistVondran OrthodonticsFinalists: Daniel Orthodontics, Hodge Orthodontics, Phelan Orthodontics, Wardlaw Orthodontics

Orthopedic surgeonDr. C. Lowry Barnes (UAMS)Finalists: Dr. William Hefley Jr. (Bowen Hefley Orthopedics and Arkansas Surgical Hospital), Dr. Ken Martin (Martin Orthopedics), Dr. P. Allan Smith (OrthoArkansas), Dr. Jonathan D. Wyatt (OrthoArkansas)

PediatricianDr. Dawn Martin (All for Kids Pediatric Clinic)Finalists: Dr. Liza Murray (UAMS), Dr. Josh O’Neill (Little Rock Pediatric Clinic), Dr. Aaron Strong (Little Rock Pediatric Clinic), Dr. Leah Youngblood (Little Rock Children's Clinic)

Personal trainerTina Glass (Results Studio LR)Finalists: Anna Bolte (Bolte Fitness), TJ Brown (Westside MMA), Lee Ann Jolly (Jolly Bodies), Brooke Walker (365 Fitness)

PharmacyThe Pharmacy at WellingtonFinalists: Achor Family Pharmacy (Maumelle), Cornerstone Pharmacy, Kavanaugh Pharmacy, Rhea Drug Store

Physical therapistsOrthoArkansasFinalists: Advanced Physical Therapy, Chance Osburn (Hot Springs), Harris & Renshaw Physical Therapy (Sherwood), Physical Therapy Institute

ProstheticsSnell Prosthetics & OrthoticsFinalists: Arkansas Prosthetics and Pedorthics (Benton), Horton's Orthotics & Prosthetics, New Hope Prosthetics & Orthotics (North Little Rock)

RetirementFox RidgeFinalists: Andover Place, Chenal Pines Retirement Resort, Good Shepherd Community, Superior Senior Care

SpaRejuvenation Clinic & Day SpaFinalists: Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa (Hot Springs), Ava Bella Day Spa, Copper Well Retreat, Doctors Med Spa

VeterinarianHillcrest Animal HospitalFinalists: Allpets Animal Hospital, Pinnacle Valley Animal Hospital, Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic, Shackleford Veterinary Clinic

Yoga studioBarefoot StudioFinalists: Arkansas Yoga Collective, Big Rock Yoga, Blue Yoga Nyla (North Little Rock), Eden Salt Studio

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