Retail & Shopping

• Best Veteran-Owned Business: Culver’s of Hope Mills

• Best Woman-Owned Business: Leading Edge Hair Salon

• Best Health Food Store: Apple Crate Naturals

• Best Locally-Owned Grocery Store/Meat Market: Pate’s Farm Market

• Best Candy/Sweet Shop: Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop

• Best Tobacco Shop: Anstead's Tobacco Company

• Best Furniture Store-New: Bullard Furniture

• Best Furniture Store-Used: The Re-Store Warehouse

• Best Jewelry Store: Rhudy’s Jewelry Showroom

• Best Antique Shop: THE Pickin’ Coop Antique Mall

• Best Thrift Store: Timely Treasures Thrift Store

• Best Place to Buy a Unique Gift: THE Piccadilly Circus

• Best Bookstore: Barnes & Noble

• Best Gun Dealer: Jim's Pawn and Gun Jobbery

• Best Pawn Shop: Jim's Pawn and Gun Jobbery

• Best Carpet/Flooring Store: Webb Carpet

• Best Sign/Banner Company: King Signs

• Best Advertising Specialties: CSI/Carolina Specialties International

• Best Printing & Shipping Services: UPS Store/SPEEDIPRINT

Health & Medical

• Best Senior Living Center: Harmony of Hope Mills

• Best Pediatrician: Rainbow Pediatrics

• Best Pediatric Dental Clinic: Smile Starters

• Best Dental Clinic: Hedgecoe Dentistry

• Best Orthodontist: Olsen Orthodontics

• Best Chiropractor: Walker Chiropractic

• Best Urgent Care: FirstHealth Convenient Care

• Best Physical Therapy Center: BreakThrough Physical Therapy

• Best Ophthalmologist: Cape Fear Eye Associates

• Best Local Pharmacy: QwikMed Pharmacy and Clinic

Automotive

• Best Car Dealer-New: Lafayette Ford

• Best Car Dealer-Pre-Owned: Bryan Honda

• Best Auto Repair Service: Harrell's Tire & Auto Service

• Best Auto Body Shop: Kraken Customs

• Best Oil Change: Black’s Tire & Auto Service

• Best Car Wash: Hurricane Express Wash

• Best Motorcycle Dealer-New: Fort Bragg Harley Davidson

• Best Motorcycle Dealer-Pre-Owned: Baker American Motorcycles

• Best Tire Store: Black’s Tire & Auto Service

• Best Limousine Service: Venus Vogue / Fayetteville Limousine

• Best Towing Service: Soles Automotive Towing

 Legal & Financial Services

• Best CPA Firm: Michael Mitchell, CPA

• Best Law Firm: Boose & Stewart Law Office

• Best Legal Assistant: Gina Henry / Blackwell & Edwards

• Best Criminal Attorney: Deno Frangakis / Williford, Frangakis, & Bullard, LLP

• Best Divorce Attorney: Timothy Edwards / Blackwell & Edwards

• Best Personal Injury Attorney: Hal Broadfoot / Beaver Courie Attorneys at Law

• Best Traffic Violation Attorney: Mike Williford / Williford, Frangakis, & Bullard, LLP

• Best Financial Planner/Company: Alan Porter / Strategic Wealth Strategies

• Best Mortgage Company: Union Home Mortgage

• Best Realtor/Company: Tonya Simison / ALLSTARS Realty

• Best Commercial Realtor/Company: Grant Murray Real Estate

• Best Insurance Agent/Agency: Rodney Sherrill / State Farm

• Best Bank: TRUIST

• Best Credit Union: State Employees’ Credit Union

Home & Business Services

• Best HVAC Contractor: Up Rise Heating & Air

• Best Plumbing Contractor: Wood’s Plumbing

• Best Computer Repair Service: Ross IT Services

• Best IT Professionals/Service: Ross IT Services

• Best Cell Phone Repair: iFix & Repair

• Best Contractor/Builder: Ben Stout Construction

• Best Power Washing Service: NC Window Cleaning

• Best Disaster Restoration & Recovery Company: SERVPRO

• Best Pest Control Company: HomeTeam Pest Defense

• Best Lawn & Garden/Nursery: Pate’s Farm Market

• Best Landscaping Company: Green Biz Nursery & Landscaping

• Best Security/Alarm Company: Gill Security

• Best Pool & Spa: Hallmark Spa & Pools

• Best Moving Company: Andy Anderson Moving

Family & Personal Care

• Best Hair Salon: Leading Edge Hair Salon

• Best Barber Shop: Sinister Cuts

• Best Day Spa: The Renaissance Day Spa and Alternative Wellness

• Best Medical Spa: Elan Med Spa

• Best Health Club/Gym: BuzzFit BootCamp

• Best Tattoo/Body Piercing Shop: Evolution Ink

• Best Employment Agency: Express Employment Professionals

• Best Event Venue: The Crown Complex

• Best Wedding Venue: The Catlett Farm on the Cape Fear

• Best Bridal/Formal Wear: David’s Bridal

• Best Florist: Hope Mills Plaza Florist

• Best Funeral Home: Rogers & Breece Funeral Home

• Best Place to Worship: Manna Church

• Best Private School: Village Christian Academy

• Best Library Branch: Headquarters Main Library Branch

Pet Services

• Best Place to Board Pets: Blessed Oasis Pet Resort

• Best Dog Groomer: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

• Best Vet/Animal Hospital: Highland Animal Hospital

• Best Local Sports Team: Fayetteville Woodpeckers

• Best Youth Program/Camp: YMCA of the Sandhills

• Best Martial Arts Studio: Martial Arts of NC

• Best Bowling Alley: Lafayette Lanes

• Best Extreme Activity/Adventure: Zip Quest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure Park

• Best Golf Course: Gates Four Golf & Country Club

• Best Place To Commune With Nature: Cape Fear Botanical Garden

• Best Shooting Range: Jim's Pawn and Gun Jobbery

• Best Local Picnic Area: Lake Rim Park

• Best Place For Taking a Hike/Doggie Walk: Cape Fear River Trail

• Best Restaurant Overall: Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar

• Best New Restaurant: Twin Peaks

• Best Local Caterer: Two Brothers Catering

• Best Waitstaff/Service: Anchor Allie’s

• Best Brew House: Dirtbag Ales

• Best Breakfast: MaryBill’s Cafe

• Best Place to Enjoy a Glass of Wine: The Sip Room

• Best Food Truck: Blazin Halal Food

• Best Coffee House: Miller’s Brew Coffee Shop

• Best Bubble Tea Shop: Queen Bee Boba Tea

• Best German Restaurant: Max & Moritz Bakery & Restaurant

• Best Indian Restaurant: Tandoori Bites

• Best Italian Restaurant: Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar

• Best Japanese Restaurant: Miyabi Japanese Steak & Seafood House

• Best Korean Restaurant: K-POT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

• Best Chinese Restaurant: Panda Express

• Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Saigon Market

• Best Thai Restaurant: Boonma Thai

• Best Sushi: Nona Sushi

• Best Steakhouse: Texas Roadhouse

• Best Greek Cuisine: Zorba's Gyro

• Best Hispanic Restaurant: Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant

• Best Seafood Restaurant: 316 Oyster Bar

• Best Sandwich Shop: Jersey Mikes

• Best Southern-Style Restaurant: Fuller's Old Fashion BBQ

• Best Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine: Pan

• Best American Cuisine: Culver’s of Hope Mills

• Best Bakery/Desserts: Superior Bakery

• Best BBQ: Mission BBQ

• Best Fried Chicken: Barbara Ann’s Southern Fried Chicken

• Best Pizza: Brooklyn Pizzeria

• Best Wings: Wing Stop

• Best Use of Local Tax Dollars: Highways & Infrastructure

• Best Historic Building: The Market House

• Best Little Known Attraction: Cape Fear Botanical Garden

• Coolest Venue in Fayetteville: Segra Stadium

• Best Thing To Show Off to Visitors: Airborne and Special Operations Museum

• Best Local Community Project: Child Advocacy Center

• Best Local Nonprofit Organization: Fayetteville Animal Protection Society

• Best Local Event/Festival: Dogwood Festival