Best Of The Lake Michigan Coast

2011

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A PERSON, BUSINESS OR
ORGANIZATION IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES....


Arts & Entertainment

 

Performing Arts

 

Best Actor

 

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Best Children's Performing Group

 

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Best Choreographer

 

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Best Community Arts

 

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Best Dance Group

 

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Best Individual Dancer

 

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Best Individual Instrumentalist

 

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Best Individual Vocalist

 

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Best Instrumental Group

 

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Best Original Music Composition

 

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Best Specialty Act

 

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Best Talent Representation

 

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Best Theater Group/Director

 

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Best Vocal Group

 

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Best Vocal/Instrumental Band

 

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Best Youth Dance Group

 

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Best Youth Instrumental Group

 

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Visual Arts

 

Best Carving

 

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Best Ceramics/Glass

 

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Best Digital Art

 

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Best Documentary

 

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Best Drawing/Illustration

 

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Best Feature Film

 

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Best Handicrafts

 

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Best Nature Photography

 

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Best Painting – Classical

 

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Best Painting – Modern

 

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Best Portrait Photography

 

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Best Sculpture

 

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Best Textile Arts

 

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

 

Best Interactive/Multimedia

 

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Best Inventor

 

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Best Research and Development

 

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Best Software Development/Publishers

 

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Best Structural Engineering

 

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Best Telecommunications

 

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Best Web Design

 

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Best Web Development

 

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT


Public Sector


Best Animal Services

 

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Best Appointed Official

 

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Best City Planning

 

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Best Economic Development Management

 

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Best Elected Official

 

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Best Library

 

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Best Mayor

 

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Best Military Personnel/Unit

 

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Best Parks & Recreation Department

 

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Best Public Safety Officer

 

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Best Public Safety

 

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Best Public Works

 

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Private Sector

 

Best Associations/Chambers

 

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Best Charitable/Service Organization

 

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Best Corporate Giving

 

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Best Economic Development

 

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Best Education/Advocacy Organization

 

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Best Employer

 

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Best Entrepreneur

 

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Best Humanitarian Organization

 

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Best Individual Humanitarian

 

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Best Individual Volunteer

 

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Best International Business

 

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Best Large Business

 

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Best Project Development

 

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Best Web-based Community Resource

 

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SPORTS & RECREATION

 

Best Athletic Camps/Training

 

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Best College Coach

 

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Best Dance Studio

 

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Best Female Amateur Athlete

 

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Best Female College Athlete

 

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Best Female High School Athlete

 

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Best Fitness Franchisee

 

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Best Golf Program

 

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Best Gymnastics Studio

 

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Best High School Coach

 

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Best Male Amateur Athlete

 

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Best Male College Athlete

 

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Best Male High School Athlete

 

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Best Martial Arts Studio

 

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Best Parks

 

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Best Private Fitness/Recreation Facility

 

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Best Pro Athlete

 

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Best Public Fitness/Recreation Facility

 

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Best Recreation/Sports Program

 

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Best Recreational Attraction

 

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Best Recreational Coach

 

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Best Shooting Sports

 

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Best Social Dance Studio

 

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Best Sporting Event

 

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Best Sports Complex

 

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Best Water Sports

 

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Best Winter Recreation

 

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HOSPITALITY, RECREATION AND TOURISM

 

Best Adventure Travel

 

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Best Bed & Breakfast

 

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Best Bridal/Wedding Services

 

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Best Campground

 

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Best Caterers

 

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Best Convention and Meeting Facilities

 

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Best Convention and Meeting Services

 

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Best Day Spas

 

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Best Destination Management

 

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Best Destination Spas

 

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Best Event Planner

 

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Best Event/Performance Venue

 

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Best Fairs, Festivals and Event

 

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Best Fishing/River Outfitter

 

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Best Golf Course

 

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Best Hospitality Services

 

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Best Hotel

 

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Best Hunting Properties/Guide Services

 

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Best Inn

 

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Best Motel

 

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Best Museums and Attraction

 

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Best Ski Resort

 

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Best State Park

 

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Best Transportation Services

 

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Best Travel Agency

 

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Best Vacation Resort

 

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CONSUMER SERVICES

 

 

Best Animal Training

 

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Best Apparel

 

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Best Art Gallery

 

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Best Assisted Living Facility

 

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Best Auditory Service

 

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Best Auto Dealer, New

 

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Best Auto Dealer, Used

 

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Best Automotive Services

 

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Best Construction – Residential

 

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Best Consumer Electronics

 

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Best Cosmetic/Medical Spa

 

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Best Credit Union

 

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Best Dental Services

 

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Best Farm Equipment & Supplies

 

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Best Floral Design

 

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Best Funeral Services

 

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Best Furniture

 

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Best Gifts/Household Goods

 

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Best Hair/Beauty Salon

 

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Best Health Care Services

 

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Best Home Décor

 

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Best Hospice Care

 

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Best Independent Senior Living

 

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Best Interior Design

 

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Best Jewelry Store

 

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Best Landscape Services & Supplies

 

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Best Medical Equipment/Supplies

 

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Best Medical Services

 

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Best Office/School Supplies & Equipment

 

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Best Optical Care

 

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Best Pools & Spas

 

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Best Recreational Vehicles

 

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Best Remodeling/Home Improvement

 

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Best Residential Building Subcontractor

 

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Best Sporting Goods/Firearms

 

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Best Youth Treatment Center

 

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EDUCATION

 

Best Administrator

 

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Best Adult Education

 

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Best Alternative Education

 

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Best Arts in Education

 

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Best College/University Student

 

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Best College/University Teacher

 

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Best Continuing Education

 

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Best Curriculum Development

 

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Best Early Childhood Educator

 

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Best Educational Institution or Service

 

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Best Management/Employee Training

 

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Best Principal

 

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Best Private Preschool

 

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Best Public Preschool Program

 

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Best Public/Private School K-12

 

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Best Special Education

 

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Best Student K-12

 

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Best Support Personnel

 

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Best Teacher K-12

 

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Best Vocational Training

 

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Best Volunteer

 

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BUSINESS SERVICES

 

Best Accounting

 

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Best Advertising Agency

 

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Best Alternative Health Care

 

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Best Animal Care

 

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Best Architect

 

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Best Banking

 

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Best Commercial Building Subcontractor

 

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Best Construction – Commercial

 

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Best Construction – Heavy

 

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Best Customer Servicing/Call Center

 

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Best Data Services

 

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Best Employment/Talent Agency

 

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Best Environmental Impact

 

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Best Financial Services

 

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Best Food Services & Distributor

 

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Best Graphic Design

 

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Best Health Care Facility

 

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Best Insurance Agency

 

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Best Language Services

 

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Best Legal Services

 

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Best Mortgage Banking

 

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Best Mortgage Broker

 

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Best Nursing

 

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Best Pharmacy

 

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Best Property Management

 

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Best Public Relations

 

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Best Real Estate/Appraiser

 

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Best Recording Studio

 

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DINING

 

Casual Dining

 

Best American

 

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Best American Continental

 

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Best American Pub

 

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Best Asian/Pacific

 

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Best Baked Goods

 

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Best Breakfast

 

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Best Buffet

 

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Best European/Middle Eastern/Indian

 

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Best Franchisee

 

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Best Gourmet Pizza

 

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Best Local Pizza

 

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Best Lunch Special

 

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Best Mexican/Latin American

 

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Best New American

 

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Best Pastries

 

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Best Pizza - N.Y. Style

 

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Best Pizza - Traditional Style

 

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Best Pizza – Chicago Style

 

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Best Seafood

 

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Best Sushi

 

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Best Private Club

 

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Fine Dining

 

Best American Artisan

 

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Best American Contemporary

 

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Best American Traditional

 

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Best Asian/Pacific

 

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Best Buffet Brunch

 

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Best Buffet

 

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Best Chef

 

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Best Chinese

 

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Best European/Middle Eastern/Indian

 

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Best French

 

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Best Italian

 

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Best Japanese

 

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Best Mexican/Latin American

 

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Best New American

 

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Best Plated Brunch

 

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Best Seafood

 

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Best Steaks

 

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Best Sushi

 

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Best Thai

 

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Best Tuscan

 

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Best Vietnamese

 

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Informal Dining and Carryout

 

Best American

 

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Best Asian/Pacific

 

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Best Authentic Mexican

 

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Best Baked Goods

 

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Best Boston Style Pizza

 

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Best Brats and Hot Dogs

 

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Best Classic Pizza

 

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Best Convenience Foods

 

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Best Family Pizza

 

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Best Franchise Burgers

 

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Best Franchise Sandwiches

 

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Best Frozen Desserts

 

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Best Frozen Yogurt

 

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Best Ice Cream

 

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Best Local Burgers

 

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Best Local Sandwiches

 

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Best Mexican/Latin American

 

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Best Salad

 

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Best Shakes

 

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Best Soup

 

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Best Specialty Foods

 

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Best Texas Barbecue

 

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Best Western Barbeque

 

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