1
st
5 Walnut Wine Bar
Wine Bar
1
st
A-B Tech
Culinary School Or Classes
1
st
Aabani Salon
Hair Stylist
1
st
ABC Pediatrics
Best Pediatrician
2
nd
Acoustic Corner
Musical Instrument Shop
3
rd
Ad Lib
Dress-Up/Stylin' Clothes (Women's)
1
st
Alan's Jewelry & Pawn
Pawn Shop
2
nd
Alison Downey, Asheville Acupuncture Clinic
Acupuncturist
1
st
All Souls Counseling Center
Mental Health Center/Services
1
st
Alli Marshall, Mountain Xpress
Local Print Arts Reporter
1
st
Aloft Asheville
Pet-Friendly Hotel
3
rd
Amanda Crowe, Center for Holistic Medicine
Massage Therapist
1
st
Andrea Fochios, People & Pets Acupuncture
Animal Acupuncturist
1
st
Animal Hospital of North Asheville
Veterinarian
1
st
Antique Tobacco Barn
Antique Store
1
st
Anything But Alligators!
Pet-Sitting Service
1
st
Apollo Flame Bistro
Greek
1
st
Appalachian Equine
Farm Vet
3
rd
Around Town Hound
Pet-Sitting Service
1
st
ArtSpace Charter School
Art Education Program
1
st
Asher Leigh
Personal Coach
3
rd
Asheville Arborcare
Tree/Yard Service
3
rd
Asheville Community Acupuncture
Alternative Healing Center
1
st
Asheville Community Movement
Gymnastics Program
2
nd
Asheville Community Theatre
Theater Company
1
st
Asheville Grown Business Alliance
Local Marketing Campaign
3
rd
Asheville Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer Opportunity
2
nd
Asheville Humane Society
Animal Shelter
3
rd
Asheville Sandwich Co.
Sub Shop/Deli/Sandwiches
2
nd
Asheville SCORE
Support Organization For New Businesses
1
st
Asheville Symphony Orchestra
Classical Ensemble
1
st
Asheville Track Club
Running Club Or Group
1
st
Asheville Women's Medical Center
Women's Health Center
2
nd
Asheville Yoga Center
Yoga Studio
3
rd
Atlas Branding
Marketing Or Creative Agency
1
st
Barbara Zaretsky
Fiber Artist
1
st
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
Local Beer Selection
1
st
Beacon Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarian
3
rd
BedTyme Stories
Lingerie/Adult Store
2
nd
Beth Jones, Asheville Animal Acupuncture & Pain Relief
Animal Acupuncturist
1
st
Beverly-Hanks & Associates
Real Estate Company
3
rd
Bikram Yoga Asheville
Yoga Studio
3
rd
Black Forest
European (Other Than Italian/Greek)
1
st
Blue Spiral 1
Local Art Gallery
2
nd
Bouchon
Romantic Dining
1
st
Brent Myers, Myers Chiropractic and Functional Health
Chiropractor
1
st
Bruegger's Bagels
Bagel
1
st
Bruisin' Ales
Beer Store
3
rd
Bulldog Lawn Care
Lawn Service
2
nd
Canine Shear Heaven
Groomer
2
nd
CarePartners Adult Day Services
Elder Care Facility
1
st
CarePartners Health Services
Health-Related Nonprofit
1
st
CarePartners Solace Center
Hospice
1
st
Carl Melissas, Wedge Brewing Co.
Beer Brewer
1
st
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Chain-Operated
2
nd
Center for Holistic Medicine
Alternative Healing Center
1
st
Center Stage Dance Studio
Dance Studio
3
rd
Charles George VA Medical Center
Hospice
2
nd
Charlotte Street Animal Hospital
Veterinarian
1
st
Chestnut
Business Lunch
2
nd
Chorizo
Latin American (Not Mexican)
1
st
Chris Weaver, Evergreen Community Charter School
Teacher
1
st
Christine Audiss, Lux Salon
Hair Stylist
1
st
Christopher Taylor, Physio Physical Therapy & Wellness
Therapist (Physical)
2
nd
Cindy Dollar
Yoga Teacher
3
rd
Circle in the Square
Pizza
1
st
City Lights Bookstore
Neighborhood Gathering Spot
1
st
City Lights Café
Business That Gives Back To The Community
2
nd
CityMac
Computer Repair
1
st
Clasique Acupuncture & Pilates Studio
Pilates Studio/Center/Classes
2
nd
Claying Around
Place To Make Art
1
st
Colburn Earth Science Museum
Science Camp
3
rd
Computer Mechanix
Computer Repair
3
rd
Cycle to Farm
Road Bike Race
1
st
Dancing Bear Toys
Toy Store
1
st
Danny Reed, Hot Stuff Tattoo
Tattoo Artist
3
rd
David Hollinshead, Training Partners
Physical Trainer
3
rd
Desoto Lounge
Locals Bar
1
st
Diamond Brand Outdoors
Outdoor-Gear Shop
1
st
Diamond Thieves Body Piercing & Tattoo
Piercing Studio
2
nd
Downtown Inn & Suites
Motel
1
st
Dynamite Roasting Co.
Coffee Roaster
1
st
Echoview Fiber Mill
Architectural Feature/Building
3
rd
Elementality
Jewelry Store
2
nd
Eleven on Grove
Place To Take Dance Classes
3
rd
Empire Tattoo
Piercing Studio
2
nd
Eric Scheffer, Vinnie’s Italian
Best Restaurateur
1
st
Evergreen Community Charter School
School (Pre-College)
1
st
Fine Arts Theatre
Movie Theater
1
st
Fired Up Creative Lounge
Place To Make Art
2
nd
Firestorm Café & Books
Co-op/Worker-Owned Business
1
st
Flat Rock Playhouse
Business That Gives Back To The Community
1
st
Foothills Brewing
Favorite NC Craft Brewery Outside Of WNC
2
nd
Foreign Affairs Oriental Market
Import/Ethnic Food Store
1
st
Four Seasons Plumbing
Plumber
2
nd
Freaks & Geeks Tattoo Sideshow
Tattoo Parlor
1
st
French Broad Food Co-op
Co-op/Worker-Owned Business
2
nd
French Broad Rafting & Ziplines
Canopy/Zip-Line Tour
2
nd
French Broad Rafting and Ziplines
Whitewater Trekking/Guide Service
1
st
Frog Level Brewing Co.
Neighborhood Gathering Spot
1
st
Frog's Leap Public House
Restaurant
1
st
Fun Depot
Best Place For Birthday Parties
1
st
Gabrielle Tee, Asheville Music School
Music Teacher
3
rd
Galen Holland, Freaks & Geeks Tattoo Sideshow
Tattoo Artist
1
st
Gas-Up
Convenience Store
1
st
Gawain Mainwaring, SmartBuilders
General Contractor (Residential)
1
st
Ginger Kelley, Willow’s Dream
Esthetician
1
st
Givens Estates
Elder Care Facility
1
st
Glazer Architecture
Architect
1
st
Goodwill
Consignment or Vintage Clothes
1
st
Gordon Smith
Therapist (Mental)
1
st
Great Smokies Writing Program
Creative Writing School Or Organization
1
st
GreenBee Cleaning Co.
Home Cleaning Service
1
st
Greenlife Grocery/Wholefoods Market
Smoothies/Juices
1
st
Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service, West Asheville
Mortuary/Funeral Services
2
nd
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Home Furnishings Store
2
nd
Happy Body
Pilates Studio/Center/Classes
2
nd
Happy Tails Country Club
Pet Kennel
1
st
Harvest Records
Record Shop
1
st
Haynes Electric Construction Co., MB Haynes Corporation
Electrician
3
rd
Hearn's Cycling & Fitness
Bike Repair
1
st
Hector Diaz, Salsa’s
Best Restaurateur
1
st
Henco Reprographics
Print Shop
1
st
Highland Brewing Co.
All-Around Local Brewery
1
st
HomeTrust Bank
Mortgage Company
1
st
Hopey & Co.
Budget-Friendly Grocery
1
st
Hot Stuff Tattoo
Tattoo Parlor
1
st
Ingles Markets
All-Around Grocery
2
nd
Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville
Best Place To Get Medical Care When Under- Or Uninsured
1
st
Iron Rail IPA, Wedge Brewing Co.
Local IPA
1
st
Izzy's Coffee Den
Evening Coffeehouse
1
st
Jackson Zoeller, Bier Garden
Bartender
1
st
Jade Mountain Builders
Green Builder
1
st
Jan Davis Tire Store
Automobile Tire Store
2
nd
Jason Sellers, Plant
Top Chef
1
st
Jennifer Liming, Blue Ridge Wellness Center
Holistic Practitioner Specializing In Kids
1
st
Jersey Mike's
Sub Shop/Deli/Sandwiches
1
st
Jewels That Dance
Jewelry Store
1
st
Jim Samsel, Samsel Architects
Architect
3
rd
Jimmy's Automotive
Car Repair
2
nd
Joanna Gollberg, Mora
Jewelry Artist/Designer
3
rd
Jodi Schwab, Our Family Doctor
Physician
2
nd
John C. Campbell Folk School
Craft School or Place To Learn A Craft
2
nd
John Faherty
Chiropractor
1
st
Joshua Paynich
Pediatric Dentist
3
rd
Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar & Grill
Burger
1
st
Kam Parker, The Fire
Physical Trainer
1
st
Keith S. Hanson
Attorney
1
st
Kerry Bober
Graphic Designer
1
st
Kilwins
Sweets/Dessert Place
1
st
Kim's Oriental
Import/Ethnic Food Store
1
st
Larry Golson, Envision Eyecare
Eye Care Specialist/Service
1
st
Laurey's Café and Catering
Caterer
2
nd
Leah B. Noel
Accountant/CPA
1
st
Leicester Carpet Sales
Floorer
3
rd
Linda Emerick
Therapist (Physical)
2
nd
Lusty Monk Mustard
Local Food/Drink Product
1
st
Lyle Roberson, Anytime Fitness of Asheville
Physical Trainer
2
nd
Mad Batter Bakery & Café
Sweets/Dessert Place
2
nd
Magnolia Ray
Undiscovered Restaurant
1
st
Malaprop's Bookstore and Café
Bookstore - New
3
rd
Man's Ruin Tattoos, Piercings & Art Gallery
Tattoo Parlor
2
nd
Man's Ruin Tattoos, Piercings & Art Gallery
Piercing Studio
1
st
Mangum Pottery
Ceramics Artist/Potter
2
nd
Mark Lavin, Advocate Realty
Real Estate Agent
3
rd
Marshall High Studios
Art Gallery
1
st
Matt Danford, owner of Blue Mountain Pizza
Local Hero
1
st
Meredith Polansky, Our Family Doctor
Physician
1
st
MG Road
Specialty Liquor Selection
1
st
Michael Greenfield, Asheville Community Yoga
Yoga Teacher
1
st
Minx
Dress-Up/Stylin' Clothes (Women's)
2
nd
Miss Jane's Pet Sitting
Pet-Sitting Service
1
st
Miya Gallery
Art Gallery
1
st
Mobilia
Home Furnishings Store
3
rd
Montford Park Players
Theater Company
3
rd
Mostly Automotive Inc.
Car Repair
1
st
Mountain BizWorks
Support Organization For New Businesses
1
st
Mr. K’s Used Books & More
Bookstore - Used
1
st
Musician's Workshop
Musical Instrument Shop
2
nd
Nancy Hyton, Center for Holistic Medicine
Acupuncturist
1
st
Navitat
Canopy/Zip-Line Tour
1
st
NC Stage Company
Theater Company
2
nd
Nest Organics
Bedding And Bath Store
1
st
Nine Mile
Undiscovered Restaurant
1
st
Octopus Garden Smoke Shop
Head Shop
3
rd
Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts
Craft School or Place To Learn A Craft
1
st
Old North
Dress-Up/Stylin' Clothes (Men's)
1
st
Organic Mechanic
Car Repair
1
st
Oriental Pavilion
Chinese
2
nd
Oscar Wong, Highland Brewing Co.
Entrepreneur
1
st
Our Family Doctor
Family Medical Practice
2
nd
Pan Harmonia
Classical Ensemble
2
nd
Park Ridge Health
Hospital
1
st
Paula Dawkins, Jewels That Dance
Jewelry Artist/Designer
1
st
Penland School of Crafts
Craft School or Place To Learn A Craft
1
st
Posana Café
Special Diet Options (Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, etc.)
2
nd
Prama Institute
Meditation/Retreat Center
1
st
PURE Pilates
Pilates Studio/Center/Classes
1
st
R. Brooke Priddy, Ship to Shore
Local Fashion Designer
2
nd
Rainbow Community School
Preschool
2
nd
Rebecca Polk, Solstice Salon Spa
Hair Stylist
3
rd
Renee Graziano, Source For Well-Being
Chiropractor
1
st
River Arts District Studio Stroll
Studio Stroll/Driving Tour
1
st
RiverLink
Local Environmental Group
1
st
Rosetta's Kitchen
Late-Night
2
nd
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Local Winery
1
st
Sally Robinson, White Pine Acupuncture
Acupuncturist
1
st
Salsa’s
Latin American (Not Mexican)
1
st
Sara Judy, Sensibilities Day Spa
Esthetician
1
st
Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation
Business That Gives Back To The Community
2
nd
Scully's Bar & Grille
Singles Bar
2
nd
Sensibilities Day Spa
Spa
1
st
Seven Sisters Craft Gallery
Art Gallery
3
rd
Shannon South
Therapist (Mental)
1
st
Shiva IPA, Asheville Brewing Co.
Local IPA
3
rd
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care
Best Place To Get Medical Care When Under- Or Uninsured
1
st
Sky Bar
Bar With A View
3
rd
Smart Builders
Green Builder
3
rd
Sona Merlin, Appalachian Realty
Real Estate Agent
1
st
Source for Well-Being
Alternative Healing Center
1
st
Southern Highland Craft Guild
Craft-Oriented Gallery
3
rd
Sow True Seed
Sustainability-Promoting Business
1
st
State Employees’ Credit Union
Credit Union
1
st
Stonebowl Korean
Undiscovered Restaurant
1
st
Stoney Knob Café
Restaurant
2
nd
Straight Edge Painting
Painting Contractor
1
st
Sundance Power Sytems
Alt Energy Sales And Installation
1
st
Sunny Point Café
Breakfast/Brunch
1
st
Susan Bradt, Family to Family
Holistic Practitioner Specializing In Kids
1
st
Suwana's Thai Orchid
Thai
1
st
Terpsicorps
Dance Company
1
st
The Admiral
Place To Dance
1
st
The Altamont Theatre
Listening Room
1
st
The Animal Hospital at Reems Creek
Veterinarian
1
st
The Asheville Wine Market
Wine Store
2
nd
The Bier Garden
Sports Bar
1
st
The Brite Agency
Marketing Or Creative Agency
2
nd
The Circle Asheville
Head Shop
1
st
The Family Health Centers
Family Medical Practice
1
st
The Hop Ice Cream Café
Ice Cream
3
rd
The Light Center
Meditation/Retreat Center
1
st
The Littlest Birds
Kids' Clothes
2
nd
The Local Joint
Undiscovered Restaurant
1
st
The Morning Glory Café
Restaurant
1
st
The Rock Pirate
Stone Mason
1
st
The Sleepy Dog
Pet Kennel
1
st
The Southern Kitchen & Bar
Bloody Mary
1
st
Thirsty Monk
Unusual Beer Selection
1
st
Three Graces Dairy
Cheesemaker/Cheese Dairy
2
nd
Tiffany LeMeaux, Freaks & Geeks Tattoo Sideshow
Tattoo Artist
1
st
Tommy Hays
Creative Writing Teacher
3
rd
Town & Mountain Realty
Real Estate Company
1
st
True Blue Art Supply
Arts/Craft Supply Store
1
st
Twigs & Leaves
Art Gallery
1
st
Tyson Furniture
Furniture Store
2
nd
Ultimate Ice Cream
Ice Cream
3
rd
UNCA Literature Department
Creative Writing School Or Organization
2
nd
Union
Dress-Up/Stylin' Clothes (Men's)
1
st
VaVaVooom
Lingerie/Adult Store
1
st
Villagers (formerly Small Terrain)
Homesteading-Supply Shop
1
st
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
Italian
2
nd
Virtue
Dress-Up/Stylin' Clothes (Women's)
1
st
Waggers Dog Depot
Groomer
2
nd
West Asheville Yoga
Kid-Friendly Yoga Studio
3
rd
West Village Market Farmacy
Smoothies/Juices
1
st
West Willmore-Dickinson, Rainbow Community School
Teacher
1
st
Western North Carolina Alliance
Activist Group
1
st
Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS)
Best Place To Get Medical Care When Under- Or Uninsured
1
st
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Day Trip For Kids
1
st
Westville Pub
Neighborhood Pub
1
st
Whitney (Williams) Madden, Source for Well-Being
Acupuncturist
1
st
Wild Wing Café
Sports Bar
2
nd
WNC Woman
Free Publication Other Than Xpress
3
rd
World’s Best Carrot Cake
Sweets/Dessert Place
2
nd
ZaPow!
Local Art Gallery