Our annual Best of the City awards are extra special to us because it’s you, our readers, who decide the winners of the Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Idaho medals. In this list, you’ll see that some favorites from year’s past have taken the title, but you’ll also find quite a few businesses that are new to the scene. Perhaps a few surprises.

  With over 130 categories, that’s a lot of local to celebrate. Perhaps most exciting, over a thousand people chose to cast their ballot. We’re ever so grateful you’ve chosen to participate in recognizing the best of our city, and we hope you’ll enjoy scoping out the winners. Maybe you’ll find inspiration for your next date night or figure out who to call for that kitchen remodel. Enjoy, and let us know what you think is the best of the best of the city. Cheers!

Dining & Drinks

Best Fine Dining

Gold: Clinkerdagger

The tradition has continued for more than 40 years at this Spokane landmark overlooking the majestic Spokane River and city skyline. This is the perfect place for a special business or romantic occasion, or perhaps simply a nice getaway for lunch or dinner. This classic American grill artfully serves quality steaks, fresh and innovative seafood with enthusiasm. clinkerdagger.com.

Silver: Churchill’s Steakhouse

Bronze: Wild Sage Bistro

Idaho: Beverly’s

Best Seafood 

Gold: Anthony’s at Spokane Falls

Anthony’s commitment to working with local farmers and fishermen extends from its Washington-sourced beef to its fresh-caught selection of Northwest seafood, which serves as the determining factor for the day’s menu. anthonys.com.

Silver: Zona Blanca

Bronze: High Tide Lobster Bar

Idaho: Fisherman’s Market & Grill

Best Italian

Gold: Tomato Street

Tomato Street’s mission is “to provide our community with a fun, upbeat, family Italian restaurant that will exceed our guests’ expectations of food quality, service, and value” For over twenty years they have stayed true to that original mission. tomatostreet.com.

Silver: Italian Kitchen

Bronze: Italia Trattoria

Idaho: Angelo’s Ristorante

Best Indian

Gold: The Mango Tree

Food is an essence of day-to-day life, and Mango Tree wants to recreate that through their ingredient-focused menu. By evoking hints of his own nostalgia, Chef Rakesh has created traditional dishes the way they’re meant to be cooked: with a variety of herbs and spices made in-house while staying true to India. themangotreerestaurants.com.

Silver: Taste of India

Bronze: Top of India

Idaho: India House Authentic Cuisine

Best Thai

Gold: Thai Bamboo Restaurant

Each of the locations has its own unique feel, but you’ll find the same high-quality, authentic Thai and Asian fare. Order your tried-and-true favorite or opt for something new from the extensive menu and switch up the spice level. Thai Bamboo is known for its top-notch customer service and imported Thai art and trinkets. thaibamboorestaurant.com.

Silver: Bangkok Thai

Bronze: Kuni’s Thai Cuisine

Idaho: Satay Bistro & Catering

Best Sushi

Gold: Umi Kitchen and Sushi Bar

Their popular fresh fish menu  and drink services offer a variety of unique flavors and a memorable experience for your palate. All ingredients are brought in from the coast and made fresh upon order. umispokane.com.

Silver: Sushi.com

Bronze: Wave Island Sports Grill and Sushi Bar

Idaho: Kaiju Sushi & Spirits

Best Chinese

Gold: China Dragon Restaurant

China Dragon Restaurant has been serving the Spokane area since 1987. They’re a locally owned and operated Chinese restaurant, proud to have provided amazing meals for multigenerational families. chinadragonspokane.com.

Silver: Ming Wah Restaurant

Bronze: Mustard Seed

Idaho: Chinatown Restaurant

Best Pho

Gold: Pho Van

Since 1992, the Van family is committed to serving delicious quality Vietnamese food and products with prompt, professional, friendly, and courteous service in a clean, comfortable maintained restaurant. They use the best ingredients and natural meats and produce. phovanrestaurant.com.

Silver: Vina Asian Restaurant

Bronze: Vien Dong Restaurant

Idaho: Pho Thanh & Cafe Inc. 

Best Mexican

Gold: De Leon’s Taco & Bar

Authentic Mexican cuisine brought to Spokane from the De Leon Family. From the southern Texas/Mexican border, the De Leon family brings old family recipes and technique to Eastern Washington diners. deleonstacoandbar.com.

Silver: Azteca Mexican Restaurants

Bronze: Rancho Chico

Idaho: El Paisa

Best Barbeque

Gold: TT’s Old Iron Brewery & Barbecue

TT’s Brewery & Barbecue is proud to offer the highest quality barbecue and beers brewed onsite. From their family to yours, they put lots of love and careful attention in each item. ttsbrewerybbq.com.

Silver: Outlaw BBQ

Bronze: LongHorn Steakhouse

Idaho: Relic Smokehouse and Pub

Best Steak

Gold: Churchill’s Steakhouse

Nowhere better to pair a thick-cut, dry-aged filet mignon with a fine red wine than inside the upscale dining room at Churchill’s. Prepare the taste buds for an unmatched selection of midwestern cuts with hearty embellishments. churchillssteakhouse.com.

Silver: Masselow’s Steakhouse

Bronze: Clinkerdagger

Idaho: Wolf Lodge Inn Restaurant

Best Appetizers

Gold: Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar

The bartenders at Twigs know how to shake a martini for a stellar start to a night out. Keep it simple with a classic or choose from an extensive list of fruit-forward and spicy specialties. Pinky up and down that hatch as you chat with best friends and nibble on appetizers. twigsbistro.com

Silver: Clinkerdagger

Bronze: Zona Blanca

Idaho: The White House Grill

Best New Restaurant

Gold: Baba

Baba is a restaurant based on comfort food with a Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian influence. They take the food they grew up eating and cook it using techniques and spices from around the world. It’s a version and inspiration of food using local, seasonal ingredients to showcase flavors that are new and different. babaspokane.com.

Silver: Wooden City

Bronze: Zona Blanca

Idaho: Republic Kitchen + Taphouse

Best Outdoor Dining

Gold: Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar

The bartenders at Twigs know how to shake a martini for a stellar start to a night out. Keep it simple with a classic or choose from an extensive list of fruit-forward and spicy specialties. Pinky up and down that hatch as you chat with best friends and nibble on appetizers. twigsbistro.com

Silver: Clinkerdagger

Bronze: Osprey Restaurant & Bar

Idaho: Anthony’s at Coeur d’Alene

Best Sandwich

Gold: Domini Sandwiches, Inc

This family-owned, Spokane staple is well-loved for its hearty sandwiches piled high with deli-cut meats. No frills here; just traditional favorites by the sandwich, basket, or pound, garnished with horseradish and sweet and hot mustards. dominispokane.com.

Silver: The High Nooner

Bronze: Shamus’s Sandwich Shoppe

Idaho: Caruso’s Sandwiches and Artisan Pizza

Best Burgers

Gold: Wisconsinburger

Wisconsinburger is a locally owned restaurant founded in Spokane in April 2014 focused on creating a juicy, purist beef burger. All their beef is Washington Premium Angus and freshly ground on site every morning. The delicious artisan buns are made from scratch at Alpine Bakery, and the butter and cheese—including the all-natural cheese curds—are from Wisconsin. Wisconsinburger.com.

Silver: Fatburger

Bronze: The Onion Taphouse & Grill

Idaho: Hudson’s Hamburgers

Best Pizza

Gold: The Flying Goat

The Flying Goat was created in 2010 to become a neighborhood craft beer bar and casual eatery, where the crafted beer list is as carefully chosen as the menu items themselves. As the team studied the history of classic pizza making, they were inspired by the legacy, flavors and aromas of Neapolitan-style. Their goal was to honor the craft of artisan pizza-making, while infusing local flavors and ingredients. theflyinggoat.com.

Silver: David’s Pizza

Bronze: South Perry Pizza

Idaho: Second Avenue Pizza

Best Salad

Gold: Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar

The bartenders at Twigs know how to shake a martini for a stellar start to a night out. Keep it simple with a classic or choose from an extensive list of fruit-forward and spicy specialties. Pinky up and down that hatch as you chat with best friends and nibble on appetizers. twigsbistro.com.

Silver: Republic Pi

Bronze: The Flying Goat

Idaho: Capone’s Pub & Grill

Best Vegetarian/Gluten Free

Gold: RÜT Bar & Kitchen

RÜT (pronounced “root”) opened Spring 2019 in Spokane’s South Hill neighborhood. The Modern American-style Gastropub features vegan and vegetarian comfort food as well as some healthier vegan options, alongside craft cocktails and a curated beer and wine menu. rutspokane.com.

Silver: Boots Bakery & Lounge

Bronze: Mizuna Restaurant and Wine Bar

Best Local Food Product

Gold: Spiceology

With 250+ spices, blends, herbs, chiles, salts, confections, fruit and vegetable powders, and modernist ingredients, it’s no wonder that Spiceology’s grind fresh, deliver fresh philosophy is loved by professional and home chefs alike. Keeping organized is simple with their periodic table of flavor packaging. spiceology.com.

Silver: Bruttles

Bronze: Cougar Gold

Best Food Truck

Gold: Tacos el Sol

Tacos el Sol provides authentic Mexican food conveniently from the food truck. Offerings include tacos, taco salad, burritos, taquitos, and more.

Silver: Tacos Tumbras Taco Truck

Bronze: Skewers Food Truck

Idaho: Meyer’s Gourmet Sandwiches

Best Breakfast

Gold: Frank’s Diner

Frank’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-miss-at-breakfast hash browns and silver dollar pancakes. franksdiners.com.

Silver: Cottage Cafe

Bronze: The Yards Bruncheon

Idaho: Garnet Cafe

Best Bakery

Gold: Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop

This delightful bakeshop satisfies sugar cravings with its freshly baked cookies, macarons, cake pops, and pastries. Impress party guests with a delicately decorated custom cake, or stop in on a whim and choose from the daily cupcake lineup. sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com.

Silver: Rocket Bakery

Bronze: Chaps

Idaho: Bakery By the Lake at Parkside

Best Cupcakes

Gold: Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop

This delightful bakeshop satisfies sugar cravings with its freshly baked cookies, macarons, cake pops, and pastries. Impress party guests with a delicately decorated custom cake, or stop in on a whim and choose from the daily cupcake lineup. sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com.

Silver: Celebrations Sweet Boutique

Bronze: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Idaho: Stacie’s Cakes

Best Ice Cream/Yogurt

Gold: The Scoop

The Scoop is a locally-owned, family business that serves super fresh, super cool ice cream. Their ice creams and sorbets are imagined and created daily in the shop. They use fresh and fun ingredients to craft the creamiest and tastiest scoops possible using liquid nitrogen. The South Hill shop carries Pineapple Dole Whip and the Kendall Yards location serves gelato. thescoopspokane.com.

Silver: Ben and Jerry’s

Bronze: Didier’s Yogurt & More

Idaho: Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers

Best specific dessert on a local menu

Gold: Churchill’s Steakhouse – Chocolate Sack

The decadent chocolate sack is filled past the brim with goodies that are sure to delight you. churchillssteakhouse.com.

Silver: Wild Sage – Soon to be Famous Coconut Cream Layer Cake

Bronze: Dockside Restaurant – Gooey

Best Neighborhood Spot (North)

Gold: 1898 Public House

With a nod of respect to the year Kalispel Golf and Country Club was established, 1898 Public House combines a storied history with modern flair. The culinary team takes pride in preparing classic foods with a fresh twist, while using the finest ingredients. From hand-pressed gourmet burgers and house-cured bacon, to house-made rolls and charcuterie, dining at 1898 will be an exciting culinary tour for your palate. 1898publichouse.com.

Silver: Cascadia Public House

Bronze: Poole’s Public House

Best Neighborhood Spot (South)

Gold: Luna

Luna sets culinary trends as one of the top restaurants in the region. Offering inspired, garden-to-table cuisine, Luna has provided a formative space for some of the Inland Northwest’s premier chefs for more than twenty-five years. We love Luna’s pizzas fired in their wood-burning oven, their Ahi Tuna Tartare starter and their salads—the lacinato kale, beet and Luna salads. Large plates include a diverse list of distinctive entrées including chicken, duck, beef, fish, pasta, and vegetarian dishes. lunaspokane.com.

Silver: Wisconsinburger

Bronze: REMEDY

Best Neighborhood Spot (West)

Gold: Downriver Grill

Make it in for a happy hour, weekly visits, a date night or family celebration, and you’ll never be disappointed at this neighborhood destination near Audubon Park. Let the wine pour and order perfectly prepared seasonal dishes, finished with fresh herbs from the patio’s garden. downrivergrill.com.

Silver: The Flying Goat

Bronze: The Elk

 

Best Neighborhood Spot (Spokane Valley)

Gold: Craft & Gather

Craft & Gather is a Spokane Valley Dining Social House. It has chef-driven food, twelve taps featuring mostly local craft beers, a full bar, and a great wine list. craftandgather.com

Silver: Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

Bronze: Stockwell’s Chill n Grill

Best Neighborhood Spot (Liberty Lake)

Gold: True Legends Grill

True Legends Grill is a Liberty Lake restaurant and sports bar featuring American cuisine, burgers, pizza, steaks, BBQ ribs and more, alongside hand crafted cocktails and beer. truelegendsgrill.com.

Silver: Hay J’s Bistro

Bronze: Fieldhouse Pizza & Pub

Best Neighborhood Spot (North Idaho)

Gold: Capone’s Pub & Grill

North Idaho’s favorite sports bar. They have more taps than tables and have been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. caponespub.com.

Silver: Westwood Brewing Co.

Bronze: Sawmill Grille & Spirits

Best Buffet

Gold: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Pile your plate with endless options and return to do it again, one, two, three times, at this popular buffet restaurant. Golden Corral offers something every family member will like. Don’t forget to leave room on your plate for their sweet and fluffy dinner rolls—oh, so good. goldencorral.com.

Silver: Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Bronze: Pearl China Restaurant

Idaho: Dockside Restaurant

Best Cocktails & Martinis

Gold: Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar

The bartenders at Twigs know how to shake a martini for a stellar start to a night out. Keep it simple with a classic or choose from an extensive list of fruit-forward and spicy specialties. Pinky up and down that hatch as you chat with best friends and nibble on appetizers. twigsbistro.com

Silver: Bistango Martini Lounge

Bronze: Durkin’s Liquor Bar

Idaho: Oval Office

Best Beer List

Gold: The Onion Taphouse & Grill

It all started in 1978 when they introduced the first gourmet burger in Spokane. Their first menu had more than forty kinds of exotic burgers, taking Spokane by storm. Today, their menu has grown, but their commitment to only using the finest ingredients, thoughtfully prepared fresh, by trained chefs remains the same. restaurantji.com/wa/spokane/the-onion-bar-and-grill-downtown-spokane-/.

Silver: No-Li Brewhouse

Bronze: Manito Tap House 

Idaho: Capone’s Pub & Grill

Best Brewery

Gold: No-Li Brewhouse

Come for the beer, stay for the beer—and the pub fare and entertainment, like Rhythm and Brews Wednesday. No-Li’s Born and Raised is commonly poured at locales around the state, but at their namesake tasting room you can try all their newest endeavors. nolibrewhouse.com.

Silver: Iron Goat

Bronze: Brick West Brewing

Idaho: Daft Badger Brewing

Best Happy Hour

Gold: Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar

The hours get happy from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar. This Spokane hot spot specializes in fresh fare and cocktails—dishes like home-style grits, savory smoked barbecue, fried okra, or flatbreads fired in an open-flamed oven are amongst the most popular items on the menu … and a dirty martini that makes every wrong of the day feel right. davenporthotelcollection.com.

Silver: MAX at Mirabeau

Bronze: Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar

Idaho: Oval Office

Best Winery

Gold: Arbor Crest Wine Cellars

A crown jewel of the Inland Northwest: a historic property in Spokane, Washington with award-winning wines, delightful events, stunning views, and park-like grounds that dazzle in every season. arborcrest.com.

Silver: Barrister Winery

Bronze: Maryhill Winery

Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Cellars

Best Wine Tasting Room 

Gold: Maryhill Winery

Kendall Yards is Spokane’s premier urban neighborhood, featuring scenic views of the Spokane River and Downtown Spokane. Responding to growing demand for its wine in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene metro region, Maryhill Winery has set roots in Spokane, where owners Craig and Vicki Leuthold are both natives and opened their first satellite tasting room in Fall 2017. maryhillwinery.com.

Silver: Arbor Crest Wine Cellars

Bronze: Barrister Winery

Idaho: Beverly’s

Best Cidery

Gold: One Tree Cider House

What began with a home cider kit and a love for state-grown apples morphed into what is now One Tree Hard Cider and the newly opened Cider House. Making the most of Washington’s fruit yields, One Tree harmoniously infuses their ciders for a full lineup of flavors—raspberry, ginger apricot, huckleberry, lemon basil, and even pumpkin. onetreehardcider.com.

Silver: Liberty Ciderworks

Bronze: Trailbreaker Cider

Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Cider Company

Best Local Coffee Shop

Gold: Indaba Coffee

Since Indaba opened in West Central in fall of 2009 with “just an espresso machine, a couple of grinders, and $10,000 in startup capital,” the business has grown steadily, first serving local coffee, and then going to a hip, multi-roaster format. In 2014, they began roasting their own beans, and in 2015, they opened a second location. They now have five stunning locations and a massive following of dedicated customers. indabacoffee.com. 

Silver: Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters

Bronze: Atticus Coffee & Gifts

Idaho: Evans Brothers Coffee

Best Coffee Roaster

Gold: Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters

That orange cup and white hammer logo has become a familiar sight to see, and onlookers know it’s filled with a balanced roast of Thomas Hammer coffee. The local brand has made a name for itself, roasting, bagging, and stocking plenty of smooth flavor profiles for whenever you need a refill. hammercoffee.com.

Silver: Indaba Coffee

Bronze: Roast House Coffee

Idaho: Union Roasters

Best Juice Bar

Gold: Method Juice Café

The team at Method didn’t start out as organic health addicts. They were eating all sorts of processed, artificial, and less-than-healthy foods just a few short years ago. But something amazing happened when they tried a plant-based diet that incorporated a daily juice: they had more energy, lost weight, and felt fantastic. It has been full steam ahead since then. methodjuicecafe.com.

Silver: Wellness Tree

Bronze: Huckleberry’s Natural Market

Idaho: The Wellness Bar

Best Caterer

Gold: Beacon Hill Catering and Events

A family-owned business, Beacon Hill Catering and Events, provides handcrafted catering, personalized service, and a distinctive venue for their clients and guests. They cater special occasions at their spacious clubhouse and gardens that overlook the city, as well as at off-site locations. beaconhillevents.com.

Silver: Nectar Catering and Events

Bronze: London’s Ultimate Catering

Idaho: Café Carambola

Notable People

Best Radio Personality

Gold: The Jay and Kevin Show

Part of The Big 99.9 Coyote Country, The Jay and Kevin Show airs weekday mornings from 6-10 a.m. jayandkevin.com.

Silver: The Dave, Ken and Molly Show

Bronze: Verne Windham

Best News Anchor

Gold: Sean Owsley

Sean Owsley is an Emmy award winning Anchor for KHQ Television in Spokane. For nearly three decades he has reported and anchored the stories that have shaped our region. khq.com.

Silver: Stephanie Vigil

Bronze: Robyn Nance

Best Weather Person

Gold: Leslie Lowe

Leslie Lowe began her career in radio before transitioning to television in 2003. She joined the KHQ news team in December of 2008, just in time to kick off the snowiest winter on record for Spokane. Leslie is the lead forecaster for KHQ. She enjoys emceeing numerous events for Spokane’s Lilac Association, Spokane Valley Firefighters, The Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels, Providence Health Care, and Susan G. Komen’s “Race for a Cure.” Her career highlight was interviewing Jimmy Fallon, right before he took over “The Tonight Show.”

Silver: Tom Sherry

Bronze: Kris Crocker

Best Sportscaster

Gold: Dennis Patchin

Dennis Patchin is part of the team at KHQ and SWX as the sports director for the station. khq.com.

Silver: Joe McHale

Bronze: Keith Osso

Best Elected Official

Gold: Mayor Nadine Woodward 

Mayor Nadine Woodward took office amid a global pandemic and has taken decisive actions to guide our community through this time. Prior to her political career, Nadine worked as a broadcast journalist at both KREM and KXLY. my.spokanecity.org.

Silver: City Council President Breean Beggs

Bronze: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Best Chef

Gold: Chad White

Chef White, a Spokane native, never thought he would be a chef until joining the US Navy on 9/11. From cooking in the United States Navy to Top Chef to restaurateur, Chef Chad White has had an exciting career, earning many accolades along the way. He opened Zona Blanca Ceviche Bar, High Tide Lobster Bar, and partnered with Travis Thosath to open TTs Old Iron Brewery and Barbecue. Chef Chad received a semi-finalist nomination for the coveted James Beard “Best Chef” Northwest region in spring 2020. cwhospitalitygrp.com.

Silver: Tanya Broesder

Bronze: Adam Hegsted

Best Local Artist

Gold: Ben Joyce 

Ben’s work has found a home in a myriad of public and private collections both in the United States and abroad. Ben shows throughout the country from New York City to Chicago, Miami to San Francisco; and he is always refreshingly amazed that the connection to place is universal. Ben’s private commissions have been created for some of the biggest celebrities and most prominent corporations across the globe; a recent commission of three pieces were for a private 737 Boeing Business Jet. painterofplace.com.

Silver: Chris Bovey

Bronze: Ric Gendron

Best Local Author

Gold: Jess Walter

This local author recently published Cold Millions, which won the Washington Book Award. He has a No. 1 New York Times bestseller under his belt (Beautiful Ruins). His writing spans journalistic to brilliantly comical to emotionally impactful. Among national appearances at writer’s conferences and events, Jess always makes time for his hometown fans. jesswalter.com.

Silver: Sharma Shields

Bronze: Sherman Alexie

Best Local Singer

Gold: Sean Owsley

Sean Owsley is a member of a cover band called The RISING. Other members include Shane Chamberlain and Mike Lynch.

Silver: Sammy Eubanks

Bronze: Cami Bradley

Entertainment &   Culture

Best Sports Bar

Gold: EPIC

From the nachos and buffalo wings to prime rib dip and epic burgers, EPIC is serving up a full menu of upscale pub fare, craft beers, and cocktails inside Northern Quest. And with its thirty-foot LED HDTV, you can enjoy sports for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. northernquest.com.

Silver: Paddy’s Sports Bar

Bronze: True Legends Grill

Idaho: Capone’s Pub & Grill

Best Place to Dance

Gold: nYne Bar & Bistro

Strap on those dancing shoes and get down with the DJ, showing off your best moves on the dance floor each weekend. Special occasion not required for lively parties to be found inside this downtown night club. It’s a crowd favorite locale for letting loose and singing some tunes during weeknight karaoke. nynebar.com.

Silver: Zola

Bronze: The Ridler Piano Bar

Idaho: Nashville North

Best Karaoke

Gold: Monterey Café

Monterey Cafe is the place to go for pizza, drinks, and fun. They have karaoke seven nights a week, starting at 9 p.m., but you might want to head in early for their weekday happy hour from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. 

Silver: nYne Bar & Bistro

Bronze: Studio K Bar on Regal

Best Live Music Club

Gold: Zola

Zola is a locally owned and operated live music restaurant and bar located in downtown in the Longbothem building. Voted Enjoy nightly live music, excellent cuisine, cocktails, an extensive beer list, and a one-of-a-kind experience. With an eclectic salvaged interior and original artwork, the Zola experience makes every meal a celebration. zolainspokane.com.

Silver: Lucky You Lounge

Bronze: The Big Dipper

Idaho: Nashville North

Best Ski Resort

Gold: Schweitzer

Winter sports are a favorite reason for living in the Inland Northwest, and Schweitzer is a favorite destination for skiers and snowboarders. With so many ways to play in the snow—snow biking, snowshoeing, and tubing, too—there’s something every family member will love, and resort accommodations are ideal for extended adventures. schweitzer.com.

Silver: Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park

Bronze: Silver Mountain Resort

Best Casino

Gold: Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Northern Quest is the ultimate Vegas-like experience without the airfare. Play a hand of poker, try your luck at the slots, and partake in off-track betting inside the Turf Club Lounge. Complete your visit by spending a day at La Rive Spa, eating and sipping at more than a dozen restaurants and lounges, taking in big-name entertainment, and cozying up in world-class hotel rooms and suites. northernquest.com.

Silver: Spokane Tribe Casino

Bronze: Coeur d’Alene Casino

Best Lake Resort

Gold: Hill’s Resort

Hill’s is celebrating its 75th year as a family-owned-and-operated business. Established in 1946, George Hill, along with his wife and three children, created a place for families to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect to each other and to nature. hillsresort.com.

Silver: The Coeur d’Alene Resort

Bronze: Elkins Resort on Priest Lake

Best Wedding Facility 

Gold: Kalispel Golf and Country Club

The Kalispel Golf and Country Club is a premier wedding venue located in North Spokane. Our experienced, on-site event planners and coordinators go to great lengths to accommodate your needs and make your wishes come true, giving you the wedding you had only imagined. kalispelgolf.com.

Silver: The McGinnity Room

Bronze: Arbor Crest Wine Cellars

Idaho: Hagadone Event Center

Best Meetings/Events Facility

Gold: Northern Quest Resort & Casino

The best bet for a winning place to hold your next meeting or event is Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights. Choose from traditional meeting spaces like the Pend Oreille Pavilion, Kalispel Ballroom, and Chief Victor Boardroom. Or try something a little different by reserving one of the resort’s more nontraditional settings, including Coach Fitz’s Clubhouse at EPIC, Legends of Fire premium cigar lounge, or the private dining room at Masselow’s Steakhouse for an unforgettable meeting experience. northernquest.com. 

Silver: The Davenport Grand

Bronze: The McGinnity Room

Idaho: Hagadone Event Center

Best Art Gallery

Gold: Marmot Art Space

Marmot Art Space is a fine art gallery in the hip Kendall Yards neighborhood that showcases the region’s best artists. marmotartspace.com.

Silver: Ben Joyce Studios

Bronze: Terrain

Idaho: Emerge

Best Paint and Drink Class

 

Gold: Pinot’s Palette

Art can be a serious endeavor—but not at Pinot’s Palette. This fun and relaxing art studio is where you can take a class with your friends or your date, painting a masterpiece while sipping a nice wine. You might not be the next Rembrandt, but after a few glasses of merlot, your canvas will truly come to life in vibrant color. pinotspalette.com.

Silver: Board & Brush Creative Studio

Bronze: Sip’n Paint Studio

Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Cellars

Best Charity Gala

Gold: Beyond Pink

Beyond Pink is the result of two women, Charlie Brewer and Karla Porter, who wanted to celebrate the technology of thermography and its powerful ability to aid in the early detection of breast disease. Their goal is to educate and raise awareness, as well as help provide funding for women who could not otherwise afford this potentially lifesaving screening. Beyond Pink’s annual event is known as “The most fun you’ll have saving a life.” The event provides an experience you won’t find anywhere else. beyondpink.net.

Silver: Pumpkin Ball

Bronze: Epicurean Delight

Best Radio Station

Gold: 92.9

The home station for the best modern hits to pump up the work day and wind down on the drive home. Dave, Ken, and Molly, Dan Roberts and Ian Kelly keep you up-to-date on the latest while making sure your favorite music keeps on flowing through the airwaves. 929zzu.com.

Silver: 93.7

Bronze: 101.5

Best Local Band

Gold: The Rising Band

The Rising Band is a three-person cover band that performs current hits as well as music from the past.

Silver: The Cronkites

Bronze: The RUB

Shopping

Best Garden Shop

Gold: Ritters Garden & Gift

Ritters is a locally owned garden and gift store that has been part of the Spokane community for over seventy years. 4ritter.com.

Silver: Judy’s Enchanted Garden

Bronze: Liberty Park Florist

Idaho: Fern Plant Shop

Best Jewelry Store

Gold: Tracy Jewelers

Family owned Tracy Jewelers offers custom jewelry designs for engagement and bridal, anniversary, or any special occasion. tracyjewelers.com.

Silver: Jewelry Design Center

Bronze: Pounder’s Jewelry

Idaho: Clark’s Diamond Jewelers

Best Vintage Goods/Antiques

Gold: Boulevard Mercantile

Boulevard Mercantile is an exciting shop in the heart of Spokane’s vintage shopping district. It’s the perfect place to pick up antiques, gifts, décor, and more.

Silver: The Bohemian

Bronze: GreenAcres Vendor Mall

Idaho: Midtown Home & Vintage Market

Best Clothing Boutique

Gold: Swank Boutique

Fashion-lovers rejoice: Swank Boutique, located in Northtown Square, is just the place to get started on any season’s hottest styles. Shop their amazing collection of statement pieces, handbags, and accessories from a fashionable blend of today’s best designers. Affordable and modern and chic. New arrivals daily to keep your wardrobe fresh without breaking the bank. swankboutique.net.

Silver: Audrey’s Boutique

Bronze: Lolo Boutique

Idaho: Beau Monde Clothing Exchange

Best Consignment Boutique

Gold: Echo Boutique

Resale never looked so good. Echo’s curated consignments make it easy to enhance your wardrobe options while saving seventy percent off retail prices. Established in 2012, Echo Boutique opened with the intent of bringing a new kind of consignment experience to downtown Spokane. Echo maintains focus on providing a well organized space and friendly atmosphere for everyone who walks through the door. echoconsignment.com.

Silver: The Reclothery

Bronze: Fringe & Fray

Idaho: Beau Monde Clothing Exchange

Best Prom/Formal Wear

Gold: A Finer Moment

A Finer Moment, owned by Lisa Feighner, has been in business over twenty years. Specializing in prom, pageant, bridesmaid, and evening gowns…you’ll find over 2,000 dresses to choose from. afinermoment.net.

Silver: Believe Bride

Bronze: Bridal Collections

Best Gifts

Gold: Boo Radley’s

A gift store for funky, edgy, pop-culture cards, gifts, shirts, toys, books, decor, and whatever else they think is cool or weird.

Silver: Simply Northwest

Bronze: Windfall

Idaho: Tuesday Morning

Best Toy Shop

Gold: Whiz Kids

Celebrating their ten-year anniversary, Whiz Kids is an independent, locally-owned toy store located within River Park Square that ensures you have a comfortable shopping environment and emphasizes a high standard of customer service. riverparksquare.com.

Silver: Figpickels Toy Emporium

Bronze: Uncle’s Games

Home and Auto

Best Furniture-Traditional

Gold: The Tin Roof

Are you ready to fall down the rabbit hole to a wonderland of furniture? The Tin Roof is the most trusted place to find exactly what you are looking for. If it can fit inside four walls, they have it. Sofas, fireplaces, bedding, the options are endless … and always gorgeous. tinrooffurniture.com.

Silver: Ennis Fine Furniture

Bronze: Walker’s Furniture

Idaho: Hayden Furniture Depot

Best Furniture-Modern

Gold: Dania Furniture

If you’re edging toward a modern look for inside your home or office, Dania is the place to go. The pieces here are of quality craftsmanship and follow a Scandinavian-minimalistic style for just the right touch of character and ultimate function. daniafurniture.com.

Silver: The Tin Roof

Bronze: Mor Furniture for Less

Idaho: Hayden Furniture Depot

Best Furniture-Patio

Gold: Jacobs Custom Living

Extend your living space to the outdoors with furnishings designed to weather the elements. From dining and bistro sets to sofa loungers and fire tables, Jacobs Custom Living carries collections that enhance any patio or backyard space, plus the expert advice to pull it all together. jacobscustomliving.com.

Silver: Casual Spaces Furniture

Bronze: The Tin Roof

Best Bedroom Furniture

Gold: Walker’s Furniture

Walker’s is a Pacific Northwest go-to for full-line home furnishings, great discounts and friendly service. Find bedroom sets in a variety of woods and finishes, often with ample storage, in styles from traditional to modern. walkersfurniture.com.

Silver: The Tin Roof

Bronze: Ashley HomeStore

Best Mattress Shop

Gold: Denver Mattress

It’s easy to find a mattress that’s custom-fitted to your unique body type at Denver Mattress®. Their in-store mattress experts use their patented Strength Resistance Test (SRT) to help you discover the mattress and pillow combination that suits your body best, promoting healthy spinal alignment and ensuring a deeper, more comfortable night’s sleep. denvermattress.furniturerow.com.

Silver: National Mattress and Furniture

Bronze: Walker’s Furniture

Best Home Décor Shop

Gold: HomeGoods

At HomeGoods, you can explore different styles of high quality merchandise, tap into your creativity, and experience a value unlike any other. homegoods.com.

Silver: The Bohemian

Bronze: The Tin Roof

Idaho: Complete Suite Furniture

Best Architectural Firm

Gold: HDG Architecture

Launched in 2010 by Josh Hissong and Armando Hurtado, HDG is an architecture and design studio based in Spokane that firmly believes the spaces people live and work in have the power to transform our experience. Frequently cited as an up-and-coming firm in the Pacific Northwest, their designs can also be found in places like Seattle, Oahu, New York, and Pennsylvania. Their team of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, and branding experts are some of the best in the industry. hdg-architecture.com.

Silver: NAC Architecture

Bronze: Uptic Studios

Best Retirement Community

Gold: Rockwood Retirement Communities

Living at Rockwood means you have more time to do the things you enjoy. Rockwood residents choose these communities because they know that if their needs change they can continue to live in familiar surroundings among their Rockwood friends. rockwoodretirement.org.

Silver: Fairwinds Spokane

Bronze: Touchmark

Best Landscape Design

Gold: CLearwater Summit Group

For nearly three decades, Clearwater Summit Group has been providing comprehensive and innovative landscaping services in and around the Inland Northwest region, including design, installation, and maintenance after the project is finished. clearwatersummitgroup.com.

Silver: Land Expressions

Bronze: Legacy Landscapes LLC

Best Hot Tubs

Gold: Arctic Spas Spokane

Arctic Spas are designed for cold weather, which means they are more energy efficient, longer lasting, and easier to maintain than other brands. They are built to function and endure in extreme cold, and the wide temperature fluctuations of the Canadian climate. arctichottubsspokane.com.

Silver: Pool World

Bronze: Jeff’s Quality Spas

Best Paint Store

Gold: Sherwin-Williams

Helping people and businesses add color to their homes and lives for more than 150 years, it’s no wonder they’ve won gold again. They stick to their paintbrushes when they say: “Make the most of your color with the very best paint.” sherwin-williams.com.

Silver: Miller Paint

Bronze: Rodda Paint

Best Flooring Store

Gold: Brothers Flooring

Brothers Flooring, LLC is a Spokane, WA Flooring company that works to install high quality floors on time and within budget. brothersflooringnw.com.

Silver: United Floor Covering

Bronze: Home Depot

Idaho: Great Floors

Best Plumbing

Gold: Gold Seal Plumbing

Since the company was founded in 1967, quality plumbing in residential, multi-family, and light commercial have always been a priority, and they plumb more houses, apartments, and light commercial buildings than any other firm. goldsealplumbing.com.

Silver: Bulldog Rooter

Bronze: Mainstream Electric, Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing

Best Heating and Air

Gold: Holliday Heating and Air Conditioning

Holliday Heating and Air Conditioning is a full-service, fully licensed and insured air conditioning and heating company dedicated to providing quality service in a timely manner. hollidayheating.com.

Silver: Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning

Bronze: Comfort Central Heating & Air

Best Windows

Gold: Specialty Home Products

This family-owned and operated business offers professional service and always wants clients to walk away from a finished project feeling satisfied. Owners Mark and Rick Simmet have over forty-five years of combined experience providing construction services to customers and pride themselves on offering some of the most adept industry experience in the area.

Silver: Pella Windows & Doors

Bronze: River City Glass

Best Closet Storage Systems 

Gold: California Closets

For more than three decades, California Closets has built a reputation as a leader in premium and luxury space-management, delivering custom products and unparalleled service. They help transform spaces and allow people to get more out of their homes. californiaclosets.com.

Silver: Huntwood Custom Cabinets

Bronze: Cabinet Systems

Best Siding & Roofing 

Gold: McVay Brothers Siding & Windows

The experienced and professional team at McVay Brothers Siding & Windows make roofing and siding repairs and installations a seamless experience from start to finish. The company is committed to using long-lasting and energy-efficient steel panels and siding, worthy of boosting any home’s curb appeal. mcvaybrothers.com. 

Silver: Specialty Home Products

Bronze: All Terrain Roofing

Idaho: Hayden Roofing

Best Kitchen Design

Gold: Huntwood Custom Cabinets

Huntwood is the West’s leading custom cabinetmaker. For over three decades, builders and homeowners have been trusting the leader to provide more flexibility, choices and craftsmanship. huntwood.com.

Silver: Pacific Design Co.

Bronze: Tammie Ladd Design, Inc.

Best Granite

Gold: Mario & Son

Mario & Son customizes stonework with the most sophisticated stone-working machinery and technology in the world. Their use of this technology saves time and money so they are able to pass the savings on to their customers without sacrificing quality. marioandson.com.

Silver: RW Gallion

Bronze: Northwest Granite

Best Cabinets

Gold: Huntwood Custom Cabinets

Huntwood is the West’s leading custom cabinetmaker. For over three decades, builders and homeowners have been trusting the leader to provide more flexibility, choices and craftsmanship. huntwood.com.

Silver: Affordable Custom Cabinets

Bronze: Ziggy’s Home Improvement

Best New Car Dealership 

Gold: Gus Johnson Ford

Gus Johnson Ford is a proud community partner of the Inland Northwest. Their salesmen are there seven days a week to provide you with a non-confrontational sales experience. gusjohnsonford.com.

Silver: Wendle Motors

Bronze: Larry H. Miller Dealership

Best Used Car Dealership

Gold: Jennifer’s Auto Sales & Service

Jennifer’s Auto Sales & Service cares about their customers and the vehicles they drive. Customers can feel comfortable knowing that each and every vehicle has been checked and re-checked for a new home. jenniferscars.com.

Silver: Wendle Motors

Bronze: Gus Johnson Ford

Best Auto Body Shop

Gold: DAA Auto Body Center

When you need collision repair or vehicle services, you want your car or truck back as soon as possible. And you need to trust that quality parts and products are being used to fix it right the first time. DAA invests in the latest technologies and uses the very best equipment and materials. daaautobody.com.

Silver: Gerber Collision & Glass

Bronze: AutoNation

Best Auto Repair, Domestic

Gold: Mechanics Pride Tire & Automotive

This full-service auto repair group specializes in all aspects of auto repair including: general maintenance, brakes, alignments, suspension work, engine, and transmission overhauls, as well as a wide selection of wheels and tires. usmechanicspride.com.

Silver: Wendle Motors

Bronze: Jennifer’s Auto Sales & Service

Idaho: CDA Import Auto Repair

Best Auto Repair, Foreign

Gold: European AutoHaus

European Autohaus specializes in all types of European automobiles with the job ranging from a simple oil service to a complicated engine rebuild or restoration. The shop specializes in Audi, BMW, Mini, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen. euroah.com.

Silver: C & H Foreign Auto Repair

Bronze: Bill’s Import Auto Repair

Best Motorcycle Dealer

Gold: Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson

The Ernst family founded Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson in Spokane Valley in May 2008. One of them is always at the dealership and they would like to meet you—ask for one of them—Greg, Bill or Chris. lonewolfh-d.com.

Silver: Allsport Polaris Honda Yamaha

Bronze: Spokane Powersports

Best Boat Dealer

Gold: Trudeau’s Marine

Founded in 1948, Trudeau’s Marina proudly offers new and used boats and pontoons from the biggest brands including Sea Ray, Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Cypress Cay Pontoons, and Crestliner, all powered by Mercruiser and Mercury outboards. You can’t get your boat to the lake without a trailer, and Trudeau’s has those too, including the best brands: Shoreland’r, Karavan, and EZ-Loader. trudeaus.com.

Silver: Hagadone Marine Group

Bronze: Spokane Valley Marine

Self-care, Health, 

and Beauty

Best Fitness Club or Gym

Gold: MÜV Fitness

MÜV Fitness is a fitness club that promotes healthy living and provides a variety of classes that help you achieve results you can be proud of. From individual training to small group classes to weight loss programs, we have the fitness center option that will match what you’re looking for. muvfitness.com.

Silver: YMCA

Bronze: Planet Fitness

Idaho: The Salvation Army Kroc Center

Best Dance Studio/Academy

Gold: Dance Center of Spokane

The Dance Center of Spokane emphasizes bringing the enjoyment and performance of dance to all ages at all levels. The studio offers a diverse range of styles. dancecenterofspokane.com.

Silver: Company Ballet School

Bronze: Vytal Movement Dance

Idaho: The Dance Company

Best Yoga Studio

Gold: Eclipse Power Yoga

Eclipse Power Yoga shares the sweaty, challenging, empowering practice of Baptiste Power Yoga. They are the only infrared hot yoga studio on Spokane’s South Hill. eclipsepoweryoga.com.

Silver: BeYoutiful Hot Yoga

Bronze: The Union

Best Hospital 

Gold: Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

When Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center in 1886, it was a small, thirty-one-bed facility built along the Spokane River. Since then, they’ve become a major regional medical center featuring the best doctors, specialists, and staff around. shmc.org.

Silver: MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

Bronze: Providence Holy Family Hospital

Best Urgent Care Center

Gold: Providence Urgent Care

When you need care quickly, but don’t need an emergency room, visit the Urgent Care Clinic at Providence Medical Group—they can handle most urgent health care needs in less time and for less money than a traditional emergency room. shmc.org.

Silver: MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care

Bronze: Kaiser Permanente Riverfront Medical Center

Best Cosmetic Surgery/Surgeon

Gold: Kai Morimoto, MD

In practice in Spokane Valley since 2004, Kaiulani Morimoto, MD, FACS is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, offering many services including body contouring, blepharoplasty/brow lift, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, lifts, and reductions, tattoo removal, testosterone pellets therapy, Botox injections, and fillers. Named Top Doctor consistently since 2008, Dr. Morimoto’s passion for health and wellness is evident to her commitment to continued education in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. kmplasticsurgery.com.

Silver: Plastic Surgery Northwest

Bronze: Shape Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa

Best Skin Care

Gold: Crafted Beauty

At Crafted Beauty, they believe in treating the skin and person as a whole. It isn’t about simply looking youthful or feeling great; it’s about transforming your lifestyle from the inside-out. craftedbeautyspokane.com.

Silver: Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery

Bronze: Spokane Dermatology Clinic

Idaho: North Idaho Dermatology

Best Hair Salon

Gold: Lavish Salon

Located in downtown Spokane, Lavish Salon specializes in trend-setting hair cuts, and free-hand balayage and is renowned for its color services. lavishspokane.com.

Silver: Blades Design Group

Bronze: Luxe. Salon and Spa

Best Barber

Gold: Weldon Barber

Weldon Barber was born out of a curious bit of frustration many years ago when Suzette Nordstrom’s husband wanted one place that respected and celebrated the talent and professionalism of its barbers. When he couldn’t fine such a place, Suzette created one. Since 2004, Weldon is that one place. weldonbarber.com.

Silver: The Barbers

Bronze: Porter’s Barber Shop

Best Spa

Gold: La Rive Spa

Experience an oasis of healing tranquility and joyful celebration, at La Rive Spa―a world-class day spa inside Northern Quest Resort and Casino. La Rive, which means “riverbank,” pays tribute to the centuries-old culture of the Kalispel Tribe and their reverence for nature and the healing powers of water. La Rive is one of only three four-star spas in Washington with the region’s finest massage therapists, aestheticians, hair designers, and nail care specialists, each dedicated to personalizing your journey. northernquest.com.

Silver: Slick Rock Tanning & Spa

Bronze: Davenport Spa and Salon

Best Medi Spa

Gold: La Rive Spa

Experience an oasis of healing tranquility and joyful celebration, at La Rive Spa―a world-class day spa inside Northern Quest Resort and Casino. La Rive, which means “riverbank,” pays tribute to the centuries-old culture of the Kalispel Tribe and their reverence for nature and the healing powers of water. La Rive is one of only three four-star spas in Washington with the region’s finest massage therapists, aestheticians, hair designers, and nail care specialists, each dedicated to personalizing your journey. northernquest.com.

Silver: Crafted Beauty

Bronze: Odara Medical Spa

Best Sun Tanning

Gold: Sunny Buns Tanning Salon & Spa

Second only to a tropical vacation, the Sunny Buns team is the place to go for that sun-kissed look and feel. While you are there, you can freshen up your hair, nails, lashes, and eyebrows. To complete the “vacation,” they provide massage services, as well. sunnybuns.com.

Silver: Slick Rock Tanning & Spa

Bronze: Coconutz Tanning Spa

Best Manicure 

Gold: La Rive Spa

Experience an oasis of healing tranquility and joyful celebration, at La Rive Spa―a world-class day spa inside Northern Quest Resort and Casino. La Rive, which means “riverbank,” pays tribute to the centuries-old culture of the Kalispel Tribe and their reverence for nature and the healing powers of water. La Rive is one of only three four-star spas in Washington with the region’s finest massage therapists, aestheticians, hair designers, and nail care specialists, each dedicated to personalizing your journey. northernquest.com.

Silver: Valentino Nails & Spa

Bronze: Mai Nails

Best Massage

Gold: La Rive Spa

Experience an oasis of healing tranquility and joyful celebration, at La Rive Spa―a world-class day spa inside Northern Quest Resort and Casino. La Rive, which means “riverbank,” pays tribute to the centuries-old culture of the Kalispel Tribe and their reverence for nature and the healing powers of water. La Rive is one of only three four-star spas in Washington with the region’s finest massage therapists, aestheticians, hair designers, and nail care specialists, each dedicated to personalizing your journey. northernquest.com.

Silver: Elements Massage

Bronze: Massage Envy

Best Chiropractor

Gold: Valente Chiropractic

Valente Chiropractic believes that pain isn’t something you should have to live with. A friendly and helpful staff will make sure you feel comfortable. If Dr. Valente believes your condition needs further treatment, he will point you in the right direction. spokanechiropractic.com.

Silver: Back in Motion P.S. Chiropractic

Bronze: Clear Chiropractic Spokane

Best Dentist

Gold: Brooke M. Cloninger, DDS

Brooke Cloninger is Spokane’s poster professional for outstanding dental health and care. Her team is committed to providing the highest quality dental care in an environment that is relaxing and friendly. They offer a full range of both restorative and preventative dental services with a gentle touch and caring attitude. brookemcloningerdds.com.

Silver: Bryan Hill, DDS

Bronze: Ryan R. Love, DDS

Idaho: Coeur d’ Alene Family Dentistry

Best Cosmetic Dentistry

Gold: Bryan Hill, DDS

At Bryan Hill, DDS, they strive to wow you with their friendly staff, complimentary comfort menu, and exceptional dental care tailored to meet the specific needs of every member of your family. bryanhilldds.com.

Silver: Evergreen Cosmetic Dentistry

Bronze: Brooke M. Cloninger, DDS

Best Children’s Dentistry

Gold: The Children’s Choice for Dentistry

The Children’s Choice is the pediatric dental practice of Drs. Toillion, Garabedian, and Herzog. With locations in South Spokane, and North Spokane, they specialize in providing excellent dental care that is especially suited to the needs of infants, children, and teenagers. childrenschoicedental.com.

Silver: South Hill Pediatric Dentistry

Bronze: The Kidds Place

Best Tattoo Parlor

Gold: Mom’s Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing

Mom’s is a tattoo studio specializing in personal, one-of-a-kind tattoos and home to some of the area’s only members of the Association of Professional Piercers. They are dedicated to giving you the safest and most comfortable piercing experience possible. momstattoo.net.

Silver: Anchored Art Tattoo

Bronze: Tiger Tattoo

Businesses and     Organizations

Best Local Charity

Gold: Beyond Pink

Beyond Pink is the result of two women, Charlie Brewer and Karla Porter, who wanted to celebrate the technology of thermography and its powerful ability to aid in the early detection of breast disease. Their goal is to educate and raise awareness, as well as help provide funding for women who could not otherwise afford this potentially lifesaving screening. beyondpink.net.

Silver: Union Gospel Mission

Bronze: Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery

Idaho: Idaho Youth Ranch

Best Veterinarian

Gold: Garland Animal Clinic

Taking care of your furry family members is the calling of each veterinarian at Garland Animal Clinic. Their knowledgeable care comes with more than seventy-five years of combined experience, ensuring your animal is in good hands no matter how simple or extensive the visit. garlandanimalclinic.com.

Silver: SouthCare Animal Medical Center

Bronze: South Grand Veterinary Clinic

Idaho: Lake City Pet Hospital

Best Local Photographer 

Gold: Stolen Images Photography

Blake Crossley started Stolen Images Photography with the mindset of delivering high quality images while having fun with all his clients! His skills, creativity and attention to customer service have earned him more than 200 five-star reviews. Crossley and his team specialize in commercial, senior portraits, sports, and weddings—they’ve proudly created lasting memories for more than 225 nuptials. nwstolenimages.com.

Silver: Ifong Chen Photography

Bronze: Dean Davis Photography

Best Pet Boutique

Gold: The Yuppy Puppy

The Yuppy Puppy is a super-awesome, locally-owned pet supply store staffed by an outgoing, eclectic and fairly obnoxious group of fun-loving pet people who truly care about the lifetime well-being of your furry family members. Services include self-serve dog wash, professional grooming, natural pet products, and doggy day care. yuppypuppyspokane.com.

Silver: Pawpular Companions Pet Supplies

Bronze: Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile

Idaho: Bubbles and Bows Pet Spa

Best Florist

Gold: Liberty Park Florist

Spokane’s largest florist, Liberty Park Florist & Greenhouse has been in Spokane since 1929. A full-service, family-owned-and-operated florist for all occasions, you can count on them for the highest quality product. Their specialties include: fresh flower arrangements, unique European basket gardens, blooming and green plants, wedding flowers, fruit and gourmet baskets, and balloon arrangements. libertyparkflorist.com.

Silver: Rose & Blossom

Bronze: Appleway Florist & Greenhouse

Idaho: Eufloria

Best Optical Shop

Gold: Spokane Eye Clinic

The Eye Clinic team of nineteen ophthalmologists/MDs, ten optometrists/ODs, and caring staff provide outstanding care to adult and pediatric patients that includes general and specialty eye care, vision correction, and outpatient surgery. spokaneeye.com.

Silver: Everything In Sight Optical

Bronze: Blink Eyecare

Best Credit Union

Gold: STCU

STCU, established in 1934 by local teachers who operated inside of a Lewis and Clark High School classroom, has grown to more than twenty branch locations with more than 600 employees. The credit union helps members reach their business and personal goals through loans and is a prime example of a community partnership. stcu.org.

Silver: Numerica Credit Union

Bronze: Horizon Credit Union 

Best Bank

Gold: Washington Trust Bank

Washington Trust Bank is an American diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Spokane. It is the oldest and largest privately held commercial bank in the Pacific Northwest, and has more than forty financial centers and offices in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon with over 1,000 employees. watrust.com.

Silver: STCU

Bronze: Banner Bank

Best Cannabis Retailer

Gold: Green Light

Green Light is a Washington i502 Retail Marijuana Store located in the Spokane Valley. Number 1 in sales in Spokane County for two years running, they spend their time providing the best products Washington has to offer. greenlightspokane.com.

Silver: Cannabis & Glass

Bronze: Locals Canna House

Best Dry Cleaning

Gold: Beacon Cleaners

Beacon Cleaners earned a Clean Air Award in 2012 for their efforts in becoming the first and only dry cleaner in Spokane to be a Certified EnviroStars recipient. Let Beacon Cleaners take the work out of “laundry day” while you take care of other business. They offer wash and fold service where they will sort, wash, dry, and fold.

Silver: Clarks Cleaners

Bronze: Scollard’s Dry Cleaning