2025 MNA RChoice

Arts & Entertainment At the Top! • Automotive Services Business & Professional Services Health & Wellness • Home Services • Local!

Restaurant Food & Beverage • Shopping Sports & Recreation December 2025

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2 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Manistee News Advocate | manisteenews.com | December 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards!

Manistee County is home to a thriving community of nonprofit organizations, family-run legacies, a variety of unique retailers and restaurants and a great community of people.

Businesses are where we work, where we shop, where we get our health concerns treated and where we treat ourselves with a delicious meal or a new vehicle.

The Manistee community is fortunate that we have so many local businesses that have earned our trust, loyalty and continued support.

There is a lot to like about the shops, restaurants and service providers that call Manistee County their home.

That’s why the Manistee News Advocate, and our dedicated readers, recognize local businesses through the Readers’ Choice Awards. This is our chance to spotlight our favorites!

Every year we ask readers to help us identify the best of the best. Today, in this magazine, you will learn about this year’s winners. Use this magazine throughout the year when you are considering big projects – like landscaping or getting a new roof – and when you are making smaller decisions, like where you want to go for dinner. Grab a second copy and share that one with your family and friends.

Help us spread the word about all

the excellent shopping and dining opportunities there are in Manistee County. Who knows, maybe they open their own shop here and earn their own Readers’ Choice Award.

The Manistee News Advocate wants to offer a big THANK YOU to our readers for your participation.

Without your help, this magazine would not be possible. To all the winners and finalists, on behalf of the Manistee News Advocate and its readers, we thank you and congratulate you on being recognized for your excellence.

Danette

Michelle

We hope you enjoy the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards!

Danette Doyle General Manager HNP MI Print Advertising Michelle Fedder Editor, Manistee News Advocate Readers’ Choice Awards | 3

TAB L E O F C O N T E N T S ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Brew Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Children’s Party Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Date Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Day Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Family Fun Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Girl’s or Guys Night Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Place to Celebrate A Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Place to Take Out of Town Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Place to Take your Kinds on a Rainy Day . . . . . . . . . . .6 Place to Volunteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sports Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Wedding Venue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

AT THE TOP!

Top Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top Boss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top Business with Friendly Employees . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Top Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Top Employer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top EMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top Fire Fighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Top Locally Owned Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Top New Business 2024/2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Top New Restaurant 2024/2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top Police Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top Preschool Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top Teacher K-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top Unique Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top Volunteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top Worship Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Auto Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Auto Body Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Auto Dealership Service Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Auto Detailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Auto Parts Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Automotive Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Brake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Car Salesperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 New Car Dealership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Place for an Oil Chang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tire Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Towing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Used Car Dealership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Children’s Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Insurance Agent or Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Investment Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Loan Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mortgage Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Non-profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pet Boarding/Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Pet Groomer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Real Estate Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Rising Star Realtor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tax Preparer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Title Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Veterinarian Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Beauty Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chiropractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Dermatologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Family Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Family Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hair Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Independent Living/Retirement Community . . . . . . . . 17 Massage Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Nail Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Nail Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Nurse Practitioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Nursing Homes or Skilled Nursing Facility . . . . . . . . . 17 OB/GYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ophthalmology/Optometrist/ Optometry Practice . . . . 17 Pharmacist or Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . .17 Physician Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

HOME SERVICES

Asphalt/Concrete Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Builder for Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Construction Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Deck & Patio Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Excavating Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fencing Contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Garage Doo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Home Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Kitchen Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Landscaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Lawn Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Lawn Care Equipment Sales & Services . . . . . . . . . . 20 New Home Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Plumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Roofing Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Septic Tank and System Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Shed & Storage Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Siding Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Small Engine Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Snowplowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Window Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Carry Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Casual Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Caterer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chicken Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cook/Chef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cookie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cupcakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Curbside or Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Dessert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Dinner for $15 or under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Donuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fish Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 French Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Happy Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Hot Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ice Cream/Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Kid-friendly Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Late Night Eats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lunch Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lunch under $10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Meat Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mexican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Outdoor Dining/Patio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Place to Buy Carryout Beer/Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Place to buy Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Place to buy Produce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Place to Buy Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Place to buy Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Places for Mixed Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Restaurant for Friendly Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Restaurant for Home Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Restaurant for Seafood/Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Restaurant for Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Romantic Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Vegan/Vegetarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wine Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SHOPPING

Local Beer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Business Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Coffee Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Hair Stylist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Hardware Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Musician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Place of Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Unique Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Veteran Owned Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Veterinarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Local Wait Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Locally Made Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Boutiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Convenience Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Feed/Pet Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Flooring Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Florist Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Furniture Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Garden Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Grocery Store/Health Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Home Décor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Jewelry Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lumber/Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Paint and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Place to Buy a Christmas Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Provisioning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Resale/Thrift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Smoke Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Store for Something for Everyone in the Family . . . . . . 33 Tattoo Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE

SPORTS & RECREATION

LOCAL!

Appetizer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bang for your Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bar Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Barista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bartender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 BBQ/Smokehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Breakfast Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dance Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Gym/ Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Outdoor Acitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Water Activity Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Yoga Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Youth Sports Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BREW PUB

CHILDREN’S PARTY SERVICE

DATE NIGHT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

North Channel Brewery

Purple Paintbrush

Vogue Theatre

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Northern Natural Cider House & Winery Third Life Brewing

Striketown Doodly Doo Craft Club

Glenwood Jailhouse Bar

DAY TRIP

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

GIRL’S OR GUYS NIGHT OUT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Lewis Adventure Farm

The Outsider

Civic Club

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Sleeping Bear Dunes Fire Plug Charters

Northern Fall Mini Golf Striketown

Little River Casino Jailhouse Bar

PLACE TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY​

PLACE TO TAKE OUT OF TOWN VISITORS

PLACE TO TAKE YOUR KIDS ON A RAINY DAY

WINNER

WINNER

First Street Beach

Vogue Theatre

WINNER

Golden Stag FINALISTS

Glenwood Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

FINALISTS

Lake & Latte Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

PLACE TO VOLUNTEER

SPORTS BAR​

WINNER

WINNER

Vogue Theatre

Chopo’s Northside Bar

FINALISTS

Bear Lake Schools Crystal Community Ski Club

FINALISTS

Civic Club Jailhouse Bar

FINALISTS

Sandcastles Children’s Museum of Ludington The Outsider

WEDDING VENUE WINNER

Manistee National Golf & Resort FINALISTS

The Woods Event Center Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

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Readers’ Choice Awards | 7

AT THE TOP! TOP ATTORNEY

TOP BOSS

WINNER

WINNER

Shayne Machen, Machen Law FINALISTS

Dan Picardat Manistee, Jus Green Lawn Solutions Tyler Smetts, The Outsider Kirstyn Krolczyk, Beyond the Mirror Salon

TOP COACH

TOP CUSTOMER SERVICE ​

Todd Erickson, Bear Lake FINALISTS

Alvin Rischel, Manistee High football Robby Girven, Brethren

TOP DOCTOR

WINNER

The Outsider FINALISTS

FINALISTS

George Saylor, Mika Meyers John Brakora

WINNER

TOP BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLY EMPLOYEES

WINNER

The Outsider FINALISTS

Attention to Detail Beyond the Mirror Salon

Attention to Detail Beyond the Mirror Salon

TOP DENTIST​ WINNER

Dr. Geoffrey Paine, DDS Water’s Edge Dentistry FINALISTS

Jaime Boyer, DDS - Boyer Family Dentistry Michael Dincau, DDS

WINNER

TOP EMPLOYER

TOP EMT

Katie Dye, PA Lakeshore Family Care

WINNER

WINNER

The Outsider

Kaitlin Kubiskey

Beyond the Mirror Salon Packaging Corporation of America

Gayle Witkowski Janelle Ware FTFD

TOP LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS

TOP NEW BUSINESS 2024​/2025

WINNER

WINNER

Beyond the Mirror Salon

Murdick’s Fudge Shoppe

FINALISTS

Rachel VandenBerg, DO Tracy Robinson, NP - Manistee Pediatrics

TOP FIRE FIGHTER WINNER

Brandon Nelson, Manistee City Fire FINALISTS

Kevin Ware FTFD Jerry O’Brien

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

The SunShack & Co Hopwoods Heating & Cooling

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FINALISTS

The SunShack & Co Pure Manistee

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AT T H E TO P TOP NEW RESTAURANT 2024​/2025 WINNER

Lake & Latte FINALISTS

The Salty Heifer Diner Don Tequila

TOP NURSE WINNER

Jessica Riley, Munson Hospital FINALISTS

Amiee Patulski, Muson ER Laura Fortier, Hospice of Michigan

TOP PRESCHOOL TEACHER

TOP REALTOR

Onekama Consolidated Schools: Mary Randall

Lighthouse Realty: Leanne LaBelle

WINNER

FINALISTS

Jefferson Elementary School: Sandy Ludwig Manistee Early Childhood Center: Renee Turmel

TOP UNIQUE BUSINESS WINNER

Nate’s Records FINALISTS

Purple Paintbrush Manistee Happy Hippie Manistee

WINNER

FINALISTS

TOP POLICE OFFICER WINNER

Brian Cook, City Police FINALISTS

Connor Rischel Chris Franckowiak, Manistee PD

TOP TEACHER K-12 WINNER

Bryan Tomaszewski, Kennedy FINALISTS

Century 21: Gini Pelton Lighthouse Realty: Leah Gannon Randy Zakrajsek

Kelsey Kosiboski, Bear Lake Schools Ann Edmondson, Bear Lake Schools

TOP VOLUNTEER

TOP WORSHIP LEADER​

WINNER

Shannon Franckowiak, Manistee

WINNER

Alto Goodspeed, New Life Tabernacle

FINALISTS

Charles Bravebull, Rolling Thunder Joy Foster, Benzie Baby Pantry

FINALISTS

Erik Carlson, Faith Covenant Church Sam Nice, Lakeshore Church

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES AUTO ACCESSORIES

AUTO BODY SHOP

AUTO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT.

Advance Auto Parts

Linke’s Body Shop

Parkdale Auto

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

Parkdale Auto Adams Performance

Gerber Collision & Glass Northstar Automotive

Wyatt Ford Service Center Watson Manistee

AUTO DETAILER

AUTO PARTS STORE

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Attention to Detail

Advance Auto Parts

Gremore Garage

WINNER FINALISTS

Jay Volkema Memory Lane Detailing

BRAKE SHOP WINNER

Gremore Garage FINALISTS

Manistee Tire Service Tweaked Performance & Fabrication

WINNER

WINNER

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Auto Value of Manistee Brian’s Auto Parts

CAR SALESPERSON WINNER

Parkdale Auto: Rob Pepera

Manistee Tire Service Ken’s Manistee

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP WINNER

Watson Manistee FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Wyatt Chevrolet

Watson Manistee: Ryan Fennell Wyatt Chevy: Blake Johnson

PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE WINNER

Gremore Garage FINALISTS

Manistee Tire Service Tweaked Performance & Fabrication

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES TIRE SHOPS

TOWING SERVICE

USED CAR DEALERSHIP

Manistee Tire Service

Van’s Towing

Parkdale Auto

WINNER

WINNER

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Absolute Auto and Tire Auto Service Center

Statewide Towing Omar’s Towing

WINNER FINALISTS

Wyatt Manistee Watson of Manistee

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT WINNER

Michael Thompson, Michael Thompson & Associates

BANK

CHILDREN’S DAYCARE

West Shore Bank

Keebler Kid Care

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Huntington Bank Manistee Lake Osceola State Bank Wellston

Ms. Melany’s Daycare Lil’ Darlin’s Daycare/Sue LaPoint

CREDIT UNION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FUNERAL HOME​

Filer Credit Union

Metro Mortgage

Herbert Funeral Home

Dave Richards • Connie Tewes, Ludington

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

4Front Credit Union West Michigan Credit Union

Edward Jones Ben Crowley Callesen Wealth Management

Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center Bennett-Barz Funeral Home & Terwilliger Funeral Home

HOTEL

INSURANCE AGENT OR INSURANCE AGENCY​

INVESTMENT FIRM

WINNER

Motel Bear Lake FINALISTS

Manistee National Golf & Resort Ramsdell Inn

LAW FIRM ​ WINNER

Mark Quinn FINALISTS

Machen Law, PLLC Les Van Alstine

WINNER

Zack Bialik - Smith & Eddy Insurance FINALISTS

Mary Sturdevant - State Farm Insurance Trina Carlson - State Farm Insurance

LOAN OFFICER WINNER

Metro Mortgage: Katie Oviedo

WINNER

Team Reau, Edward Jones FINALISTS

Edward Jones, Ben Crowley Callesan Wealth Management

MORTGAGE COMPANY WINNER

Metro Mortgage

FINALISTS

Huntington Bank: Jessica Berryhill West Michigan Credit Union: Taylor Dunham

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FINALISTS

Filer Credit Union Huntington Bank

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NON-PROFIT

PEST CONTROL​

PET BOARDING/DAYCARE ​

Blessings in a Backpack

Jus Green Lawn Solutions

Anderson Creek Kennel

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

Manistee Friendship Society Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE)

Action Termite and Pest Control Hogarth’s Pest Control and Wildlife Removal

PET GROOMER

PHOTOGRAPHER

Kate Mendez & Zoe, The Groomery

Theresa Buckingham Photography

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

MAPS. Tuition Based Program Trillium Play School

RISING STAR REALTOR

TAX PREPARER

Jeremy Glenn, Lighthouse Realty

Mike Thompson CPA, Michael Thompson & Associates

WINNER

Barkin’ Bandits, Kaleva Best N Show, Manistee

REAL ESTATE AGENCY​ WINNER

Century 21 Northland FINALISTS

Essential Real Estate Dwelling Realty

WINNER

Alissa Saylor, Alissa Saylor Photography Madison Richards

WINNER

FINALISTS

Jenna Mahoney, Essential Jermaine Sullivan

TITLE COMPANY​ WINNER

Lighthouse Title Group FINALISTS

Talon Group Title and Escrow Agency Safe Title

Kim’s Bed and Biscuits Cotten’s Sunset Kennels

PRESCHOOL​ WINNER

Trinity Lutheran FINALISTS

WINNER

FINALISTS

Dave Richards, Manistee • Krista McDougall

VETERINARIAN CLINIC​ WINNER

Parkdale Veterinary Wellness Center FINALISTS

Country Veterinary Clinic, Ludington Betsie River Veterinary Clinic

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HEALTH & WELLNESS ASSISTED LIVING WINNER

Green Acres Manistee FINALISTS

Nancy’s House The Maples

BARBER

BEAUTY SALON​

WINNER

Janet Beaver, Beyond the Mirror Salon

WINNER

Skin by Maddie FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Black Lotus Salon Aesthetics by Andrea

Dick’s Barbershop Manistee Sandy Harris, Kaleva Barber Shop

CHIROPRACTOR

DENTAL PRACTICE

Hybza Chiropractic: Ed Hybza

COUNSELING SERVICES

Erika L Reinhardt, LPC

Water’s Edge Dentistry

FINALISTS

FINALIST

Boyer Family Dentistry Manistee High Tech Dental

EMERGENCY CARE CENTER/ URGENT CARE

FAMILY DOCTOR

WINNER

Johnson Adult & Pediatric Chiropractic: Christa Johnson Stege Chiropractic Health Center Manistee: Jessica Stege

DERMATOLOGIST WINNER

Dr. Douglas Richley, Tru North Dermatology

FAMILY PRACTICE ​ WINNER

Crystal Lake Clinic Manistee FINALISTS

Lakeshore Family Care Wellston Medical Center

WINNER

Jen Sielski Manistee

WINNER

Wellston Medical Center

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER

Dr. Ryan Sullivan, MD, Crystal Lake Clinic

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Munson Manistee ER Manistee Primary Care

Christa Johnson, Johnson Adult & Pediatric Chiropractic Jordan Warnsholz, Wellston Medical Center

HAIR SALON​

HOSPICE

Beyond the Mirror Salon

Nancy’s House

WINNER

WINNER

FINALISTS

Black Lotus Salon Jennifer’s Hair Studio

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FINALISTS

Hospice of Michigan Heartland Hospice

H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

HOSPITAL

INDEPENDENT LIVING/RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Munson Hospital

Green Acres

WINNER FINALIST

Corewell Health Ludington Hospital

NAIL SALON WINNER

Nails 2000 FINALISTS

Angel Nails Allure Nails

NURSING HOMES OR SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WINNER

The Manistee County Medical Care Facility FINALIST

WINNER FINALISTS

Nancy’s House Maple Ridge Manor

NAIL TECH WINNER

Beyond the Mirror Salon: Kylie Gramza FINALISTS

Angel Nails: Andy Aesthetics by Andrea: Andrea

OB/GYN WINNER

Stephanie Fitzgerald, DO FINALIST

Marian Fuller, MD - Munson

Maple Ridge Manor

PHARMACIST OR PHARMACY​ WINNER

Shane Linke, Munson Hospital FINALISTS

Tapanga Clem, Meijer Pharmacy Family Fare

PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPY​ WINNER

Jordon Moriarty & Danielle Hooker & Nathan Rybicki Dynamic Physical Therapy

MASSAGE THERAPY WINNER

Preferred Therapeutics: Gwen Nelson FINALISTS

Johnson Adult & Pediatric Chiropractic: Ray Summers Solace Medical Massage: Dale Edmondson

NURSE PRACTITIONER WINNER

Heidi Collins, NPC FINALISTS

Munson Healthcare: Cassandra Guenthardt Northwest Michigan Health Services: Faith Kelley

OPHTHALMOLOGY/OPTOMETRIST/ OPTOMETRY PRACTICE​ WINNER

Coastal Woods Vision: Pamela Lynch FINALISTS

Riemer Eye Center: Andrew Riemer & Ashley Bauman Brian A. Allen, OD

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT WINNER

Munson Manistee: Casey Gilmore FINALIST

Wellston Medical Center: Jordan Warnsholz

FINALISTS

Lauren Maycock Munson Manistee Hospital Rehab Department: Sally

SURGEON WINNER

Orthopedic Sports Medicine of Manistee: Mark D’Angelo, DO FINALISTS

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HOME SERVICES ASPHALT/CONCRETE CONTRACTOR​

BUILDER FOR REMODELING​

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Ron Brown & Sons

Custom Construction

Custom Construction

WINNER FINALISTS

Mr. Concrete and Construction Jensen Concrete Services

DECK & PATIO CONTRACTOR WINNER

Andrew Edmondson General Contractor and Handyman Services LLC FINALISTS

Schafer Construction Company L&K Maintenance

FENCING CONTRACTOR WINNER

Straight Fence FINALISTS

Backwoods Fencing LLC Fineline Fencing

HOME BUILDER WINNER

Schafer Construction Company FINALISTS

Mathieu Builders LLC Andrew Edmondson General Contractor and Handyman Services

WINNER FINALISTS

Schafer Construction Company Jack VanderBie Builder, LLC

ELECTRICIAN WINNER

McDougall Electric FINALISTS

Dave Lijewski PCA Morris Electric

GARAGE DOOR WINNER

Northview Window & Door

WINNER FINALISTS

Schafer Construction Company Mathieu Builders LLC

EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR​ WINNER

Miller’s Clearing and Grading FINALISTS

Swidorski Brothers Excavating L&K Maintenance

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING WINNER

Jim Leach Mechanical FINALISTS

FINALISTS

O’Brien’s Heating Cooling and Refrigeration Hopwoods Heating & Cooling

KITCHEN CABINETS

LANDSCAPER

The Ideal Kitchen

Jus Green Lawn Solutions

Pleasant Valley Garage Doors L&K Maintenance

WINNER FINALISTS

Comfort Center Manistee Sunrise Kitchen

WINNER FINALISTS

Performance Lawn Care & Landscape Jason Thompson Landscape & Design

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FI N AL IS T

Thank You Manistee!

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TOP REALTOR

Leanne LaBelle (239)887-0998

Leah Gannon (517)607-5347

Lighthouse Realty

Jeremy “Ox” Glenn (812)929-9289

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HOME SERVICES

LAWN CARE WINNER

Jus Green Lawn Solutions FINALISTS

Performance Lawn Care & Landscape Green Lawns Matter

PLUMBER WINNER

Hogan Plumbing FINALISTS

J & J Plumbing Richard Polcyn Plumbing & Heating

SHED & STORAGE BUILDINGS WINNER

Pahl’s Country Store FINALISTS

LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICES WINNER

Grand Rental Station

NEW HOME BUILDER​ WINNER

Schafer Construction Company

FINALISTS

Gill-Roy’s Hardware Rapid Repair Small Engine

ROOFING CONTRACTOR WINNER

Bucks Exteriors FINALIST

Bob’s Roofing Company, Inc.

SIDING CONTRACTOR WINNER

Schafer Construction Company FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Mathieu Builders LLC Carriage Custom Homes

SEPTIC TANK AND SYSTEM CLEANING​ WINNER

Forbes Sanitation & Excavating FINALISTS

Micro Service Malburg’s Sanitation Service

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR​ WINNER

Grand Rental Station

Old Hickory Buildings & Sheds Mast Mini-Bars LLC

Buck’s Exteriors Andrew Edmondson General Contractor and Handyman Services

Rapid Repair Small Engine

SNOWPLOWING

TREE SERVICE

WINDOW CONTRACTOR

Jus Green Lawn Solutions

Bill Miller, BJ Timber LLC

Larry Kessler, Kessler Construction

WINNER FINALISTS

Anthony’s Outdoor Services L&K Lawn Care Snow Removal

WINNER FINALISTS

AJ Maddox Professional Tree Service Manistee

FINALIST

WINNER

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FINALIST

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LOCAL! LOCAL BEER

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER

North Channel Brewing Co.

Beyond the Mirror Salon: Kirstyn Krolczyk

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

Stu’s Pub Inc Third Life Brewing

LOCAL EVENT WINNER

Sparkle in the Park Bear Lake FINALISTS

Bear Lake Days Manistee National Forest Festival

WINNER

LOCAL HAIR STYLIST​ WINNER

Beyond the Mirror Salon: Kirstyn Krolczyk, Kim Willett

Christian Faith Church

WINNER FINALISTS

Divine Mercy Parish Manistee Congregational Church

LOCAL VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS ​

LOCAL VETERINARIAN ​

Got Your Six Heating & Cooling LLC

Parkdale Veterinary Wellness Center: Laura Betts

WINNER

FINALISTS

Lakeshore Shrinkwrapping LLC Ron Brown & Sons

FINALISTS

Port City Brew Trophies Cafe

LOCAL HARDWARE STORE​ WINNER

Ace Hardware Bear Lake FINALISTS

Gill-Roy’s Hardware Family Farm & Home

FINALISTS

Tim Krause FINALISTS

Lake & Latte

Black Lotus: Tristann Carroll Jennifer Hair Studio: Jennifer

LOCAL PLACE OF WORSHIP ​

The Downtowners Howard Wilson

WINNER

Jus Green Lawn Solutions: Dan Picardat The SunShack & Co: Shay

LOCAL MUSICIAN WINNER

LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

WINNER

FINALISTS

Country Veterinary Clinic: Emily Omell, DVM Manistee Veterinary Hospital: Dr. Brown

LOCAL UNIQUE BUSINESS WINNER

DM Junk Removal Services FINALISTS

The Detroit Coney Cart Purple Paintbrush Manistee

LOCAL WAIT STAFF WINNER

Diner 31 FINALISTS

Chopo’s Northside Bar Jailhouse Bar & Grill

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LOCAL!

LOCALLY MADE PRODUCT​ WINNER

Roxy’s Rocks FINALISTS

Northern Natural Cider House & Winery Mind’s Eye Photography

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RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE APPETIZER MENU​

BAKERY ​

BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

TJ’s Pub

Orchard Market

The Outsider

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER

WINNER

Painted Lady Jailhouse Bar & Grill

The Daily Bakehouse Crescent Bakery Frankfort

A&W Jailhouse Bar & Grill

BAR

BAR MENU ​

BARISTA

Chopo’s Northside Bar

Chopo’s Northside Bar

Biggby: Evie

WINNER FINALISTS

Jailhouse Bar & Grill Iron Fish Distillery

BARTENDER WINNER

The Outsider: Hunter VanGorden FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

Jailhouse Bar & Grill Beach Bar Hampton Inn Manistee

Lake & Latte: Carson Bradford Lake & Latte: Rachel Solowej

BBQ/SMOKEHOUSE

BREAKFAST SPOT

Sweet Smoke BBQ

Lake & Latte

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

WINNER

The Salty Heifer Diner Wild Kingdom BBQ

Diner 31 The Salty Heifer Diner

BUFFET

BURGERS

CAKE SHOP

China Buffet

The Outsider

Bake My Day

Painted Lady: Kailey Sytsma Jailhouse Bar & Grill: Rachel Wendt

WINNER FINALIST

Big Lake Buffet

WINNER FINALISTS

Chopo’s Northside Bar Jailhouse Bar & Grill

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WINNER FINALISTS

Sweet Baked Bliss Bear Lake Garden Gate Gourmet

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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E CARRY OUT

CASUAL DINING

CATERER

The Outsider

The Outsider

Zupin’s Catering LLC

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

Chopo’s Northside Bar Jailhouse Bar & Grill

Jailhouse Bar & Grill The Salty Heifer Diner

Chef Jared and Company Carefree Catering

CHICKEN WINGS WINNER

CHILI

WINNER

COOK/CHEF

Chopo’s Northside Bar

Wendy’s

The Outsider: Jason West

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

Jailhouse Bar & Grill Grill 44 Bear Lake

Chopo’s Northside Bar Jailhouse Bar & Grill

The Detroit Coney Cart: Chef Rory Painted Lady Saloon: Shock

COOKIE

CUPCAKES

CURBSIDE OR DELIVERY

Sugar Momma Cookies

Bake My Day

The Outsider

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER

WINNER

The Daily Bakehouse ABC Cookies: Allison Veine

Sweet Baked Bliss Garden Gate Gourmet

Big Al’s Domino’s Manistee

DESSERT

DINNER FOR $15 OR UNDER

DONUTS

Alpine Chocolat Haus

The Outsider

Orchard Market

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER FINALISTS

The Glenwood ABC Cookies: Allison Veine

Jailhouse Bar & Grill The Salty Heifer Diner

Trinity Donut Trailer Crescent Bakery Frankfort

FISH FRY

FRENCH FRIES

FRIED CHICKEN

Chopo’s Northside Bar

The Outsider

Grill 44 Bear Lake

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

Jailhouse Bar & Grill The Elks Manistee

WINNER

Jailhouse Bar & Grill Manistee National Golf & Resort

WINNER FINALISTS

Painted Lady Family Fare Deli Manistee

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Orchard Market FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1960

Thank you for voting us #1 Best Bakery and Best Donuts!

-AlsoFinalist for Best Garden Center

Visit Orchard Market for a taste of farm-fresh goodness!

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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E HAPPY HOUR

HOT DOG

TJ’s Pub Manistee

The Outsider

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

ICE CREAM/YOGURT WINNER

Alpine Chocolat Haus Manistee FINALISTS

The Golden Stag The Blue Slipper

The Detroit Coney Cart Jailhouse Bar & Grill

KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

LATE NIGHT EATS

LUNCH SPOT

The Outsider

Chopo’s Northside Bar

The Outsider

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

O’Hana Shave Ice Manistee The Outsider

WINNER

WINNER FINALISTS

Diner 31 The Salty Heifer Diner

Jailhouse Bar & Grill The Lounge at Manistee National

Lake Gulls Concession Manistee Jailhouse Bar & Grill

LUNCH UNDER $10

MEAT MARKET

MEXICAN

The Detroit Coney Cart

Dublin General Store

Taco ‘Bout It

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

A&W Jailhouse Bar & Grill

M-55 Market Family Fare Manistee

The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill Amigos Onekama

OUTDOOR DINING/PATIO WINNER

PIZZA

WINNER

PLACE TO BUY CARRYOUT BEER/WINE

The Outsider

Big Al’s

Jailhouse Bar & Grill

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

St. Ambrose Beulah Jailhouse Bar & Grill

Grill 44 Bear Lake The Golden Stag

Dublin General Store Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

PLACE TO BUY DELI MEAT AND CHEESE

PLACE TO BUY MEAT

PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE

Dublin General Store

Dublin General Store

Z&N Farm

WINNER FINALISTS

Orchard Lane Family Fare Manistee

WINNER FINALISTS

M55 Market Family Fare Manistee

WINNER FINALISTS

Miller’s Modern Market Manistee Farmers Market

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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E PLACE TO BUY SEAFOOD

PLACE TO BUY STEAK

Bortell’s Fisheries

Dublin General Store

WINNER FINALIST

WINNER FINALISTS

PLACES FOR MIXED DRINKS WINNER

Beach Bar Hampton Inn Manistee FINALISTS

Meijer

Bungalow Inn The Blue Fish Kitchen and Bar

RESTAURANT FOR FRIENDLY SERVICE

RESTAURANT FOR HOME COOKING

RESTAURANT FOR SEAFOOD/FISH

The Outsider

Painted Lady Manistee

The Glenwood

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

WINNER

Civic Club Jailhouse Bar & Grill

WINNER FINALISTS

Jailhouse Bar & Grill The Blue Fish Kitchen and Bar

Jailhouse Bar & Grill Buzz Cafe (Bee Smooth) Manistee

Diner 31 The Salty Heifer Diner

RESTAURANT FOR STEAK

ROMANTIC DINNER

The Glenwood

WINNER

WINNER

The Glenwood

The Outsider

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

SALAD FINALISTS

The Salty Heifer Diner The Blue Fish Kitchen and Bar

Golden Stag The Blue Fish Kitchen and Bar

Chopo’s Northside Bar Jailhouse Bar & Grill

SANDWICH

SELECTION

SOUP

Lake & Latte

Jailhouse Bar & Grill

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

Jailhouse Bar & Grill P & L Sammich Barista

WINNER

WINNER

Painted Lady Manistee FINALISTS

Jailhouse Bar & Grill Diner 31

Golden Stag Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

WINE MENU

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN WINNER

Golden Stag FINALISTS

WINNER

Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

Lake Gull’s Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

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FINALISTS

The Glenwood The Wine Bar

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SHOPPING

BOUTIQUES​ WINNER

Maggie’s Bear Lake FINALISTS

MacBeth & Co Anchored Designs Boutique

FLOORING STORES WINNER

Haglund’s Floor Covering Inc FINALISTS

TBM Floorcovering Harbor Flooring

GARDEN CENTER WINNER

Pleasanton Valley Greenhouses

CONVENIENCE STORE WINNER

Saddle Up Grocery Bear Lake

FEED/PET STORE WINNER

Family Farm & Home FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Adams Northwoods Lumber & Supply Tractor Supply

FLORIST SHOP​

FURNITURE STORE

Our Field of Dreams

Redeemed Manistee

Bear Lake Market Wesco

WINNER FINALISTS

WINNER FINALISTS

Pomeroy Floral Design Kaleva Country Flowers

Comfort Center Continental Home Center

GIFT SHOP​

GROCERY STORE/HEALTH FOOD

Anchored Designs

Z&N Farm

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

WINNER

FINALISTS

Happy Hippie Manistee Pure Manistee

Meijer Dublin General Store

HOME DÉCOR​

JEWELRY STORE

LUMBER/BUILDING SUPPLIES

Redeemed Manistee

Happy Hippie Manistee

Honor Building Supply

Weesies Brothers Orchard Market

WINNER FINALISTS

Port City Emporium Wellnested

WINNER FINALISTS

CC Jewelers ThomasO Jewelry Designs

WINNER FINALISTS

Gill-Roy’s Hardware Adams Northwoods Lumber & Supply

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SHOPPING

PAINT AND SUPPLIES

PLACE TO BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE

Honor Building Supply

Trinity Lutheran Men’s Club

WINNER FINALISTS

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store of Ludington Family Farm & Home

WINNER

PROVISIONING CENTER​ WINNER

Authentic 231 FINALISTS

FINALIST

The WellFlower Manistee Meds Cafe

RESALE/THRIFT SHOP​

SMOKE SHOP

STORE FOR SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY​

Nate’s Records

Authentic 231

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

WINNER

Goodwill Onekama Thrift Shop

Calvin Lutz Farms

WINNER

Dunegrass, Manistee Wild Bill’s

WINNER

Anchored Design FINALISTS

Pure Manistee Port City Emporium

TATTOO SHOP​ WINNER

Clean Lines Tattoo FINALIST

Higher Vibez Tattoo Shop

THANK YOU MANISTEE

FOR VOTING US BEST CONVENIENCE STORE! 12991 US 31 HWY Bear Lake, MI

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SPORTS & RECREATION CAMP

WINNER

Crystal Community Ski Club FINALISTS

Portage Lake Bible Camp Manistee River RV Resort

GYM/FITNESS CENTER WINNER

Paine Aquatic Center FINALISTS

Manistee Health & Fitness America’s Fitness Center

WATER ACTIVITY SPOT WINNER

First Street Beach FINALISTS

Manistee Riverwalk Paine Aquatic Center

GOLF COURSE​

DANCE STUDIO​ WINNER

Conservatory of Dance FINALISTS

Ingrid Bond School of Dance Dance Break 231

WINNER

Manistee Golf and Country Club FINALISTS

Manistee National Golf & Resort Acorn Hills Disc Golf Center

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

PLAYGROUND

WINNER

Manistee National Golf & Resort FINALISTS

Crystal Community Ski Club Hike the State Park Trails

YOGA STUDIO​ WINNER

Yoga Fitness Center FINALIST

Mary Paine

WINNER

Lighthouse Park FINALISTS

Stronach Township Park Rotary Park

YOUTH SPORTS CLUB WINNER

Manistee Recreation Association (MRA) FINALISTS

Flipstar Gymnastics Crystal Community Ski Club

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