Welcome to the 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards!
Congratulations to the 2025 Readers’ Choice Award winners
The readers have spoken, and it’s again that time of the year when we announce the winners of the Huron Daily Tribune’s annual Readers’ Choice awards.
The best part of the awards each year is seeing some of the longtime favorites recognized again, mixed in with new businesses that might be recognized for the first time. And it’s always neat to see businesses that have opened in the last year be recognized for their work — it takes so much effort to launch a new business.
The best thing, though, about the Readers’ Choice Awards, is that they are chosen by you — our readers.
So thank you for taking the time to nominate and vote for the winners. There are so many businesses here in the Upper Thumb, and new ones opening all the time. It’s always great to see the growth in our community, and to see those business owners and entrepreneurs rewarded for their effort.
The Upper Thumb has a strong, tight-knit community, and we love being able to highlight the many businesses throughout our area doing their best work.
Throughout this section, you will
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find the winners and finalists in over 200 categories, chosen by you. Be sure to take the time to flip through and recognize all the businesses and people who make our community such a great place to live, eat, shop and enjoy. Use this section as a guide to help discover new businesses and places to visit throughout the community.
And don’t forget to nominate and vote for your favorite business next year if they are not on this list.
We here at the Huron
We here at the Huron Daily Tribune and Hearst Newspapers would like to congratulate all of the winners and finalists in the many categories.
Suzanne Vezina Hearst Community Media Group Sales Director – Michigan
Eric Young Editor, Huron Daily Tribune
Suzanne Eric
AT THE TOP!
Ben Zaleski
Gemini Plastics: Dan Prill
Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando, PC
Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando, PC: Danielle Talley Client Service Coordinator
James Hirn, DDS
Henry Kozdron, DO
Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando, PC
Scheurer Health: Alexandra Holtz
Trace Lopez
Blended Salon & Lash Bar Savor Street
Port Hope Medical Clinic: Laura Arntz
Mariel Paganini
Randy SmaglinskiHuron County Sheri s Harbor Beach Community Schools: Jean Burkhard
North Huron Secondary: Brittany Smaglinski Glazed & Stoned Pottery
Scheurer Health: Wayne Schember
Sacred Heart Church: Father Yesu
Max Superior Shine
of the Hill, Harbor Beach Ordus Ford
Blacksto
Blackstock Rodney McLean
Mike Blackstock
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Hyzer Hill Kuzak & Co PC
Buds & Blossoms: Deb Essenmacher Appliance Parts Center
Frankenmuth Credit Union Blended Salon & Lash Bar: Karagen Harwood
Huron Area Technical Center
Early Years Preschool
Salens & Salens PC
Team One Credit Union
Advanced Wealth Mangement: Jeremiah Phelps
Edward Jones: Kaitlyn Fay
Kyle O’ Mara
Ramsey’s Funeral Home
The Sebewaing Airport Motel
Randi - Bailey Agency
Thumb Electric/ TEC Fiber
Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando, PC
Blended Salon & Lash Bar Kinde
Lauren PrillHuron Hair & Nail Co
Kohler’s Propane North
Bad Axe Pest Control
SeleyFarm Bureau Elkton
Tina
Cora CarrTeam One
Walnut Ridge Kennels
Thumb Blessing Boxes
Great Lakes Kennel
Moments Captured By Vanessa Longuski
Zion Lutheran Preschool, Harbor Beach
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Real Estate
Queen Bee Realty Harbor Beach, MI
United Title Agency Harbor Beach Veterinary Services Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando, PC
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H & R Block Bad Axe O ce: Tamera Hulbert
Congratulations to Mrs. Deming for being named a finalist for Top Teacher!
For many years, Mrs. Deming has been a cornerstone of our kindergarten program. Her dedication to helping our youngest learners grow, explore, and discover their potential continues to make a lasting impact on our school community.
- Mr. Bader, Elementary School Principal
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Treehouse Yoga & Wellness
Meadow Lane Assisted Living & Memory Care
VanDeVelde & Matheson DDS PC: Dr. Robert VanDeVelde &Dr. Ross R. Matheson
Dr. Julia Deer - Pigeon Chiropractic & Deer Holistic
Thumb Area Psychological Services
Dr. Hirn
McLaren Thumb Region
Dr. Charles Christenson Dr. Charlie Christensen
Blended Salon & Lash Bar Kinde
Thumb Audiology
Health Care At Home
Compassus
McLaren Thumb Region
Meadow Lane
A Touch of Heaven
Sheldon Medical Supply
Scheurer Health: Erika Faber, FNP
Huron County Medical Care Facility Bad Axe
Dr. Nancy Macchiarella, DO
Scheurer Infusion Therapy
Thumb Family Vision
Scheurer Health: Craig McManaman, DO
McLaren Thumb Region Wound Care Center
Charlie Christensen
Richard J. Mroz RPh
Huron County Medical Care Facility
McLaren Thumb RegionMartha Koglin, PA-C
Scheurer HealthDavid Hobbs, MD
McLaren Thumb Region: Angela Stoutenburg
McLaren Thumb Region, Trauma - Becky Clark
