Omaha's Choice Awards: The 2023 Winners

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This campus filled with options includes Omaha’s first female-only memory care neighborhood, upscale assisted living apartments, and independent living apartments which are under construction and coming soon!

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This campus filled with options includes Omaha’s first female-only memory care neighborhood, upscale assisted living apartments, and independent living apartments which are under construction and coming soon!

This campus filled with options includes Omaha’s first female-only memory care neighborhood, upscale assisted living apartments, and independent living apartments which are under construction and coming soon!

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◊ Fitness center featuring warm water pool

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This campus filled with options first female-only memory assisted living apartments, apartments which are under soon!

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◊ Immersive dining experience with exhibition kitchen

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◊ Fitness center featuring warm water pool

◊ Engaging activities calendar filled with outings and on-site activities

◊ Engaging activities calendar filled with outings and on-site activities

◊ Fitness center featuring warm water pool

◊ Immersive dining experience with exhibition kitchen

◊ Immersive dining experience with exhibition kitchen

◊ Connections™ program to enhance memory care, utilizing art, music, and more ◊ And much more

◊ Connections™ program to enhance memory care, utilizing art, music, and more

◊ Fitness center featuring

◊ Immersive dining experience kitchen

◊ Engaging activities calendar filled with outings and on-site activities

◊ Engaging activities calendar filled with outings and on-site activities

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◊ Connections™ program to enhance memory care, utilizing art, music, and more

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BEAUTY & WELLNESS

BEAUT YSUPPLYS TORE

First Place

Succor Creek Bath & Body Boutique

Winners

Ulta

Evodia Fregrances

COSMETIC SURGERY

First Place

Aesthetic Surgical Images

Winners

Dr Joel Schlessinger

Bare Body Shop

DAYSPA

First Place

Gloss Salon & Day Spa

Winners

Creative Hair Design Salon & Spa

Lavish Hair Studio and Spa

FITNESS CENTER

First Place

Planet Fitness

Winners

YMCA

Molly Logic

FLOATTHERAPY

First Place

Float Center

Winners

True Rest

The Feel Good Factor y

HAIR SALON

First Place

Concepts Hair Salon

Winners

Creative Hair Design Salon & Spa

The Men’s League

HAIRS TYLIS T

First Place

Lindsay McCawley - The Men’s League

Winners

Kristi Gassman - Lavish Hair Studio & Spa

John Mangiameli - Creative Hair Design

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

First Place

Milan Laser Hair Removal

Winners

Ideal Image

LovelySkin

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BEAUT Y& WELLNESS

LICENSED MED SPA

First Place

LovelySkin

Winners

Take FiveMassage

Dreams Med Spa

MASSAGETHERAPY

First Place

CreativeHair Design Salon &Spa

Winners

Massage Envy

Take FiveMassage

MEN’S HAIRCUT &SHAVE

First Place

The Men’s League

Winners

CreativeHair Design Salon &Spa

Lavish Hair Studio and Spa

NAIL SALON

First Place PaintedPolishedNPretty

Winners

CreativeHair Design Salon &Spa

PapioNails and Spa

TANNING SALON

First Place

Palm Beach Tan

Winners

Shine

TanWorld

TATTOO PARLOR

First Place

Eternal Tattoo &Body Piercing

Winners

BigBrain

Ironwood Ink TH

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Talkingabout body hairmight be taboo, but we’regoing there (yes, there too). Unwanted hairgrows all over, we tr y(in vain)toget and keep the smooth,hair-free skinwewant, but thatpesky hairalwayscomes back. But what if there wasaway to get rid of it forgood?

We’renot talkingabout waxing,shaving, or plucking —these methodsare painful,outdated and very temporar y. Instead, we’rereferringto apermanent, of ten misunder stood solution to unwanted hair: laser hairremoval. Thismethod of hairremovalisgrowingin popularit y(youmay have even star ted looking into it already), but while the internet is agreat resource,it’salsoriddledwithmisinformation and my ths about laser hairremoval. The expertsatMilan Laser HairRemovalhave heard it all.Hereare someofthe mostcommon my ths about laser hairremoval. Despitewhat you’ve heard,itworks, and laser hairremovalis foreveryone

MYTH #1 -“LASER HAIRREMOVAL DOESN’T WORK ON DARK SKINTONES.”

Thisoutdated belief mayhave been true when laser hair removalwas firstapprovedby the FDAinthe ‘90s. But the technology has

evolved, makinglaserhair removalsafeand effective forall skintones when per formed correctly.The Candela GentleMax Pro(usedby Milan Laser)gives clients the safest laser hair removaltreatments.That’s becauseitincludes twotechnologies—the Nd: YAGlaser fordarker skintonesand theAlexandritelaser forlighter skintones. Milan Laser creates customized

Duringtreatments,alaserpulse is delivered direc tlytothe hairfollicle. Thefollicle is heated and destroyed, so it cannever,evergrow again.When per formed correctly,eachlaser hair removaltreatmentgives youpermanent results. But our bodiesare unpredic table—new hairfollicles can becomeactiveand newhair cangrowdue to hormones,age,geneticsand more.

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MYTH #3 -“LASER HAIRREMOVAL HURTS!”

Ever yone’s painthresholdisdifferent, but laser hair removalisway less painful than waxing(especially in supersensitive areas). Many sayitstings likearubber band snap, but only foramillisecond—the time it takes for the laser to zap your hair.The Candela used at Milan Laser hasabuilt-in comfor tfeaturethat

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MYTH #4 -“LASER HAIR REMOVAL IS EXPENSIVE.”

Laser hairremovalismorecost-effec tive overtime.It’saninvestment, not an expense. Yousave timeand moneywith laser hair removalbygettingpermanentresults.

Here’sthe truth: alifetimeofwaxingand shaving is moreexpensive thanlaserhair removal. Don’tbelieve us?The average person spends $3,800 overalifetime on shaving essentialslikerazor s, creamsand exfoliator s. Forwaxing appointments at salons, you’re lookingat$24,000 in alifetime.Anendless cycle.

If you’re ready to nevershave again visit one of the five MilanLaser locations in town.

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Award-winning service is keytosucce ss

Omaha’sCreative Hair Design continues excellence with eighth consecutive year of OCA honors

SPECIAL FOR CREATIVE HAIR DESIGN SALON&SPA

John Mangiameli, owner of CreativeHair Design Salon &Spa,knows thatpeople are whatmakes abusiness successful.

Forthe eighthyear in arow,CreativeHair Design has earned accolades in Omaha’s Choice Awards, includingwinsinDay Spa,Men’s Haircut &Shave, Hair Salon, MassageTherapy and NailSalon.

And newthis year,Mangiameli himselfwas named Omaha’s Choice forHairstylist

“I justcan’t stress thatenough thatI’vegot an absolutelygreat group of employees,” he said.

Mangiamelinever went to college,but he saidheearned his “MBWA”—Managing By Wandering Around.

“I don’t expect anything out of my employees thatI’m not doing myself,” he said. “I’mpickinguptowels.I’m sweepinghair. I’mshampooingcustomer s. I’mblow-dr ying customer sfor other employees.I’m getting customer ’s coffee.”

That’swhy employees have stayedsolong, amassing morethan800 year sofexperience

12025 PacificStreet 402-330-5660 www.creativehairdesign.com

among the salon’s 85 or so employees,ina industry where stayingt wo year sisunusua

Severalemployees areoverhalfway to earningtheir firstmillionaire status throug his company’s401(k) retirement program, added.

“Our track record is very good,” Mangia said.

Thatrecordofqualit yser viceiswhy customer skeep coming backyear af ter ye

“I’ve alwayssaid, if Itakecareofthe employees,theywill takecareofthe clien Mangiameli said.

CREA TIVE HAIR DESIGN SALON &S

CreativeHair Design Salon &Spa owner John Mangiameli was named Omaha’s Choicefor Hairstylist in the 2023 Omaha’s ChoiceAwards.

CUS TOMER SERVICE

First Place Brookestone Village

Winners Char ter West Bank FNBO

EMPLOYER (200+ EMPLOYEES)

First Place Brookestone Village Winners FNBO Hillcrest Health Ser vices

EMPLOYER (25-200 EMPLOYEES)

First Place Zen Coffee Company Winners Investors Realty, Inc. Hill of Beans

LOCALNON-PROFIT First Place Habitat for Humanity Omaha

LOCALLYOWNED BUSINESS

BAR TENDER

First Place

Andrew Clow - Proof 192

Winners

Jacob Greve - Niteowl

Cheri Shatto - Office West Lounge

BREWERY

First Place

Kros Strain

Winners

Kinkaider

Jukes Ale Works

COCK TAIL LOUNGE

First Place

Tipsy Pig

Winners

Proof

Wicked Rabbit

COFFEEHOUSE

First Place

Zen Coffee Company

Winners

Scooters

Stories Cof fee Co

DIS TILLERY

First Place

Brickway Brewery & Distiller y

Winners

Patriarch Distillers

Cut Spike Distiller y

DIVE BAR

First Place

Homy Inn

Winners

Bucks Bar and Grill

The Down Under Lounge

GERMAN BAR

First Place

Rathskeller

Winners

Barchen

Huber Hause

MARGARITA

First Place

Javi’s Tacos Winners

Mula

Maria’s

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FLIGHTSOF FLAVOR

Good vibes on demand at Omaha’s Zen Coffee Company

SPECIAL FOR ZEN COFFEE COMPANY

AtOmaha’s Zen Coffee Company, it’s allabout the people —and thevibes.

“Our coffee communit y is ever ythingatZen,” says owner Abby McLeay. “I have metsomany wonder ful peoplethrough Zen. Icherish those relationships so much.”

MAR TINI

First Place

WestEnd Cocktails &Appetizers

Winners Proof

Blue Sushi

ROOFTOP BAR

First Place

The Take Of fRoof topBar

Winners

Jukes

1912

SMOOTHIE

First Place

Juice Stop

Winners

Zen Cof feeCompany

Scooters

WINE BAR

First Place

Corkscrew

Winners

La Buvette

Vino Mas

WINERY/VINEYARD

First Place

Cellar 426 Winer y

Winners

Soaring Wings

Glacial Till

2505 S133rd Plaza, 531-466-5134

2504 Farnam St., 402-452-3085

10309 PacificSt. www.zencoffeecompany.com

With threeOmaha locations,Zen boasts the largestcoffee menu in Omaha, in addition to avariety of one-of-a-kindofferings,including their famous coffee andtoast flights.

“Our flightsbring in folksfromacrossthe globe,” McLeay says.“It’ssuch afun experiencetotry many newoptions in a cool andfun setting.”

Also on themenu: avariet yofteas, smoothies, energy drinksand lemonades,plusafull bakery with pastries,toasts and goodies. Star ting this month,Zen nowoffer sa mobile coffee cart forcateringevents.

Zenisa home forregulars and first-time customers alike, McLeaysays.

“Our goal is to help you find your Zen,”she says. “Tell us whatyou like,and we’llbehappy to find theper fect match.We want Zentofeel like home,and ever yone thatcomesintoZen becomesfamily.”

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ZEN COFFEE COMP ANY

Zenboasts the largest coffee menu in Omaha, in addition to avariety of one-of-a-kind offerings,includingtheir famous coffee and toast flights.

OMAHA'S CHOICE AWARDS: THE WINNERS / SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023

EDUCATION

ADULTEDUCATION

First Place

Metro Community College

Winners

Iowa Western Community College

Midland University

COLLEGE/UNIVERSIT Y

First Place

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Winners Creighton Univerisity

Metro Community College

PRIVATEHIGH SCHOOL

First Place Gross Catholic

Winners Creighton Prep

Skutt Catholic

PRIVATESCHOOL (K-8)

First Place Mar y Our Queen

Winners

St. Gerald’s Brownell Talbot

PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

First Place

Westside High School

Winners

Omaha Central High School

Elkhorn High School

PUBLIC SCHOOL (K-8)

First Place

Oakdale Elementar y

Winners

Rockbrook Elementar y

King Science and Technology

TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOL

First Place

Metro Community College

Winners

Southeast Community College

Iowa Western Community College

FINANCE

ACCOUNTING FIRM

First Place Bland & Associates, P.C.

Winners Eide Bailly

Char terWest Bank

BANK

First Place FNBO

Winners Union Bank & Trust Core Bank

CREDIT UNION

First Place Centris Federal Credit Union Winners Four Points FCU Cobalt Credit Union

FIN ANCIAL PLANNING FIRM

First Place Feltz Wealthplan

Winners

Nor thwestern Mutual Carson Wealth

INVES TMENT FIRM

First Place Feltz Wealthplan

Winners

Nor thwestern Mutual TD Ameritrade

MOR TG AGECOMPANY

First Place

Char terWest Bank Mor tgage Center

Winners Union Bank & Trust Centris Federal Credit Union

Bird

Kafe

Buf fet

Ranch

FOOD &DINING

CUPCAKES

First Place

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Winners

Jones Bros. Cupcakes

Cake Galler y DELI/SANDWICHES

First Place

Pickleman’s Winners

Little King Jersey Mike’s

DESSER T

First Place

Dair y Chef

Winners

Wheatfields baker y

Nothing Bundt Cakes

DOUGHNUT S

First Place

Krispy Kreme

Winners

Pettit’s Pastr y Square Donut

EUROPEAN FOOD

First Place

Le Voltaire

Winners

La Buvette

Le Petit Paris

FIRS TDATESPOT

First Place

Brother Sebastian’s Steakhouse

Winners

The Drover Blue Sushi

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PULLED BBQ OMAHA

Pulled BBQ Omaha won two Omaha’s Choice Awards this year: First Place for both Barbecue and Food Truck.

Stella’s Bar & Grill in Bellevue won First Place for Hamburger in the 2023 Omaha’s Choice Awards

FOOD TRUCK

First Place

Pulled BBQ Omaha

Winners

Javi’s Tacos

The Cheese Life

FRIED CHICKEN

First Place

Alpine Inn

Winners

Dir ty Birds

Finicky Frank’s

GREEK FOOD

First Place

Greek Islands

Winners

Jim and Jennie’s Feta’s

HAMBURGER

First Place

Stella’s Bar &Grill

Winners

Dinkers

Block 16

HAPPY HOUR

First Place Blue Sushi

Winners

Hiro88

Repor tInn

HEALTHY MENU

First Place

MealboxbyChef Will Birge

Winners

Greenbelly

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FAMILY, FAITH &LOVE

Shandy’sBakery

Alot of faith, alittle flourand afamily histor yofbaker s.

That’sall ShandyThorell had when she firstdreamed of openingabaker y.

“Wewereabsolutely broke,”Thorell says. “Wehad no money, not even forgroceries for our kids.”

In the eight and ahalf year ssince herdream began, withthe bakingknowledge passed down from her mother and grandmother,Thorell has transformed her dream into arealit y: Shandy’s Baker y.

Thorell usesheritage recipes with afew key ingredients:Swedish love and personalit y.

“I put in the same love our grandmothers used whentheybaked the same recipes,” she says. “Itgives people good memories, as well as excites thetastebuds.”

Shandy’sBaker yoffer savariety of baked goods,but thestandoutsare Scandinavian AlmondCake, Swedish RyeBread, Swedish Princess Torte, “and of cour se the cinnamon rolls.”

The journey began in 2014. With help from her family,she soldwarm bread from awagon on the weekends.The next stop wasapresence at local farmer smarkets. Finally,in2018, Thorell opened astorefr ont.

Open Monday–Saturday 11:00 am –9:00 pm

Shandy’sBaker yisawinnerinthis year ’s Omaha’s Choice Awards, arecognitionthat validates heryears of effor t, she says.

13811 TPlaza

402-340-3925

www.shandysbaker y.com

“I have sacrificedalot to grow this business, and to winthis kind of award just showsme thatdreams do come true.”

Owningabaker yisall about customer relationshipsand quality products,Thorell says.

“Getting to knowmycustomer sand hearing howmybread is used to touch lives makesthe job worthwhile,” she says. “SeeingGod work in thoserelationships is amazing.”

With strongsuppor tfromloyalcustomer s throughout the Omaha metro, Shandy’sBaker y has thrived

“The love showntomebymycustomers and people in Omaha has been incredible,” Thorell says.“Iamastounded.”

are the key ingre dients in her it agerecipes at

SHANDY’S BAKER Y

FOOD &DINING

ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGUR T

First Place

Dair y Chef

Winners

Coneflower Creamer y Ted & Wally’s

INDIAN FOOD

First Place

Jaipur

Winners

Kinaara

Curr y in a Hurr y

IRISH PUB

First Place

Brazen Head

Winners

The Dubliner

Cunningham’s

ITALIAN FOOD

First Place

Mangia

Winners

Spezia

Vincenzo’s

MEDITERRANEAN FOOD

First Place El Basha Mediterranean Grill

Winners

Omaha Kebabs

Mediterranean Bistro

MEXICAN FOOD

First Place

Javi’s Tacos

Winners

La Mesa

Fernando’s

Keystone Kafe won First Place for Breakfast in this

KEYSTONE KAFE

JAVI’S TACOS

Javi’s Tacos won First Place for Mexican Food, Taco and Margarita, as well as an award for Food Truck, in the 2023 Omaha’s Choice Awards.

year’s contest.

OUTDOOR PATIO

First Place

Jukes

Winners

Charlie’s on the Lake

The Woodclif f Restaurant

PIZZA

First Place

Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant & New York Pizzeria

Winners

Mama’s Pizza

Mangia Italiano

REUBEN

First Place

Crescent Moon

Winners

DJ’s Dugout

M’s Pub

SEAFOOD

First Place

Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar

Winners

Bonefish Grill

Plank Seafood Provisions

SPOR TS BAR

First Place

DJ’s Dugout Spor ts Bar

Winners

The Good Life

Oscars

Sinnott’s Sand Bar

STEAKHOUSE

First Place

The Drover

Winners

Brother Sebastian’s Steakhouse

Texas Roadhouse

Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar won two Omaha’s Choice Awards this year: First Place for Seafood, as well as an award for Waiter/Waitress for Cammy Gregor at Shucks Pacific.

SHUCKS FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR

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The Alpine Inn won First Place for Fried Chicken and also received an award for Wings.

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SUSHI

First Place

Blue Sushi

Winners

Hiro88

Yoshitomo

TACO

First Place

Javi’s Tacos

Winners

Voodoo Taco

Maria’s

THAI FOOD

First Place

Salween Thai

Winners

Thai Spice

Mai Thai

WAITER/WAITRESS

First Place

Morgan Nelson -Union

Winners

CammyGregor -Shucks Pacific

Brayden Woodward-Jams West

WINGS

First Place

Oscar’s

Winners

DJ’s Dugout Spor ts Bar

Alpine Inn

GROCERY STORE

SEAFOOD MARKET

PRODUCE DEPAR TMENT/S TORE

ACUPUNCTURIST

First Place

Balanced Body Acupuncture & Chiropractic

Winners

Kucera Chiropractic

Advanced Audiology

ADULTDAY CENTER

First Place New Cassel Retirement Center

Winners

Hillcrest Mable Rose- The Club

Immanuel Pathways Omaha

ASSISTED LIVING FACILIT Y

First Place

New Cassel Retirement Center

Winners

Ovation Hear twood Preser ve

Hillcrest Health Ser vices

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

First Place Omaha Integrative Care

Winners

UNMC

Omaha Insomnia and Psychiatric Ser vices

CANCER CENTER

First Place XCancer Winners

Buf fet Cancer Center

UNMC Cancer Specialists

CBD First Place Grateful Green Winners

Kure CBD & Vape Remediez

CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

First Place

Advanced Chiropractic & Neurology, PC Winners

Spine Wellness & Rehab

Hinrichs Chiropractic

DENTAL PRACTICE

First Place Premier Dental Winners

Bolding Dentistr y Today's Dental

HEALTH &MEDICINE

DERMATOLOGY CENTER

First Place

Dermatology Specialists of Omaha

Winners

Braddock Finnegan Dermatology

Midwest Dermatology

Skin Specialists

EYE CARE CENTER

First Place

Midwest EyeCare

Winners

Truhlsen EyeInstitute

Ilumin EyeCare

FAMILYPHYSICIAN CLINIC

First Place

Think Whole Person Healthcare

Winners

Methodist Health Ser vices

NebraskaMedicine

HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER

First Place

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

Winners

United Healthcare

Medica

HEARING CENTER

First Place Beltone Audiology &Hearing

Winners Advanced Audiology of Greater Omaha Boys Town Hearing

HOLIS TIC HEALTH

First Place Grateful Green

Winners

Divine Guidance Reiki Soul Synergy Life

HOSPICE CARE

First Place Hillcrest Hospice

Winners Josie Harper Hospice House St. Croix Hospice

HOSPITAL

First Place Or thoNebraska

Winners Methodist UNMC

HEALTH &MEDICINE

IN-HOME HEALTH CARE

First Place

Hillcrest Home Care

Winners

Vetter Health Ser vices, Inc.

ImmanuelPathwaysOmaha

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNIT Y

First Place

NewCassel Retirement Center

Winners Hillcrest Countr yEstates Grand Lodge Richmont Village

LASIK EYE SURGERY

First Place Omaha Eye&Laser Institute

Winners

Kugler Vision

Vance Thompson

MEDICAL STAFFING

First Place Ventura MedStaf f

Winners

Prime Time Healthcare Medical Solutions

MEMORY CARE FACILIT Y

First Place Brookestone Village

Winners

Ovation Hear twood Preser ve AgemarkCountr yHouse

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

First Place

Insight Wellness

Winners

Pando-Geriatric Counseling

Omaha Center forAnxiety Management

Omaha IntegrativeCare

ORAL SURGERY

First Place Village PointeOral Surger y

Winners Omaha OralSurger y Facial Surger yInstitute, Bruce Kuhn, DDS OR THODONTIC PRACTICE

First Place Igel Or thodontics

Winners Huer terOrthodontics Skyline Or tho OR THOPEDIC CLINIC

First Place Or thoNebraska

Winners CORE Physical Therapy MD West One

PAIN MAN AGEMENT

First Place CORE Physical Therapy

Winners Or thoNebraska NebraskaSpine &Pain Center

PEDIATRIC CARE

First Place Children's Physicians

Winners Boys Town Pediatrics

Methodist Physicians Pediatrics

PHARMACY

First Place Hy -Vee

Winners Walgreens CVS

HEALTH

PHYSICAL THERAPY

First Place

CORE Physical Therapy

Winners Or thoNebraska FAST Physical Therapy

PODIATRY CLINIC

First Place Or thoNebraska

Winners Foot and Ankle Center of Nebraskaand Iowa Mid Plains Podiatr y

SHOR T-TERM REHABILITATION FACILIT Y

First Place Brookestone Village

Winners

Brookestone Meadows Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals

SKILLED NURSING FACILIT Y

First Place Brookestone Village

Winners Brookestone Meadows Hillcrest HealthSer vices

SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT

First Place Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center

Winner Pulmonar yMedicine Specialties, Dr.Har vey Hopkins

URGENT CARE FACILIT Y

First Place Or thoNebraska

Winners Think Whole Person Healthcare Methodist Health Ser vices

Place

Thrasher Foundation Repair

Winners

Jerr y’s Waterproofing

BDB Waterproofing

BUILDING SUPPLYCOMPANY

First Place

Builders Supply Co.

Winners

Brickworks

Chicago Lumber

CARPET CLEANING

First Place

Leapatrick’s Carpet Cleaning

Winners

Sharp Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning

Big Red’s Guaranteed Clean

CARPET REPAIR

First Place Big Red’s Guaranteed Clean

Winners

Big Red Flooring

Leapatricks Carpet Cleaning

COUNTER TOPRETAILER

First Place CKF

Winners Mar tin’s Counter tops McKean’s Floor to Ceiling

COUNTER TOPS INS TALLATION

First Place CKF

Winners Mar tin’s Counter tops McKean’s Floor to Ceiling

CUS TOMRECLAIMED FURNISHING

First Place Reclaimed Enterprises

Winners

Habitat Restore Found

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

First Place Millard Electric

Winners Ser vice One, Inc.

Omaha Electric

GARAGE DOOR COMPANY

First Place

Omaha Door&Window

Winners

Norm’s Door

Overhead Door CompanyofOmaha

GARAGE FLOORING &S TORAGE

First Place

Hello Garage

Winner

RSWFloorsand More

GARDEN CENTER

First Place

Mulhall’s

Winners

Rober t’s Nurser yLandscapes &Lawns

Lanoha

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

First Place

Walls 2Floors,Inc.

Winners

Total Construction Ser vices

Koala Insulation

GUTTER INS TALLATION

First Place

Omaha Door&Window

Winners

Moose Roofing

Pyramid Roofing

HANDYMAN/HOME REPAIR

First Place

Ser viceOne, Inc.

Winners

AceHandyman Ser vices

Handyman Joe

HOLIDAY DECORATING

First Place

Omaha Balloon

Winners

Lynn Rasmussen

BriteIdeas

Midwest Lighting

HOME BUILDER

First Place

Celebrity Homes

Winners

Nelson Builders

G. Lee Homes

SPECIAL FOR MOOSE ROOFING

When it comestokeeping aroof overyour head, it’sbesttotrust the experts.

Moose Roofing offer s professional roofing ser vices that go beyond expectations, says WyattSimonson, media executive forthe Omaha-based roofing company.

“Whetheryou’relooking forroof installation,repair, or maintenance, we have the expertiseand resourcestoget the job doneright ,” Simonson says. The companystands out forits customer focus, its commitmenttoqualit yand auniquely collaborative approachinthe Omaha area.

“Instead of competing, we create,”

Simonson says. “Wefoster collaboration within the industry.”

Building arock-solid reputation forroofing begins withsatisfied customer s. Wordof-mouth recommendations are fundamental,hesays.

“Wetakegreat pride in the trust and confidenceour customer s place in us, and their referrals validateour commitmentto excellence.”

Founded in 1996,Moose Roofing has deeplocal roots. Omaha’s strongsense of community foster saculturethatvalues local businesses, Simonson says.

“Buildingrelationships wit h customer s, collaborating with other businessesand receiving suppor tfromthe community can be incredibly gratifying.”

As anyhomeownerinOmaha knows, the region’s climateisa challengefor maintainingaroof, from extreme heattosevere

storms and har sh winter s.

“It’s crucial to installaroof thatcan withstand all weather conditions.”

Moose Roofing received two Omaha’s Choice Awards thisyear forGutter Installation and Roofing &SidingCompany. The awardsare asignificantmilestone,Simonson says.

“This recognition motivatesus to maintain our commitmentto excellenceand continue delivering exceptional ser vice,”hesays.

Omaha’sMoose Roofing is commited to quality,customer focused

JUNE 25, 2023 / OMAHA'S CHOICE AWARDS: THE WINNERS

HOUSE &HOME

WATER FEATURES

First Place

Greenlife Gardens

Winners

Ryan Lawn & Tree

All American Landscape Design

WATER TREATMENT

First Place

Omaha’s Water Store

Winners

Aqua Systems of Nebraska

Futuramic Products

WINDOWS &DOORS

First Place

Omaha Door & Window

Winners

Pella

Window World

For nearly adecade, Reclaimed Enterprises has sourced wood from barns, homes, commercial buildings, salvaged trees, and the transportation industry.Weleverage the innate beauty of these materials, and the power of design, to make striking furnishings for both home and business settings.

WOOD FLOOR INS TALLATION

First Place

Masterline Floors

Winners

Hear tland Wood Floors

Car ter Kelly Floors

WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING

First Place

Masterline Floors

Winners

Hear tland Wood Floors

Car ter Kelly Floors

FOR THE LOVE OF FRENCHIES

SPECIAL FOR 402 FRENCHIES

4 02 Frenchies is where good breeding happens.

Specializing in French Bulldog s, or “Frenchies,” the Omaha-based breeder emphasizes safe and ethical breeding prac tices.

“We are transparent with ever y aspect of our breeding program and process,” says owner Sarah O’Callaghan “I pride myself on breeding healthy, fun-loving Frenchies.”

Transparenc y is key for dog breeders, says O’Callaghan, who aims to end the stigma in the industr y. For potential buyers, her website features a nur ser y livestream to see the puppies in real time

“Our customers know we aren’t back yard breeders or scammers and trust that our dog s are healthy,” she says

All dogs at 402 Frenchies are DNA and health tested, O’Callaghan says, setting them apar t from other breeder s. She strives to educate the communit y on specific care requirements for Frenchies, including nutrition.

“We have a fun take on dog nutrition,” she says The menu at 402 Frenchies includes “barkuterie” charcuterie boards for canines. Dog food and treats are sourced locally from Omaha-area businesses and farmer s.

This year, 402 Frenchies was voted First Place for Dog Breeder in Omaha’s Choice Awards

“It helps build our credibilit y that we are a trusted dog breeder.”

RECREATION &ENTERTAINMENT

FAMILYATTRACTION

First Place

Henr yDoorly Zoo &Aquarium

Winners

The GamersOasis

Spielbound BoardGame Cafe

FES TIVAL

First Place

TOASTNebraskaWine Festival

Winners

TasteofOmaha

German- American Society’s Oktober fest

GOLF COURSE

First Place

Woodland Hills Golf Course

Winners

Indian Creek

Tiburon

HAUNTED HOUSE

First Place

Scar yAcres

Winners Vala’s

InfiniteLoopVR

JAZZ CLUB

First Place The Jewel

LIVE THEATER

First Place Lof te Community Playhouse

Winners

Omaha PerformingArts

Omaha Community Playhouse

LOCALANNUAL EVENT

First Place

College World Series

Winners

TasteofOmaha

Junkstock

LOCALBAND

First Place

LemonFresh Day

Winners

Taxi Driver

Whiskey River

MOVIE THEATER

First Place

Alamo Draf thouse

Winners

Marcus Majestic Cinema of Omaha

Marcus Twin Creek Cinema

TASTEWHATNEBR ASK AHAS TO OFFER

Annual festivals celebrate the state’swineries

SPECIAL FOR THE NEBRASKA WINERYAND GRAPEGROWERS ASSOCIATION

The NebraskaWinery and Grape Growers Association’s annual showcaseevent the TOASTNebraskaWine Festival —is the largestgathering of Nebraskawineries in the state.

Nebraskawinemakers and grape growers areproud of the qualit ywineand grapesthey produce eachyear and areproud to present these wines in Omaha at the TOASTNebraska Wine Festival and in Grand Island at the TOAST NebraskaHolidayWine Festival.

Thisyear,the TOASTNebraskaWine Festival celebratedits eighthyear on May12-13 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.TOAST

Nebraskaisthe onlywinefestival in the state to offer Nebraskawines exclusively

Tickets to TOASTNebraskaare available forpre-sale and includeatastingglass, a winetote, an eventguide,and unlimited wine tastings.Tastingatasingle winer ycan average $8-12per tasting. With 17 wineries on-site, a TOASTNebraskawineticketisafantastic value.

If youmissed thisyear ’s springevent ,be suretoreser ve your tickets early forthe TOAST NebraskaHolidayFestival on Nov. 4atFonner

402-405-1291 www.toastwinefest.com

Park in Grand Island.Don’t missout on agreat oppor tunit ytotaste whatNebraskahas to offer. Be the firsttoknowabout TOASTNebraska eventdates, news, updatesand exclusiveticket discounts by joiningthe NebraskaWine Fans Visittoast winefest .com forupcoming event updatesand to jointhe NebraskaWine Fans list. Lookingfor moreoppor tunities to taste whatNebraskahas to offer? Joinour free digitalNebraskaWine Passpor tProgram, and let the adventurebegin today!Visit nebraskawinepasspor t.comtoregister.

RECREATION &ENTERTAINMENT

MUSEUM

First Place

Durham Museum

Winners

Joslyn Ar t Museum

Kiewit Luminarium

OUTDOOR CONCER TVENUE

First Place

Stir Concer t Cove

Winners

Sumtur Amphitheater Stinson Park

PART YVENUE

First Place Barnato

Winners

Gamers Oasis

The Sur fside Club

SHOOTING RANGE

First Place

Marksman Indoor Range

Winners

Tactical 88

Inner 10 Weapons & Training

SMALL INDOOR CONCER TVENUE

First Place Slowdown

Winners

The Down Under Lounge

The Waiting Room

TICKET BROKERAGE SERVICE

First Place Red Zone Tickets

Winner Ticket Express

WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE

First Place A View Venues

Winners

DC Center

Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

YOUTH SPOR TS ORGANIZATION

First Place YMCA

Winners

Junior Cougars

Beyond All Stars Elkhorn Athletic Association

GOING ‘ABOVE AND BEYOND’

Omaha clothing store Jerry Ryan celebrates 50 years of building

SPECIAL FOR JERRY RYAN CLOTHING & SPORTSWEAR

At Jerry Ryan

Clothing & Spor tswear, new customer s of ten become customers for life.

7824 West Dodge Road 402-330-6614 www.jerr yr yanclothing.com

“We care about making it right for our customers,” says Dan Ryan, co-owner of the Omaha menswear store with his brother, John. “We really care and go above and beyond. That’s how we were taught by our father.”

Their father, Jerr y the store’s namesake opened the family-owned business in 1973. In the 50 year s since, the owner s of Jerr y Ryan have developed meaningful relationships with their clientele.

“We’re very blessed to have great relationships,” Dan says. “Dad star ted them, and we’ve kept them going.”

Some families have been patrons for generations. “We have third and even four th generation customer s,” Dan adds. “You help them as kids, and they keep coming back .”

The store offer s a wide variet y of high-quality men’s clothing and accessories, from formalwear to casual ensembles. The store employs three tailor s, including head tailor Mounir Elbard, who has been at the store for 30 year s and is “the undisputed master of his needle and thread domain.”

Jerr y Ryan was named first place for Omaha’s Choice for Men’s Clothing again this year by World-Herald reader s.

“It shows how hard we’ve worked in the communit y and how loyal our customer s are. We can’t thank the Omaha community enough.”

‘great relationships’

JERR Y RY AN CL OT HING & SP OR TS WE AR John and Dan Ryan are co-owners of the Omaha menswear store Jerr y Ryan Clothing & Sportswear.

APPLIANCES DEPAR TMENT/S TORE

First Place

Nebraska Furniture Mar t

Best Buy

CleanWash Laundr y Systems

AR TRETAILER

First Place

Passageway Galler y

Debra Joy Groesser Fine Ar t

Lee Douglas Interiors

BIKE SHOP

First Place

Trek Winners

Bike Masters

Greenstreet Cycles

BOOK STORE

First Place

The Bookworm Winners

Barnes & Noble

Next Chapter

CAMERA STORE

First Place

Rockbrook Camera

CANDY/SWEET SS TORE

First Place Hollywood Candy

Smej’s Snacks & More

Old Market Candy Shop

CARPET/FLOORING STORE

First Place NFM

Kelly’s Carpet Carpetland

CONVENIENCE STORE

First Place Casey’s Winners QT

HyVee Fast & Fresh

CRAFT SS TORE

First Place Mangelsen’s

Hobby Lobby Fabric Bash

FIREWORKS RETAILER

First Place Kracklin’ Kirk’s Fireworks Winners

Bellino

Wild Willies

BELLEVUE FLOWER

SHOP BLO SS OMS

SPECIAL FOR THE PURPLE ORCHID

The Purple Orchid offer sasmile for anyoccasion.

Whetherthe momentis happy or sad, astunning floral arrangementcan alwaysbring abit of joy andcomfort ,saysowner and lead floral designer Rachael Sjn

“Weare nota cookiecutter,design-by-number s type of flowershop,” she says.“ We enjoybeing creative andbringing our customer s’ wantsand dreams to come true.”

1503Galvin Road South, Bellevue 402-609-0900

www.purpleorchidflowers.com

FLORIS T

First Place

AFlowerBasket

Winners

Janousek Flourist and Greenhouse

The Purple Orchid

FORMALWEAR

First Place

Men’s Warehouse

Winners

Gentleman’s Choice Formal Wear

Bel- Air Fashions

FURNITURE &HOME DÉCOR STORE

First Place

NFM

Winners

The Lof tbyLee Douglas Interiors

Homegoods

HARDWARE STORE

First Place

AceHardware

Winners

Menard’s

Lowe’s

HOME DÉCOR

First Place HomeGoods

A floral designerfor 25 year s, SjnopenedThe Purple Orchid in 2015, runningitfromher home untilopening aBellevue storefront in 2017. Sheis proud to be par tofthe Omaha business communit y, she says.

The Purple Orchidreceived an Omaha’sC hoice Award forFlorist this year.Sjn credits theaccoladetoher stellar customer serviceand casual in-storeatmosphere, which includes Tedthe Frenchiegreetingcustomer satthe door

“Wedon’t take thing stoo seriously,” Sjn says.“ We make suretotakecareofevery detailand treat youlikea rock star.”

In addition to the recently expanded shop,The Purple Orchid alsooffer sa mobile flowertruckser vicefor fundraiser s, dance recitalsand school programs, witha por tion of the proceeds goingback to theevent .

“A lotofpeople under stand the impor tance of small businesses.”

Winners

HobbyLobby

NFM

JEWELRY STORE

First Place

Borsheim’s

Winners

Malashock’s Jewelr y Alletti Jewelr y

MATTRESS DEPAR TMENT/S TORE

First Place

NFM

Winner

Mattress Firm

MEN’S CLOTHING

First Place

Jerr yRyanClothing &Spor tswear

Winners

LindleyClothing

VonMaur

MUSICAL INS TRUMENT STORE

First Place

Dietze

Winners

Schmitt Music

Guitar Center

NUTRITION &SUPPLEMENT SS TORE

First Place No Name Nutrition

Winners

Natural Grocers

ValeriyaLife

SHOE DEPAR TMENT/S TORE

First Place DSW Winners

VonMaur

HaneyShoes

SHOPPING CENTER

First Place

Rockbrook Village

Winners

Village Pointe

ShadowLake

SPOR TING GOODS STORE

FirstPlace

Scheels

Winners

Dick’s

Cabela’s

THRIFT STORE/CONSIGNMENT STORE

FirstPlace

Goodwill

Winners

St. Vincent de Paul’s

Thrif tWorld

VAPE STORE

First Place

Generation V

Winners

Remediez

Kure CBD &Vape

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

First Place

Kohl’s

Winners

VonMaur

JCPenney

YARN/QUILTING SHOP

First Place

Fabric Bash

Winners

Mangelsen’s Michael’s

The Purple Orchid offers ‘rock-star’ customer service

58 OMAHA'S CHOICE AWARDS: THE WINNERS / SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023

SPECIAL FOR THE PEREGRINE OMAHA DOWNTOWN, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON

AstayatThe Peregrine Omaha Downtown is aunique and authenticOmahaexperience.

While thehotelopened in 2021, the building itself,located on South18th Street ,isanOmaha landmark morethan acentury old,saysgeneral manager DavidScott

“The hotel carries asense of histor y,”Scott says.“It attracts guestslookingfor aconnectiontoOmaha.”

With 89 rooms, the4-star boutique hotel is agatewayto discoveringOmaha’s manymust-seeattractions, from the Henr y Doorly Zoo&Aquarium to the Durham Museum andmanymore. Not to mention bars,restaurants, ar t galleries andshoppingcenter slike the Old Market.

“Our staff willrecommend places to visit based on aguest’s interests,”Scott says. “Inthe hear t of downtown,there is plenty to do and see.”

BEYONDEXPECTATIONS

Named af terthe peregrine falcon project at the WoodmenLife Towernextdoor,which aims to preser ve theendangeredspecies by hatching eg gs atopone of the cit y’shighestpoints, The Peregrine’sdesign hasastrong avian influence andconnectionto Omaha.

“Customer sare looking foran experiencethat is not just agood meal or nice stay,”Scott says. “We tr ytogobeyondtheir expectations.”

203S.18th St. 402-509-7901 www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ omaneqq-the-peregrineomaha-downtown

Designed by Omahaartist Dave Koenig and installed by Arbor Street Studios, the hotel’sart-decostyle falconmural stretchessix stories high.The hotel also features asecond falcon-inspired work of ar tbyKoenig and Partnership4Kidsinits lobby.

“Wehave worked with fabulous ar tists,” Scottsays. “Wewantour guests to experience anddiscoveradesigntheyare notexpecting.”

REACHING NEWHEIGHTS

The Peregrine’s manyamenities include its ownrestaurantand bar.

The HabitatRestaurantoffer smodern Americancuisinewith an intimateambience andstyle,known forits specialty cock tails and in-house smoked whiskey.The Take-Off roof top baristhe onlyone of its kind in downtown Omaha,offering breathtakingviews of the cit y.

In this year ’s Omaha’s ChoiceAwards, chosenbyWorld-Herald readers,the hotel and its brandsreceived threeFir st Placeawards: Hotel (The Peregrine), American Fare (The Habitat)and Roof top Bar (The Take-Off ).

The accolades areproof thatthe hotel goesabove and beyond for guests, Scottsays, adding thatthe hotelexperienceisaboutmore than acomfortable bed.

“It’s not just aquickstay,”hesays. “It’s the total experiencethat enables timetorelax andreset one’sinspiration.Thatisthe most rewardingpar t.”

SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023 / OMAHA'S

PEREGRINE OMAHA DOWNTOWN

Designed by Omaha artist Dave Koenig and installed by Arbor Street Studios, the hotel’sart-decostyle falcon mural stretches six stories high.

Customersare looking foranexperiencethat is not just agoodmealornicestay. We try to go aboveand beyond their expectations.

“

With so ar ing views, Peregr ine Hoteloffers one -of-a-kind st ay forOmaha visitors

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‘Committe dtostand for what’s right’

Woman-owned Goosmann Law empowers Omaha-area businesses to thrive

SPECIAL

FOR GOOSMANN LAWFIRM

In2009, the Goosmann LawFirm wasborn of awomanwho wanted to run abusiness whenleadinginthe lawwasn’t availableto female lawyer s.

Now, as the largestcer tified woman-owned law firm in the Midwest ,Goosmann Lawstands by its values and beliefs, prioritizingculture, diver sit yand community

“Our leader shipnever goesunnoticed because we believe anyone can have aseat at the table,” says founder and CEOJeana Goosmann.

Her RED philosophy—Ready,Execute, Deliver —usesaproactiveand strategic mindset in bothbusiness and the law.

“Weare committed to stand forwhat’s right ,” Goosmann says. “Togetherweare agents of change, makingadifferencefor people.”

17838BurkeSt.,Suite 250 402-313-8788

www.GoosmannLaw.com

One of the fastestgrowinglaw firmsinthe U.S., Goosmann Lawhas locations in Omaha; Sioux Cit y, Iowa;Spirit Lake, Iowa;and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Goosmann’s clients rangefromlocal businessestomultinationalFor tune100 companies, withareas of prac ticethatinclude business, estate and business succession planning, employment ,disputes and trials

“My favorite par tofbeing the CEO’sattorney is the impac tIcan makeonthe futureby solvingproblems todayand anticipatingthe issues of tomorrow,” she says.

INSURANCEAGENT

First Place

Charisse Engels -IlluminateInsurance Solutions

Winners

Dave Chastain -Chastain Otis

Greta Ritchie -StateFarm

INSURANCEBROKERAGE

First Place

Lockton Companies

Winners

IlluminateInsurance Solutions

Consor tio Group

IT COMPUTER SUPPOR T

First Place RediTEch

Winners

Schrock Innovations

Black Dog IT Solutions

LAUNDROMAT

First Place

Wash World Laundry

Winners

Anytime Laundry

The Laundry Room

LAWFIRM

First Place Goosmann LawFirm

Winners

Tiedeman, Lynch, Kampfe,McVay &Respeliers

Elder LawofOmaha

GOOSMANN LA WF IRM RL IGHT 6/65

Founder and CEOJeana Goosmann formed Goosmann LawFirm in 2009 and is nowthe largest certified woman-owned law firm in the Midwest.

OMAHA'S CHOICE AWARDS: THE WINNERS / SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023

‘HIDDEN GEM’

Omaha’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home offers services with a personal touch

SPECIAL FOR GOOD SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME

At Good Shepherd Funeral Home, the difference is simple: exceptional ser vices at a reasonable price.

Locally owned and operated for 20 year s, Good Shepherd has grown exponentially in recent year s, says Nick Tank , managing director

In addition to traditional funeral, viewing and burial services, Good Shepherd offer s a wide array of per sonalized options, from custom casket engravings and decals to showstopping specialty vehicles

“Something that differentiates us from other firms is our commitment to personalization and customization,” Tank says. “Our approach is to offer ever ything that we can to a family to make their services as meaningful as possible.”

Good Shepherd is a “hidden gem,” Tank says, offering an affordable alternative to other area funeral homes.

“We aim to make this process as easy as we can for the families by being transparent, present and dedicated to making ever y family feel like they are our top priorit y star t to finish and beyond.”

Good Shepherd was voted First Place in the 2023 Omaha’s Choice Awards by World-Herald readers The award is a surprise and an honor, Tank says.

“The families that we serve are loyal to us because of the trust that we have built , and ever ything that we offer for them only enhances that .”

SERVICES

PHOTO PRINTING

First Place

Rockbrook Camera

Winners Walgreen’s Timmy’s Treehouse

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

First Place

Urban Photography by Alicia M Brady

Winners Arnold Clark Photography CB Yates

PLACE OF WORSHIP

First Place St. Patricks Elkhorn

Winners Westside Church Countryside Community Church

SMAR TPHONE REPAIR

First Place UBreakiFix Winner iFix

TRAVEL AGENCY

First Place AAA Winners Vacation Superstore Freedom Travel

GOOD SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME

Good Shepherd Funeral Home offers a wide array of personalized options, including show-stopping specialty vehicles like the Rosewood Coach.