Skagit's Best of the Best 2022

SEPTEMBER 2022

GOSKAGIT.COM

THE 2022 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS

160 WINNERS

A SUPPLEMENT TO THE SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD, ANACORTES AMERICAN, YOUR FIDALGO, THE ARGUS AND COURIER-TIMES

It’s not what’s on the outside, but what’s inside that makes the difference.

You make us who we are,

Thank you Skagit County!

Best Salesperson

“Alyssa Stiller” Finalist

Best Dealership

Finalist

Best Salesperson

“Larry Nuzum” Nominee

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BEAUTY & HEALTH

Barber Shop.............................................................................................5 Chiropractor Clinic ...................................................................................5 Dental Clinic ............................................................................................5 Facial/Massage Therapy...........................................................................5 Hair Salon................................................................................................5 Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center.....................................................5 Hospital/Medical Center ..........................................................................6 Nail Salon - Manicure/Pedicure ...............................................................6 Optometrist Clinic....................................................................................6 Orthodontic Clinic....................................................................................6 Orthopedic Center ...................................................................................6 Pharmacy/Drug Store - Local...................................................................6 Physical Therapy Clinic.............................................................................7 Spa ..........................................................................................................7 Weight Loss Center ..................................................................................7

DINING

All-Around Restaurant.............................................................................8 Asian Food...............................................................................................8 Bakery .....................................................................................................8 BBQ .........................................................................................................8 Breakfast .................................................................................................8 Brunch.....................................................................................................8 Burger .....................................................................................................9 Caterer/Catering Company.......................................................................9 Chowder..................................................................................................9 Deli/Sub/Sandwich Shop.........................................................................9 Diner/Drive In..........................................................................................9 Donuts.....................................................................................................9 Family Friendly Restaurant ....................................................................10 Fine Dining ............................................................................................10 Fish & Chips ...........................................................................................10 Food Truck .............................................................................................10 Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt........................................................................10 Italian Food ...........................................................................................10 Local Coffee Shop ..................................................................................10 Mexican Food ........................................................................................10 Outdoor/Patio/Rooftop Dining ..............................................................10 Pizza......................................................................................................11 Romantic Restaurant.............................................................................11 Seafood Restaurant ...............................................................................11 Steakhouse............................................................................................11 Sushi......................................................................................................11 Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free Food.....................................................11

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

Art Gallery .............................................................................................12 Bed & Breakfast.....................................................................................12 Family Friendly/Recreation....................................................................12 Festival/Fair...........................................................................................12 Live Entertainment/Music Venue...........................................................12 Live Music Artist/Group/Band................................................................12 Live Theater ...........................................................................................12 Local Event ............................................................................................13 Lodging/Hospitality Establishment .......................................................13 Museum ................................................................................................13 Park .......................................................................................................13 Place of Worship ....................................................................................13 Tourist/Seasonal Attraction - Local ........................................................13 DJ ..........................................................................................................13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINANCE

Appliance Store .....................................................................................23 Boutique................................................................................................23 Children’s Clothing Store........................................................................23 Consignment/Thrift Store ......................................................................23 Convenience Store .................................................................................23 Farmers Market/Produce Stand .............................................................24 Flooring Store........................................................................................24 Florist Shop............................................................................................24 HOME & HOME SERVICES Assisted/Senior Living ...........................................................................15 Fresh Seafood Market............................................................................24 Moving Company...................................................................................15 Garden Center/Nursery..........................................................................24 Nursing Home........................................................................................15 Gift Shop................................................................................................24 Real Estate Company .............................................................................15 Grocery Store.........................................................................................25 Real Estate Services/Support.................................................................15 Hardware/Home Improvement Store.....................................................25 Jewelry Store.........................................................................................25 Lawn Equipment Store ..........................................................................25 KIDS & EDUCATION Child Care ..............................................................................................18 Mattress Store .......................................................................................25 Dance Studio/School .............................................................................18 Men’s Clothing Store - Local...................................................................25 Karate/Martial Arts School ....................................................................18 New Furniture Store...............................................................................26 Learning/Tutoring Center ......................................................................18 Party Supplies........................................................................................26 Pre-school .............................................................................................18 Pawn Shop ............................................................................................26 School - Private......................................................................................18 Recreational Cannabis ...........................................................................26 School - Public.......................................................................................18 Women’s Clothing Store - Local..............................................................26 Bank ......................................................................................................14 Credit Union ..........................................................................................14 Financial Planning Services ...................................................................14 Investment Firm ....................................................................................14 Mortgage Lending Company .................................................................14

PETS

Pet Grooming Company.........................................................................18 Pet Kennel/Boarding/Day Care ..............................................................18 Pets Services..........................................................................................18 Veterinary Clinic ....................................................................................18

SERVICES

Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company..............................................................19 Cleaning Service Company.....................................................................19 Computer Services.................................................................................19 Construction Services ............................................................................19 Custom Framing ....................................................................................19 Dry Cleaning Company ..........................................................................19 Electrician/Electrical Service Company ..................................................20 Employment/Staffing Agency ...............................................................20 Funeral Home/Crematory ......................................................................20 General Contractor/Consultation Services..............................................20 Gutter Company ....................................................................................20 Heating/AC Service Company ................................................................20 Insurance Office.....................................................................................21 Law Firm................................................................................................21 Lawn Care/Landscaping Company.........................................................21 Locksmith Company ..............................................................................21 Non-Profit/Charity Organization............................................................21 Painting Company .................................................................................21

SERVICES  PEOPLE

Pest Control Company............................................................................22 Photography Services............................................................................22 Plumbing Company...............................................................................22 Roofing Company ..................................................................................22 Self -Storage Company ..........................................................................22 Tattoo Parlor..........................................................................................22 Tree Service Company............................................................................22 Trucking/Logistics..................................................................................22 Attorney ................................................................................................22

SHOPPING

Antique Store & Collectibles Store .........................................................23

SPIRITS

Bloody Mary ..........................................................................................27 Brewpub/Brewery .................................................................................27 Distilleries..............................................................................................27 Happy Hour ...........................................................................................27 Tap House/Tasting Room .......................................................................27 Tavern/Lounge/Pub...............................................................................27 Winery...................................................................................................27

SPORTS & FITNESS

Bicycle Store ..........................................................................................28 Fishing Charter ......................................................................................28 Fitness Center/Gym ...............................................................................28 Golf Course ............................................................................................28 Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store ..............................................................28 Yoga/Pilates Studio................................................................................28

TOP EMPLOYERS

Company Culture ...................................................................................29 Customer Service...................................................................................29 Eco-Friendly/Green Business or Organization ........................................29 Most Community Minded Business........................................................29 Most Innovative Workplace....................................................................29 New Business ........................................................................................29 Overall Leadership.................................................................................29 Place to Work.........................................................................................29

VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES

Auto Body/Collision Center....................................................................30 Auto Parts Store.....................................................................................30 Auto Repair Shop...................................................................................30 Boat/Marine Dealer ...............................................................................30 Car Wash/Detailing................................................................................30 New Car/Truck Dealership......................................................................30 Oil Change Service.................................................................................31 RV Dealership ........................................................................................31 Tire Center .............................................................................................31 Used Car/Truck Dealership .....................................................................31 Car Salesperson .....................................................................................31

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BEAUTY & HEALTH 2022 WINNERS

BARBER SHOP

CHIROPRACTOR CLINIC

DENTAL CLINIC

FACIAL/MASSAGE THERAPY

HAIR SALON

HEARING AID/HEARING SPECIALIST CENTER

DR. J’S BARBER SHOP

NATURAL WAY CHIROPRACTIC

PERRY FAMILY DENTISTRY

BELLA SOUL SPA

RUMOURS HAIR DESIGN

ALL ABOUT HEARING

Find Us On Facebook

naturalwaychiro.org

perryfamilydentistry.com

bellasoulspa.com

Find Us On Facebook

allabouthearingwa.com

2022 FINALISTS

Cruz Firme Barbershop

Family Chiropractic Center

Cascade Dental

Spero Skin Spa Salon

6th Street Hair Co.

Cascade Ear, Nose and Throat

State Street Barber Shop

Northwest Chiropractic Clinic

Cedar Grove Dental

The Apothecary Spa

Spero Skin Spa Salon

Costco Wholesale

Diane Fox

It has been a privilege to serve Skagit County for over 19 years.

Thank you so much!

BC-HIS & COHC

218 East Rio Vista Avenue Burlington, WA 98233

360-707-5500 www.allabouthearingWA.com

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BEAUTY & HEALTH 2022 WINNERS

HOSPITAL/MEDICAL CENTER

NAIL SALON  MANICURE/ PEDICURE

OPTOMETRIST CLINIC

ORTHODONTIC CLINIC

ORTHOPEDIC CENTER

PHARMACY/DRUG STORE  LOCAL

SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL

NELL THORN WATERFRONT BISTRO & BAR

CASCADIA EYE

GARDNER ORTHODONTICS

SKAGIT REGIONAL HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS

SCHAFFNER PHARMACY

skagitregionalhealth.org

nellthorn.com

ncascade.com

joelgardner orthodontics.com

skagitregionalhealth.org

schaffnerpharmacy.com

Proliance Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Hilltop Pharmacy

2022 FINALISTS

Island Health

Nail Masters

Dr. Jim Cornwell’s See Eye Care & Wear

Bielas Orthodontics

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center

VIP Nails

Mount Vernon Vision Source

Halgren Orthodontics

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BEAUTY & HEALTH 2022 WINNERS

PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC

SPA

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

NORTHWEST PHYSICAL THERAPY

BELLA SOUL SPA

CHINN GYN, LLC

retptgroup.com

bellasoulspa.com

chinngyn.com

2022 FINALISTS

Balance Point Physical Therapy

Chinn GYN, LLC

Sedro Woolley Physical Therapy

The Apothecary Spa

Healthy Badass Fitness

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Weight Watchers

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DINING

2022 WINNERS ALLAROUND RESTAURANT

ASIAN FOOD

BAKERY

BBQ

BREAKFAST

BRUNCH

MR. T’S FAMILY CAFE

RACHAWADEE THAI CAFE

CALICO CUPBOARD CAFÉ & BAKERY

DOUBLE BARREL BBQ

MR. T’S FAMILY CAFE

TRAIN WRECK BAR & GRILL

mrtscafe.com

rachawadeethai.com

calicocupboardcafe.com

doublebarrelbbq.com

mrtscafe.com

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2022 FINALISTS

La Catrina Tacos & Tequila

Asian 1

Indulge Bakery

DAD’s Diner

Calico Cupboard Café & Bakery

Billy’s Cafe

The Fairhaven

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Joy’s Bakery

Kelley’s BBQ & Catering

Joy’s Bakery

Mr. T’s Family Cafe

Highest Quality • Local Shrimp Locally owned & operated by local fishermen & women.

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DINING

2022 WINNERS

BURGER

CATERER/CATERING COMPANY

CHOWDER

DELI/SUB/SANDWICH SHOP

DINER/DRIVE IN

DONUTS

SKAGIT VALLEY BURGER EXPRESS

GEREADELI

BOB’S CHOWDER BAR

GEREADELI

HAL’S DRIVE IN

DONUT HOUSE

skagitvalleyburgers.com

gereadeli.com

bobschowder.com

gereadeli.com

halsdrivein.com

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2022 FINALISTS

Conway Pub Eatery

La Catrina Tacos & Tequila

La Conner Waterfront Café

2nd Street Deli & Dogs

Mr. T’s Family Cafe

Darren’s Donuts

The Net Drive-In

Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House

Secret Cove

Skagit Valley Food Co-op

The Net Drive-In

Lafeens Donuts Ice Cream And Espresso

Thank you for Voting!

Thank you

for your vote for Best Mexican Food We appreciate your support!

Lorenzo’s invites you to come and enjoy delicious Mexican food in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.

360-856-6810

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DINING

2022 WINNERS

FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

FINE DINING

FISH & CHIPS

LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

MEXICAN FOOD

OUTDOOR/PATIO/ ROOFTOP DINING

RAILROAD PUB & PIZZA

CHUCKANUT MANOR SEAFOOD & GRILL

LA CONNER PUB & EATERY

WHIDBEY COFFEE

COA MEXICAN EATERY & TEQUILERIA MV

DISTRICT BREWING

railroadpizza.com

chuckanutmanor.com

aconnertavern.com

whidbeycoffee.com

coaeatery.com

districtbrewco.com

2022 FINALISTS

La Catrina Tacos & Tequila

Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House

Conway Pub Eatery

The Coffee Barn

Lorenzo’s Mexican Restaurant

Birdsview Diner

Mr. T’s Family Cafe

Nell Thorn

Gentlemen Gene’s Pub

Valley Grind

Mexico Cafe

La Conner Waterfront Café

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!

DINING

2022 WINNERS FOOD TRUCK

ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT

ITALIAN FOOD

TACOS TECALITLAN

SNOW GOOSE PRODUCE

IL GRANAIO

tacostecalitlan.com

snowgooseproducemarket. com

Authentic Italian Restaurant

granaio.com

2022 FINALISTS

GAMING | DINING | EVENTS | GOLF | LODGE 1.888.288.8883 | SWINOMISHCASINOANDLODGE.COM Must be 18 to gamble. Management reserves all rights.

Antojos Locos

Big Scoop Sundae Palace & Restaurant

Nonna Luisa Ristorante

Stella Sopra Italian Food Truck

Lopez Island Creamery

Pacioni’s Pizzaria

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DINING

2022 WINNERS PIZZA

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

STEAKHOUSE

SUSHI

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN/ GLUTENFREE FOOD

RAILROAD PUB & PIZZA

CHUCKANUT MANOR SEAFOOD & GRILL

CHUCKANUT MANOR SEAFOOD & GRILL

MAX DALE’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE

SAKURA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD COOP

railroadpizza.com

chuckanutmanor.com

chuckanutmanor.com

mdbighouse.com

sakuraburlington.com

skagitfoodcoop.com

2022 FINALISTS

Annie’s Pizza Station

Cascade Pizza Sedro-Woolley

Authentic Italian Restaurant

Il Granaio

Anthony’s at Cap Sante Marina

13moons Restaurant

Asian 1

5b’s Bakery & Eatery

Nonna Luisa Ristorante

La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House

La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House

BITE Teriyaki and Pho

Shambala Ancient Grain Bakery & Bistro

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE ART GALLERY

BED & BREAKFAST

FAMILY FRIENDLY/ RECREATION

MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART

LA CONNER CHANNEL LODGE

monamuseum.org

laconnerchannel lodge.com

2022 WINNERS FESTIVAL/FAIR

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT/ MUSIC VENUE

LIVE MUSIC ARTIST/ GROUP/BAND

LIVE THEATER

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SKAGIT COUNTY

SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL

LINCOLN THEATRE

CHRIS EGER BAND

LINCOLN THEATRE

skagitchildren smuseum.net

tulipfestival.org

lincolntheatre.org

Find Us On Facebook

lincolntheatre.org

2022 FINALISTS

La Conner Artists’ Co-op

Nantucket Inn Anacortes

Riverside Lanes

Anacortes Arts Festival

Birdsview Brewing Company

Lazy Acres

Anacortes Community Theatre

Scott Milo Gallery at the Framemaker

Ovenell’s Heritage Inn

Skagit Skate

Loggerodeo

Conway Pub Eatery

Mama Dirty Skirt

McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center

We’re honored to be included among the top 3 Lenders in Skagit Valley!

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE 2022 WINNERS

LOCAL EVENT

LODGING/HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENT

MUSEUM

PARK

SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL

MAJESTIC INN & SPA

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SKAGIT COUNTY

WASHINGTON PARK

tulipfestival.org

majesticinnandspa.com

skagitchildrensmuseum.net

anacorteswa.gov

2022 FINALISTS

Anacortes Arts Festival

La Conner Channel Lodge

Museum of Northwest Art

Hillcrest Park

Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue

Ovenell’s Heritage Inn

Skagit County Historical Museum

Kiwanis Spray Park

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE 2022 WINNERS

PEOPLE

2022 WINNERS

PLACE OF WORSHIP

TOURIST/SEASONAL ATTRACTION  LOCAL

HIS PLACE COMMUNITY CHURCH

SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL

Mike in the Morning

hisplacechurch.com

tulipfestival.org

kapsradio.com

2022 FINALISTS

DJ

MIKE YEOMA

2022 FINALISTS

Hub City Church

Island Adventures

DJ Jimmy Mai

St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Roozengaarde

Robert Berlinski Katt’s Westside Stories

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FINANCE

2022 WINNERS BANK

CREDIT UNION

FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

INVESTMENT FIRM

MORTGAGE LENDING COMPANY

PEOPLES BANK

BECU

BC ACCOUNTING

D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIES

PEOPLES BANK

dadavidson.com

PRIMERICA primerica.com peoplesbank-wa.com

becu.org

bcaccountinginc.com

peoplesbank-wa.com

2022 FINALISTS

Banner Bank

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

D.A. Davidson Companies

Mountain Pacific Bank

North Coast Credit Union

Doussard Financial

Baird

Umpqua Bank

WaFd Bank

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HOME & HOME SERVICES 2022 WINNERS

ASSISTED/SENIOR LIVING

MOVING COMPANY

NURSING HOME

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

REAL ESTATE SERVICES/SUPPORT

CREEKSIDE CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY

UHAUL MOVING & STORAGE OF SKAGIT VALLEY

COUNTRY MEADOW VILLAGE

SKAGIT TRADITION REALTY, LLC

GUARDIAN NORTHWEST TITLE & ESCROW

creeksideccc.com

uhaul.com

villageconcepts.com

skagittraditionrealty.com

gnwtitle.com

Village Concepts

2022 FINALISTS

Village Concepts

BackBreakers

Creekside Continuing Care Community

Keller Williams Western Realty

Chicago Title Insurance Company

Where The Heart Is

Central Moving & Storage, LLC

Life Care Center

Windermere Real Estate

Land Title and Escrow

Sedro-Woolley - Country Meadow Village

Assisted Living and Memory Care

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KIDS & EDUCATION 2022 WINNERS

CHILD CARE

DANCE STUDIO/SCHOOL

KARATE/MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL

LEARNING/TUTORING CENTER

PRESCHOOL

SKAGIT PRESCHOOL & RESOURCE CENTER

SKAGIT VALLEY ACADEMY OF DANCE

ANACORTES SOO BAHK DO

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SKAGIT COUNTY

BURLINGTON LITTLE SCHOOL

SPARC

burlingtonlittleschool.org

SKAGIT PRESCHOOL & RESOURCE CENTER SPARC

sparckids.org

skagitvalleyacademyofdance. com

anacortessoobahkdo.com

skagitchildrensmuseum.net

sparckids.org

Children’s Museum of Skagit County

2022 FINALISTS

North Cascades Child Development

Fidalgo DanceWorks

Livewire MMA and Fitness

Children of the Valley

The Learning Ladder

Ground Zero Gymnastics

Pacific Northwest Martial Arts Academy

Skagit Valley Family YMCA

PETS

KIDS & EDUCATION 2022 WINNERS

2022 WINNERS

SCHOOL  PRIVATE

SCHOOL  PUBLIC

PET GROOMING COMPANY

PET KENNEL/BOARDING/ DAY CARE

PETS SERVICES

VETERINARY CLINIC

MOUNT VERNON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SEDROWOOLLEY HIGH SCHOOL

CHUCKANUT VALLEY VETERINARY CLINIC

DOGGY COME PLAY

DOGGY COME PLAY

DayCare & Boarding

DayCare & Boarding

CHUCKANUT VALLEY VETERINARY CLINIC

mountvernonchristian.org

swsd.k12.wa.us

doggycomeplay.com

doggycomeplay.com

Home of the Cubs

chuckanutvet.com

2022 FINALISTS

chuckanutvet.com

2022 FINALISTS

Hill Creek Christian

Conway Elementary School

Kind, Caring & Compassionate Grooming

Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic

Leader of the Pack

North Cascade Veterinary Hospital

Immaculate Conception Regional School

Island View Elementary School

PetCo

Leader of the Pack

Z’s Obedience Training School

Skagit Animal Clinic

Dog Training

Dog Training

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SERVICES

2022 WINNERS

CARPET/RUG CLEANING COMPANY

CLEANING SERVICE COMPANY

COMPUTER SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

CUSTOM FRAMING

DRY CLEANING COMPANY

NORTH SOUND CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

MODERN CLEANERS

GEEK SQUAD Best Buy

BYK CONSTRUCTION

WILSON PICTURE FRAMING

MODERN CLEANERS

Find Us On Facebook

moderncleaners.com

bestbuy.com

bykconstruction.com

Find Us On Facebook

moderncleaners.com

2022 FINALISTS

Chem-Dry of Mount Vernon

Katie’s Shine Shop

Fidalgo Networking

Keystone Building Services

Hobby Lobby

Glow Cleaners

UJ Brothers Carpet Cleaning

Merry Maids

Interpreting Technology

Supreme Rockeries & Excavation

Michaels

Thrifty Cleaners of Anacortes

PREMIER ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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for your vote for Best Construction Services Thank you for Voting

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We value integrity, quality and professionalism and take great pride in providing five-star customer service and premium code-compliant electrical installations.

Premier Electrical Services is licensed, bonded and insured.

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Keystone Building Services 909 26th Street – Anacortes keystonebuilding.com

360-588-4189

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SERVICES

2022 WINNERS

ELECTRICIAN/ELECTRICAL SERVICE COMPANY

EMPLOYMENT/ STAFFING AGENCY

FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORY

GENERAL CONTRACTOR/ CONSULTATION SERVICES

GUTTER COMPANY

HEATING/AC SERVICE COMPANY

INTEGRITY ELECTRIC

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS

LEMLEY FUNERAL CHAPEL

JOHN PIAZZA, JR. CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

ADVANCED GUTTER SERVICES

CPI PLUMBING & HEATING

integrityelectricskagit.com

expresspros.com

lemleychapel.com

piazzaconst.com

advancedgutterservices. com

cpiplumbing.com

2022 FINALISTS

Ackermann Electric Company

Advance Services

Hawthorne Funeral Home & Memorial Park

Kreider Construction

Cascade Gutter Service, Inc.

Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing

Premier Electrical Services Inc.

Human Resources of Mount Vernon

Kern Funeral Home

SP General Contracting

Skagit Gutter LLC

Handy’s Heating

Your Complete Locksmith Service

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!

Thank you so much for voting for our business and recognizing us as your flood insurance experts!

We consider it an honor and privilege to serve the wonderful folks in Skagit County and look forward to helping with all your insurance needs!

Best Insurance Office

Adam Thurmond Insurance Agency 400 East Fairhaven Ave. Burlington,WA 98233 (360) 757-7000

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SERVICES

2022 WINNERS

INSURANCE OFFICE

LAW FIRM

LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING COMPANY

LOCKSMITH COMPANY

NONPROFIT/CHARITY ORGANIZATION

PAINTING COMPANY

LISA ATKINSON INSURANCE AGENCY

PROSCAPES

A1 MOBILE LOCK & KEY

HELPING HANDS FOOD BANK

NORTH WEST COLORS PAINTING

State Farm

JOSEPH D. BOWEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW P.S.

Find Us On Facebook

bowenfirm.com

usproscapes.com

a1mobilelock.com

helpinghandsfoodbank.org

northwestcolorspainting. com

Community Action of Skagit County

Cardona & Sons Painting

2022 FINALISTS

Farmers

Adam Thurmond

Pirkle Law Firm

Cousins Lawn Care

All Valley Lock and Key

Skagit Gleaners Carol Lawson Insurance Agency State Farm

Skagit Law Group, PLLC

Skagit Landscaping, LLC

Locksmith Skagit Skagit Habitat for Humanity

Sergio & Son’s Painting

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SERVICES

2022 WINNERS PEST CONTROL COMPANY

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

PLUMBING COMPANY

ROOFING COMPANY

SELF STORAGE COMPANY

ADVANCED PEST CONTROL

S & J PHOTOGRAPHY

CPI PLUMBING & HEATING

SKAGIT ROOFING

MT. VERNON SELF STORAGE

advancedpestnorthwest.com

sandjphotography.com

cpiplumbing.com

skagitroofing.net

mountvernonstorage.com

2022 FINALISTS

Bio Bug Pest Management

Bella Vita Creative

Absolute Plumbing

Esary Roofing & Siding Co.

Ace Self Storage

Classic Insulation & Pest Control

WanderLost Imagery

Right Way Plumbing & Heating

Savage Roofing and Gutter, LLC

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SERVICES  PEOPLE

SERVICES

2022 WINNERS

2022 WINNERS

TATTOO PARLOR

TREE SERVICE COMPANY

TRUCKING/LOGISTICS

ATTORNEY

CREATURE TATTOO

EAGER BEAVER TREE SERVICE, INC.

SKAGIT CITY TRUCKING SCHOOL

JOSEPH D. BOWEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW

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eagerbeavertreeinc.com

skagitcitytruckschool.com

bowenfirm.com

2022 FINALISTS

2022 FINALISTS

Good Vibes Body Art

Precision Tree Service

Arne Svendsen Trucking, Inc.

Craig E. Cammock, JD

Triumph Tattoo

The Dreyers Tree Service

Taylor Driving Schools

Lawrence Pirkle, Esq.

Skagit Law Group

Pirkle Law Firm

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SHOPPING

2022 WINNERS

ANTIQUE STORE & COLLECTIBLES STORE

APPLIANCE STORE

BOUTIQUE

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE

CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT STORE

CONVENIENCE STORE

SHELLEY’S SHACK

JUDD & BLACK APPLIANCE

SHELLEY’S SHACK

SPROUTS CLOTHING

BARGAINS GALORE THRIFT STORE

HOLIDAY MARKET

shelleysshack.com

juddblack.com

shelleysshack.com

sproutsclothing.com

bargainsgalorethrift.org

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2022 FINALISTS

DeWaard & Bode

Encore Shoppe

Lil’ Tugs Children’s Boutique

Encore Shoppe

Harold’s Market

Red Door Antique Mall

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Sprouts Clothing

Oliver-Hammer Clothes Shop

Sprouts Clothing

Swinomish Markets

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Nasty Jack’s Antiques

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SHOPPING

2022 WINNERS

FARMERS MARKET/ PRODUCE STAND

FLOORING STORE

FLORIST SHOP

FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET

GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY

GIFT SHOP

SNOW GOOSE PRODUCE

MOUNT VERNON CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME

HART’S FLORAL

SKAGIT’S OWN FISH MARKET

CHRISTIANSON’S NURSERY & GREENHOUSE

SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD COOP

snowgooseproduce market.com

mvcarpetone.com

mtvernonflowers.com

skagitfish.com

christiansonsnursery.com

skagitfoodcoop.com

2022 FINALISTS

Mount Vernon Farmers Market

Great Floors

Melody’s Flowers and More

Black Rock Seafood

Ace Hardware

Forté Chocolates

Schuh Farms

The Home Depot

The Enchanted Florist

Taylor Shellfish

Skagit Acres

Shelley’s Shack

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SHOPPING

2022 WINNERS

GROCERY STORE

HARDWARE/HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

JEWELRY STORE

LAWN EQUIPMENT STORE

MATTRESS STORE

MEN’S CLOTHING STORE  LOCAL

HAGGEN FOOD GROCERY STORE

KAPTEIN’S ACE HARDWARE

CHARLES FINE JEWELRY

SKAGIT FARMERS SUPPLY

HANSEN’S FURNITURE COMPANY

OLIVERHAMMER CLOTHES SHOP

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skagitace.com

charlesfinejewelry.com

skagitfarmers.com

hansensfurniture.com

oliverhammer.com

2022 FINALISTS

Grocery Outlet

Ace Hardware

Burton Jewelers

Papé Machinery

Mattress Depot USA

J Slocum Marine

Skagit Valley Food Co-op

E & E Lumber & Home Center

Strauss Jewelers

Kaptein’s Ace Hardware

Tracys Furniture

Stowes Shoes & Clothing

Anacortes

John Deere

Proud to be a part of the Skagit Valley community.

Our experts are here to help Skagit County residents find the right appliances and outdoor barbecues for their home.

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SHOPPING

2022 WINNERS NEW FURNITURE STORE

PARTY SUPPLIES

PAWN SHOP

RECREATIONAL CANNABIS

WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE  LOCAL

HANSEN’S FURNITURE COMPANY

PARTY CITY

SKAGIT COIN AND JEWELRY

WESTERN BUD

STOWES SHOES & CLOTHING

hansensfurniture.com

partycity.com

skagitcoin.com

westernbud.com

stowesshoesandclothing.com

2022 FINALISTS

Lyon’s Furniture & Sleep Center Inc

Hobby Lobby

Cascadia Eye

Loving Farms

Encore Shoppe

Northwest Fine Furnishings

Tri Dee Arts

J.C.’s Pawnshop, Inc.

Salish Coast Cannabis

Tides of Anacortes

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SPIRITS

2022 WINNERS BLOODY MARY

BREWPUB/BREWERY

DISTILLERIES

HAPPY HOUR

TAP HOUSE/TASTING ROOM

TRAIN WRECK BAR & GRILL

FARMSTRONG BREWING COMPANY

TERRAMAR BREWSTILLERY

TRAIN WRECK BAR & GRILL

FARMSTRONG BREWING COMPANY

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terramarcraft.com

trainwreckbar.com

farmstrongbrewing.com

2022 FINALISTS

Katts Westside Stories

District Brewing

Deception Distilling

Katts Westside Stories

North Sound Brewing Co.

The Bullpen Sports Bar & Grill

Temperate Habits Brewing Co.

Temperate Habits Brewing Co.

The Office Tavern

The Bullpen Sports Bar & Grill

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SPIRITS

2022 WINNERS TAVERN/LOUNGE/PUB

WINERY

OLD EDISON INN

BERTELSEN WINERY

theoldedison.com

bertelsenwinery.com

2022 FINALISTS

The Brown Lantern

Eagle Haven Winery

Katts Westside Stories

Skagit Cellars

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SPORTS & FITNESS 2022 WINNERS

BICYCLE STORE

FISHING CHARTER

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

GOLF COURSE

SPORTING GOODS/ OUTDOOR STORE

YOGA/PILATES STUDIO

SKAGIT CYCLE CENTER

SAN JUAN ADVENTURES

SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA

AVALON GOLF LINKS

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

QUANTUM HEALTH AND YOGA LOUNGE

skagitcyclecenter.com

sanjuancharters.net

skagitymca.org

avalonlinks.com

dickssportinggoods.com

qhyogalounge.com

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Anacortes Soo Bahk Do

2022 FINALISTS

DICK’S Sporting Goods

Master Marine Boat Center

Anytime Fitness

Skagit Golf and Country Club

Holiday Sports PNW Exploration

R&R Fishing Charters

Riverside Health Club

Swinomish Golf Links Skagit ARMS

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TOP EMPLOYERS

2022 WINNERS

COMPANY CULTURE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

ECOFRIENDLY/GREEN BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION

MOST COMMUNITY MINDED BUSINESS

MOST INNOVATIVE WORKPLACE

NEW BUSINESS

MOUNTAIN PACIFIC BANK

CASCADIA EYE

SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD COOP

MOUNTAIN PACIFIC BANK

TULIP TOWN

SMILEY’S MOBILE DETAILING

mp.bank

ncascade.com

skagitfoodcoop.com

mp.bank

tuliptown.com

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2022 FINALISTS

Gardner Orthodontics

CPI Plumbing & Heating

Skagit Gleaners

Gardner Orthodontics

Salish Coast Cannabis

Green Street Yards, LLC

Swinomish Markets

Gardner Orthodontics

The Apothecary Spa

Katts Westside Stories

The Apothecary Spa

JeKa

TOP EMPLOYERS

2022 WINNERS OVERALL LEADERSHIP

PLACE TO WORK

MOUNTAIN PACIFIC BANK

MOUNTAIN PACIFIC BANK

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mp.bank

2022 FINALISTS

CPI Plumbing & Heating

Cascadia Eye

Katts Westside Stories

Gardner Orthodontics

cascadiaeye Thank you for voting for Cascadia Eye Best Optometrist, Best Customer Service & Best Place to Work.

We are honored to serve you as Skagit Valley’s comprehensive eye care specialist!

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VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES 2022 WINNERS

AUTO BODY/ COLLISION CENTER

AUTO PARTS STORE

AUTO REPAIR SHOP

BOAT/MARINE DEALER

CAR WASH/DETAILING

NEW CAR/TRUCK DEALERSHIP

AVON BODY SHOP, LLC

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS

AVON BODY SHOP, LLC

TOMNJERRY’S BOAT CENTER

BLUE COW CARWASH

FOOTHILLS TOYOTA

tomnjerrys.net

bluecowcarwash.com

foothillstoyota.com

Master Marine Boat Center

Bubba Sudz

Dwayne Lane’s Skagit Subaru

West Marine

Katie’s Shine Shop

Jack Carroll’s Skagit Hyundai

avonautobody.com

JP AUTOMOTIVE jpautomotiveskagit.com avonautobody.com

oreillyauto.com

2022 FINALISTS

Fix Auto Mount Vernon

AutoZone Auto Parts

NW Autobody, Inc.

NAPA Auto Parts

Bavarian Autohaus

BEST USED CAR & TRUCK DEALERSHIP

BEST CAR SALESPERSON – TRAVIS ASHBY

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1953 Walton Dr. -Burlington

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A-1099 ©2022 Valvoline 08/22 SMService mark, Valvoline or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries.

15 off Oil Change*

$

any Full Service

ÌNAMW052oÎ *Includes up to 5 quarts of Valvoline oil (diesel oil may vary), filter (prem. extra), lube & maintenance check; plus tax, if applicable; not valid with same service offers/discounts (including fleet); see store for additional details or restrictions; good only at Sedro-Wooley and Burlington WA Locations . No cash or credit back; cash value $0.001.

Expires: 12/31/2022

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VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES

PEOPLE

2022 WINNERS

2022 WINNERS

OIL CHANGE SERVICE

RV DEALERSHIP

TIRE CENTER

USED CAR/TRUCK DEALERSHIP

CAR SALESPERSON

VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE

BLADE CHEVROLET & RVS

LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER

PACIFIC COAST AUTO CENTER

TRAVIS ASHBY Pacific Coast Auto Center

vioc.com

bladechevy.com

lesschwab.com

pacificcoastauto.com

pacificcoastauto.com

2022 FINALISTS

Foothills Toyota

Jiffy Lube

Camping World of Burlington

Costco Wholesale

Halterman’s RV

Discount Tire

2022 FINALISTS

Burlington Used Car Superstore

Burlington Used Car Superstore

Alyssa Stiller

Foothills Toyota

Brett Lange

BUCS

Foothills Toyota

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We are family owned and operated and have been serving Skagit Valley for over 37 years.

We take pride in delivering the best sales, service and parts experience possible.

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