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530 Communication Circle, Suite 100, 632-5030, www.koaa.com
5901 Corporate Drive, 355-1956, aaronsmithplasticsurgery.com
The local nBC affiliate brings you the news starting at 4:30 every morning, and again at noon and 5, 6 and 10 p.m. it’s been named Station of the Year by the Colorado Broadcasters association more than 20 times.
as a plastic surgeon, he gives personal attention to patients’ needs, from consultation through surgery. he’s certified by the american Board of Plastic Surgeons and completed his plastic surgery fellowship at the prestigious mayo Clinic.
Silver: kRDo Bronze: kkTV
Silver: DR. liSa JenkS Bronze: DR. JameS lUU
RealiTY Show STaR
alTeRnaTiVe/ aeSTheTiC meDiCine
Gold: koaa
Gold: Jeff PRoBST .jeffprobst.com
as the host of the show “Survivor,” he leads viewers through each weekly episode to determine who is weak, who is strong, and who looks best in swimwear. Silver: Snooki Bronze: kim kaRDaShian
RaDio PeRSonaliTY Gold: Dan CoChell
399 S. eighth St., 473-1240, krdo.com/newsradio/index.html
The morning news host for kRDo radio describes himself as a “news junkie” and has 20 years of broadcast experience. he’s also known for charity fundraising stunts, like bowling 179 games backto-back and spending eight days suspended on a billboard. Silver: maRk STeVenS Bronze: BoSTon Joe
RaDio STaTion Gold: kRCC
912 n. weber St., 473-4801, krcc.org
our local nPR affiliate keeps fans happy with eclectic music, in-depth news (local and national) and popular programs such as “This american life.” Silver: 103.9 RXP Bronze: 92.9 The Peak
ReTiRemenT home
Gold: The PaliSaDeS aT BRoaDmooR PaRk 4547 Palisades Park View, 226-2273, palisadesatbroadmoorpark.com
The Palisades at Broadmoor Park has an extensive partnership with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to put the latest research on aging into practice. it focuses on nutrition, physical fitness, cognitive fitness and emotional well-being. Silver: BRookDale Village aT SkYline Bronze: maCkenzie PlaCe
CamPgRoUnD
Gold: mUelleR STaTe PaRk 21045 Colorado 67 S., Divide, 687-2366, parks.state.co.us/parks/ mueller/Pages/muellerhome.aspx
This state park west of Pikes Peak has 132 campsites, three furnished log cabins and an RV campground loop. it’s only 45 minutes from Colorado Springs, perfect for getting into the mountains for a night or weekend without feeling like you are driving forever. Silver: CheYenne moUnTain STaTe PaRk Bronze: eleVenmile STaTe PaRk
Gold: DR. aaRon D. SmiTh
Gold: ColoRaDo SPRingS aCUPUnCTURe 2500 n. Circle Drive, 598-9200, msneedles.com
Cathy Dimaggio has a master’s degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese medicine, where she studied acupuncture technique and Chinese herbal medicine. She’s a general practitioner with a lot of experience treating nerve pain, back pain and arthritis. Silver: ThaTCheR ChiRoPRaCTiC Bronze: ReViVal aeSTheTiC meDiCine
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Gold: ToDaY’S healTh CaRe 1635 w. Uintah St., Suite e; 221 S. eighth St., 633-1300, todayshealthcaremeds.com/beta3
The dispensary offers a “compassionate and healthy atmosphere,” and customers appreciate the high quality of its medical-grade cannabis.
best doctor: dr. aaron d. smith
Silver: The healThY ConneCTionS Bronze: CannaBiCaRe
DenTiST
Gold: BRoaDmooR DenTal 1930 S. nevada ave., 576-5566, broadmoordental.com
This dental clinic has won more than once. Past voters have talked about a “family” environment: “we all know a trip to the dentist is not on top of the list of fun things to do, but at Broadmoor Dental, they really make it an enjoyable experience.” Silver: moniCa DoBBinS, DDS Bronze: aeSTheTiC DenTiSTRY BY DeSign
Salon
Gold: VeDa Salon & SPa multiple locations, coloradoaveda.com
founders Carrie Perkins’ and Sandy francis’ philosophy: “By understanding how our senses interact with the elements of nature, we can learn to achieve the balance that leads to physical health and emotional well-being.” You might say it’s a new age approach. Silver: STYleS Salon Bronze: maTeoS Salon anD DaY SPa
DaY SPa
Gold: maTeoS Salon anD DaY SPa 5919 Delmonico Drive, 266-9295, mateosdayspa.com
whether you’re into Swedish, hot rocks, lavender or the more unconventional (Peruvian Chocolate massage or Tuscan wine antioxidant massage), you’ll find the trained hands to do it here. Silver: geneSiS meDSPa Bronze: VeDa Salon & SPa
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Gold: The BRoaDmooR 1 lake ave., 577-5775, broadmoor.com
This landmark resort lives up to its five-star rating. a world-class golf course, fine restaurants and plush accommodations have made it a regular stop for U.S. presidents and other world leaders, and locals can even find good deals here in the off-season. Silver: anTleRS hilTon Bronze: The Cliff hoUSe aT PikeS Peak
moTel
Tie for Gold: moTel 6 anD SUPeR 8 3228 n. Chestnut St., 520-5400, motel6.com; multiple locations, super8.com
Both offer a good night’s sleep at affordable prices and are pet-friendly. Tie for Silver: TimBeR loDge anD SilVeR SaDDle Bronze: emBaSSY SUiTeS
PeT gRoomeR
Gold: meliSSa ShiVe aT CamP Bow wow 4295 northpark Drive, 260-9247, campbowwow.com/us/co/ coloradosprings
melissa Shive has been grooming dogs there since 2010. The owner said she does great with the customers and the dogs and knows them by name. “She’s just very friendly, very outgoing, good with the customers.” Silver: wooDmen kennelS Bronze: wag n’ waSh