PHOTO BY JOHN F. RUSSELL
PROFESSIONAL WINNERS
O
ur professionals category is where we put the people behind town’s great businesses. These are the bike tuners, the fly-fishing guides, the trainers and more who put their best foot forward to make sure you do the same. While everyone in this listing deserves recognition, the top three in each category, and especially those occupying the catbird seat, are the professionals worthy of extra praise.
PROFESSIONAL Best Acupuncturist
Best Dentist
First: Frank Turano-Cutler, Healing Path Acupuncture Second: Betsy Smith, Five Element Third: Kelley McDaneld, Yampa Valley Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs
First: Dr. Sunny Owens, Sunshine Dentistry Second: Dr. Jeffrey Piaskowy, AvantGarde Dental Third: Dr. Gary Fresques, Steamboat Family Aesthetic Dentistry
Best Attorney
Best Doctor
First (Tied): Larry D. Combs, Steamboat Springs Criminal Defense First (Tied): Jason Lacy, Steamboat Lawyers Group Second: Kris Hammond, Cantafio Hammond Law Third: Adam Mayo, Esq.
First: Dr. David Niedermeier, Steamboat Medical Group Second: Dr. Lambert Orton, Yampa Valley Medical Associates Third (Tied): Dr. Phaedra Fegley, Steamboat Springs Family Medicine Third (Tied): Dr. Charlie Petersen, Yampa Valley Medical Associates
Best Bike Mechanic First: Dusty Henning, Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare Second: Brock Webster, Orange Peel Third: Chris Johns, Wheels Bike Shop
Best Car Salesperson First: Stacey Rogers, Cook Chevrolet & Subaru Second: Steve Dunklin, Cook Chevrolet & Subaru Third: Jorge Sanchez, Cook Chevrolet & Subaru
Best Chiropractor First: Dr. Tim Rinn, Rinn Chiropractic Second: Dr. Von Wilson, Backsmith Chiropractic Third (Tied): Dr. Dave Liberman, Liberman Wellness Third (Tied): Dr. Russ Sanford, Sanford Chiropractic
Best Eye Doctor First: Dr. Lewis Cutter, Mountain Eyeworks Second: Dr.Mark Helm, Helm Eye Center Third: Dr. Jason Garey, Steamboat Vision Clinic
Best Fishing Guide First: Rob Burden, Steamboat Flyfisher Second (Tied): Keith Hale, Steamboat Flyfisher Second (Tied): Johnny Spillane, Steamboat Flyfisher Third: Steve Henderson, Henderson Fly Fishing
Best Fitness Instructor First: Rebecca Williams, Old Town Hot Springs Second: Brady Worster, Anytime
Fitness Third (Tied): Graham Muir, Manic Training Third (Tied): Mary Beth Arce, Old Town Hot Springs
Best Hair Stylist First: Alicia Ellson, Brio Salon Second: Brooke Engeseth, Hair on Earth Third: Kaitlyn Wetzel, Wildhorse Salon
Best Hunting Guide First: Lonny Vanatta, Vanatta Outfitters Second: Shane Yeager, Colorado Premier Outfitting Third: David Schwanke, Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch
Third: Dr. Dana Fitzgerald, Pediatrics of Steamboat Springs
Best Personal Trainer First: Rebecca Williams, Old Town Hot Springs Second: Brady Worster, Anytime Fitness Third: Mary Beth Arce, Old Town Hot Springs
Best School Teacher (K-12) First: Clint Koehler, Steamboat Springs High School Second: Tracy Bye, Steamboat Springs Middle School Third: Deirdre Boyde, Steamboat Springs High School
Best Local Artist
Best Ski/Snowboard Instructor
First: Lance Whitner Second: Gregory Block Third: Sandy Graves
First: Bridget Ross Second: Chip Shevlin Third: Rob Lewis
Best Local Photographer
Best Ski/Snowboard Patroller
First: Abby Jensen Photography Second: David Dietrich Third: Noah Wetzel-Lightpole
First: Kyle Lawton Second: John “Pink” Floyd Third: Brooks Bingman
Best Massage Therapist
Best Surgeon
First: Pam Peretz, Life Essentials Day Spa Second: Erica Olson, Heartfire Massage Third: Ali Boehm, Kneading Hands
First: Dr. Eric Verploeg, Orthopaedics of Steamboat Springs Second: Dr. Alex Meininger, Steamboat Orthopaedic Associates Third: Dr. Andreas Saurbray, Orthopaedics of Steamboat Springs
Best Pediatrician First: Dr. Sheila Fountain, Pediatrics of Steamboat Springs Second: Dr. Steven Ross, Sleeping Bear Pediatrics
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