Below are the winners and finalists in the Progress-Index 2019 Best of the Best competition. The awards were presented Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Beacon Theatre in Hopewell. Winners in each category appear in boldface italics.

The contest was sponsored by The Progress-Index, Virginia Gateway Region, and the chambers of commerce in Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Hopewell-Prince George and Petersburg.

EDUCATION

Child Care

Angels At Play ChildcareGreenhouse Daycare - WINNERWEE School, First Baptist Church - Hopewell

Higher Learning

John Tyler Community CollegeRichard Bland College of W&M - WINNERVirginia Commonwealth University

FOOD & DRINK

Bakery

Buttermilk Bake Shop - WINNERCakes and MooreCrumbs Gourmet Cheesecakes & Sweets

BBQ

Bishops BBQKing’s Famous Barbecue - WINNERSaucy’s BBQ

Breakfast

Chick-Fil-ADixie Restaurant - WINNERThe Yankee Coffee Shop

Brewery/Winery

Ashton Creek VineyardsTrapezium Brewing Co. - WINNERUpper Shirley Vineyards

Buffet

Golden CorralNanny’s Restaurant - WINNERVincenzo’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Burger

Big Mike’sFive Guys Burgers and FriesOld Towne's AlibiWhat-a-Burger - WINNER

Catering

Bishop’s BBQJimmy’s GrilleNanny’s Restaurant - WINNER

Cocktail/Drink

Longstreet's Deli - WINNEROld Towne’s AlibiWabi Sabi

Coffee

Demolition Coffee - WINNERGuncotton Coffee and GalleryWawa

Desserts/Treats

Boppers Malt ShopButtermilk Bake Shop - WINNERHau Lani Hawaiian Shave Ice

Dinner Menu

Alexander'sThe Brickhouse Run - WINNERKonran

Family Restaurant

Brothers PizzaEl CaporalNanny’s Restaurant - WINNER

Fried Chicken

Bubba’s Chicken & ThangsChick-Fil-ANanny’s Restaurant - WINNER

Friendliest Waitstaff

Alexander'sBoppers Malt ShopChick-Fil-A - WINNER

Hot Dogs

Boppers Malt ShopDixie Restaurant - WINNERHopewell Quick Lunch

Italian Restaurant

Brothers PizzaLuca’s Italian RestaurantTramonto Ristorante - WINNER

Lunch Menu

Dixie RestaurantEl CaporalLongstreet's Deli - WINNER

Mexican Restaurant

El Caporal - WINNERLos BandidosMi Rodeo

Pizza

Bottoms UpBrother’s Pizza - WINNERTrapezium Brewing Company

Seafood

Croaker’s SpotRiptides - WINNERThe Boathouse at City Point

Sushi

Hokkaido SteakhouseSushi KingWabi Sabi - WINNER

Sweet Tea

Chick-Fil-A - WINNERDixie RestaurantNanny’s Restaurant

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Assisted Living

Brighter Living Assisted CareDunlop House Assisted Living and Memory Care - WINNERPetersburg Home for Ladies

Chiropractor

Ariya Chiropractic Center - WINNERCline Chiropractic CenterQuintessential Chiropractic

Dental / Orthodontic Practice

Commonwealth DentistryDr Richard Bates - WINNERVirginia Family Dentistry

Dermatologist

Dermatology Associates of VA - WINNERDr. Laura PrattPaladin Dermatology

Hearing Specialist

Clarity HearingSRMC ENTVirginia Ear, Nose & Throat - WINNER

Home Health Care

Care Advantage Inc.Clay Home MedicalCrater Community Hospice, Inc. - WINNER

Hospital

Southside Regional Medical Center - WINNERSt. Francis Medical CenterVCU

Massage

Be Amazing Massage TherapyCrystal Spa & Nails - WINNERGood Karma L.L.C

Medical Practice

Prime Care Family Practice - WINNERSouthside Physicians NetworkSutherland Family Practice

Optometrist / Eye Care

Dr. Farley and Associates, Colonial Heights - WINNERDr. Joseph Lebow and AssociatesVirginia Eye Institute

Pharmacy

Hometown Drug - WINNERSutherland PharmacyWalnut Hill Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Colonial Orthopedics - WINNERSouthside Rehabilitative ServicesSynergy PT

Salon / Barber

Mirrors on the WallSalon Blis - WINNERStudio B - Prince George

Spa

Crystal Spa & Nails - WINNERDeaux Ami Med SpaTeresa's Beauty Bar

Urgent Care /Emergency Facility

BetterMed Urgent Care - WINNERPatientFirstSouthside Emergency Care Center

Workout Facility

DefyGENETICS - WINNERMASSive PerformanceStudio M

HOME SERVICES

Carpet Cleaning

A1 Steem It - WINNERPond’s Carpet CleaningStanley Steemer

Heating & Air

AirMaxx Mechanical IncColonial Heating and Plumbing - WINNERIncredible HVAC

Home Decorating/Interior Design

Cabin CreekMonVintiqueTreasures Too - WINNER

Home Improvement Professionals

Edwards Home ImprovementFrazier Electric Inc. - WINNERWalter D. Witt Roofing

Landscaping / Lawn Maintance

E-Z Lawn Care Service LLCLew BevilleMike’s Landscape and Design - WINNER

Pest Control

Apex Pest ControlGrant’s Home ServicesHouchins Pest Control - WINNER

Plumbing

Colonial Plumbing and Heating - WINNERLil Bill’s Repair ServiceTOOMBS PLUMBING AND HEATING

Real Estate Agency

Front Door Realty - WINNERLong & Foster RealtorsNapier Realtors-ERA

Real Estate Agent

Christopher Hargrave - WINNERErica DunnavantTina Mccabe

Tree Service

Kegley’sOrleans Co. Tree Service Inc.T.L. Wilkins Tree Service, Inc. - WINNER

LOCAL BRAGS

Charity Event

Harbor BlastKickback 2 School Drive - Petersburg YMCA - WINNERToys for Tots

Community Event

Dinwiddie County Fair - WINNERFestival of Grapes & HopsFort Clifton Festival

Community in which to live

ChesterDinwiddie CountyPrince George County - WINNER

Community in which to own a business

Chester - WINNERColonial HeightsPrince George County

Date Night Spot

The Boathouse at City Point - WINNERBoppers Malt ShopWagstaff Steakhouse

Entertainment Spot

Beacon Theatre - WINNEROld Towne PetersburgSwift Creek Mill Theatre

Event/Meeting Space

Ashton Creek Vineyard - WINNERBarns of KanakThe Beacon Theatre

Live Music

4Play bandBeacon Theatre - WINNERHarbor Blast

Place to Work

Crater Community Hospice - WINNERPrince George CountySouthside Regional Medical Center

Tourist Attraction

Old Towne PetersburgPamplin National Museum of the Civil War SoldierRichlands Dairy Farm - WINNER

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Bank / Credit Union

Bank of Southside Virginia - WINNERBB&TVirginia Credit Union

Bed & Breakfast

Edgewood Plantation - WINNERRagland MansionThe Jury’s Inn

Dance / Cheer Studio

Angel Desouza’s School of DanceMaking Moves Dance CompanyTip Tap Toes Dance Company by Maggie Floyd - WINNER

Dry Cleaners

Johnson’s Dry Cleaners - WINNERPrince George CleanersWalnut Hill Cleaners

Financial Advisor

Burke Steele - Appomattox FinancialDonna BarwickDoreen Creel-Wood - WINNER

Funeral Services

E. Alvin Small Funeral HomeJ.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - WINNERJ. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment

Hotel / Motel

Baymont Inn and SuitesHilton Colonial HeightsThe Jefferson - WINNER

Insurance Agency

Lundie InsurancePrince George Farm Bureau - WINNERState Farm

Insurance Agent

Alex PerkinsonCathy Hendricks - WINNERWilliam H. Talley V

Legal Service Provider

Bourlier Law - WINNERHill & RaineyTaliaferro Law Offices

Pet Grooming

Bark Avenue Salon and Spaw - WINNERDisputanta Animal HospitalShampooches Mobile Spaw

Sign Company

Hollywood SignsOff Duty Graphix - WINNEROwen Print Company

Storage Facility

A&P Self Storage - WINNERAAAA StorageAdvantage Self Storage

Tattoo Shop

City LimitsConnelly’s - WINNERTantrum Tattoo

Tax Preparer / Accountant

Barwick and AssociatesCreel-Wood Accounting - WINNERRed's Tax Service

Veterinary / Pet Services

Colonial Heights Animal Hospital - WINNERCrater Road Veterinary HospitalDisputanta Animal Hospital

SHOPPING

Antique Store

Hoo’s Pickin’Lazy DaisyTreasures Too - WINNER

Appliance Store

Harrison ApplianceLowesThe Appliance Place - WINNER

Carpet / Flooring Store

LowesPritchett’sSouthpark Carpet Outlet - WINNER

Consignment / Thrift Shop

Crater Community Hospice Thrift Store - WINNERLazy DaisyTreasures too

Florist

Boulevard Flower Gardens - WINNERFlowergirl FloristThe Flower Mart, Inc

Furniture Store

Blackstone EmporiumButterworth's Furniture - WINNERLazy Daisy

Garden Center

Boulevard Flower Gardens - WINNERLowes Garden CenterPetersburg Trading Post

Gift Shop

Absolutely Southern DesignsFour Baby BirdsSweet Southern Charm - WINNER

Grocery Store

Food LionKrogerPublix - WINNER

Jeweler

Expressions Jewelry - WINNERLastovica JewelryShe

Pawn Shop

Dance's - WINNERLiberty FirearmsOaklawn Pawn

Retail Beer and Wine

Appomattox River Peanut & Wine Co.The Bucket Trade - WINNERWegman's

Sporting Goods / Firearms

Bass ProDance's Sporting Goods - WINNERDicks Sporting Goods

Uniforms

CintasClay Home Medical - WINNERUniform City

Vape Shop

The Cloud Factory - WINNERVapes GuysVoltage Vapin’

TRANSPORTATION

Glass / Tinting

A-Ford-Able GlassCarraway GlassVirginia Auto Glass - WINNER

Body Shop

Colonial Heights Collision Center - WINNERGlenn’s Auto BodyLyn’s Automotive

Motorcycle / ATV Dealership

Colonial Harley-Davidson - WINNERCommonwealth Sports

New Car Dealership

Colonial HondaCrossroads FordPriority Toyota - WINNERStrosnider Chevrolet

Oil Change

Colonial Tire and AutoDeWitt TireW.S. Campbell’s - WINNER

Repair Shop

BMUU Auto Repair - WINNERDeWitt TireWhite’s Automotive

Taxi / Limo Service

All Occasions Limousine ServiceBrooks Limousine of Colonial Heights - WINNERPink Taxi - WINNER

Tire Shop

DeWitt TireDiscount Tire - WINNERLeete Tire & Auto Center

Used Car Dealership

Car Corral II - WINNERJarman’s Auto SalesStrosnider Chevrolet