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ROUND 1: THE RINGMASTERS

★Local Style Icon

Chrys Peterson, news anchor, WTOL News 11

Runner up: Diane Larson, news anchor, 13 ABC

★Local Hipster

Brandon Doriot, owner of The Pour House and comedian

Runner up: Ryan Bunch, performing and literary arts coordinator, Arts Commission of Greater Toledo

★Best New Job for Joe the Plumber

Plumber

Runner up: Garbage man

★High School

Central Catholic High School www.centralcatholic.org

Runner up: Whitmer High School

★College

The University of Toledo www.utoledo.edu

Runner up: Bowling Green State University

★Suburban Downtown

Perrysburg

Runner up: Sylvania

★Festival

German-American Festival

Runner up: Historic Old West End Festival

★Institution to Show Off

The Toledo Museum of Art www.toledomuseum.org

Runner up: Toledo Zoo

★Charity

Cherry Street Mission Ministries www.cherrystreetmission.org

Runner up: Toledo Area Humane Society

★Politicians/Public Servant

Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio’s 9th Congressional District

Runner up: Michael Bell, mayor of Toledo

★Local Innovator

Clinton Longenecker, professor of leadership and organizational excellence in the College of Business and Innovation, The University of Toledo

Runner up: Robert Croak, founder of BCP Imports

★Apartment Community

Preston Gardens, Levis Commons www.liveprestongardens.com

Runner up: Chelsea Place

★Gripe You Are Most Sick of Hearing

Nothing to do

Runner up: No employment opportunities

★‘Hood to Grow Up In

Old West End

Runner up: Sylvania

★Best Power Couple

Sara and Shaun Hegarty

Allan and Susan Block

ROUND 2: THE HEAVYWEIGHTS

★Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Jeff Kessler, Arrowhead Surgeons www.arrowheadsurgeons.com

Dr. Frank Barone, FACs

★Doctor

Dr. Roger Kruse, sports medicine, ProMedica Physicians www.promedica.org/regenerativedoctorskruse

Runner up: Dr. Deborah Guntsch, M.D., Family Practice of Toledo Inc.

★Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor

Dr. Oliver Jenkins, M.D. and Dr. Christopher Perry, M.D., Toledo Clinic ENT

Runner up: Dr. Allan Rubin, M.D., ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital

★Lawyer

Beau Harvey, attorney at law, Harvey Law Office www.facebook.com/HarveyLawOffice

Runner up: Owen Dunn Jr., attorney at law, Law Offices of Owen Dunn Jr.

★Eye Doctor

Dr. Michael Cooper, O.D., Westgate Vision Center

Runner up: Dr. Rick Cherry, O.D., Dr. Cherry & Associates

★Dentist

Dr. Jonathan Frankel, D.D.S., Jon Frankel Dentistry, www.jonfrankeldentistry.com

Runner up: Dr. Nadeem Khan, D.D.S., Great Smiles Family Dentistry

★Orthodontist

Drs. Eugene Simon, Andre Haerian and Jennifer Ludwig, Orthodontics www.perfectbraces.com

Runner up: Dr. Robert Julius, D.D.S.

★Chiropractor

Dr. Nickalis Dumas, D.C., Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center, www.rapidrelieftoledo.com

Runner up: Dr. Mickey Frame, D.S., Frame Chiropractic and Acupuncture

★Alternative Health Provider

Dr. Bryan Royer, D.C., chiropractor, Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. www.harmonychirocenter.com

Runner up: Dr. Nickalis Dumas, D.C., Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center

★Veterinarian

Dr. Bob Esplin, SylvaniaVET www.sylvaniavet.com

Runner up: High Point Animal Hospital

★Real Estate Agent

Barbara Jacobs, Sulphur Spring Realty, Inc. www.sulphurspringsrealty.com

Runner up: Ray Henderson, ReMax

★Professor

Clinton Longenecker, professor of leadership and organizational excellence in the College of Business and Innovation, The University of Toledo

Runner up: Joni Mihura, professor of psychology, The University of Toledo

★Bank

Huntington www.huntington.com

Runner up: Fifth Third Bank

★Interior Designer

Sara Smith, Inner Decor www.inner-decor.com

Runner up: Bob Miller Interiors

★Design Firm

Madhouse www.madmadmad.com

Runner up: Hart

ROUND 3: THE NEWSMAKERS

★Print Journalist

Mary Helen Darah, columnist, Toledo Area Parent

Runner up: Dave Hackenberg, sports writer, Toledo Blade

★Best-Dressed Newscaster

Diane Larson, 13ABC

Chrys Peterson, WTOL11

★Sportscaster

David Holmes, 13 ABC

Runner up: Dan Cummins, WTOL 11

★Weathercaster

Jay Berschback, 13 ABC

Runner up: Bill Spencer, 13 ABC

★Anchor Duo

Lee Conklin and Diane Larson, 13 ABC www.13abc.com

Runner up: Sashem Brey & Jeff Smith, 13 ABC

★Local TV Station

13 ABC www.13abc.com

Runner up: WTOL News 11

★Radio Station

92.5 KISS FM www.925kissfm.com

Runner up: 101.5 The River

★Morning Show

The Morning Rush, 92.5 KISS FM www.925kissfm.com/pages/themorningrush

Runner up: Bob and Tom Show, 104.7 WIOT

★Local Blog

Moms in Heels www.momsinheels.net

Runner up: BCSN, Buckeye Cable System

★Local Facebook Page

AnVa Spa & Salon www.facebook.com/anvasalon

Runner up: Help Save Lola!

★Local Twitter Handle

@Toledo_Tweets www.twitter.com/Toledo_Tweets

Runner up: @UT_Problems

ROUND 4: SHOP TIL YOU DROP

★Best New Store

Bumble Olive Oil Co.

Angel & Co.

★Best Locally-Owned Women's Boutique

Elegant Rags

Sophia Lustig Shop

★Locally-Owned Men’s Boutique

Neil’s Men’s Shop www.neilsmensshop.com

Runner up: V Couture

★Resale Shop

Clothes Mentor www.clothes-mentor.com

Runner up: Savers Thrift Stores

★Thrift Store

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio www.goodwillnwohio.com

Runner up: The Salvation Army

★Tailor

Sew-N-Such www.sew-n-such.com

Runner up: Pepe’s Men’s Wear & Tailor Shop

★Jewelry Store

Harold Jaffe Jewelers www.haroldjaffe.com

Runner up: David Fairclough Fine Jewelers

★Eyewear

Optical Arts Inc. www.opticalartsinc.com

Runner up: Pinnacle Eye Group

★Greenest Business

Phoenix Earth Food Cooperative www.phoenixearthfoodco-op.com

Runner up: The Green Boutique

★Greenhouse

Whiteford Road Greenhouse www.whitefordgreenhouse.com

Runner up: Hoen’s Garden Center & Landscaping

★Mall

Westfield Franklin Park www.westfield.com/franklinpark

Runner up: The Town Center at Levis Commons

★Place to buy a car

Yark Automotive Group www.yarkauto.com

Runner up: Taylor Kia of Toledo

★Antique Store

Maumee Antique Mall www.maumeeantiquemall.com

Runner up: Leffler’s Antiques

★Furniture Store

Ashley Furniture Store www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com

Runner up: Value City Furniture

★Paint Store

John’s Color Concepts, Inc., Benjamin Moore Paints

Runner up: Sherwin-Williams Paint Store

★Place to Buy Gifts

Fiddle Stix Boutique & Gallery www.fiddlestixboutique.com

Runner up: Lily’s at Levis

★Home Boutique

C’est La Vie www.facebook.com/pages/Cest-La-Vie/355502363589

Runner up: Lily’s at Levis

★Headshop

The Loonar Station www.loonarstation.com

Runner up: The Shed

★Hotel/Motel

Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

Runner up: Belamere Suites Hotel

★Wedding Venue

Nazareth Hall www.nazarethhall.com

Runner up: Toledo Botanical Garden

★Liquor Store

Joseph’s Beverage Center www.josephsbeveragecenter.com

Runner up: Cork’s Wine and Liquor

★Smoke Shop

The Cigar Affair www.thecigaraffair.com

Runner up: La Casa de La Habana

★Photographer

JEM Photography www.momentsbyjem.com

Runner up: Nick Amrhein, 3BYONE Media

★Florist

Hafner Florist www.hafnerflorist.com

Runner up: Bartz Viviano Flowers & Gifts, Inc.

★Caterer

Premier Catering www.premiercateringtoledo.com

Runner up: Michael’s Café & Bakery

★Romantic Getaway

Belamere Suites Hotel www.belameresuites.com

Runner up: Maumee Bay State Park

★Psychic

Janet Amid www.janetamid.com

Runner up: Kimmie Rose

★Pet Supply

Rover Come Over Doggy Day Care www.rovercomeoverdoggydaycare.com

Runner up: SylvaniaVET



ROUND 5: WHAT A KNOCKOUT

Local Body

Paulette of Paulette’s Studio of Dance www.paulettespassions.com

Runner up: Extreme Results by Vince



Women’s Salon

Reve Salon and Spa www.revesalonandspa.com

Runner up: Beauty Bar



Men’s Barber Shop

Roosters Men’s Grooming Center www.roostersmgc.com

Runner up: Golden Razor



Day Spa

Pyure Salon & Spa www.pyuresalonspa.com

Runner up: Reve Salon and Spa



Nail Salon

AnVa Spa & Salon www.anvaspaandsalon.com

Runner up: J J Nails Pedicure & Tanning



Yoga

Bikram Yoga Toledo www.bikramyogatoledo.com

Runner up: Hot Yoga With Joe



Dance Studio

Paulette’s Studio of Dance www.paulettespassions.com

Runner up: Inspire Dance Company, LLC



Massage Therapist

Meaghan Alexander, Simply Massage, LLC www.simplymassagetoledo.com

Runner up: Alex Smith, Massage Envy



Personal Trainer

Jeff Degraff

Runner up: Maria McKeand Fitness



Athletic Club

YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo www.ymcatoledo.org

Runner up: Urban Active/LA Fitness



Tattoo Parlor

Infinite Art Tattoo www.iatattoo.com

Runner up: Permanently Scarred & Perfectly Pierced

ROUND 6: PUNCH DRUNK

New Bar

Star Bar & Grille www.starbarandgrille.com

Runner up: Ye Olde Cock N’ Bull Tavern



Sports Bar

Nick & Jimmy’s Bar and Grill www.nickandjimmys.com

Runner up: Fricker’s



College Bar

Chasers www.toledochasers.com

Runner up: Bar 145



Gay Bar

Bretz Nightclub www.facebook.com/bretz.bar

Runner up: Outskirts



Trivia Night

Ottawa Tavern otavern.com

Runner up: The Distillery



Karaoke Bar

Bier Stube Bar & Grill www.toledobs.com

Runner up: Delaney’s Lounge



Country Bar

Hazard County Bar & Grill Facebook page: Hazard County Bar Grill

Runner up: Sneaky Pete’s



Taxi Service

Black & White Transportation www.blackwhitecab.com

Runner up: Checker Cab Company

ROUND 7: EAT TO WIN

Burger Joint

Bar 145 www.bar145toledo.com

Runner up: Burger Bar 419



Steakhouse

Mancy’s Steak House www.mancys.com

Runner up: Rockwell’s at The Oliver House

Sushi

Spicy Tuna Sushi Bar & Grill www.spicytunasushi.com

Runner up: KotoBuki Japanese Restaurant



Hotdogs

Tony Packo’s www.tonypacko.com

Runner up: Rudy’s Hot Dog

BBQ

Deet’s BBQ www.deetsbbq.com

Runner up: Po Mo’s Ribs

Soup

Chowders ‘N Moor www.chowdersnmoor.com

Runner up: Grumpy’s

Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar www.buffalowildwings.com

Runner up: Wing Station

Gyro

The Grape Leaf Diner www.grape-leaf.com

Runner up: Rumors Restaurant

Pizza

The Original Gino’s Pizza www.originalginos.com

Runner up: Marco’s Pizza

Diner

Star Diner

Runner up: Schmucker’s Restaurant



Bakery

Wixey Bakery www.wixeysbakery.com

Runner up: Tiger Mediterranean Bakery & Deli



Sandwich

Grumpy’s www.grumpys.net

Runner up: Barry Bagels



Tea Shop

Elaine’s Tea Shop www.thetealady.com

Runner up: Dragonfly Tea Cottage



Fine Dining

Mancy’s Steak House www.mancys.com

Runner up: Registry Bistro



Seafood

Real Seafood Company www.realseafoodcorestaurant.com

Runner up: Mancy’s Bluewater Grille



Independent Coffee

Black Kite Coffee & Pies www.facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee

Runner up: Plate 21



Italian Restaurant

Rosie’s Italian Grille www.rosiesitaliangrille.com

Runner up: LaScola Italian Grill



Indian Restaurant

The Indian Jewel of Toledo Facebook page: The Indian Jewel of Toledo

Runner up: Tandoor Cuisine of India



Middle Eastern Restaurant

Beirut Restaurant www.beirutrestaurant.com

Runner up: Byblos



Mexican Restaurant

El Camino Real www.elcaminorealoh.com

Runner up: San Marcos Taqueria



Chinese Restaurant

New Empire Restaurant

Runner up: QQ Kitchen



Thai Restaurant

Bangkok Kitchen Facebook page: Bangkok Kitchen

Runner up: Rose Thai



Local Grocery

Walt Churchill’s Market www.waltchurchillsmarket.com

Runner up: Andersons Food Market



Ethnic Grocery

Middle East Market www.middleeast-market.com

Runner up: Sofo Foods



Natural Food Store

Health Foods by Claudia www.healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

Runner up: Bassett’s Health Foods



ROUND 8: MUSIC TO MY EARS

Live Music Venue

The Village Idiot www.villageidiotmaumee.com

Runner up: Huntington Center



New Act

The Rivets

Runner up: Charles Lane



Band

Chris Shutters, musician, Chris Shutters Band www.facebook.com/ChrisShuttersFanPage

Runner up: Neon Black



Blues/Jazz

Buck69 www.buck69.net

Runner up: Jesse Coleman & the JAMM Band



Hip Hop

Great Lakes Crew www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Lakes-Crew/60117263391

Runner up: C. Fifth



Singer

Chris Shutters, musician, Chris Shutters Band www.facebook.com/ChrisShuttersFanPage

Runner up: Jeff Stewart



DJ

DJ Big Trav Grant www.facebook.com/djbigtrav

Runner up: DJ A-Dubb



Recording Studio

Little Elephant Recording www.facebook.com/LittleElephantRecording

Runner up: Media Masters



Local Music Guru

Mark Mikel, musician, Mike Mikel Hallucination www.last.fm/music/MARK+MIKEL

Runner up: Chris Shutters, musician, Chris Shutters Band



Local Music Store

Culture Clash Records www.thecultureclash.com

Runner up: Allied Record Exchange



Local Musical Instrument Shop

Heights Guitars www.heights-guitars.com

Runner up: Richards Music



Music Teacher

Micah Graber, music director, Toledo School for the Arts www.ts4arts.org

Runner up: Jean Holden, Jean Holden’s Studio of Vocal Expression



ROUND 9: ART TITANS

Supporter of the Local Arts

Toledo School for the Arts www.ts4arts.org

Runner up: The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo



Independent Gallery

Copper Moon Studio Gallery & Gifts www.coppermstudio.com

Runner up: Bozart’s Art & Music Gallery



Local Art Event

Black Swamp Festival www.blackswamparts.org

Runner up: Crosby Festival of the Arts



Art Photographer

Tina Gionis, freelance photographer, Tina G. Photography www.tinagionis.blogspot.com

Runner up: Jeff Camp, photographer, 10k80 Media

2D Artist

Leslie Adams, artist, Butler Institute of American Art www.leslieadams.com

Runner up: Michael and Mark Kersey, Mr. Atomic Studio & Gallery



3D Artist

Steve Kaminsky, artist and jewelry-maker, Artforms www.artformsperrysburg.com

Runner up: Adam Goldberg, glass artist, Gathered Art Gallery and Studios



Art Classes

Toledo Museum of Art www.toledomuseum.org

Runner up: The Art Supply Depo



Street Artist

Matt Taylor, designer and illustrator, Mr. Taylor www.hellomrtaylor.com

Runner up: Streetspun Yarnbombing



Ballet

The Toledo Ballet www.toledoballet.net

Runner up: Cassandra School of Ballet



Literary Artists

Ryan Bunch, performing and literary arts coordinator, Arts Commission of Greater Toledo www.acgt.org

Runner up: Douglas Lutman, poet and literary artist



Local Theatre Group

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre www.toledorep.org

Runner up: The Village Players Theatre



Live Theatre Venue

Valentine Theatre www.valentinetheatre.com

Runner up: Stranahan Theatre and Great Hall



Place to Buy Local Art

Copper Moon Studio Gallery & Gifts www.coppermstudio.com

Runner up: Gathered Art Gallery and Studios

ROUND 10: ATHLETICALLY INCLINED

Local Athlete

Erik Kynard Jr., track and field athlete, graduate of Rogers High School

Runner up: Tyler Fahrer, wrestler, Delta Wrestling Club

Local High School Coach

Jerry Bell, football coach, Whitmer High School www.washloc.k12.oh.us

Runner up: Greg Dempsey, football coach, Central Catholic High School



High School Team

Whitmer High School www.washloc.k12.oh.us

Runner up: Central Catholic High School



Bowling Alley

Timbers Bowling www.timbersbowling.com

Runner up: Southwyck Bowling Lanes



Martial Arts Studio

Kempo Martial Arts www.kempomania.com

Runner up: USA Martial Arts



Bike Shop

Wersell’s Bike & Ski Shop www.wersellsbikeandskishop.com

Runner up: Reggie’s Bike Shop



Skateboard

Mountain Man Sports www.mountainmansportsonline.com

Runner up: Red Sky Surf and Snow