STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From pizza to plastic surgery, local businesses have quite the competition going on Staten Island.

But The Von Agency's crème de la crème rose to the top Tuesday night during an award show to honor the best businesses on Staten Island. After months of collecting votes, the winners were announced Tuesday night, Oct. 21, at Eve Ultra Event Space at 2354 Arthur Kill Road.

The event was sponsored by S.I.-based public relations firm, The Von Agency. Among the winners was the DJ business Partners in Sound, which won the category of best entertainment.

"You get recognition from people in the industry and that's one thing, but it's a tremendous honor when you're judged by your community," said Massimo Didonna, one of the co-owners of Partners in Sound.

For Mikey Russo, the owner of Mikey Bagels on Amboy Road, the win was more than a contest. He said it was a reminder that his recently deceased daughter, Alexa Rose, was watching over him.

"I have so much pride in my business and I work in a great community that has supported me since her death," Russo said.

Among the highest honors was the award for best pizza, a title earned by Denino's Pizza. The thin-crust Napolitano-style pie is a family recipe and the Port Richmond building has been in the same family for about 80 years — first as a candy shop, then, after prohibition, a bar and now a pizzeria.

"We get everyone from dock-workers to CEOs to kids running around in their basketball uniforms on Saturdays," said co-owner Mike Burke.

And the Von Agency's winners are:

Pizza - Denino's

Bar - Burrito Bar

Hair Salon - Bamboo Salon

Florist - Moravian Florist

Interior Design - Gables New York

Burger - Duffy's

Lawyer - Amir Alishahi & Associates P.C.

Plastic Surgeon - Josiane Lederman M.D.

Bakery - Royal Crown

Nails - Kim's Nail & Day Spa

Attendees were welcomed to the event at Eve Ultra Lounge with a red carpet, where they posed for photographs and mingled. The club-like atmosphere was emceed by Jen Remauro, promotional director for The Von Agency, and comedian Nicky Paris.

"All of you better give each other business," Remauro said at the event's kickoff.

Several Staten Island businesses gave out swag and promotional items as attendees enjoyed some small plates and drinks.

The contest reportedly received more than 22,000 votes from February to June. Nominations were entered by the public and narrowed down to three finalists.

The three businesses garnering the most votes in each category during the semi-finals, which ended on May 15, moved on to the final round where people voted for their favorites. Voting closed on June 15 at 11:59 pm.