2026 Readers' Choice Top 3 Finalists
- Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Business Services
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Aerial Photography | BG Boyd Photography, Desert Drones, Photography by Jonathan Arlia |
| Best Business Banker/Commercial Loan Officer | Eric Smith - First Citizens Bank, Hughes Federal, Vantage West Credit Union |
| Best Business Consulting/Marketing Services | Anchor Wave Digital Marketing Agency, GNU Ventures, Regal Fierce Media |
| Best Business Referral/Networking Group | BNI SoZona, Tucson Association Of Executives, Tucson Business Networking |
| Best Call Center | Call 24 A Professional Answering Service, Contact One Call Center, Rincon Communications |
| Best Certified Public Accountant | HBL CPA, R & A CPAs, The Royce CPA Firm |
| Best Chamber of Commerce | Marana Chamber of Commerce, Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber of Southern Arizona |
| Best Coworking Space/Flex Space | Spoke Coworking, The L Offices, The Post Workspaces |
| Best Cyber Security Company | Guardian IT, Leeshanok Network Solutions, Nodes Up IT, On Top of I.T. |
| Best Digital Marketing | Anchor Wave Digital Marketing Agency, CopyEdit by LC, Two See Marketing |
| Best Document Destruction Service | Beacon Group, Citizens Business Archives, Shred-it |
| Best Fleet Tracking | Acacia IT, Desert Tracker GPS, EcoTrack Fleet GPS Management, LLC, Tucson GPS Tracking |
| Best Internet & Telephone Service | DakotaPro, T-Mobile, Verizon |
| Best IT Service Provider | Leeshanok Network Solutions, Nodes Up IT, On Top of I.T. |
| Best Mailing Services | APS AUTOMATED PRESORT SERVICES, PakMail, The UPS Store |
| Best Membership Organization | Northwest Tucson Moose Lodge, Tucson Association of Executives, Tucson Business Networking |
| Best Non-Profit | Friends of PACC, Humane Society of Southern Arizona, YMCA of Southern Arizona |
| Best Occupational Health & Safety Training Company | AZC Drug Testing, PhoeniKS Safety Training, Stay Positive Safety Solutions |
| Best Office Equipment/Copier Dealer | APS AUTOMATED PRESORT SERVICES, Arizona Business Equipment, Digital Imaging Systems |
| Best Printer Ink & Toner Cartridge Co. | Arizona Business Equipment Inc., Cartridge World, Digital Imaging Systems |
| Best Printing Company | APS Digital Print, Cirrus, West Press |
| Best Promotional Products Co. | Garment Graphics and Promotional Products, Lady Baba does Promo, Southwest Graphics & Wraps |
| Best Sign/Vehicle Wrap Co. | Cirrus Visual, Innovative Signs, Southwest Graphics and Wraps |
| Best Website Design Co. | Anchor Wave Digital Marketing Agency, Proper Villains, LLC, Two See Marketing |
Dining
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Asian Food | Jun Dynasty, Kintoki Shushi House & Bar, Miss Saigon |
| Best Bagel | Bruegger's Bagels, Bubbe's Bagels, Shasha Rae's Sourdough Goods |
| Best Bakery | Saguaro & Sunrise Bakery, Sonoran Sourdough, Sydney's Sweet Shoppe |
| Best Bar | Caps & Corks, Hops Sports Grill, The Cork Tucson |
| Best Bar & Grill | Barrio Brewing Co, Hops Sports Grill, Trident |
| Best Barbecue | Bashful Bandit Barbecue, FORK U BBQ by Pin-Up Pastries, Holy Smokin Butts BBQ |
| Best Beer Selection | Barrio Brewing Co, Caps & Corks, Hops Sports Grill |
| Best Breakfast | Baja Cafe, Bisbee Breakfast Club, Teaspoon |
| Best Brewery | Barrio Brewing Co, Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., Dragoon Brewing Company |
| Best Brunch | Amelia's Mexican Kitchen, Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, Teaspoon |
| Best Burger | Divine Bovine Burgers, Hops Sports Grill, Zinburger |
| Best Burrito | Amelia's Mexican Kitchen, Nico’s, St. Mary's Mexican Food |
| Best Catering | El Molinito, Fork U BBQ, Roma Imports |
| Best Chef | Amelia's Mexican Kitchen / Chef Jose Contreras, La Frida Mexican Grill - Chef Claudia, Luis Robles - Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch, The Cork Tucson - Matt Kraiss |
| Best Chicken | Church's Chicken, Lucky Wishbone, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers |
| Best Cookie | Baggins, HattenBatter, The Bougie Baker |
| Best Fine Dining | The Cork Tucson, Vivace, Wild Garlic Grill |
| Best Food Truck | Embers Pizza, Pin-Up Pastries/FORK U BBQ, Special Eats |
| Best Gelato | Bella's Gelato Shoppe & Food Truck, Frost Gelato, Jeremiah's Italian Ice Marana |
| Best Hot Dog | El Guero Canelo Restaurant, Luke's Chicago Style, Pat's Chili Dogs |
| Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt | Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Licks, The Screamery |
| Best Indian Food | Indian Twist, Saffron Indian Bistro, Sher-e-Punjab |
| Best Italian Food | Bottega Michelangelo, Nate's Italian Kitchen, Piazza Gavi |
| Best Locally-Owned Restaurant | Hops Sports Grill, La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood, The Parish |
| Best Mexican Food | Amelia's Mexican Kitchen, La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood, Ole Mexican Grill |
| Best Micro Beer/Craft Beer | Barrio Brewing Co, Crooked Tooth, Dragoon Brewing Company |
| Best Pizza | NYPD Pizza, OV Pizza & Pints, Rocco's Little Chicago |
| Best Raspado | Paleteria y Neveria la Michoacana, Raspados el Paraiso, Sonoran Delights |
| Best Salsa | Chela’s Cocina LLC, Guadalajara Grill, Ole Mexican Grill |
| Best Steak | Charro Steak & Del Rey, Silver Saddle Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse |
| Best Subs/Sandwiches | Baggin's Gourmet Sandwiches, Beyond Bread, Bison Witches |
| Best Tacos | Amelia's Mexican Kitchen, BOCA Tacos Y Tequila, Street Taco & Beer Co. |
| Best Tortillas | La Estrella Bakery Inc., La Mesa Tortillas, Tortillas Bryan |
| Best Winery | Arizona Hops & Vines, Los Milics Vineyard, Old Pueblo Cellars |
Entertainment
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Art Gallery | Absolutely Art Gallery, DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, Madaras Gallery |
| Best Attraction | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Flandrau Planetarium, Old Tucson |
| Best Bowling Alley | Fiesta Lanes, Lucky Strike, Roadie's |
| Best Casino | Casino del Sol, Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment - Tucson, Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, Sahaurita |
| Best Dance Studio | Arizona Folklorico Dance Company, BA Studios, Gotta Dance! |
| Best DJ / KJ | Dj Chito, DJ OBI-WAN KENOBI - Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch, DJ Scott "Action" Jackson |
| Best Entertainment Company | Aftershock Entertainment, Gaslight Theater, Old Tucson |
| Best Event Center | Diamond Event Center, Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East, The Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch |
| Best Female Bartender | Felicia Renee - Casa Marana, Melissa Cooney - The NW Moose Lodge, Your Mom's House, Bar & Grill - Kelly Hambacher |
| Best Golf Academy | Dove Mountain Golf Academy, Good 2 Great Golf, The First Tee |
| Best Golf Course | JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Omni Tucson National, Ventana Golf Course |
| Best Innovative Entertainment (escape rooms, axe throwing, batting cages, zipline etc) | Arizona Zipline Adventures, Roadies, Topgolf |
| Best Live Theatre/Performing Arts | DesertView Performing Arts Center, Gaslight Theater, La Rosa |
| Best Local Event / Festival | Margarita Fest - Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch, The Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival, Tucson Festival of Books |
| Best Male Bartender | Chris Amadori - Hop's Sports Grill, Devin Nicholson - Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch, James Hernandez - The Cork Tucson, Kenneth Bravo - The Grill at Quail Creek |
| Best Pickleball Center | Corbett's, Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club, YMCA of Southern Arizona |
| Best Resort | El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa |
| Best Walking Tour | Downtown Tucson & El Presidio Walking Tour, Tucson Food Tours, Tuscon Ghosts: Ghost Tours & Haunted Pub Crawls |
| Best Youth Theatre | CYT Christian Youth Theatre, Live Theatre Workshop, The Gaslight Theatre |
Health
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Acupuncture Service | Chill Acupuncture and Wellness, Inspired Life Chiropractic, Invigorate Acupuncture |
| Best Assisted Living Facility | Handmaker Assisted Living for the Aging, The Hacienda at the River, The Villas |
| Best Behavioral Health | Advancing Mindsets LLC, Banner - University Medical Center South, Etano Center |
| Best Birthing Center | Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Northwest Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center |
| Best Cannabis Friendly Establishment (cafes, event centers, restaurants, lounges, coffee shops, etc.) | D2, Nature Med, Sol Flower Dispensary |
| Best Children's Medical Center | Diamond Children's Medical Center (Banner - University Medicine), TMC for Children, Tucson ER & Hospital |
| Best Chiropractor | Align It! Chiropractic, Inspired Life Chiropractic, Life is Good Chiropractic |
| Best Community Health | Banner - University Medicine, Del Sol Research Management, LLC., Tucson Medical Center |
| Best Continuing Care Retirement Community | Handmaker, Splendido, Star Fish Care Homes |
| Best Cosmetic Skin Care | Desert Dermatology, Lux Lab Aesthetics, Maloney Plastic Surgery |
| Best Counseling Center/Practice | Advancing Mindsets LLC, Let All Thrive, Rehoboth Therapy and Wellness |
| Best Dental Implants | Casas Adobes Dentistry, Casas Adobes Oral & Maxillofacial, John R. Carson DDS |
| Best Dentist | Casas Adobes Dentistry, General Dentistry 4 Kids, John R. Carson DDS |
| Best Dermatologist/Dermatology Practice | Banner – University Medicine Dermatology, Desert Dermatology, Ironwood Dermatology |
| Best Drug Store/Pharmacy | Banner - University Medical Center, Desert Life Pharmacy, Reed's Compounding Pharmacy |
| Best Emergency Room | Banner - University Medical Center, Tucson ER & Hospital, Tucson Medical Center |
| Best Eye Care Specialist/Ophthalmologist | Arizona Eye Consultants, Banner - University Medicine, Oracle Eye |
| Best Hair Restoration | El Con Health & Wellness, Foothills Dermatology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jerold Olson, Lux Lab Aesthetics |
| Best Health Club/Gym | Jet Sports Training, Sahuarita BJJ & MMA, World Gym Tucson, YMCA of Southern Arizona |
| Best Healthcare Provider | Banner - University Medicine, Desert Dermatology, TMC Health |
| Best Hearing Clinic/Facility | Arizona Hearing Specialists, Banner - University Medicine, Clarity Hearing Aid Center |
| Best Home Care Service | Bayada Home Health Care, BURD Home Health, Dependable Health Services |
| Best Hormone Therapy | El Con Health & Wellness, Maloney Plastic Surgery, Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy |
| Best Hospice Care | Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, Casa de la Luz Hospice, Dependable Health Services |
| Best Hospital | Banner - University Medical Center, Tucson ER & Hospital, Tucson Medical Center |
| Best Infusion Therapy | Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists, AZ IV Medics, Rescue Me Wellness, LLC |
| Best Locally Owned CBD Store (not a dispensary, sells mostly CBD products) | Candle With The Cure, Kelly's Natural Aromatherapy, Nature Med, Reed's Compounding Pharmacy |
| Best Locally Owned Primary Care | Arizona Community Physicians, ElderHealth at Home, TMC One |
| Best Marijuana Dispensary | D2 Dispensaries, Nature Med, The Prime Leaf |
| Best Medical Equipment Service & Repair | American Mobility, Medical Equipment & Supply, Mobility Plus |
| Best Medical Equipment Store | Allied Medcor Services, American Mobility, Med-Tech |
| Best Medical Laser School | Allure Institute of Medical Aesthetics, El Con Health and Wellness Center, Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare of Arizona |
| Best Medical Spa | Lux Lab Aesthetics, Maloney Plastic Surgery, Skinani PLLC |
| Best Memory Care Facility | The Hacienda at the Canyon, The Villas, Woodland Palms Memory Care |
| Best Naturopathic Doctor | El Con Health and Wellness Center, Nature Cure Family Health, Nature Medica |
| Best Oncologist | Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists, TMC Health Cancer Center, University of Arizona Cancer Center (Banner - University Medicine) |
| Best Orthodontist | Braces520 by Andrew Rosen Orthodontics, Dr Jaw, Leber Orthodontics |
| Best Orthopedic Practice/Surgeon | Banner - University Medicine, Children's Orthopedic Specialists, Tucson Orthopedic Institute |
| Best Pain Management Center | Pain Institute of Southern Arizona, Pima Pain Center, Tucson Medical Center Pain Management |
| Best Pediatric Emergency Room | Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Tucson ER & Hospital, Tucson Medical Center |
| Best Personal Trainer | PowHERhouse Fitness, World Gym Tucson, YMCA of Southern Arizona |
| Best Physical Therapist | Contact Physical Therapy, Movement for Life Physical Therapy, Parkinson Wellness Recovery |
| Best Plastic Surgeon | Maloney Plastic Surgery, RAO Plastic Surgery, Sandeen and Lee Plastic Surgery |
| Best Specialty Physician (physician name) | Corinne Self, MD ElderHealth at Home, Desert Dermatology - Michelle Goedken, Mark Chorebanian, M.D |
| Best Urgent Care | Banner Urgent Care, Northwest Urgent Care, TMC Urgent Care |
| Best Veterinarian Clinic/Animal Hospital | Adobe Veterinary, Jackpot Veterinary Clinic, VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center |
| Best Vision Service/Optometrist | Alvernon Optical, Clear Vision Express, Oracle Eye Physicians & Surgeons |
| Best Weight Loss Practice | El Con Health & Wellness, Lux Lab Aesthetics, The LowT Clinic |
| Best Women's Center | Banner - University Medicine, El Con Health & Wellness Center, Tucson Medical Center |
Home Services
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Air Conditioning/Heating Service | Oscar's Cooling & Heating, Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing, Samson & Sons Heating & Cooling |
| Best Alarm/Security Company | ACCURA SYSTEMS of Tucson, ADT Security Services, Desert Coyote Locksmith |
| Best Artificial Turf Installation | Jackpot Landscaping, Omni Pool Builders, Turf Paradise |
| Best Artificial Turf Store/Warehouse | Purchase Green Artificial Grass, Tucson Turf, Turf Paradise |
| Best Biohazard/Crime Scene Clean Up | Bio-One, Servpro, Wonder Restoration |
| Best Blind Cleaning Service | Arch Design Window Treatments, Bloomin Blinds, The Blind Guys |
| Best Cabinets/Countertops | A Handyman's Haven, Harper's Ltd. Fine Cabinets, Wood and Stone AZ |
| Best Carpet Cleaning Company | Carpet Police, Desert West Cleaning Specialist, Steamy Concepts, The Handy Family |
| Best Closet Design Company | B. Thrasher Designs, California Closets - Tucson, Classy Closets |
| Best Concrete Coating Contractor | American Epoxy Arizona, Galaxy Concrete Coatings of Tucson, Zona Decorative Concrete |
| Best Concrete/Hardscape Installation | Apexx Enterprise LLc, Omni Pool Builders, Zona Decorative Concrete |
| Best Drywall Repair/Installation | Bentley Drywall Designs Inc, Canyon Drywall, The Patch Boys |
| Best Electrical Contractor | Buddy Heilig & Sons Electric, Done Rite Services, Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing, Saguaro Solar Electric |
| Best Fire & Water Damage Restoration | Steamy Concepts, Voda Cleaning and Restoration of Tucson, Wonder Restoration |
| Best Garage Doors | A-Authentic Garage Door Service Co., Arizona Garage Door Technicians, Brace Yourself Garage Door Company, J&J Superior Garage Door |
| Best Garden Center/Nursery | Green Things, Mesquite Valley Growers Nursery, Tucson Cactus & Koi |
| Best Granite & Marble Company | Bedrosians Tile & Stone, Deluxe Granite, E & E Granite Solutions |
| Best Hardware/Home Improvement Store | A Handyman's Haven, Ace Hardware, Harper's Hardware & Cabinet Supply |
| Best Home Storage Solutions Company | Classy Closets, The Container Store, The Heart's Mirror |
| Best Home Theater/Audio/Video Company | Arizona Sound & Light, Automation Specialist, Cathey's Audio Visual Entertainment |
| Best Home Window Tinting | AAG Collision, Glass & Tint, CoolVu Glass and Surface Solutions of Tucson, Roadrunner Auto Glass Inc |
| Best Junk Removal | In and Out Junk Removal, Quetzal Home Services, Rhino Roll Offs |
| Best Kitchen & Bath Supply | Benjamin Supply, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Re-Bath Tucson |
| Best Landscape/Pool Designer | Omni Pool Builders, Pools by Design, Valley Oasis Pools & Spas |
| Best Landscaping Company | Harmony Landscaping, Quetzal Home Services, Valley Oasis Landscaping |
| Best Locally-Owned Home Services Business | Omni Pool Builders, Silverado Rooter & Plumbing, Steamy Concepts, Temperature Control |
| Best Maid/Cleaning Service | Amie's Quality Cleaning, Desert West Cleaning Specialist, The Handy Family, The Maid Connection |
| Best Mold Remediation | Bio-One, Steamy Concepts, Wonder Restoration |
| Best Moving Company | Clutch Moving Company, Little Bear Movers, Smart Move Moving & Storage |
| Best Ornamental Iron | Chavez Wrought Iron, Curb Appeal Metalworks, Gorilla Fabrication |
| Best Painting Contractor | Piper Family Painting, Redeemed Colors LLC, The Paint Kings |
| Best Patio Shades/Screen Company | Blue Collar Shades, City-Wide Handyman, Shade Connection |
| Best Pest Control Company | Arizona Pest Control, Rigo Pest Prevention, Terminex Western |
| Best Plumber | Done Rite Services, Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing, Silverado Rooter & Plumbing, Temperature Control |
| Best Plumbing Supply | Benjamin Franklin’s of Greater Tucson, Benjamin Supply, Silverado Rooter & Plumbing |
| Best Pool Repair | E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies, Omni Pool Builders, Valley Oasis Pools & Spas |
| Best Pool Service | Omni Pool Builders & Design LLC, Reflections Pool Service LLC, Valley Oasis Pools & Spas |
| Best Pool/Spa Builder | Omni Pool Builders, Pools by Design AZ, Valley Oasis Pools & Spas |
| Best Power Washing | Brighter Days Window Cleaning, EZ Clean Power Washing, Gross Busters Power Washing |
| Best Remodeling Company | Meeks Maintenance & Construction, Quetzal Home Services, Royalty Renovation |
| Best Retractable Awning/Products | City-Wide Handyman, Sonoran Retractables, Tucson Rolling Shutters & Screens |
| Best Roofing Company | Arizona Pristine Roofing, B&M Roofing, Golden Roofing AZ, Roof Coating Specialist, Inc. |
| Best Rug Cleaning Service | Asian Trade Rug Company, Steamy Concepts, The Handy Family |
| Best Septic Contractor | Gross Septic Plumbing, Old Pueblo Septic & Drain Service, Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing |
| Best Skylights | B&M Roofing, Sunshine Industries the Sunshine Experts, The Solar Store |
| Best Solar Systems Company | Inty Power, Saguaro Solar Electric, The Solar Store |
| Best Tile & Grout Cleaning | Sir Grout, Steamy Concepts, The Handy Family |
| Best Turf Cleaning | Jackpot Landscaping, Tucson Turf Cleaners, Turf Defenders |
| Best Water Treatment Company | Arizona Ice and Water, Culligan of Tucson, Desert West Cleaning Specialist |
| Best Window Cleaning | AZ Window Cleaning, Fish Window Cleaning, Wildcat Washers |
| Best Window Treatment Company | Bloomin Blinds, Desert Wind Shutters & Shades, Gotcha Covered of North Tucson/Marana |
| Best Windows/Doors Installation | Krausch Architectural Windows & Doors, Open Enclose, Tucson Window & Door |
| Best Windows/Doors Store | Krausch Architectural Windows & Doors, Open Enclose, Tucson Window & Door |
Personal Services
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Bank/Credit Union | Hughes Federal Credit Union, Pima Federal Credit Union, Tucson Federal Credit Union |
| Best Barber School | Aveda Institute, Fade Masters Academy Of Barbering, Hollywood Barber College |
| Best Barber Shop | Lewis + Ivey, Maple Leaf Hair Co., Mestizo Studio |
| Best Charter School | BASIS Charter Schools, Tucson Country Day School, Tucson International Academy K-12 |
| Best College/University | Pima Community College, The University of Arizona, University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine |
| Best Computer Repair | Geeks 2 You, Nodes Up IT, On Top of I.T. |
| Best Day Spa | Face the Fight, Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, Hourglass Body & Beauty Bar, Lindsey The Esthi Beauty Studio |
| Best Debit Card | Hughes Federal Credit Union, Pima Federal Credit Union, Vantage West |
| Best Dog Trainer | Ability Dogs of AZ, Jill Cruz Dog Training, Point and Howl |
| Best Financial Advisor | Freedom Trail Wealth at Dove Mountain, Hammond & Associates, Hughes Financial Services |
| Best Hair Salon for Men | Maple Leaf Hair Co., Revival Salon Spa, Salon Blonde |
| Best Hair Salon for Women | Adriana Hill Salon & Co, Havven Beauty Salon, Salon Blonde |
| Best Head Spa | Face the fight, Maple Leaf Hair Co, Sinful Hart LLC / Monat Head Spa |
| Best Insurance Agency/Agent | American Family Insurance Terry Korte Agency, Becky Wilcox Statefarm, Steve Souchek - State Farm Insurance Agent |
| Best Laser Tattoo Removal | Allure Medical, El Con Health & Wellness, Oops! Laser |
| Best Lash Boutique | Bel Viso Lash Studio, Le’ MarBlanc, Maple Leaf Hair Co |
| Best Law Firm | Doug Newborn Law Firm, Law Offices of Robert G. Lewis, P.C., Munger Denker Ruiz Barbour |
| Best Legal Document Preparer (Non-Lawyer) | Affordable Paralegal Solutions, Desert View Law, Divorce Packet Processing, LLC |
| Best Locally-Owned Hair Salon | Adriana Hill Salon & Co, Revival Salon Spa, Salon Blonde |
| Best Locally-Owned Personal Services Business | Lewis + Ivey Salon, Pura Vida Pet Care, Salon Blonde |
| Best Massage Center | Fusion Beauty Collective, Invigorate Massage, Massage by Yovonka |
| Best Metaphysics Reader | Blooming Aesthetics, Kahealani Kahiapo Spark Project Collective, The Desert Clairvoyant |
| Best Nail Salon | Gloss and Glow Luxury Nail Salon, Hauss. of Nails, Revival Salon Spa |
| Best Permanent Makeup | Carolynn Chong PMU Spark Project Collective, Elaine Pichet's Artistic Touch, Lindsey The Esthi Beauty Studio |
| Best Pet Daycare/Boarding | Hounds Town Tucson - Marana, Just Four Paws, Inc. Pet sitting service, Sol Dog Lodge And Training Center |
| Best Pet Groomer | Fluff N Buff, Sol Dog Lodge Grooming Salon, Velvet Bow Pet Grooming |
| Best Photographer | Amanda Sue Photography, HCortez Media, Jim Burwell Photography |
| Best Private School | Casas Christian School, Salpointe Catholic High School, St. Michael's School |
| Best Stretch & Wellness Center | Goats of Tucson Yoga, Levity Wellness, Stretch Zone |
| Best Swim School | Demont Family Swim School, Flying Fish Arizona Swim Team (FAST), YMCA of Southern Arizona |
| Best Tattoo Parlor | Liberty House Tattoo Parlour, Spark Project Collective, Von’s Artistry |
| Best Travel Agency | Bon Voyage Travel, MVP Travel & Explorations, Travel with Cyndi |
| Best Videographer | BG Boyd, Desert Drones, Regal Fierce Media |
| Best Wedding Photographer | Desiree Bustos Photography, Jim Burwell Photography, Luna Studio |
Real Estate
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Home Inspector | Always Faithful Home Inspection, House and Home Inspections, Tanque Verde Home Inspection |
| Best Loan Officer | Derrick Polder - The Polder Group at CrossCountry Mortgage, Gary Franks - Altitude Home Loans, Judas Ramos - Altitude Home Loans |
| Best Master-Planned Community | Dove Mountain, Rocking K Neighborhood, SaddleBrooke TWO |
| Best Mortgage Company | Altitude Home Loans, Nova Home Loans, Prosperity Home Mortgage |
| Best Real Estate Agent (Individual) | Denise Newton Realty Executives Arizona Territory, Jose Pablo Campillo - Tierra Antigua Realty, Lore Denny - Long Realty |
| Best Real Estate Company/Broker | Long Realty Company, Realty Executives Arizona Territory, Tierra Antigua Realty |
| Best Real Estate Photographer/Videographer | Boom Pix, Desert Drones, LUXE Realty Photography |
| Best Real Estate Team | Anchor Executive at Realty Executives, Erick Quintero Team, The Urban Home Team - Long Realty |
| Best Retirement Community | SaddleBrooke TWO, The Fountains at La Cholla, The Hacienda at the Canyon |
| Best Title Company | Agave Title, Fidelity National Title, Stewart Title |
Shopping
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Antique Shop | 22nd Street Antique Mall, Midtown Mercantile Merchants, LLC, The Girls Estate Sales |
| Best Appliance Store | Arizona Appliance & Home, Christie’s Appliance, Tucson Appliance |
| Best BBQ/Grill/Fireplace Store | Arizona Hearth & Grill, Flame Connection, The Home Depot |
| Best Bicycle Shop | Ajo Bikes, JJ’s Bicycles, Oro Valley Bicycle |
| Best Bridal/Formal Wear Shop | Free Ever After, GiGi Bridal, J Bridal Boutique, Maya Palace |
| Best Carpet/Flooring/Rug Store | Apollo Flooring, Asian Trade Rug Company, Bobbie Joe's Rug Works |
| Best Coin Shop | Glass Shoppe Coins, Old Pueblo Coin, Tucson Coin & Autograph |
| Best Computer/Electronics Store | Best Buy, Casa Pawn, SWS Computers |
| Best Consignment Shop | Buffalo Exchange, Midtown Mercantile Merchants, The Girls Estate Sales, The Green Monkey |
| Best Crystal Shop | Aquamarine Daydream, Four Of Wands, The Ninth House |
| Best Customer Service | Jack Furrier Tire & Auto Care, Pura Vida Pet Care, SNG Tactical |
| Best Dive Shop | 72 Aquatics, Alexander's Dive Shop, The Dive Shop |
| Best Flower Shop | Knock Knock By Molly, Bloom Maven, Mayfield Florist |
| Best Furniture Store | American Furniture Warehouse, Baker's Home Furnishings, The Girls Estate Sales |
| Best Gift Shop | Di Luna Candles + Goods, Sage & Bloom/Seasoned Woman, Tohono Chul | Gardens, Galleries, and Bistro |
| Best Gun Store | Casa Pawn, Diamondback Shooting Sports, SNG Tactical |
| Best Home Décor & Furnishings | At Home, Homegoods, The Girls Estate Sales |
| Best Hot Tub Dealer | Bullfrog Spas, Tucson Hot Tubs, Valley Oasis Pools & Spas |
| Best Jewelry Appraisals & Repair | Casa Pawn, Sheffield's Diamonds, Trinity Diamonds |
| Best Jewelry Store | Casa Pawn, Sheffield's Diamonds, Trinity Diamonds |
| Best Ladies Apparel & Accessories | (W) Boutique, The Rowdy Society, True Me Inspire |
| Best Leather Furniture | Baker's Home Furnishings, Brett Interiors Leather Furniture Gallery, Copenhagen Imports |
| Best Lighting/Fan Store | Illuminations, Northside Lighting, Sun Lighting |
| Best Lingerie Store | Fascinations, The Bra Spa, Victoria's Secret |
| Best Liquor Store | Plaza Liquors, Tap & Bottle - North, Total Wine & More |
| Best Locally-Owned Business | Jack Furrier Tire & Auto Care, SNG Tactical, The Girls Estate Sales |
| Best Mattress Showroom | Baker's Home Furnishings, Brooklyn Bedding, Christie's Appliance & Mattress Company |
| Best Metaphysics Shop | Four of Wands & Spark Project Collective, Monsoon Mystics Apothecary & Mercantile, The Ninth House |
| Best Mexican Art & Furniture Store | The Happy Saguaro, Tres Amigos Furniture and Accessories., Zocalo Village |
| Best Non-Profit Gift Shop | Ben's Bells, Golden Goose Thrift Shop, Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store |
| Best Olive Oil/Balsamic Vinegar | Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oil & Balsamics, Bisbee Olive Oil, Tubac Oil & Vinegar |
| Best Patio Furniture Store | House N' Garden, Patio Connection, Today's Patio |
| Best Pawn Shop | Casa Pawn, Cashbox Jewelry & Pawn, USA Pawn & Jewelry |
| Best Pottery Store | Green Things, Happy Saguaro, Tucson Cactus & Koi |
| Best Recliner | Baker's Home Furnishings, Brett Interiors Leather Furniture Gallery, La-Z-Boy |
| Best Shoe Store | Alan's Shoes, Fleet Feet, The Sole Reserve |
| Best Sports/Fitness Store | Big 5 Sporting Goods, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Fleet Feet |
| Best Supermarket | Fry's, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe's |
| Best Thrift Store | Golden Goose Thrift Shop, Goodwill, Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store |
| Best Toy Store | Mildred and Dildred, Presidio Comics, Skallywagz Treasurez |
| Best Vape Shop | Red Star, Silverbell Smoke Shop, Wildcat Smoke Shop |
| Best Water Feature | Loya's Courtyard, Mesquite Valley Growers Nursery, Tucson Cactus & Koi |
| Best Western Wear/Apparel | Boot Barn, Cavenders, The Rowdy Society |
Transportation
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best ATV/Motorcycle Dealer | Cochise Motorsports, Harley-Davidson of Tucson, Musselman Honda |
| Best Auto Body Shop | Double Gun Garage, Fix Auto Tucson/Thoroughbred, National Auto Collision Centers, Spectrum Ina Road Auto Collision |
| Best Auto Customization Shop | Desert Rat, Double Gun Garage, Southwest Graphics and Wraps |
| Best Auto Glass Repair / Replacement | AAG Collision, Glass & Tint, Safelite AutoGlass, Shelby Auto Glass |
| Best Auto Parts Store | AutoZone, Napa Auto Parts Marana, O'Reilly Auto Parts |
| Best Auto Repair Shop | Jack Furrier Tire & Auto Care, National Auto Collision Centers, OOROO Auto |
| Best Auto Sales Person | Aaron Greenberg - Your Tucson Car Guy, Amanda Hayes, Royal GMC Land Rover, Kris Bowman, Lexus of Tucson |
| Best Auto Window Tinting | AAG Collision, Glass & Tint, Dwight's Glass & Tint, Southwest Graphics & Wraps |
| Best Car Key Replacement/Locksmith | All Service Locksmith, Roadrunner Car Keys, Tucson 24/7 Locksmith |
| Best Car Wash/Detail Service | RECON Auto Detailing, Ricky Slicky Mobile Detailing, Spark Auto Detailing |
| Best Golf Cart Dealer | Coyote Golf Carts, Golf Cars Of Arizona, Toy Brokers Tucson |
| Best New Auto Dealer | Jim Click Automotive, Royal Land Rover of Tucson, Tucson Subaru |
| Best Oil Change | Automotive Recalibration Center, Jack Furrier Tire & Auto Care, My Mechanic Maintenance & Repair |
| Best Rental Car Company | Do The Most Rentals, Enterprise, Hertz |
| Best RV Dealer | Freedom RV, Hudgins RV, La Mesa RV Center |
| Best Tire Store | C & J Tire & Wheel, Discount Tire, Jack Furrier Tire & Auto Care |
| Best Used Auto Dealer | Car Time Supercenter, Jim Click Automotive, Royal Automotive Group |
Workplace
| Award | Top 3 Finalists |
|---|---|
| Best Company to Work For: Large (251+ employees) | Axis Recruiting Solutions, Banner - University Medicine, Hughes Federal Credit Union |
| Best Company to Work For: Medium (51-250 employees) | Altitude Home Loans, DKA, Open Enclose |
| Best Company to Work For: Small (1-50 employees) | HBL CPA, Omni Pool Builders, Silverado Rooter & Plumbing |
| Best Local CEO/Owner | Aaron Baker - Omni Pool Builders & Design LLC, Silverado Rooter & Plumbing - Leroy Johnson & Matt Montanaro, Stacy Fowler Tucson Business Networking |
| Best Temp/Employment Agency | A&M Personnel, Axis Recruiting Solutions, DKA |
| Best Training & Development Program | Altitude Home Loans, Bill Jones National Auto Collision Centers, PhoeniKS Safety Training |
| Best Workplace Culture | Agave Management Solutions, Omni Pool Builders, Silverado Rooter & Plumbing |
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