Nomination Categories
Eat & Drink
All-Around Restaurant
Bagels
Bakery
Bar
BBQ
Beer Selection
Bloody Mary
Boat Accessible Restaurant
Breakfast
Brewery
Brunch
Burger
Burrito
Butcher Shop
Catering
Chicken Wings/Tenders
Chinese Food
Clam Chowder
Coffee Shop
Convenience Store
Deli
Dessert
Diner
Distillery
Dive Bar
Donut
Fine Dining Restaurant
Food Truck
French Fries
Fresh Seafood To Go
Happy Hour
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Italian Restaurant
Japanese Restaurant
Lobster
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Lobster Roll
Lunch Spot
Maple Syrup
Mexican Restaurant
Outdoor Dining
Oysters
Pancakes
Pizza
Sandwiches
Seafood Restaurant
Speakeasy
Specialty Cocktails
Sports Bar
Steak
Sushi
Tacos
Thai Restaurant
Vegan/Vegetarian
Waterfront Dining
Wine Bar
Wine Selection
Education
College/University
Any accredited college or university from associates degrees to doctorates
Daycare
Pre-School
Preschool offering early enrichment for 2-4 and/or pre-kindergarten
Private School
Catholic, parochial or non-religious bases school at all levels
Trade/Technical School
A vocational school, sometimes also called a trade school, career center, or vocational college
Tutoring Service
Health & Beauty
Acupuncture
Addiction Recovery / Treatment Services
Alternative Therapies
Assisted Living
Athletic Complex/Facility
Audiologist
Barber Shop
Chiropractor
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Surgery
Day Spa
Dentist
Dentures
Doctor's Office/Medical Practice
Eye Care/Eye Doctor
Fitness Center/Gym
Hair Salon
Hair Salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc
Health Coaches
Hearing Center
Home Care/Hospice
Hospital
Martial Arts Studio
Massage
Massage therapist or massage establishment
Med-Spa
Nail Salon
Orthodontist
Orthopedics
Pain Management Practice
Physical Therapy
Tanning Salon
Therapy / Mental Health Services
Weight Loss Center
Establishment offering weight loss solutions
Women's Clinic
Yoga/Pilates
Gym, fitness center, fitness classes, etc. that focus on yoga and/or pilates
Home & Garden
Appliance Store
A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances
Basement Repair
Cabinets & Countertops
Carpet & Flooring Cleaner
Carpet and flooring cleaning companies
Carpet & Flooring Store
All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store
Cleaning Services
Damage Restoration
Electrician
A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment
Equipment Rental & Sales
Fence Company
A business that sells and installs barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape
Furniture Store
Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store
Garage Door Company
Company specializing in garage door installation and/or repair
Gardening Store/Nursery
Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store
Generator Sales & Installation
Glass Shop/Glass Provider
Gutters
Hardscaping
Heat & Air Company
Home Builder
New home builder
Home Heating Fuel
Home Mortgage
Primary financing for residential homes
Hot Tubs
Store that focuses on Hot Tub sales or repair
Insulation Contractor
Landscaping
Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance
Lumberyard
Mattress Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses
Mini/Self Storage
Moving Company
Company that provides professional moving for residential or commercial clients
Outdoor Living
Outdoor/Patio Furniture
Painting Contractor
Pest Control
The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities
Plumber
A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems
Property Management
Real Estate Agent
An individual who is licensed and sells and rents out buildings and land for clients
Real Estate Company
Real estate company with an employing broker
Real Estate Team
A group of individual licensed real estate agents that are a defined team within a real estate company
Remodeler/Contractor
Individual or business that change the structure or form or (something, especially a building)
Roofing Company
An individual or business who constructs or repairs roofs
Senior Living
Tree Service
Window Company
Any company offering installation or sales of windows (new or retrofit)
Marine
Bait & Tackle Shop
Boat Dealer
Boat Parts & Accessories
Boat Rentals/Charters
Boat Service/Repair
Boat Storage
Dock Sales/Service
Lake Marina
Marine Supply Store
Ocean Marina
Shipyard
Motors
Auto Collision Center
Auto Customization
Auto Dealership New
Auto Dealership Preowned
Auto Detailing
Auto Service Center
Car Wash
Motorcycle/Powersports Dealer
Oil & Lube
Roadside Assistance
Rust Repair
RV Sales & Service
Tire Store
Trailer & Utility Equipment Sales & Service
Services
Accounting Firm
Advertising Agency
Architecture Firm
Asphalt/Paving
Bank
Bank that is local, regional, or national
Bankruptcy Law
Bulk Soil Delivery
Cellular Phone Service/Store
Commercial Construction
Commercial Real Estate
Credit Union
Credit union that is local, regional, or national
Criminal Defense Law
Customer Service
Open to all businesses
Dry Cleaner
Dumpsters
Estate Law
Event Planner
Event planning company
Family Law
Ferry Service
Financial Planner
Florist
Florist that is local to the area
Funeral Home/Services
Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services
Insurance Agent
Individual insurance agent
Insurance Company
Insurance company like state farm, allstate, geico
Internet Service Provider
Law Firm
Local Television Newscast
Locksmith
Nonprofit Organization
Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status
Personal Injury Law
Pet Daycare/Boarding
Pet daycare/boarding for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store
Pet Grooming
Pet groomers for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store
Photographer
All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.
Place to Work
Any business
Property Maintenance
Recycling/Junk Removal
Sign Company
Staffing Agency
Tattoo/Piercing Parlor
Any tattoo and/or piercing shop
Tax Services
Title Company
Veterinarian
Water Purification/Filtering
Wealth Management
Firm offering investment advisory service that combined with other financial services
Welding Services
Woman-Owned Business
Shopping
Antiques/Collectibles
Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers
Bicycle Shop
Store that specializes in bicycles, equipment, riding tours and clothing
Bookstore
Boutique Shop
Small store that sells stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods
Bridal Shop
Small store that sells clothing specific to the "big" day. includes men's and women's selections
Candy Shop
CBD Store
Children's Clothing Store
Children's Toy Store
Comics & Collectibles
Consignment/Thrift Store
Any for profit or non-profit consignment or thrift store
Dispensary
Eye Wear Shop
Eyewear for prescriptions or non-prescriptions
Gourmet Products/Cookware
Grocery Store
Grocery store can be a local, chain or co-op
Jewelry Store
Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store
Lingerie
Liquor Store
Men's Clothing Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store
Outdoor Outfitters
Stand alone or part of a larger store that provides outdoor equipment for hunting, fishing, camping, etc.
Outlet Mall/Shopping Center
Pet Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling items specific to domestic pets
Photography & Video Store
Record Store
Shoe Store
Shooting Range/Gun Shop
Ski Equipment
Smoke/Vape Shop
Specialty Food Store
Specialty Store
Sporting Goods
Sports Cards
Vintage/Classic Toys
Wine Store
Women's Clothing Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store