Photos by James Culver, Anna Grace Moore & Contributed
Best Burger: Whiskey Foxtrot Burger Dive
FOOD & DRINK
BEST FRIENDLY SERVICE
Taco Mama
5220 Peridot Pl STE 100
205-882-8226
tacomamaonline.com
Runners Up: Clean Eatz, Biscuit Belly
BEST KID FRIENDLY DINING
Chick-fil-A–The Grove
5658 Grove Blvd
205-989-1701
chick-fil-a.com
Runners Up: The Electric, Taco Mama
BEST ETHNIC DINING
Blue Pacific at the Hoover Food Mart
3219 Lorna Rd
205-978-0754
facebook.com/bluepacificathooverfoodmart
Runners Up: Taco Mama, Pita Cafe
BEST DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT
Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen
1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy STE 145
205-538-5866
trelunabarandkitchen.com
Runners Up: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Amore Ristorante Italiano
BEST MARGARITA
Taco Mama
5220 Peridot Pl STE 100
205-882-8226
tacomamaonline.com
Runners Up: Moss Rock Tacos and Tequila, La Fiesta
BEST BRUNCH
Biscuit Belly
1031 Brocks Gap Pkwy STE 157
205-402-8126
biscuitbelly.com
Runners Up: First Watch, Farrelly’s Southern Bar and Kitchen
BEST LUNCH SPOT
Ashley Mac’s
4730 Chace Cir STE 100
205-259-5044
ashleymacs.com
Runners Up: The Electric, Taco Mama
BEST BURGER
Whiskey Foxtrot Burger Dive
2341 John Hawkins Pkwy STE 119
205-536-6172
whiskeyfoxtrotbham.com
Runners Up: Baha Burger, Green Valley Drug
BEST BARBECUE
Saw’s BBQ
3780 Riverchase Village STE 100
205-315-4637
sawsbbq.com
Runners Up: Moe’s Original BBQ, Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q
BEST CASUAL DINING
The Electric
2146 Tyler Rd STE 212
205-407-4601
theelectricbp.com
Runners Up: Taco Mama, Super Chix
BEST COFFEE
Wild Roast Cafe
585 Shades Crest Rd
205-747-0855
wildroastcafe.com
Runners Up: O.Henry’s Coffees, Santos Coffee
BEST SWEET TREATS
Edgar’s Bakery
5215 Peridot Pl
205-987-0790
edgarsbakery.com
Runners Up: Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe, The Whole Scoop Ice Cream Shop
BEST PATIO DINING
Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen
1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy STE 145
205-538-5866
trelunabarandkitchen.com
Runners Up: Vecchia Pizzeria and Mercato, The Electric
BEST MILKSHAKE
The Whole Scoop Ice Cream Shop
1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy
205-444-8000
thewholescoopicecream.com
Runners Up: Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe, La Fiesta
BEST PIZZA
Tortugas Pizza
2801 John Hawkins Pkwy
205-403-9800
tortugaspizza.com
Runners Up: Vecchia Pizzeria and Mercato, Salvatore’s Pizza and Pasta
BEST DRINKS/COCKTAILS
Brock’s Gap Brewing Company
500 Mineral Trce STE 100
205-848-7837
brocksgapbrewing.com
Runners Up: Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen, The Electric
BEST CHEF
Brian Mooney–Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen
1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy STE 145
205-538-5866
trelunabarandkitchen.com
Runners Up: Shelby Adams–Hometown Flare, Sedesh Boodram Wilkerson–The Anvil Pub and Grill
BEST CATERING
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
4745 Chace Cir
205-682-6999
tazikiscafe.com
Runners Up: Taco Mama, Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen
Best Community Event: Bluff Park Art Show
COMMUNITY
BEST COMMUNITY EVENT
Bluff Park Art Show
bluffparkartassociation.org
Runners Up: Moss Rock Festival, Hope for Autumn Foundation Crawfish Boil
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD
Bluff Park
Runners Up: The Preserve, Ross Bridge
BEST LOCAL CAUSE
Kitty Kat Haven and Rescue
3432 Old Columbiana Rd
205-8302-8883
kittykathavenrescue.org
Runners Up: Hope for Autumn Foundation, Hoover AHEAD
BEST OUTDOOR SPOT
Brock’s Gap Brewing Company
500 Mineral Trce STE 100
205-848-7837
brocksgapbrewing.com
Runners Up: Moss Rock Preserve, Aldridge Gardens
BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
4600 Preserve Pkwy
205-822-9125
popcatholic.org
Runners Up: Bluff Park United Methodist Church, Riverchase United Methodist Church
BEST LOCAL PERSONALITY
James Spann–Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40
alabamawx.com
Runners Up: Janice Rogers–WBRC, Connie Angstadt–Prince of Peace Catholic School
BEST PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOL
Prince of Peace Catholic School
4650 Preserve Pkwy
205-824-7886
popcatholic.net
Runners Up: Bluff Park Elementary School, Hoover High School
Best Doctor: Dr. Elizabeth Martin, Pure Dermatology and Aesthetics
HEALTH & BEAUTY
BEST DOCTOR
Dr. Elizabeth Martin–Pure Dermatology and Aesthetics
5346 Stadium Trace Pkwy STE 100
205-682-8022
puredermalabama.com
Runners Up: Dr. Jody Gilstrap–Medical West Brocks Gap Health Center, Dr. Vlada Groysman–Cahaba Dermatology and Skin Health Center
BEST FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICE
Medical West Brocks Gap Health Center
1001 Brocks Gap Pkwy
205-421-1032
medicalwesthospital.org
Runners Up: UAB Medicine Hoover Primary and Specialty Care, Brookwood Baptist Health Primary Care
BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE
Pure Dermatology and Aesthetics
5346 Stadium Trace Pkwy STE 100
205-682-8022
puredermalabama.com
Runners Up: Cahaba Dermatology and Skin Health Center, Naaman Clinic
BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
Greenvale Pediatrics
5295 Preserve Pkwy STE 100
205-987-4444
childrensal.org/greenvale-pediatrics
Runners Up: Pediatric Dentistry and Adolescent Dentistry, Brocks Gap Dentistry
BEST DENTAL PRACTICE
Kasey Davis Dentistry
589 Shades Crest Rd STE A
205-822-7277
kaseydavisdentistry.com
Runners Up: Brocks Gap Dentistry, Hoover Family Dentistry
BEST ORTHODONTICS PRACTICE
Birmingham Orthodontics
5391 Magnolia Trce
205-733-2022
bhamorthodontics.com
Runners Up: Backus Orthodontics, Brocks Gap Orthodontics
BEST EYE CARE PRACTICE
Brocks Gap Eye Care
1001 Brocks Gap Pkwy STE 119
205-390-2647
brocksgapeyecare.com
Runners Up: UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic, Alabama Family Eye Care
BEST CHIROPRACTIC CARE PRACTICE
Reignite Chiropractic
2717 John Hawkins Pkwy STE 107
205-855-3305
reignitechiropractic.com
Runners Up: LakeCrest Chiropractic and Wellness, My Chiropractor
BEST HAIR SALON
Jeremy Stephens Salon
5220 Peridot Pl STE 116
205-402-0022
jeremystephensbrand.com
Runners Up: T Fox SalonSpa, Stone Salon
BEST BARBER SHOP
Fresh Avenue
2304 John Hawkins Pkwy STE 108
styleseat.com
Runners Up: Sport Clips Haircuts of Hoover at The Grove, Village Inn Barber Shop
BEST NAIL SALON
Sapphire Nail Spa
5569 Grove Blvd STE 101
205-988-0080
sapphirenailsandspahoover.com
Runners Up: The Nail Bar, Riviera Nails and Spa
BEST SPA
The Spa at Ross Bridge
4000 Grand Ave
205-949-3041
rtjspatrail.com/spa/the-spa-at-ross-bridge
Runners Up: Spa Cahaba, Birch Tree Day Spa
BEST ESTHETICIAN
Kelly Misko–Jeremy Stephens Salon
5220 Peridot Pl STE 116
205-402-0022
jeremystephensbrand.com
Runners Up: Tracy Humphreys–Spa Cahaba, Joy Bianchi–Spa Cahaba
BEST PHARMACY
Publix Pharmacy at Trace Crossings
2543 John Hawkins Pkwy
205-982-8506
publix.com
Runners Up: Mills Pharmacy at Bluff Park, Walgreens
BEST FITNESS CENTER
Burn Boot Camp
1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy STE 121
205-335-1884
burnbootcamp.com
Runners Up: Pivot Fitness, YMCA
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
Olivia Stringer–Burn Boot Camp
1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy STE 121
205-335-1884
burnbootcamp.com
Runners Up: Lauren Toone–Pivot Fitness, Matt Gackle–Iron Tribe Fitness 150
Best New Business (Open One Year or Less): Biscuit Belly
SHOPPING & SERVICES
BEST NEW BUSINESS (OPEN ONE YEAR OR LESS)
Biscuit Belly
1031 Brocks Gap Pkwy STE 157
205-402-8126
biscuitbelly.com
Runners Up: Camp Bow Wow, K & J’s Elegant Pastries
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
ARC Realty
5220 Peridot Pl STE 124
205-969-8912
arcrealtyco.com
Runners Up: Medical West Brocks Gap Health Center, Camp Bow Wow
BEST LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Calah Barnes Photography
facebook.com/calahbarnesphotography
Runners Up: Face Photography, Alan Bates Photography
BEST BOUTIQUE/CLOTHING
Wrapsody
1028 Marble Ter STE 116
205-989-7277
wrapsodyonline.com
Runners Up: Dear Prudence, Pants Store
BEST GIFT SHOP
Wrapsody
1028 Marble Ter STE 116
205-989-7277
wrapsodyonline.com
Runners Up: Wild Roast Cafe, Shay’s Jewelers
BEST SPECIALTY STORE
Wrapsody
1028 Marble Ter STE 116
205-989-7277
wrapsodyonline.com
Runners Up: Shay’s Jewelers, Forté Dance Essentials
BEST STORE FOR HOME FURNISHINGS/DECOR/KITCHENS
The White House Interiors
3230 Galleria Cir
205-438-6025
twhinteriors.com
Runners Up: Scandinavian Design Gallery, Hammer and Stain Birmingham
BEST HARDWARE STORE
Bluff Park Hardware
597 Shades Crest Rd
205-823-1953
bluffparkhardware.com
Runner Up: The Home Depot
BEST FLORIST
Hoover Florist
1905 Hoover Court
205-823-5273
hooverflorist.com
Runners Up: Flowers on a Shoestring, Norton’s Florist
BEST GARDEN SHOP
Andy’s Farm Market and Garden Center
124 Mars Hill Rd
205-402-2639
andysgardencenter.com
Runners Up: Hanna’s Garden Shop, Gardner Landscaping LLC
BEST JEWELRY STORE
Shay’s Jewelers
1678 Montgomery Hwy STE 103-C
205-978-5880
shaysjewelers.com
Runners Up: Southeastern Jewelers, Isbell Jewelers
BEST ANIMAL CLINIC
Lake Crest Animal Clinic
551 Lake Crest Dr
205-403-4003
lakecrestanimalclinic.com
Runners Up: Camp Bow Wow, Bluff Park Animal Clinic
BEST PET SUPPLY/TRAINING STORE
Camp Bow Wow
2153 Clearbrook Rd STE 105
205-848-2236
campbowwow.com
Runners Up: Petco, The Bark Zone
BEST DRY CLEANER
Deluxe Cleaners
1590 Montgomery Hwy
205-979-1615
deluxecleanersbirmingham.com
Runners Up: Calgon Cleaners, Pro Cleaners
BEST STORE FOR KIDS
Once Upon A Child
3718 Lorna Rd
205-277-0313
onceuponachild.com
Runners Up: Turquoise, Hammer and Stain Birmingham
BEST KIDS ACTIVITY
The Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal Dr
205-444-7800
hooverlibrary.org
Runners Up: Let’s Play Hoover, ATA Action Martial Arts
BEST CHILDCARE
Ardent Preschool and Daycare–Trace Crossings
5390 Magnolia Trce
205-733-5437
ardentpreschool.com
Runners Up: Prince of Peace Adventure Ark, Riverchase Day School
BEST ATTORNEY
Malcom McLeod–McLeod and Associates, LLC
1980 Braddock Dr
205-930-1774
mcleodlaw.net
Runners Up: Gary Lee–Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff and Brandt, LLC; Mitri Shatara–Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys
BEST LAW FIRM
McLeod and Associates, LLC
1980 Braddock Dr
205-930-1774
mcleodlaw.net
Runners Up: Tombrello Law Firm LLC, Reli Title
BEST SENIOR LIVING FACILITY
Danberry at Inverness
235 Inverness Center Dr
205-443-9500
danberryatinverness.com
Runners Up: Galleria Woods, The Crossings at Riverchase
Best Insurance Agency and Agent: Kurt Adams, State Farm Insurance
HOME, FINANCE & AUTO
BEST REMODELER
F. Hughes Construction
4958 Valleydale Rd STE 102
205-941-6868
dfhughes.com
Runners Up: Natco Construction, B&B Construction LLC
BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER
Tiffany Bullard–Scandinavian Design Gallery
3075 John Hawkins Pkwy
205-985-4507
scandesigngallery.com
Runners Up: Amanda Hutton–Sanderson Design Group, Haworth-Haddock Design
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
Donna Gaskins–ARC Realty
5220 Peridot Pl STE 124
205-441-0333
donnagaskins.arcrealtyco.com
Runners Up: Steve Parker–Red Hawk Realty Group, Jeanie Shea–Keller Williams
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
ARC Realty
5220 Peridot Pl STE 124
205-969-8912
arcrealtyco.com
Runners Up: Red Hawk Realty Group, Keller Williams
BEST INSURANCE AGENT
Kurt Adams–State Farm Insurance Agency
756 Valley St
205-637-3444
teamkurtadams.com
Runners Up: Ryan Goolsby–State Farm Insurance Agency, Charles Daniel–Goosehead Insurance
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY
Kurt Adams–State Farm Insurance Agent
756 Valley St
205-637-3444
teamkurtadams.com
Runners Up: Ryan Goolsby–State Farm Insurance Agent, Vivian Mora–State Farm Insurance Agent
BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION
AmFirst
3312 Old Columbiana Rd
205-823-3985
amfirst.org
Runners Up: ServisFirst, Regions Bank
BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY
Gagliano Mortgage, Inc.
4500 Valleydale Rd STE F
205-979-4412
birminghammortgagecompany.com
Runners Up: Chuck Bates–Renasant Bank; Weber Mortgage, Mortgage Lender
BEST ACCOUNTING COMPANY
Truitt, Tingle, Paramore and Argent, LLC
5346 Stadium Trace Pkwy
205-733-8265
ttpcpa.com
Runners Up: Warren Averett; Horton, Lee, Burnett, Peacock, Cleveland and Grainger, P.C.
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Heath Morris–One Ascent
23 Inverness Center Pkwy STE B
205-313-9142
oneascentwealth.com
Runners Up: Fi Plan Partners; Truitt, Tingle, Paramore and Argent, LLC
BEST NEW/USED CAR DEALER
Long-Lewis of Hoover
2551 AL-150
205-989-3673
longlewis.com
Runners Up: Tameron Hyundai, King Acura
BEST AUTO SERVICE
Christian Brothers Automotive
6612 Tattersall Ln
205-598-3106
cbac.com
Runners Up: Hoover Automotive, Momentum Motorworks
BEST OIL CHANGE
Christian Brothers Automotive
6612 Tattersall Ln
205-598-3106
cbac.com
Runners Up: Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers–The Grove, Hoover Automotive
BEST CAR WASH
Anthony’s Full Service and Express Car Wash–Hoover
3037 AL-150
205-987-7878
anthonyscarwash.com
Runners Up: Anthony’s Full Service and Express Car Wash–The Grove, Tidal Wave Auto Spa
BEST HVAC SERVICE
Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical
2490 Rocky Ridge Rd
205-979-9864
sentryheating.com
Runners Up: Veterans Heating and Cooling, Standard Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
BEST ELECTRICIAN
OnTime Service
2668 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
205-291-8089
ontime59.com
Runners Up: Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical; Quinn Electrical
BEST PLUMBER
Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical
2490 Rocky Ridge Rd
205-979-9864
sentryheating.com
Runners Up: Parker Plumbing, K Wood Plumbing
