Carroll's Best 2010
Restaurants/Food
Best Bagels
Winner – Panera Bread, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Sam's Bagels, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bagel Café, Eldersburg
Best Bakery
Winner – Heinz Bakery, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Starry Night Bakery and Coffeehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Snickerdoodles Bakery & Coffee House, Hampstead
Best Banquet Facility
Winner – Martin's Caterers, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Portico at St. Johns, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Inn at Roops Mill, Westminster
Best Breakfast
Winner – Bob Evans, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Baugher's Country Restaurant, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Denny's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Buffet
Winner – Cactus Willie's Steak Buffet & Bakery, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Super Buffet, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bullock's, Westminster
Best Chinese Restaurant
Winner – Forbidden City, Westminster
Honorable Mention – North China, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Golden Palace, Westminster
Best Coffee
Winner – Dunkin Donuts, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Taneytown and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Starbucks Coffee, Eldersburg, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Panera Bread, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Starry Night Bakery and Coffeehouse, Westminster
Best Coffee House
Winner – Starry Night Bakery and Coffeehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Starbucks Coffee, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Birdie's Café Coffee House, Westminster
Best Crab Cake
Winner – Park's Landing, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Greenmount Station, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Maggie's Restaurant, Westminster
Best Deli
Winner – A Gourmet Affair, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Giulianova Groceria, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Martin's Food Markets, Eldersburg
Best Dessert
Winner – Starry Night Bakery and Coffeehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Snickerdoodles Bakery & Coffee House, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Hoffman's Ice Cream, Westminster
Best Dinner
Winner – Paradiso Ristorante, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Texas Roadhouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Liberatore's Ristorante, Westminster
Best Family Dining
Winner – Texas Roadhouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Baugher's Country Restaurant, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bullock's, Westminster
Best Fast Food
Winner – Chick-fil-A, Westminster
Honorable Mention – McDonald's, Westminster, Mount Airy, Eldersburg, and Taneytown
Honorable Mention – Burger King, Hampstead and Westminster
Best Fried Chicken
Winner – Bullock's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – KFC, Hampstead, Westminster, and Mt. Airy
Honorable Mention – Popeye's, Westminster
Best Hamburger
Winner – Five Guys, Westminster, Hampstead, and Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Burger King, Westminster, Mt. Airy, Eldersburg, and Taneytown
Honorable Mention – Wendy's, Westminster and Hampstead
Best Happy Hour
Winner – The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille Sports Bar & Grille, Westminster and Mt. Airy
Honorable Mention – Rafael's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – O'Lordans, Westminster
Best Hot Wings
Winner – Buffalo Wild Wings, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Buffalo Wings & Beer, Eldersburg and Mt. Airy
Honorable Mention – Belisimo's Ristorante, Eldersburg, Finksburg and Westminster
Best Ice Cream
Winner – Hoffman's Ice Cream, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Dairy Queen, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Twin Kiss, Eldersburg, Finksburg, and Westminster
Best Ice Cream Sundae
Winner - Hoffman's Ice Cream, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Friendly's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Dairy Queen, Westminster and Eldersburg
Best Italian Restaurant
Winner – Paradiso Ristorante, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Liberatore's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Olive Garden, Westminster
Best Liquor Store
Winner – Rite Aid, Westminster
Honorable Mention – College Square Liquors, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Total Discount Liquors, Eldersburg
Best Lunch
Winner – Panera Bread, Westminster and Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Harry's Main Street Grille, Westminster
Honorable Mention – A Gourmet Affair, Westminster
Best Mexican Restaurant
Winner – Papa Joe's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Casa Rico, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Salsarita's, Westminster
Best Milkshake
Winner – Hoffman's Ice Cream, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Chick-fil-A, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Twin Kiss, Eldersburg, Finksburg and Westminster
Best Night Spot
Winner –The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille Sports Bar & Grille, Westminster and Mt. Airy
Honorable Mention – O'Lordans, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Rafael's, Westminster
Best Patio/Deck Dining
Winner – Rafael's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – O'Lordans, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Maggie's Restaurant, Westminster
Best Pizza
Winner – Pizza Hut, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Taneytown, and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Papa John's, Eldersburg, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – New York J&P Pizza, Eldersburg, Finksburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy, and Taylorsville
Best Restaurant
Winner – Paradiso Ristorante, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Texas Roadhouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Liberatore's Ristorante, Westminster
Best Romantic Dining
Winner – Paradiso Ristorante, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Liberatore's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Johansson's Dining House, Westminster
Best Salad Bar
Winner – Ruby Tuesday, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bullock's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Giant, Westminster
Best Seafood Restaurant
Winner – Park's Landing, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Salerno's Restaurant & Catering, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Captain Dan's, Eldersburg
Best Steak
Winner – Texas Roadhouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bullock's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Johansson's Dining House, Westminster
Best Steamed Crabs
Winner – Park's Landing, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Blue Point Crab House, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Salerno's Restaurant & Catering, Eldersburg
Best Sushi
Winner – Sakura, Westminster
Honorable Mention – J&Y Seafood Market, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – North China, Westminster
Coldest Beer
Winner – The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille Sports Bar & Grille, Westminster and Mt. Airy
Honorable Mention – O'Lordan's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Johansson's Dining House, Westminster
Things To Do/Places To Go
Best Carnival
Winner – Reese Carnival
Honorable Mention – Winfield Carnival
Honorable Mention – Gamber Carnival
Best Community Park
Winner – Piney Run Park, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Westminster City Park, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Freedom Park, Sykesville
Best Local Art Gallery
Winner – Carroll County Arts Center, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Ain't That A Frame, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Off Track Art, Westminster
Best Bed & Breakfast
Winner – Antrim 1844, Taneytown
Honorable Mention – Yellow Turtle Inn, New Windsor
Honorable Mention – Norwood Inn, Sykesville
Best Bowling Alley
Winner –Thunderhead Bowl & Family Fun Center, Taneytown
Honorable Mention – Greenmount Bowl, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Crossroads Bowling Center, Eldersburg
Best Carroll County Event
Winner – The Maryland Wine Festival, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Westminster Fall Fest, Westminster
Best Local Golf Course
Winner – Wakefield Valley Golf Club, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Oakmont Green Golf Club, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Piney Branch Golf & Country Club, Hampstead
Best Hotel/Motel
Winner – Best Western Catering & Conference Center, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Boston Inn, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Days Inn, Westminster
Best Fishing Hole
Winner – Piney Run, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Liberty Reservoir, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Westminster Community Pond, Westminster
Best Local Winery
Winner – Linganore Wine Cellars, Mt. Airy
Honorable Mention – Serpent Ridge Vineyard, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Elk Run Vineyards, Mt. Airy
Best Movie Theatre
Winner – Regal Cinemas in TownMall, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Carroll Art Theatre, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Gateway Gettysburg Theatre, Gettysburg
Best Place to Play Bingo
Winner – Gamber and Community Fire Company, Finksburg
Honorable Mention – Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Company, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Company
Best Place to Listen to Music
Winner – The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, Westminster and Mt. Airy
Honorable Mention - Summer Concert Series/A Month of Sundays, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – O'Lordans, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Rafael's, Westminster
Best Summer Camp
Winner – Sunshine Kids Camp, Sykesville
Honorable Mention – YMCA, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Kids @ Carroll, Carroll Community College, Westminster
Best Swimming Pool
Winner – Westminster Riding Club, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Manchester Lion's Club Pool, Manchester
Honorable Mention – Westminster Pool, Westminster
Best Tea Room
Winner – Gypsy's Tearoom, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Sweet Simplici-Tea, Sykesville
Honorable Mention – The Vintage Coffee House, Mt. Airy
Services
Best Auto Body Repair
Winner – Staley's Body Shop, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Mudgett Auto Body, Finksburg
Honorable Mention – Ron's Automotive Collision Center, Westminster
Best Auto Glass Repair
Winner – Westminster Auto Glass, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Clear View Auto Glass, Manchester
Honorable Mention – Safelite Auto Glass, Westminster
Best Auto Service Center
Winner – Lee's Automotive, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Barnes Service Center, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Schnauble Automotive, Westminster
Best Bank
Winner – PNC Bank, Eldersburg, Finksburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy, Sykesville, Taneytown, Union Bridge, Westminster and Woodbine
Honorable Mention – BB&T, Eldersburg, Finksburg, Hampstead, Manchester, Mt. Airy, Taneytown and Westminster
Honorable Mention – New Windsor State Bank, Westminster, Mt. Airy, Taneytown, and Hampstead
Best Barber Shop
Winner – Carmen's Barber Shop, Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Cal Bloom's Barber Shoppe, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Krysztof's Barber Shop, Westminster
Best Car Wash
Winner – Westminster Car Wash, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Duke's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Keith's Car Wash, Westminster
Best Carpet Cleaning
Winner – Carroll County Carpet Cleaning, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Best Carpet Cleaning, Hampstead
Honorable Mention (tie) – Serv Pro, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Chem Dry, Westminster
Best Caterer
Winner – Salerno's Restaurant & Catering, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Johansson's Dining House, Westminster
Honorable Mention – A Gourmet Affair, Westminster
Best Chiropractor's Office
Winner – Lewis Family Chiropractic, Westminster
Honorable Mention – K&S Chiropractic, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Carroll Chiropractic, Westminster
Best Copying/Duplicating Center
Winner – Staples, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Office Depot, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Copy Post, Eldersburg
Best Cosmetic Dentist
Winner – All Smiles, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Dental One, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Premier Dental Care, Manchester
Best Day Spa
Winner – The Spa at Roops Mill, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Elements of Style, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Freestyle Hair & Day Spa, Westminster
Best Dental Office
Winner – Carroll County Dental Associates, Westminster
Honorable Mention – All Smiles, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Resh Family Dentistry, Hampstead
Best Dry Cleaner
Winner – Admiral Cleaners, Inc., Eldersburg, Finksburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Avenue Tailor & Cleaners, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Care Cleaners, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Family Physician
Winner – Carroll Primary Care, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Johnston Family Medicine, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Dr. John Middleton, Westminster
Best Florist
Winner – Stewart N. Dutterer Flower Shop, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Hutchinson's Flowers Inc., Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Flowers by Evelyn, Westminster
Best Framing
Winner – Ain't That A Frame, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Michaels, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Gizmo's Art, Westminster
Best Funeral Home
Winner – Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, P.A., Westminster
Honorable Mention – Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, P.A., Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Fletcher Funeral Home, Westminster
Best Hair Salon
Winner – Elements of Style, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – The Spa at Roop's Mill, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Freestyle Hair & Day Spa, Westminster
Best Health & Fitness Center
Winner – Gold's Gym, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Merritt Athletic Club, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Carroll County Family YMCA, Westminster
Best House Cleaning Service
Winner – Merry Maids, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Cleaning Authority, Woodbine
Honorable Mention – Immaculate Clean, Eldersburg
Best Investment Firm
Winner – Edward Jones, Hampstead, Manchester, Mt. Airy, Sykesville and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Anquino and Wolpoff Financial Group, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Kairos Wealth Advisors/ Raymond James & Associates Inc., Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – BB&T, Eldersburg, Finksburg, Hampstead, Manchester, Mt. Airy, Taneytown and Westminster
Best Kennel
Winner – Airpark Animal Hospital, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Lucky Stars Country Kennels, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Camp Yuppie Puppy, Uniontown
Best Licensed Day Care Center
Winner – Little People's Place Child Development Center, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Celebree, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – ABC Care, Finksburg
Best Limousine Service
Winner – Lasting Impressions, Westminster
Honorable Mention – A Touch of Elegance Limousine Service, Inc., Westminster
Honorable Mention – Elite Limousine Service, Westminster
Best Local Insurance Company
Winner – State Farm Insurance, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy, Sykesville & Westminster
Honorable Mention – Barnes-Bollinger Insurance Services, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Nationwide, Finksburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy, Sykesville, Taneytown and Westminster
Best Local Mortgage Company
Winner – BB&T, Eldersburg, Finksburg, Hampstead, Manchester, Mt. Airy, Taneytown, and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Chase Home Loans, Westminster
Best Massage
Winner – The Spa at Roop's Mill, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Elements of Style, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Therapeutic kneads, Eldersburg
Best Nail Salon
Winner – Elements of Style, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – The Spa at Roop's Mill, Westminster
Honorable Mention – A Final Touch Salon & Day Spa, Eldersburg
Best Orthodontist
Winner – Scott, Lu, Sorkin & Jarvis, Hampstead, Eldersburg, Mt. Airy, Taneytown, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Dr. Edward Goldman, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Dental One Associates, Westminster
Best Pet Grooming
Winner – PetSmart, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Fancy Paws, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Airpark Animal Hospital, Westminster
Best Photo Center
Winner – Ritz, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Wal-Mart, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Walgreens, Sykesville
Best Physical Therapy
Winner – Maryland Sportscare & Rehab, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy & Westminster
Honorable Mention – Carroll Sports Rehab, Westminster
Honorable Mention – North Carroll Physical Therapy, Hampstead
Best Printer
Winner – Staples, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Rhoten's Printing, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Stem's Printing, Westminster
Best Professional Photographer
Winner – Fine Portraits by Michelle, Taneytown
Honorable Mention – Kimberly Brooke, New Windsor
Honorable Mention – Dick Myers Photography, Westminster
Best Sign Shop
Winner – Runkles' Sign Service, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Signs by Tomorrow, Westminster
Honorable Mention – InstaSigns, Westminster
Best Spray Tan
Winner – Hollywood Tans, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Elements of Style, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – The Spa at Roop's Mill, Westminster
Best Tanning Salon
Winner – Hollywood Tans, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bahamas Tanning Salon, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Elements of Style, Eldersburg
Best Tattoo Business
Winner – Little Vinnie's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Tiki Tattoo, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Baltimore Street Tattoo, Westminster
Best Towing Company
Winner – Green's Garage, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Leckron's Towing, Westminster
Honorable Mention – A&D Towing, New Windsor
Best Travel Agency
Winner – AAA Mid-Atlantic Travel Agency, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Dreamers Travel, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Absolute Travel, Hampstead
Best Veterinary Clinic
Winner – Airpark Animal Hospital, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Carroll County Vet Clinic, Westminster
Best Vision Center
Winner – Sears Optical, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Center for Total Eye Care, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – OptiCare, Westminster
Home & Garden
Best Air Conditioning Contractor
Winner – Modern Comfort Systems, Westminster
Honorable Mention – A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning, Westminster
Honorable Mention – RM Schmidt, Westminster
Best Appliance Store
Winner – Sears, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Home Depot, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Carpet/Flooring Company
Winner – Mercer Floors/Carpet One, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Traynor's Floors and Carpets, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Towne Pride Interiors, Hampstead
Best Chimney Cleaning Service
Winner – Westminster Chimney Sweeps, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Millers Chimney Sweep, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Brothers Chimney Sweep, Finksburg
Best Electric Contractor
Winner – Tim Kyle, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Fern Rodkey Electric Inc, Taneytown
Honorable Mention – Wantz Electric, Taneytown
Best Fencing Company
Winner – Long Fence, Westminster
Honorable Mention – CCC Fencing, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Carroll County Fence & Deck, Westminster
Best Fireplace/Hearth Dealer
Winner – Brothers Hearth & Home, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Fireworks, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Millers Chimney Sweep, Westminster
Best Furniture Store
Winner – Gardiner's Furniture, Westminster
Honorable Mention – RoomStore, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Gavigan's, Westminster
Best Garden Center/Nursery
Winner – Bowman's Home & Garden, Westminster
Honorable Mention Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Home Depot, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Grill/Barbeque Dealer
Winner – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Home Depot, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bowman's Home & Garden, Westminster
Best Hardware Store
Winner – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Home Depot, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Ace Hardware, Mt. Airy and Winfield
Best Home Décor Store
Winner – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Pier One, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Kohl's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Home Goods, Mt. Airy
Best Home Heating Oil/Propane Dealer
Winner – Tevis Oil/Modern Comfort Systems, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Carroll Independent Fuel, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Southern States Carroll Petroleum, Westminster
Best Landscaping Service
Winner – Douglas Lawn & Landscape, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Phil's Lawn Care, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Grasshopper Lawn & Landscape, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Hart Scape, Inc, Sykesville
Best Lawn/Garden Center
Winner – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bowman's Home & Garden, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Home Depot, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Lawn Mower/Tractor Dealer
Winner – Finch Services, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – John Deere, Westminster
Best Locksmith
Winner – Colonial Lock Service, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Hank's Lock & Key, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Best New Home Builder
Winner – Robin Ford Building & Remodeling, Inc., Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Paulco Homes, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Pfaff Builders, Westminster
Best Outdoor Furniture
Winner – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Dunnrite Casual Furniture, Sykesville
Honorable Mention – The Home Depot, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Paint/Wallcovering Store
Winner – Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Sherwin-Williams, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Home Depot, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Paving Contractor
Winner – Deer Park Paving & Excavating, Finksburg
Honorable Mention – White Pine Paving, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – C. J. Miller LLC, Hampstead
Best Pest Control Service
Winner – Terminix, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Excello West Exterminating Company Inc., Westminster
Honorable Mention – Orkin Exterminating Company, Eldersburg
Best Plumbing Contractor
Winner – Naylor's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Finksburg
Honorable Mention – Apple Plumbing & Heating Inc., Westminster
Honorable Mention – KJD Plumbing & Heating Inc., Westminster
Best Pool/Spa Dealer
Winner – John Gallagher Pool Service & Supply, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Carroll County Swimming Pools Inc., Westminster
Honorable Mention – Namco, Westminster
Best Real Estate Company
Winner – Long & Foster Realtors, Eldersburg, Mt. Airy, Taneytown and Westminster
Honorable Mention – RE/MAX, Eldersburg, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Hampstead and Westminster
Best Roofing Contractor
Winner – Brothers Services, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – S & K Roofing, Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Roof Right, Hampstead
Best Septic Tank Cleaning
Winner – Fogle's Septic Service, Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Freedom Septic Service Inc., Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Walsh Septic Tank & Dry Well Cleaning Service, Hampstead
Best Water Softening/Conditioning
Winner – Atlantic Blue Water Services, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Carroll Water Systems, Inc., Westminster
Honorable Mention – Culligan Water Conditioning, Westminster
Shopping
Best Antique Shop
Winner – Westminster Antique Mall, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Alexandra's Attic, Sykesville
Honorable Mention (tie) – Frizellburg Antiques, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – The Maryland Store, Westminster
Best Auto Parts
Winner – Advanced Auto Parts, Mt. Airy, Taneytown, and Westminster
Honorable Mention – NAPA, Eldersburg, Mt. Airy, Taneytown, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Westminster Auto Parts, Westminster
Best Battery Shop
Winner – Battery Warehouse, Westminster and Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Interstate Battery Systems of Baltimore Inc., Finksburg
Honorable Mention – Advanced Auto Parts, Westminster, Mt. Airy, and Taneytown
Best Bicycle Shop
Winner – White's Bicycles, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Race Pace Bicycles, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bicycles and Fitness of Mt. Airy, Mt. Airy
Best Bookstore/Newsstand
Winner – Borders Express, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Little Professor Bookstore, Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – A Likely Story, Sykesville
Best Butcher Shop/Custom Cut Meats
Winner – Bullock's Country Meats, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Miller's Market, Manchester
Honorable Mention – Maurer & Miller Meats, Manchester
Best Card Shop
Winner – Hallmark, Eldersburg, Finksburg, Taneytown and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Diane's Hallmark Shoppe, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Factory Card & Party Outlet, Westminster
Best Cellular Telephones
Winner – Verizon, Eldersburg, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – AT&T, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Sprint, Manchester, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Best Children's Clothing Store
Winner – The Children's Place, Westminster Kohl's, Westminster and Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Kohl's, Westminster and Eldersburg
Honorable Mention – Boscov's, Westminster
Best Collectibles Shop
Winner – The Hickory Stick, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Great Moments, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Russ Country Gardens & Gifts, Westminster
Best Computer Store
Winner – Staples, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Office Depot, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Carroll Computer Connections, Westminster
Best Convenience Store
Winner – WaWa, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Jiffy Mart, Finksburg, Hampstead and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Sheetz, Manchester, Taneytown, and Westminster
Best Crafts Supply Shop
Winner – Michaels, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Jo Ann Fabrics & Crafts, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Photo Scraps, Eldersburg
Best Crafts Shop
Winner – Michaels, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Jo Ann Fabrics & Crafts, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Clementine's Country Boutique, Westminster
Best Department Store
Winner – Boscov's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Kohl's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Belk, Westminster
Best Drug Store/Pharmacy
Winner – CVS, Hampstead, Manchester, Mt. Airy, Sykesville, Taneytown and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Rite Aid, Eldersburg, Finksburg, Mt. Airy, and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Walgreens, Eldersburg
Best Electronics Store
Winner – Radio Shack, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Wal-Mart, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Best Buy, Owings Mills
Best Formal Wear
Winner – Benn's Menswear, Westminster
Honorable Mention – DeMario's Bridal, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Country View Tuxedo & Wedding Accessories, Westminster
Best Gift Shop
Winner – The Hickory Stick, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Candy Striper, Westminster
Honorable Mention – The Maryland Store, Westminster
Best Jewelry Store
Winner – David's Jewelers, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Pomeroy Jewelers, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Littman's Jewelers, Westminster
Best Men's Clothing Store
Winner – Kohl's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Boscov's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Benn's Menswear, Westminster
Best Music Store
Winner – Coffey Music, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Stu's Music Shop, Westminster
Honorable Mention – FYE, Westminster
Best Office Supply Store
Winner – Staples, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Office Depot, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Kelly's Stationery, Westminster
Best Pet Shop
Winner – PetSmart, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bowman's Feed & Pet, Westminster
Honorable Mention – You Lucky Dog, Eldersburg
Best Sewing Machine/Vacuum Dealer
Winner – Jomax Sew & Vac Centers, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Just Sew Sew, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Joanne's, Westminster
Best Shoe Store
Winner – Boscov's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Payless, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Kohl's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Shopping Center
Winner – TownMall of Westminster, Westminster
Honorable Mention – 140 Village Shopping Center, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Cranberry Square, Westminster
Best Sporting Goods Store
Winner – Play It Again Sports, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Wilsons Sports, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Shenk & Tittle, Westminster
Best Supermarket
Winner – Safeway, Eldersburg, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Martin's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Weis Markets, Hampstead, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Best Teen Clothing
Winner – Kohl's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Pac Sun, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Old Navy, Westminster
Best Thrift Store
Winner – Goodwill, Westminster and Hampstead
Honorable Mention – The White Rabbit, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Neasap, Hampstead
Best Tire Dealer
Winner – Mr. Tire, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Barnes Service Center, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Goodyear, Eldersburg and Westminster
Best Toy Store
Winner – Target, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Wal-Mart, Eldersburg, Hampstead, Mt. Airy and Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Westminster Toy Shoppe, Westminster
Honorable Mention (tie) – Toys R Us, Reisterstown
Best Wedding Store
Winner – DeMario Bridal & Formal, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Cecelia's Bridals, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Country View, Westminster
Best Wine Selection
Winner – College Square Liquors, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Cranberry Liquors, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Total Discount Liquors, Eldersburg
Best Women's Clothing Store
Winner – Kohl's, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Boscov's, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Belk, Westminster
Other
Best Assisted Living Facility
Winner – Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Westminster Ridge, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Fairhaven, Sykesville
Best Christmas Tree Farm
Winner – Thomas Tree Farm, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Sewell's Farm, Taneytown
Honorable Mention – Pine Valley Farms, Sykesville
Best Dance Studio
Winner – Tami Gee's Studio of Dance, Finksburg
Honorable Mention – Savage Dance Company, Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Dancing Made Easy, Westminster
Best Karate/Martial Arts School
Winner – Tristar Martial Arts, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Global Hap Ki Do Karate Academy, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Sykesville Tae Kwon Do Academy, Sykesville
Best Nursing Home
Winner – Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Longview, Manchester
Honorable Mention – Lorien, Mt. Airy and Taneytown
Best Place for Birthday Parties
Winner – Larry Sheets' Players Family Amusement Center, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Tristar Martial Arts, Eldersburg and Westminster
Honorable Mention – Bounce with Me Inflatables, Westminster
Best Retirement Community
Winner – Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster
Honorable Mention – Fairhaven, Sykesville
Honorable Mention – Westminster Ridge, Westminster
Best Storage Facility
Winner – Lizzie's Lockers, Hampstead
Honorable Mention – Westminster Self Storage, Westminster
Honorable Mention – E-Z Storage, Westminster
Best Video Tape/DVD Rental
Winner – Blockbuster Video, Eldersburg and Mt. Airy
