Carroll's Best: 2010 Winners

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