Congratulations, 2018 Nappie Award Winners!

The battle was fierce but you came out on top! Here’s the skinny on the ceremony!

Awards Ceremony Procedure

We try to make the ceremony go as quickly and smoothly as possible, while still letting everyone get their moment on the stage. But there are still a lot of categories (even after cutting 21 this year!). And, obviously, everyone can’t go first. (The order is listed below.)

So if you know you are going to be unable to attend OR if you want to just come to the party but you don’t really care about walking up on stage, please email Jackie at Jackie@lagniappemobile.com by July 18, so we can remove your category from the ceremony line-up. We will deliver your banner and certificate to you the following week, if you choose this option. We will update the ceremony line-up on this page on July 19.

For those of you who wish to come on stage, we will be providing live updates of what group we are on via our social media channels. The bar will be open the entire time as you await your turn. But we do ask that once we get close to your category that you go ahead and line up on stage left and be ready to walk up as soon as your category is called, as we will move on if you are not there. When accepting your award you are welcome to make a few comments but please be brief and considerate of all of the remaining winners who are waiting. Like Shakespeare said, “brevity is the soul of wit.”

If you won multiple categories, they will all be given together when you come up on stage. Only one category may be listed below, but we will be calling out your other wins as well.

Giving Back

Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa was tragically killed in the line of duty on February 20, 2018. He was voted as Best Mobile Police Officer in the 2018 Nappie Awards with a record number of votes. His wife Erin will be accepting his award on his behalf. In addition to this award, we also want to send her home with a HUGE amount of money for the Justin Billa Memorial Foundation, so we are asking all of our winners and party attendees to bring a donation (whatever you feel comfortable with, but the bigger the better!) to our event. Lagniappe will be making a sizable donation that evening as well.  We will have a table in the lobby during the cocktail hour so you can donate there. Or if your business would like to announce your donation, we will have a place on the stage where you can securely place your check.

Nappie Award Ceremony 2018

Friday, July 20, 2018

Saenger Theatre 6 S. Joachim St. Mobile, AL 36602

 5:30 p.m. Doors Open

5:30 – 7 p.m. Cocktail & Hors ‘doeuvres

7 p.m. Opening production/comments

7:15 p.m. Awards begin at approximately

GROUP ONE

Politicos, Media, City Life

POLITICOS – 7:15 P.M. – 7:25 P.M. (APPROXIMATE TIME)

1. Hardest Working Mobile City Councilperson

Mobile City Councilperson Bess Rich

2. Hardest Working Elected Official – Mobile County

Mobile County DA Ashley Rich

3. Hardest Working Elected Official- Eastern Shore

Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson

4. Hardest Working Local State Legislator

Sen. Rusty Glover

5. Hardest Working Official – City Of Mobile (Elected or Appointed)

Mayor Sandy Stimpson (Stimpson to co-present award to Erin Billa)

6. Best Mobile Police Officer

Officer Justin Billa

MEDIA (7:25 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.)

1. Favorite Radio Station FM

WZEW – 92.1 The ZEW

2. Favorite Radio Station AM

WNTN News Radio 710

3. Best Talk Radio Host/Show

Uncle Henry – WNTM

4. Best Local DJ

Shelby Mitchell – WKSJ

5. Best DJ Team

Dan Brennan & Shelby Mitchell – WKSJ

6. Best Morning Show/DJ

Mobile Mornings with Sean Sullivan, Dalton Orwig & Kelly Finley

7. DJ Whose Voice Leads you to Believe you may want to see HER naked

Kelly Finley – FM TALK 106.5

8. DJ Whose Voice Leads you to Believe you may want to see HIM naked

Matt McCoy – 107.3 FM – The Beat

9. Best Sports Radio Host/Show

Sports Drive with Randy & Creg

10. Best Local Evening TV Newscast

WKRG

11. Best Meteorologist

Alan Sealls – WKRG

12. Best Sports Coverage

WKRG

13. Hottest Local TV Newswoman

Devon Walsh – WKRG

14. Best Local Morning TV Newscast

FOX 10

15. Best Anchor

Bob Grip – FOX 10

16. Hottest Local TV Newsman

Jason Smith – FOX 10

17. Best TV Investigative Reporter

Andrea Ramey – WPMI

18. Best Weekend TV News Team

WPMI

19. Favorite Lagniappe Writer

Andy MacDonald

20. Favorite Lagniappe Cover Story

Cost of Water by Gabriel Tynes, Jason Johnson, Dale Liesch

21. Favorite Lagniappe Cover Image

Nappie Cover 2017 – FM Talk 106.5 by Dan Anderson

22. Favorite al.com content creator

JD Crowe

23. Favorite Glossy Magazine

Mobile Bay Monthly

24. Favorite Local Website or Blog

Mobile Mask

25. Best Local TV ad

David J. Maloney

26. Best Website Developer

Southern View Media

27. Best Marketing/Events Company

JJPR

CITY LIFE (7:50 p.m. – 8:05 p.m.)

1. Best Mobilian Ever

Joe Cain

2. Best Mardi Gras Marching Society

Cain’s Merry Widows

3. Best Mobilian Right Now

Jake Peavy

4. Quintessential Mobilian

Suzanne Cleveland

AND

5. Coolest Neighborhood

Oakleigh Garden District

6. Best Mobile Firefighter

LeAnn Tacon

7. Best Annual Fundraising Event

American Cancer Society Chili Cook-off

8. Best Hotel

The Battle House

AND

Best Day Spa

Spa at The Battle House

9. Best Private School

McGill Toolen Catholic High School

AND

Best High School Marching Band

McGill Toolen Catholic High School

10. Best Mardi Gras Parading Society

Mystics of Time

11. Best Mardi Gras Ball

Order of Polka Dots

12. Best Place to take out-of-towners (Attraction)

Gulf Coast Ducks

13. Best Place to take out-of-towners (Restaurant)

Best Atmosphere, Best Happy Hour

Dauphin’s

14. Coolest Apartment Community

Marine Street Lofts

15. Best Local Company to Work For

FTZC

GROUP TWO

Kids, Arts and Music

KIDS (8:05 pm – 8:15 p.m.)

1. Best Kids’ Clothing Store

Little Monkey Toes

2. Best Kids’ Clothing Consignment Store/Sale

Kids Klozet

3. Best Summer Camp

St. Luke’s

4. Best Daycare/Mother’s Day Out

Christ United Methodist

5. Best Preschool

St. Paul’s EEC

6. Best Birthday Party Place

Get Air

7. Most Kid Friendly Neighborhood

Rosswood

8. Best Kid-Friendly Local Attraction

Gulf Coast Exploreum

9. Best Dance Studio

Mobile Ballet

10. Best Pediatric Dentist

Thomas and Moore Pediatric Dentist

11. Best Orthodontist

Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics

12. Best Pediatrician

Dr. Faye Roberts, Children’s Medical Group

13. Best Kid Photographer

Laura Cantrell Photography

14. Best Public School

Phillips Preparatory School

15. Coolest Elementary School Teacher

Amy Hodges, St. Paul’s Episcopal School

16. Coolest Middle School Teacher

Elizabeth Campbell, St. Paul’s Episcopal School

17. Coolest High School Teacher

Margaret Delaney, UMS Wright

ARTS (8:15 – 8:25 p.m.)

1. Best Local Painter

Ardith Goodwin

2. Best Local Sculptor

Bruce Larsen

3. Best Local Graphic Design Artist

Mallory Godwin

4. Best Mixed Media Artist

Julia Greer Fobes

5. Best Art Gallery

Cathedral Square Art Gallery

6. Best Museum

Mobile Museum of Art

7. Best Theatre Group

Joe Jefferson Players

8. Best Play or Performance of the Year

Newsies – ESRT

9. Best Local Actor AND Best Theatrical Singer

Nick Smith

10. Best Dancer

Carol Odom

11. Best Arts Event

LoDa Artwalk

MUSIC 8:25 – 8:35 p.m.

1. Best Local Band

The Mulligan Brothers

2. Best New Local Band

Delta Smoke

3. Best Metal/Underground Band

Satan & The Sunbeams

4. Best Blues Band/Artist

Lisa Mills

5. Best Club to See Live Music AND Best All Around Bar

Callaghan’s

6. Best Outdoor Bar to See Live Music

Bluegill

7. Best Venue to See Live Music (Non-bar)

Saenger Theatre

8. Best Solo Musician

Eric Erdman

9. Best Jazz Musician

Roman Street

10. Best Hip Hop Artist

Young Tax Return

11. Best Local Recording Studio

Dauphin Street Sound

12. Best Guitar Player

Phil Proctor

13. Best Area Singer/Voice

Ross Newell

14. Best Area Drummer

Karl Langley

15. Best Area Bassist

Stan Foster

16. Best Piano Player/Keyboardist

Jacob Hall

17. Best Drag Queen Performer

Venus Shante DaVis

18. Best DJ (Mixin’, mashin’up kind)

Twiggins

Group Three (8:35 – 9:05 p.m.)

SHOPPING & SERVICES

1. Mobile Bay’s Best Specialist (MD)

Rihner, Gupta & Grosz Cardiology

2. Best Hooha Doctor

Dr. Helen Rogers – Bay Area Physicians for Women

3. Best Boob Doc

Dr. Chris Park, The Park Clinic

4. Best Facelift Doc

Dr. Michael Lyons, Lyons Cosmetic & Laser Surgery

5. Best Dermatologist

Dr. Ryan Ramagosa, Sunrise Dermatology

6. Best Weight Loss Doc

Dr. Michelle Jackson, Slim & Trim

7. Best “Doc in the Box” Clinic

Greater Mobile Urgent Care

8. Best Back Cracker (Chiropractor)

Corsentino Chiropractic Clinic

9. Best Dentist

Grelot Dental

10. Best Salon – Mobile

Salon West 54 Hundred

11. Best Salon- Baldwin

Tami’s Mask & Mirror

12. Best Overall Stylist – Mobile

Phrankey Lowery – Studio PH

13. Best Overall Stylist – Baldwin

Kristen Walter – Salon Royale

14. Best Colorist

Jennifer Freeman – Salon DMH

15. Scissor Wizard (Best Haircut-ter)

Brandi Hoover – Sanctuary Salon

16. Best Barber

Johnny Sullivan

17. Best Makeup Artist

Kelsey Copeland Fields

18. Best Hooha Waxer

Crystal Quattrone – Primp

19. Best Place to get Mani/Pedi

Royal Day Spa

20. Best Esthetician

Kim Graves – Lyons Elite Med Spa

21. Best Tanning Salon

L.A. Bikini

22. Best Massage Therapist

Massage Envy

23. Best Fitness Facility

ProHealth

24. Best Personal Trainer

Josh Foster, Josh the Trainer

25. Best Veterinarian

Boudreau Veterinary Hospital

26. Best Pet Groomer

Addicted to Dogs

27. Best Pet Store

B&B Pet Stop

28. Best Florist

Lush

29. Best Photography Studio

Melinda Mercer Photography

30. Best Yoga Studio

Above and Beyond

31. Best Carwash/Detail

Rich’s

32. Best Lawyer if your spouse is a ho (Divorce)

Jerry Pilgrim

33. Best Lawyer to keep you out of prison (Criminal)

Jeff Deen

34. Best Lawyer to sue the pants off someone (Trial)

Moore Law Firm

35. Best Real Estate Firm

Roberts Brothers

36. Best Realtor

Laurye Brunson, Roberts Brothers

37. Best Insurance Agent or Agency

Allison Horner, State Farm

38. Best Bank or Credit Union

BBVA Compass

39. Best Mortgage Broker/Firm

Magnolia Mortgage

40. Best Investment Banker/Financial Planner

Billy Williams, Williams Financial Group

41. Best Car Dealership

Palmer’s Toyota Superstore

42. Best CPA

Gina McKellar, Crow Shields Bailey PC

43. Best Landscaper

Bay Landscaping

44. Best Contractor/Homebuilder

Lipford Construction

45. Best Interior Designer

Augusta Tapia

46. Best Home Furnishings Store

Designer Collection

47. Best Pest Control

Knockout Pest & Termite

48. Best Antique Store

Antiques at the Loop

49. Best Men’s Clothing Store

G Harvell

50. Best Lingerie/Naughty Shop

The Gift Spot

51. Best Women’s Boutique

Pink Post Office Boutique

52. Best Clothing Consignment Store

Hertha’s

53. Best Department Store

Steinmart

54. Best Place to get Mardi Gras Attire

Francia’s Formal Affair

55. Best Fine Jewelry

John Cauley

56. Best Dry Cleaners

Master Cleaners

57. Best Home Cleaning Service

Sweet Home

58. Best Local Pharmacy

Saraland Pharmacy

59. Best Shoe Store – Athletic

Run-N-Tri

60. Best Shoe Store – Ladies

Shoe Station

61. Best Furniture Consignment Shop

High Cotton

62. Best Vape Shop

Parlor Vapes

GROUP FOUR

Eats & Drinks, Nightlife (9:05 – 9:45 p.m.)

EATS AND DRINKS (9:05 – 9:25)

1. Best Overall Restaurant & Best Steak

Briquette’s

2. Best New Restaurant

Southern National

3. Best Eastern Shore Restaurant, Best Outdoor Dining. Best E-Sho Happy Hour

Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina

4.Best Eastern Shore Lunch Spot

Panini Pete’s

5. Best Beach Restaurant

LuLu’s Gulf Shores

6. Best Chef

Chris Rainosek, The Noble South

7. Most Innovative Menu

Dragonfly Food Bar

8. Best Appetizer

Bonefish Grill – Bang Bang Shrimp

9. Best Entrée in Mobile

Filet Oscar, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

10. Best Home Cookin’/Soul Food

Judy’s Place

11. Best Service Overall

Felix’s Fish Camp

12. Best Dessert

Stevie’s Kitchen

13. Best Server

Dane Batley, Stevie’s Kitchen

14. Best Restaurant Wine List, Best MiMo Bar, Best Wine Bar

Red or White

15. Best Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

16. Best Chicken Fingers

Foosackly’s

17. Best Ice Cream/Yogurt/Gelato

Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe

18. Best Lunch Spot & Best Hangover Food

Bob’s Downtown

19. Best Wine/Gourmet Shop or Grocery

Domke Market

20. Best Wine Selection – Retail

(a la cork)

Best WeMo Bar

Pour Baby

Hottest Bartender

Hottest Bartender

Ricky Havens, Pour Baby

21. Best Annual Food Event or Cook-off

GreekFest

22. Best Food Truck

Texarbama BBQ

23. Best Gumbo

Royal Scam &

Best Sports Bar

Heroes Sports Bar & Grille

24. Best Po Boy

Mudbugs DIP Seafood

25. Best Sushi

Chuck’s Fish

26. Best Bakery

Pollman’s Bake Shop

27. Best Caterer

Naman’s Catering

28. Best Burger

Butch Cassidy’s

Best Bartenderess

Courtney Anthony, Butch Cassidy’s

29. Best Seafood

Half Shell Oyster House

30. Best Brunch & Best Bloody Mary

Brick & Spoon

31. Best Ethnic Restaurant

Mediterranean Sandwich Company

32. Best Mexican Restaurant

Roosters

33. Best Italian Restaurant

Gambino’s Italian Grill

34. Best Pizza

Mellow Mushroom

35. Best Coffeehouse

Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co.

36. Best Eastern Shore Coffeehouse

Serda Coffee Co.

37. Best Local Grocery Store, Best Beer Selection, Retail

Greer’s

38. Best Grocery Chain

Winn Dixie

39. Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods – Baldwin

Allegri Farm Market

40. Best Barbecue Restaurant

Moe’s Original BBQ

41. Best Barbecue Sauce

Meat Boss

42. Best Ribs

Dreamland BBQ

43. Best Raw Oysters

Wintzell’s Oyster House

44. Best Cupcake

Flour Girls

45. Best Seafood Market

Southern Fish & Oyster

NIGHTLIFE (9:25-9:40)

1. Best Bartender

Roy Clark, Haberdasher

Best Fancy Drink Bar

The Haberdasher

2. Hottest Bartenderess

Jana Padgett Dunn, Brickyard

3. Best New Bar

The Dublin

4. Best E-Sho Bar

McSharry’s

5. Best LoDa Bar

OK Bike Shop

6. Best SoMo Bar

Waves DI

7. Best Waterfront Bar

Flora-Bama

8. Bar where you are most likely to get lucky, Best Place to Shake Your Booty, Best Gay Bar

B-Bob’s

9. Favorite Craft Beer

Fairhope Brewing – Take the Causeway IPA

10. Favorite Domestic Beer

Mich Ultra

11. Best Locally Brewed Beer

Serda Brewing Tidewater

12. Bar with Best Tap beer Selection

LoDa Biergarten

13. Favorite Casino

Palace Casino

14. Best Margarita

Fuego

15. Best Specialty Cocktail

Paloma – El Papi

16. Best Bar Trivia

Blind Mule

17. Best Gentleman’s Club

Diamonds

9:40 p.m Closing comments,.

Official After-Party Moe’s BBQ (9 pm – until)