It’s Nappie Time!
Welcome to the 2019 Nappie Awards!
Voting has ended.
Thank you for participating in the 2019 Nappie Awards. Winners will be announced in the July 24th issue of Lagniappe.
2019 Nappie Awards Ceremony
Winner Information
Please note the order of the ceremony below and approximate timing of each group. If you plan to attend and pick up your award, please know which group you are in and please line up stage left when Rob and Ashley are about 10 people ahead of you. Be ready to come right up on stage as your name is called, as we will keep moving if you are not there.
We want everyone to enjoy their big moment but as Shakespeare said, “brevity is the soul of wit,” so please keep your acceptance speech as brief as possible. We have a lot of winners to get through.
If you know you cannot attend the ceremony, please email Ashley Trice at atrice@lagniappemobile.com by Thursday at 3 p.m. so we can remove you from the schedule. We are happy to deliver your certificate and banner the following week.
Or if you would like to come to the cocktail hour and ceremony and have fun, but you don’t really want to wait around to come on stage, please email atrice@lagniappemobile.com by Thursday at 3 p.m. so we can remove you from the schedule. We will deliver your certificate and banner the following week.
Charity Partner
We are asking all attendees and winners to make a donation to our charity partner, The Sean Tuder Memorial Fund. Mobile Police Officer Sean Tuder lost his life in the line of duty earlier this year. His widow, Krissy, will be at the ceremony to accept his award for “Best Mobile Police Officer” and we want to send her home with a big donation for this fund. We will have collection boxes on the stage and in the lobby. Please make checks out to the Sean Tuder Memorial Fund.
Order of Schedule Change Requests
We know it’s long. And someone has to be at the end, and we’re sorry. But due to the numerous requests we get to be moved up to the top for various reasons, we are unfortunately not able to accommodate all of these requests. But we are happy to deliver your banner and certificate the following week if you do not want to stay for your award. We encourage all guests to stay and cheer on all of the winners to the very end. It certainly makes for a more enjoyable ceremony for everyone. And we ask the winners who received their awards at the top of the show to stay as long as they can and extend the same courtesy to the winners who fall at the end and cheer them on as they cheered you on. However, you can “buy” a better spot to benefit our charity partner. You can get more info in the next section.
Buy Your Way To The Top Charity Auction – Ten for Tuder
Money can’t buy you happiness but it can buy you a place at the top of the Nappie Awards Ceremony! You want to move to the top of the awards? Well, we want to raise money for the Sean Tuder Memorial Fund! Win-Win!
The first 10 people to pledge at least $200 to the Sean Tuder Memorial Fund by emailing atrice@lagniappemobile.com by 3 p.m. on Thursday will receive a spot in Group Two (see below). Anyone who bids higher than $200 will move even higher. But we will limit the spots to 10.
Updated Schedule
Once we receive regrets and the first ten charity pledges, we will update the schedule and post it back here at votenappies.com by 9 a.m. Friday morning.
Facebook Updates
During the ceremony, we will post graphics on our Facebook Page as we are about five minutes out from starting the next group. Like www.facebook.com/lagniappemobile to follow.
Schedule of Events
5:30 p.m. Doors Open
5:30 – 6:55 p.m. Cocktails & Hors ‘doeuvres
7 p.m. Show begins with Opening Movie.
7:15 p.m. Opening Comments and Acknowledgements
7:25 p.m. Awards begin
Group One: Politicos
POLITICOS (7:25-7:35 p.m.)
Hardest Working Elected Official – Mobile County
DA Ashley Rich
Hardest Working Elected City Official- Eastern Shore
Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson
Hardest Working Elected City Official – Baldwin County
Sheriff Hoss Mack
Hardest Working Local State Legislator
State Rep. Chris Pringle
Who will be the next senator from Alabama?
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne
Hardest Working Mobile City Councilperson
City Councilperson Levon Manzie
Hardest Working Official – City Of Mobile (Elected or Appointed)
Mayor Sandy Stimpson
Best Mobile Police Officer
Sean Tuder, accepted by Krissy Tuder
Group Two (7:35-7:45 p.m.)
“Ten for Tuder” Memorial Fund
(See winners information above to see how you can grab one of these spots)
1. Best Local Band and Best Country Band
Red Clay Strays, Courtesy of Callaghans.
2. Quintessentially Baldwin Best Beach Restaurant
LuLu’s
3. Quintessential Mobilian
Ron Barrett
4. Best All Around Bar – Baldwin Best Bartender- Baldwin
The River Pub, Brandy Stewart – The River Pub
5. Best Gift Shop
Timeless Treasures
6. Best Salon – Mobile
Studio PH
As of 9 a.m. Friday, four spots are still available. Email atrice@lagniappemobile.com to reserve one. Any remaining spots will be live auctioned at ceremony.
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Group Three (7:45- 8:10)
Media, City Life and Kids
MEDIA
Favorite Radio Station FM
92 ZEW
Best Local DJ
Matt McCoy, 92 ZEW
Best Sports Radio Host/Show
Eli Gold, Alabama Sports Radio Network, 92ZEW
Favorite Radio Station AM
Archangel 1410
Best DJ Team
Dan Brennan and Shelby Mitchell, 95KSJ
Best Morning Show/DJ
Mobile Mornings – FM TALK 106.5
Best Talk Radio Host/Show
Uncle Henry, WNTM
Best DJ Voice
Twiggins, WABD
Best Local Morning TV Newscast
FOX 10
Best Local Evening TV Newscast
WKRG
Best Sports Coverage
WKRG
Best Anchor
Mel Showers, WKRG
Best Meteorologist
Alan Sealls
Best TV Investigative Reporter
Andrea Ramey, WPMI
Best Weekend TV News Team
WPMI
Favorite Local Content Creator (Writer/Artist)
JD Crowe, al.com cartoonist
Favorite Glossy Magazine
Mobile Bay Monthly
Favorite Local Website/ Blog/Social Media Influencer
Mobile Mask
Best Local TV ad
David J. Maloney
Best Website Developer
Blue Fish
Best Marketing/Events Company
Southern View Media
Favorite Lagniappe Writer
Andy MacDonald, Cuisine
Favorite Lagniappe Cover Story
Sunset Limited Disaster by Kevin Lee
Favorite Lagniappe Cover Image
Mardi Gras 2018 by Laura Mattei
CITY LIFE
Best Mobilian Right Now
Judge Edmond Naman
Best Baldwinian Right Now
Abe Harper
Best Firefighter
Christopher “Kiff” Kirkwood
Best Annual Fundraising Event
Junior League of Mobile – Christmas Jubilee
Best Hotel & Best Day Spa – Mobile and Baldwin
The Battle House Hotel
The Battle House Spa
The Spa at the Grand Hotel
Best High School Marching Band
Baker High School
Best Mardi Gras Parading Society
Mystics of Time
Best Mardi Gras Marching Society
Cain’s Merry Widows
Best Mardi Gras Ball
Order of Osiris
Best Mardi Gras Organization – Baldwin
Knights of Ecor Rouge
Coolest Church or House of Worship
Little Flower Catholic Church
Best Clergyman/Pastor/Spiritual Leader
Father John Lynes, Little Flower Catholic Church
Best Place to take out-of-towners (Attraction)
Mobile Carnival Museum
Best Place to take out-of-towners (Restaurant) AND Best Service Overall
Felix’s
Coolest Apartment Community
Olde Oak Apartments
Best Retirement Community
Westminster
Best Local Company to Work For
FTZC
Best Local College
University of South Alabama
Best Local College Professor
Dr. Alan Chow, Marketing & Quantitative Methods
KIDS
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Gaines Thomas and Dr. Lauren Moore, Thomas & Moore
Best Orthodontist
Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Robin McNair, Pediatric Associates
Best Kids’ Clothing
Kidz Klozet
Best Summer Camp
Sunny Side Theater
Best Daycare/Mother’s Day Out
Westminster Presbyterian
Best Preschool
St. Paul’s EEC
Best Birthday Party Place
Get Air
Most Kid Friendly Neighborhood
Llanfair
Best Kid-Friendly Local Attraction
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Best Dance Studio
Mobile Ballet
Best Kid Photographer
Hannah Stinson Photography
Best Public School
Eichold Mertz Magnet School
Best Private School
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Coolest Elementary School Teacher – Mobile
Karen Shirah, St. Ignatius Catholic School
Coolest Elementary School Teacher – Baldwin
Sherik Butler, Daphne Elementary School
Coolest Middle School Teacher- Mobile
Donna Mackin, St. Paul’s Episcopal School
Coolest Middle School Teacher- Baldwin
Cathy Ho, Daphne Middle School
Coolest High School Teacher – Mobile
Best Guitar Player
Phil Proctor, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Coolest High School Teacher – Baldwin
Griffin Hood, Daphne High School
Group Four – Arts & Music (8:35 – 8:45)
ARTS
Best Theatre Group
The PACT
Best Local Actor
Jay Ramsay
Best Local Painter
Melanie Blackerby
Best Local Sculptor
Bruce Larsen
Best Local Graphic Design Artist
Andy Scott
Best Mixed Media Artist
Abe Partridge
Best Art Gallery
Ashland Gallery
Best Museum
History Museum of Mobile
Best Play or Performance of the Year
Young Frankenstein, Joe Jefferson Players
Best Local Comedian
Kelly Teague
Best Local Dancer
Carol Odom, Mobile Ballet
Best Theatrical Singer
Rainey Tanner
Best Arts Event
LoDa Artwalk
MUSIC
Best Metal/Underground Band
Hollywood Vagabonds
Best Blues Band/Artist
Adam Holt
Best Club to See Live Music
Soul Kitchen
Best Outdoor Bar to See Live Music
Best Outdoor Dining
Bluegill
Best Venue to See Live Music (Non-bar)
Saenger Theatre
Best Solo Musician
Eric Erdman
Best Jazz Musician
Roman Street
Best Hip Hop Artist
Phil J
Best Music/Record Store
Mobile Records
Best Local Recording Studio
Dauphin Street Sound
Best Area Singer/Voice
Symone French
Best Area Drummer
Jonah Miller, Hollywood Vagabonds
Best Area Bassist
Stan Foster
Best Piano Player/Keyboardist
Jacob Hall, Paw Paw’s Medicine Cabinet
Best Drag Queen Performer
Jawakatema Davenport
Best DJ (Mixin’, mashin’up kind)
Dalton Muse
Best Area Music Festival
Hangout Music Festival
Group Five – Shopping and Services (8:45-9:10)
Mobile Bay’s Best Doctor
Dr. Clare Carney, Alabama Medical Group
Mobile Bay’s Best Specialist (MD)
Pulmonary Associates
Best OB/GYN (aka Best Hooha Doc)
Dr. Lauren Lambrecht, Azalea City Physicians
Best Plastic Surgeon- Breast (aka Best Boob Doc)
Dr. Chris Park
Best Facelift Doc
Dr. Michael Lyons
Best Weight Loss Doc
Dr. Ruth Shields, Healthy Weight 4 Me
Best “Doc in the Box” Clinic
Greater Mobile Urgent Care
Best Back Cracker (Chiropractor)
Corsentino Chiropractic
Best Dentist – Mobile
Drs. Maitre & Crabtree
Best Dentist – Baldwin
Azalea City Dental Eastern Shore
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Carl Myers, Theodore Veterinary Hospital
Best Pet Groomer
Adorable Dos
Best Dermatologist
Dr. Ryan Ramagosa, Sunrise Dermatology
Best Esthetician- Mobile or Baldwin
Hanna Hogle – Sunrise Dermatology
Best Divorce Attorney
Alison Herlihy
Best Criminal Defense Attorney
Jeff Deen
Best Trial Attorney
Moore Law Firm
Best Real Estate Firm
Roberts Brothers
Best Realtor
Devin Scott, Roberts Brothers
Best Mortgage Broker/Firm
Anna Maria Mazzarella, ServisFirst
Best Bank or Credit Union
Regions
Best Investment Banker/Financial Planner
Williams Financial Group
Best Car Dealership
UJ Chevrolet
Best CPA
Kristi Daughtery, Crow Shields Bailey, PC
Best Salon- Baldwin
Sanctuary Salon
Best Overall Stylist – Mobile
Whitney Vittor – Salon West 5400
Best Overall Stylist – Baldwin
Kristen Watler – Salon Royale
Best Colorist – Mobile
Jennifer Freeman – Salon DMH
Best Colorist – Baldwin
Tami Williams – Tami’s Mask & Mirror
Scissor Wizard (Best Haircut-ter) – Mobile
Ryan Amacker – Ryan Amacker Hair
Scissor Wizard (Best Haircut-ter) – Baldwin
Chuck Branum – Salon Royale
Best Barber – Mobile
Hillcrest Barbers
Best Barber – Baldwin
Dallas Jones Barber Shop
Best Makeup Artist – Mobile or Baldwin
Olivia Rumbley – Salon DMH
Best Hooha Waxer – Mobile or Baldwin
Crystal Quattrone – Bare a Esthetics
Best Eyebrow Wizard
Natalie Pittman – Salon DMH
Best Place to get Mani/Pedi – Mobile
Royal Day Spa
Best Place to get Mani/Pedi – Baldwin
Polished Day Spa
Best Tanning Salon
Tiffany Tans
Best Massage Therapist – Mobile
Hannah Boltz, Therapeutic Arts
Best Fitness Facility
Mission Fitness
Best Personal Trainer
Joshua Foster, Fitbody Bootcamp
Best Florist
LUSH
Best Shoe Store – Athletic
Shoe Station
Best Shoe Store – Ladies
The Gallery Shoe Boutique
Best Photography Studio
Brittany Latham Studios
Best Yoga Studio
Sterling Hot Yoga
Best Carwash/Detail
Rich’s Car Wash
Best Landscaper
Bay Landscaping
Best Contractor/Homebuilder
Triumph Homes
Best Interior Designer
March & May
Best Hardware Store – Mobile
Blankenship’s Universal Supply
Best Hardware Store – Baldwin
Eastern Shore Ace
Best Pest Control
A & P Pest Control
Best Pet Store
B&B Pet Stop
Best Antique Store
Antiques at the Loop
Best Men’s Clothing Store
G Harvell
Best Lingerie/Naughty Shop
The Gift Spot
Best Women’s Boutique – Mobile
Ruby Blue
Best Women’s Boutique – Baldwin
Brown Eyed Girl
Best Clothing Consignment Store
Hertha’s
Best Place to get Mardi Gras Attire
Francia’s
Best Fine Jewelry
John Cauley
Best Dry Cleaners
Waite’s
Best Home Cleaning Service
The Maids
Best Local Pharmacy
Saraland Pharmacy
Best Home Furnishings Store
Lagniappe Home Store
Best Vape Shop
Parlor Vapes
Best Tattoo Shop/ Artist
The Bell Rose
Best CBD Oil Shop/Carrier
CannaBama
Group Six – Eats and Drinks and Nightlife (9:10 –9:40)
EATS AND DRINKS
Best Overall Restaurant
The Noble South
Best New Restaurant
Taco Mama
Best Eastern Shore Restaurant
Boudreaux’s Cajun Grill
Best Chef
Steve Zucker, Dauphin’s
Best Atmosphere
Best Happy Hour Bar
Dauphin’s
Most Innovative Menu
Best Restaurant Wine List
Best WeMo Bar
Pour Baby
Best Server (Server Name and Restaurant)
Hillary Hamlin, Dew Drop
Best Dessert
Delish Bakery & Eatery
Best Chicken Fingers
Foosackly’s
Best Burger
Best Wings
Butch Cassidy’s
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt/Gelato
Cammie’s Old Dutch
Best Lunch Spot
Stevie’s Kitchen
Best Eastern Shore Lunch Spot
Panini Pete’s
Best Wine Bar
Best Wine Selection – Retail
Red or White
Best Wine/Gourmet Shop or Grocery
Domke Market
Best Local Grocery Store
Best Grocery Pick-Up/Delivery
Greer’s
Best Grocery Store/Chain
Best Beer Selection – Retail
Rouses
Best Annual Food Event or Cook-off
Greek Fest
Best Food Truck
Yellowhammer Coffee
Best Gumbo
Best Raw Oysters
Wintzell’s
Best Sushi
Chuck’s Fish
Best Bakery
Pollman’s
Best Wedding Cake
Flour Girls
Best Caterer
Naman’s
Best Steak
Briquette’s
Best Seafood
Half Shell Oyster House
Best Brunch
Ruby Slipper
Best Ethnic Restaurant
Mediterranean Sandwich Company
Best Mexican Restaurant
Fuego
Best Pizza
Pizzeria Delphina
Best Coffeehouse
Carpe Diem
Best Eastern Shore Coffeehouse
The Coffee Loft
Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods- Mobile
Lil Brian’s Produce
Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods – Baldwin
Allegri Farm Market
Best Barbecue Restaurant
Moe’s BBQ
Best Barbecue Sauce
Meat Boss
Best Ribs
Dreamland
Best Seafood Market
Mudbugs at the Loop
Best Drunk Food
Waffle House
Best Hangover Food
Bob’s Downtown Diner
Best Restaurant Delivery Service
WAITR
NIGHTLIFE
Best All Around Bar – Mobile
Callaghan’s Irish Social Club
Best Bartender – Mobile
Jerry Grady, B-Bob’s
Best Gay Bar
B-Bob’s
Best New Bar (Mobile or Baldwin)
POST
Best E-Sho Bar
Manci’s Antque Club
Best MiMo Bar
Nixon’s
Best LoDa Bar
Alchemy Tavern
Best SoMo Bar
WAVES DI
Best South Baldwin Bar
Cocktails and Dreams, Foley
Best Beach Bar
Flora-Bama
Best Fancy Drink Bar
The Haberdasher
Best E-Sho Happy Hour
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Best Sports Bar
Heroes Sports Bar
Best Place to Shake Your Booty
Patches Lounge
Favorite Craft Beer
Fairhope Brewing – Take the Causeway IPA
Favorite Import Beer
Corona
Favorite Domestic Beer
Michelob Ultra
Best Locally Brewed Beer
Serda Tidewater
Bar with Best Tap Selection
LoDa Biergarten
Favorite Casino
Beau Rivage
Best Margarita
Taqueria Mexico
Best Bloody Mary
Brick & Spoon
Best Bar Trivia
The Blind Mule
Best Gentleman’s Club
The Candy Store
9:40 Wooohooooo!
“POST” party at Post
POST
571 Dauphin St.
Downtown Mobile
