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

POLITICOS

  • Hardest Working Mobile City Councilperson: Mobile City Councilperson Bess Rich
  • Hardest Working Elected Official – Mobile County; Mobile County DA Ashley Rich
  • Hardest Working Elected Official- Eastern Shore: Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson
  • Hardest Working Local State Legislator; Sen. Rusty Glover
  • Hardest Working Official – City Of Mobile (Elected or Appointed); Mayor Sandy Stimpson (Stimpson to co-present award to Erin Billa)
  • Best Mobile Police Officer Officer Justin Billa

MEDIA

  • Favorite Radio Station FM: WZEW – 92.1 The ZEW
  • Favorite Radio Station AM: WNTN News Radio 710
  • Best Talk Radio Host/Show: Uncle Henry – WNTM
  • Best Local DJ: Shelby Mitchell – WKSJ
  • Best DJ Team: Dan Brennan & Shelby Mitchell – WKSJ
  • Best Morning Show/DJ: Mobile Mornings with Sean Sullivan, Dalton Orwig & Kelly Finley
  • DJ Whose Voice Leads you to Believe you may want to see HER naked: Kelly Finley – FM TALK 106.5
  • DJ Whose Voice Leads you to Believe you may want to see HIM naked: Matt McCoy – 107.3 FM – The Beat
  • Best Sports Radio Host/Show: Sports Drive with Randy & Creg
  • Best Local Evening TV Newscast: WKRG
  • Best Meteorologist; Alan Sealls – WKRG
  • Best Sports Coverage: WKRG
  • Hottest Local TV Newswoman: Devon Walsh – WKRG
  • Best Local Morning TV Newscast: FOX 10
  • Best Anchor: Bob Grip – FOX 10
  • Hottest Local TV Newsman: Jason Smith – FOX 10
  • Best TV Investigative Reporter: Andrea Ramey – WPMI
  • Best Weekend TV News Team: WPMI
  • Favorite Lagniappe Writer: Andy MacDonald
  • Favorite Lagniappe Cover Story: Cost of Water by Gabriel Tynes, Jason Johnson, Dale Liesch
  • Favorite Lagniappe Cover Image: Nappie Cover 2017 – FM Talk 106.5 by Dan Anderson
  • Favorite al.com content creator: JD Crowe
  • Favorite Glossy Magazine: Mobile Bay Monthly
  • Favorite Local Website or Blog: Mobile Mask
  • Best Local TV ad: David J. Maloney
  • Best Website Developer: Southern View Media
  • Best Marketing/Events Company: JJPR

CITY LIFE

  • Best Mobilian Ever: Joe Cain
  • Best Mardi Gras Marching Society: Cain’s Merry Widows
  • Best Mobilian Right Now: Jake Peavy
  • Quintessential Mobilian: Suzanne Cleveland
  • Coolest Neighborhood: Oakleigh Garden District
  • Best Mobile Firefighter: LeAnn Tacon
  • Best Annual Fundraising Event: American Cancer Society Chili Cook-off
  • Best Hotel: The Battle House
  • Best Day Spa: Spa at The Battle House
  • Best Private School: McGill Toolen Catholic High School
  • Best High School Marching Band: McGill Toolen Catholic High School
  • Best Mardi Gras Parading Society: Mystics of Time
  • Best Mardi Gras Ball: Order of Polka Dots
  • Best Place to take out-of-towners (Attraction): Gulf Coast Ducks
  • Best Place to take out-of-towners (Restaurant): Dauphin’s
  • Best Atmosphere, Best Happy Hour: Dauphin’s
  • Coolest Apartment Community: Marine Street Lofts
  • Best Local Company to Work For: FTZC

KIDS 

  • Best Kids’ Clothing Store: Little Monkey Toes
  • Best Kids’ Clothing Consignment Store/Sale: Kids Klozet
  • Best Summer Camp: St. Luke’s
  • Best Daycare/Mother’s Day Out: Christ United Methodist
  • Best Preschool: St. Paul’s EEC
  • Best Birthday Party Place: Get Air
  • Most Kid Friendly Neighborhood: Rosswood
  • Best Kid-Friendly Local Attraction; Gulf Coast Exploreum
  • Best Dance Studio: Mobile Ballet
  • Best Pediatric Dentist: Thomas and Moore Pediatric Dentist
  • Best Orthodontist: Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics
  • Best Pediatrician: Dr. Faye Roberts, Children’s Medical Group
  • Best Kid Photographer: Laura Cantrell Photography
  • Best Public School: Phillips Preparatory School
  • Coolest Elementary School Teacher: Amy Hodges, St. Paul’s Episcopal School
  • Coolest Middle School Teacher; Elizabeth Campbell, St. Paul’s Episcopal School
  • Coolest High School Teacher: Margaret Delaney, UMS Wright

ARTS

  • Best Local Painter: Ardith Goodwin
  • Best Local Sculptor: Bruce Larsen
  • Best Local Graphic Design Artist: Mallory Godwin
  • Best Mixed Media Artist: Julia Greer Fobes
  • Best Art Gallery: Cathedral Square Art Gallery
  • Best Museum: Mobile Museum of Art
  • Best Theatre Group: Joe Jefferson Players
  • Best Play or Performance of the Year: Newsies – ESRT
  • Best Local Actor AND Best Theatrical Singer: Nick Smith
  • Best Dancer: Carol Odom
  • Best Arts Event: LoDa Artwalk

MUSIC

  • Best Local Band: The Mulligan Brothers
  • Best New Local Band: Delta Smoke
  • Best Metal/Underground Band: Satan & The Sunbeams
  • Best Blues Band/Artist: Lisa Mills
  • Best Club to See Live Music AND Best All Around Bar: Callaghan’s
  • Best Outdoor Bar to See Live Music: 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: Young Tax Return
  • Best Local Recording Studio: Dauphin Street Sound
  • Best Guitar Player; Phil Proctor
  • Best Area Singer/Voice; Ross Newell
  • Best Area Drummer: Karl Langley
  • Best Area Bassist: Stan Foster
  • Best Piano Player/Keyboardist: Jacob Hall
  • Best Drag Queen Performer: Venus Shante DaVis
  • Best DJ (Mixin’, mashin’up kind): Twiggins

SHOPPING & SERVICES

  • Mobile Bay’s Best Specialist (MD): Rihner, Gupta & Grosz Cardiology
  • Best Hooha Doctor: Dr. Helen Rogers – Bay Area Physicians for Women
  • Best Boob Doc: Dr. Chris Park, The Park Clinic
  • Best Facelift Doc; Dr. Michael Lyons, Lyons Cosmetic & Laser Surgery
  • Best Dermatologist; Dr. Ryan Ramagosa, Sunrise Dermatology
  • Best Weight Loss Doc; Dr. Michelle Jackson, Slim & Trim
  • Best “Doc in the Box” Clinic; Greater Mobile Urgent Care
  • Best Back Cracker (Chiropractor): Corsentino Chiropractic Clinic
  • Best Dentist; Grelot Dental
  • Best Salon – Mobile; Salon West 54 Hundred
  • Best Salon- Baldwin; Tami’s Mask & Mirror
  • Best Overall Stylist – Mobile; Phrankey Lowery – Studio PH
  • Best Overall Stylist – Baldwin; Kristen Walter – Salon Royale
  • Best Colorist: Jennifer Freeman – Salon DMH
  • Scissor Wizard (Best Haircut-ter): Brandi Hoover – Sanctuary Salon
  • Best Barber; Johnny Sullivan
  • Best Makeup Artist; Kelsey Copeland Fields
  • Best Hooha Waxer ;Crystal Quattrone – Primp
  • Best Place to get Mani/Pedi; Royal Day Spa
  • Best Esthetician: Kim Graves – Lyons Elite Med Spa
  • Best Tanning Salon; L.A. Bikini
  • Best Massage Therapist; Massage Envy
  • Best Fitness Facility: ProHealth
  • Best Personal Trainer: Josh Foster, Josh the Trainer
  • Best Veterinarian: Boudreau Veterinary Hospital
  • Best Pet Groomer; Addicted to Dogs
  • Best Pet Store; B&B Pet Stop
  • Best FloristL: Lush
  • Best Photography Studio: Melinda Mercer Photography
  • Best Yoga Studio: Above and Beyond
  • Best Carwash/Detail: Rich’s
  • Best Lawyer if your spouse is a ho (Divorce): Jerry Pilgrim
  • Best Lawyer to keep you out of prison (Criminal): Jeff Deen
  • Best Lawyer to sue the pants off someone (Trial): Moore Law Firm
  • Best Real Estate Firm: Roberts Brothers
  • Best Realtor: Laurye Brunson, Roberts Brothers
  • Best Insurance Agent or Agency: Allison Horner, State Farm
  • Best Bank or Credit Union; BBVA Compass
  • Best Mortgage Broker/Firm; Magnolia Mortgage
  • Best Investment Banker/Financial Planner; Billy Williams, Williams Financial Group
  • Best Car Dealership; Palmer’s Toyota Superstore
  • Best CPA; Gina McKellar, Crow Shields Bailey PC
  • Best Landscaper; Bay Landscaping
  • Best Contractor/Homebuilder; Lipford Construction
  • Best Interior Designer; Augusta Tapia
  • Best Home Furnishings Store: Designer Collection
  • Best Pest Control: Knockout Pest & Termite
  • 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: Pink Post Office Boutique
  • Best Clothing Consignment Store: Hertha’s
  • Best Department Store: Steinmart
  • Best Place to get Mardi Gras Attire: Francia’s Formal Affair
  • Best Fine Jewelry: John Cauley
  • Best Dry Cleaners; Master Cleaners
  • Best Home Cleaning Service: Sweet Home
  • Best Local Pharmacy: Saraland Pharmacy
  • Best Shoe Store – Athletic: Run-N-Tri
  • Best Shoe Store – Ladies: Shoe Station
  • Best Furniture Consignment Shop: High Cotton
  • Best Vape Shop: Parlor Vapes

EATS AND DRINKS

  • Best Overall Restaurant & Best Steak: Briquette’s
  • Best New Restaurant: Southern National
  • Best Eastern Shore Restaurant: Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
  • Best Outdoor Dining: Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
  • Best E-Sho Happy Hour: Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
  • .Best Eastern Shore Lunch Spot: Panini Pete’s
  • Best Beach Restaurant: LuLu’s Gulf Shores
  • Best Chef: Chris Rainosek, The Noble South
  • Most Innovative Menu: Dragonfly Food Bar
  • Best Appetizer: Bonefish Grill – Bang Bang Shrimp
  • Best Entrée in Mobile: Filet Oscar, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
  • Best Home Cookin’/Soul Food; Judy’s Place
  • Best Service Overall: Felix’s Fish Camp
  • Best Dessert: Stevie’s Kitchen
  • Best Server: Dane Batley, Stevie’s Kitchen
  • Best Restaurant Wine List: Red or White
  • Best MiMo Bar: Red or White
  • Best Wine Bar: Red or White
  • Best Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Best Chicken Fingers: Foosackly’s
  • Best Ice Cream/Yogurt/Gelato: Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe
  • Best Lunch Spot: Bob’s Downtown
  • Best Hangover Food: Bob’s Downtown
  • Best Wine/Gourmet Shop or Grocery: Domke Market
  • Best Wine Selection – Retail: (a la cork)
  • Best WeMo Bar: Pour Baby
  • Hottest Bartender: Ricky Havens, Pour Baby
  • Best Annual Food Event or Cook-off: GreekFest
  • Best Food Truck: Texarbama BBQ
  • Best Gumbo: Royal Scam
  • Best Sports Bar: Heroes Sports Bar & Grille
  • Best Po Boy: Mudbugs DIP Seafood
  • Best Sushi; Chuck’s Fish
  • Best Bakery; Pollman’s Bake Shop
  • Best Caterer: Naman’s Catering
  • Best Burger: Butch Cassidy’s
  • Best Bartenderess; Courtney Anthony, Butch Cassidy’s
  • Best Seafood; Half Shell Oyster House
  • Best Brunch & Best Bloody Mary: Brick & Spoon
  • Best Ethnic Restaurant: Mediterranean Sandwich Company
  • Best Mexican Restaurant: Roosters
  • Best Italian Restaurant; Gambino’s Italian Grill
  • Best Pizza; Mellow Mushroom
  • Best Coffeehouse; Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co.
  • Best Eastern Shore Coffeehouse; Serda Coffee Co.
  • Best Local Grocery Store, Best Beer Selection, Retail; Greer’s
  • Best Grocery Chain; Winn Dixie
  • Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods – Baldwin; Allegri Farm Market
  • Best Barbecue Restaurant; Moe’s Original BBQ
  • Best Barbecue Sauce; Meat Boss
  • Best Ribs; Dreamland BBQ
  • Best Raw Oysters; Wintzell’s Oyster House
  • Best Cupcake: Flour Girls
  • Best Seafood Market: Southern Fish & Oyster 

NIGHTLIFE

  • Best Bartender: Roy Clark, Haberdasher
  • Best Fancy Drink Bar: The Haberdasher
  • Hottest Bartenderess: Jana Padgett Dunn, Brickyard
  • Best New Bar: The Dublin
  • Best E-Sho Bar; McSharry’s
  • Best LoDa Bar; OK Bike Shop
  • Best SoMo Bar; Waves DI
  • Best Waterfront Bar: Flora-Bama
  • Bar where you are most likely to get lucky, Best Place to Shake Your Booty, Best Gay Bar: B-Bob’s
  • Favorite Craft Beer: Fairhope Brewing – Take the Causeway IPA
  • Favorite Domestic Beer: Mich Ultra
  • Best Locally Brewed Beer: Serda Brewing Tidewater
  • Bar with Best Tap beer Selection: LoDa Biergarten
  • Favorite Casino: Palace Casino
  • Best Margarita: Fuego
  • Best Specialty Cocktail: Paloma – El Papi
  • Best Bar Trivia: Blind Mule
  • Best Gentleman’s Club: Diamonds