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Here is the complete list of first place finishers in the 2022 Hearst Newspapers Best of the Best of Madison County and the Riverbend.<\/p>\n

This year’s winners were announced Friday night at a gala reception hosted by The Telegraph and The Intelligencer at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. Approximately 500 people attended this year’s celebration.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all of our winners. To learn more about this year’s honorees, follow the online links provided below.<\/p>\n

Automotive<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Auto Accessories – Serra Honda O’Fallon, 1268 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon\u00a0 https:\/\/www.serrahondaofallon.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Auto Body Repair – Freer Auto Body, 4512 N. Alby St., Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/www.freerautobody.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Auto Detailer – PJ’s Professional Detailing, \u00a02102 State St., Alton\u00a0 https:\/\/pjsdetailing.com\/
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\u2022 Best Auto Parts Store – Serra Honda O’Fallon, 1268 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon \u00a0 https:\/\/www.serrahondaofallon.com\/
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\u2022 Best Auto Repair – Roberts Motors Inc., 4350 N. Alby St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.robertsmotors.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Brake Shop – Roberts Motors Inc., 4350 N. Alby St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.robertsmotors.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0
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\u2022 Best Car Salesperson – Ryan Bennett – Roberts Ford, 4350 N. Alby St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.robertsmotors.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0
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\u2022 Best Car Wash – Gorilla Express Auto Wash, 5507 Godfrey Road, Godfrey https:\/\/www.gorillaexpressautowash.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best New Car Dealer –\u00a0 Roberts Motors Inc., 4350 N. Alby St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.robertsmotors.com\/ \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Oil Change – Roberts Motors Inc., 4350 N. Alby St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.robertsmotors.com\/ \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Tire Shop –\u00a0 Roberts Motors Inc., 4350 N. Alby St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.robertsmotors.com\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Towing\/Roadside Assistance – TIE: Bill and Joe’s Automotive, 620 W. MacArthur Drive, Cottage Hills https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100048065006315&ref=py AND Fred’s Towing, 2320 Washington Ave., Alton https:\/\/www.fredstowingil.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Used Car Dealer – Roberts Motors Inc., 4350 N. Alby St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.robertsmotors.com\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

Beauty and Relaxation \u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Barber Shop – Anderson’s Classic Barber Shop, in The Milton Schoolhouse, 1320 Milton Road, Alton https:\/\/www.andersonsclassicbarbershop.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Day Spa –\u00a0 Instaglow Spa, 449 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville \u00a0https:\/\/www.instaglowspa.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Eyebrow Shaping –\u00a0 Instaglow Spa, 449 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville https:\/\/www.instaglowspa.com\/ <\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Hair Salon – All About U, 300 E. St Louis Ave., East Alton https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=157235544308165<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Hair Stylist –\u00a0 Ashley Garrison at All About U, 300 E. St Louis Ave., East Alton https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=157235544308165<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Massage – Relaxation Kneaded, 105 E. Market St., Troy \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Relaxationkneaded618\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Nail Salon – Zaza Nail and Spa, 4225 Route 159, Glen Carbon https:\/\/zazanailsspa.com\/
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\u2022 Best Tattoo Shop – Empire Ink Studio, 1513 Rock Hill Road, Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Empire-Ink-Studio\/100063628628156\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Waxing\u00a0 –\u00a0 Instaglow Spa, , 449 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville https:\/\/www.instaglowspa.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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Entertainment <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Entertainment Venue – Alton Little Theater, 2450 N. 2450 Henry St. https:\/\/altonlittletheater.org\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Golf Course – Belk Park Golf Course, \u00a0880 Belk Park Road, Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/belkpark.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Annual Event – Bethalto Christmas Village, at Bethalto Arboretum, E. Central Street https:\/\/www.riversandroutes.com\/events\/bethalto-christmas-village-2022\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Art Show – Jacoby Arts Center, \u00a0627 E. Broadway, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.jacobyartscenter.org\/ \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Local Live Theater – Alton Little Theater, 2450 N. 2450 Henry St. https:\/\/altonlittletheater.org\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Park – Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/www.riversandroutes.com\/directory\/robert-e-glazebrook-community-park\/
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\u2022 Best Outdoor Patio – Laux Brickhouse Grille, 212 N. Prairie St., Bethalto \u00a0https:\/\/lauxbrickhouse.com\/
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\u2022 Best Sports Bar\u00a0 – Alton Sports Tap, 3812 College Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/altonsportstap.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Wedding Venue – Your Event Space (formerly WOW Event Center), \u00a0515 E. 3rd St., Alton https:\/\/youreventspace.us\/<\/p>\n

Food and Beverage<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Appetizers – Alton Sports Tap, 3812 College Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/altonsportstap.com\/
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\u2022 Best Asian Restaurant – China King, 1837 Homer M. Adams Pkwy., Alton \u00a0 https:\/\/www.restaurantji.com\/il\/alton\/china-king-\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Bakery – Duke Bakery, 819 Henry St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.dukebakeryinc.com\/
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\u2022 Best BBQ\/Ribs\/Smokehouse – Fire-N-Smoke Wood Fired Kitchen and Frozen Custard, 1800 Vaughn Road, Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/www.riversandroutes.com\/directory\/fire-n-smoke-wood-fired-kitchen\/
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\u2022 Best Breakfast Spot – Joe K’s, 2530 State St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.joeksrestaurant.com\/
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\u2022 Best Caterer – Chef Bob\u2019s Catering, 420 E. Main St., East Alton \u00a0https:\/\/chefbobscatering.com\/
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\u2022 <\/strong>Best Cookies – Cookie Factory, \u00a0202 Alton Square, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cookiefactoryalton\/
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\u2022 Best Cupcake Shop – The Cup, 1057 Century Drive, Edwardsville \u00a0https:\/\/cravethecup.com\/
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\u2022 Best Donuts – Mister Donut, 2720 Grovelin St. A, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/misterdonutgodfrey\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Fine Dining – Gentelin’s On Broadway, 122 E. Broadway, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/gentelinsonbroadway.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Fried Chicken – Castelli’s Moonlight Restaurant at 255, 3400 Fosterburg Road, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.castellis255.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Hamburgers – King Louie’s Drive-In, \u00a0315 S. 6th St., Wood River \u00a0http:\/\/kinglouiesdrivein.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Happy Hour Spot – The Pump House Bar and Grill, 1523 E. Edwardsville Road, Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/pumphousebar.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Ice Cream – Shivers Frozen Custard, 3318 Godfrey Road, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/shiversfc.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Italian Restaurant – Bella Milano, 1063 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville \u00a0https:\/\/bellamilanos.com\/edwardsville\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Coffee Shop – Germania Brew Haus, Drive-Thru, 5775 Godfrey Road Ste. F, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/www.germaniabrewhaus.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Desserts – My Just Desserts, 31 E. Broadway, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/myjustdessertsalton.weebly.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Winery – Wild Pickins Winery, 14223 Route 111, Chesterfield \u00a0https:\/\/www.wildpickinswinery.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Locally Brewed Beer\/Brewery – The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.oldbakerybeer.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Mexican Restaurant – Mr. Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill, 119 East Gate Plaza, East Alton https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mrpanchosmexicanrestaurantandgrill\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Pizza – Roma\u2019s Pizza, 121 E. Bethalto Drive, Bethalto\u00a0 https:\/\/bethaltoromaspizza.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Seafood – Red Lobster Alton, 170 E. Beltline Pkwy., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.redlobster.com\/seafood-restaurants\/locations\/il\/alton\/
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\u2022 Best Steak – Texas Roadhouse, \u00a06640 Edwardsville Crossing Drive, Edwardsville \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/txrhEdwardsvilleIL\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Wings – Alton Sports Tap, 3812 College Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/altonsportstap.com\/<\/p>\n

Health and Wellness<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Cancer Care Center –\u00a0 OSF Moeller Cancer Center, 2200 Central Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/cancer\/locations\/centers\/alton\/
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\u2022 Best Chiropractor – Bemis Family Chiropractic, 230 Regional Drive, Alton \u00a0 https:\/\/www.bemisfamilychiropractic.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Dance Studio – Jennifer Bishop’s School of Dance, 652 E. Broadway, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.jbsdpac.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Dentist – Kellerman Dental, 16 Junction Drive W. Ste. 101, Glen Carbon \u00a0https:\/\/www.kellermandental.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Dermatologists – Schaberg Dermatology, 4949 Autumn Oaks Drive Ste. B, Maryville \u00a0https:\/\/www.schabergdermatology.com\/ \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Gym\/Fitness Center – Alphas, 2679 Northtown Way, Highland \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alphasgym\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Health Coach (for Weight Loss) – Baylee Luebbers, at CrossFit Edwardsville, 18 Kettle River Drive, Glen Carbon \u00a0https:\/\/shop.crossfitedwardsville.com\/baylee-luebbers<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Hearing Center – Professional Hearing Associates, 1344 D’Adrian Professional Park, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/professionalhearingassociates.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Hospital – OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Care, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-anthonys\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Imaging Center – OSF Saint Anthony\u2019s \u2013 Diagnostic Imaging, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www2.osfhealthcare.org\/locations\/osf-saint-anthony-diagnostic-imaging-loves-park-120519\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Yoga Studio – River Bend Yoga, 100 W. 3rd St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/riverbendyoga.net\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Martial Arts Studio – Alton Family Martial Arts and Fitness, 4425 Industrial Drive, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/altonfma.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Orthodontist –\u00a0 Haug Orthodontics, 2411 Morning Star Drive, Alton \u00a0 https:\/\/unforgettablesmiles.net\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Pediatrician – Dr. Ameera Nauman with OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-anthonys\/\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Pharmacy or Pharmacist – Walgreens, 1650 Washington Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/
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\u2022 Best Physical Therapist – Kelly Bogowith \/ OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-anthonys\/ \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Physician\u00a0 – Dr. Manpreet Sandhu, Saint Anthony’s Physician Group, 815 E. 5th St. Ste. 303, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.healthgrades.com\/physician\/dr-manpreet-sandhu-3rk8y<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Podiatrist – OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-anthonys\/ \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Supplement Store – 618 Nutrition, 4219 Route 159\u00a0 Ste. 3, Glen Carbon \u00a0https:\/\/618nutrition.com\/
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\u2022 Best Surgeon – Dr. Raman Kumar, OSF Saint Anthony\u2019s Health Center, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-anthonys\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Urgent Care – OSF PromptCare, \u00a06702 Godfrey Road, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/oncall\/urgent-care\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Vision Center – Heitz Optical, 2415 Homer M. Adams Pkwy., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.heitzoptical.com\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

Home Services<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Apartment Complex – Trace on the Parkway, \u00a06150 Trace Pkwy Drive, Edwardsville \u00a0https:\/\/traceedwardsville.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Asphalt Contractor – Advantage Asphalt and Sealcoating, 3353 Belle St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/advantageasphalt.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Carpet Cleaner – Macauley’s Cleaning Services, \u00a0618-883-2764 or cell 618-560-8759\u00a0 no website or official Facebook found
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\u2022 Best Carpet\/Flooring Company – Custom Showers and Floors\u00a0 618-570-1144 \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CustomShowersFloors\/
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\u2022 Best Cleaning Company – Annointed Hands 618-709-0238 \u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/annointedhands.net\/ \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Concrete Contractor – E.F. Concrete, 222 Virginia St., Brighton \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/e.f.concrete\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Construction Company\/Contractor – Hampsey Construction and Remodeling, 369 Hand Drive, Godfrey \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HampseyConstruction \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Electrician – CMC Electric Inc., P.O. Box 938, Maryville \u00a0https:\/\/www.cmcelectricinc.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Fence Installer – American Quality Fencing, 508 Niagara St., East Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063565599418 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
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\u2022 Best Garage Door Installer – Dan’s Garage Door Service, 5501 Godfrey Road, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/dansgaragedoorservice.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Glass Company – Slayden Glass Inc, 239 N Old St Louis Road, Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/slayden-glass-wood-river \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Gutter and Downspout Contractor – Southwest Gutters \u00a0 618-604-5671 \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063212021663&sk=about
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\u2022 Best Heating\/Cooling – Pruitt Mechanical Services, 614 St Paul Drive, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/www.pruittmechanicalservices.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Home Builder – Hampsey Construction and Remodeling, 369 Hand Drive, Godfrey \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HampseyConstruction \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Home Inspector – Trident Inspections, 2418 Sylvan Lane, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TridentInspectionsLLC\/ \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Home Remodeling – Hampsey Construction and Remodeling, 369 Hand Drive, Godfrey \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HampseyConstruction \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Kitchen\/Bath Cabinets – Hampsey Construction and Remodeling, 369 Hand Drive, Godfrey \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HampseyConstruction<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Landscaper – Jim Murphy’s Complete Landscaping \u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Jim-Murphys-Complete-Landscaping\/100057174381156\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Lawn Care – Midwest Turf Management, 4533 Wanda Road, Edwardsville \u00a0https:\/\/mtmturf.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Lawn Care Equipment and Tractor Sales\/Services\u00a0 – Bertels Sales and Service, \u00a04664 Seiler Road, Dorsey \u00a0 https:\/\/www.bertelssales.com\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Painting Company – Jays Painting and More\u00a0 618-610-2075 \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Jays-Painting-More\/100057560285099\/
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\u2022 Best Pest Control – Smith’s Pest Control, 816B W. Carpenter St., Jerseyville \u00a0https:\/\/www.pests.org\/Smiths-Pest-Control\/Jerseyville.html \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Plumber – Inspector Plumber Edwardsville 618-366-1001 \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InspectorPlumber\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Propane Company – Sackmann Gas Co., \u00a028916 Delhi Road, Jerseyville \u00a0https:\/\/www.sackmanngasco.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0
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\u2022 Best Roofing Company – Ryan Construction and Roofing, 3447 Harris Lane, Bethalto \u00a0https:\/\/www.ryanconstructionandroofing.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Small Engine Repair – Bertels Sales and Service, \u00a04664 Seiler Road, Dorsey \u00a0 https:\/\/www.bertelssales.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Trash Company – Jones-Eisler Sanitation, 916 Tonsor Road, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/jones-eisler-sanitation-il-1.hub.biz\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Tree Service – Riverbend Outdoor Services LLC, 7464 Old Moro Road, Moro \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RiverbendOutdoorServicesLlc\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Waterproofing – Woods Basement\u00a0 618-249- 5413 \u00a0 https:\/\/www.woodsbasementsystems.com\/alton-il-basement-repair-foundation.html<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Windows and Doors – Hampsey Construction and Remodeling, 369 Hand Drive, Godfrey \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HampseyConstruction \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

People<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Chamber Director – John Keller RiverBend Growth Association, \u00a06722 Godfrey Road, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/growthassociation.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Coach – Andrew Dreith\/CM basketball, Civic Memorial High School, 200 School St., Bethalto \u00a0 https:\/\/civicmemorial.bethalto.org\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best DJ – Daryl Luster with Deluxe DJs and Entertainment \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/deluxedjsent\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best EMT\/Paramedic – Forrest Finch\u00a0 with \u00a0LifeStar Ambulance Service Inc. https:\/\/lifestarambulance.net\/
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\u2022 Best Firefighter – Pat Campion, Alton \u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/altonfire<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Musician\/Solo\/Group – The Glendale Riders \u00a0 \u00a0http:\/\/www.glendaleriders.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Radio Personality – Annie Frey Fox News Radio 97.1FM Talk \u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/anniefreyshow
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\u2022 Best Mayor – Alton Mayor David Goins, Alton City Hall, 101 E. 3rd St.\u00a0 https:\/\/www.cityofaltonil.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Nurse – RN Abby Juliano, OSF Saint Anthony\u2019s Health Center, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-anthonys\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Pastor\/Priest – Pastor Kale Hanson, Zion Lutheran Bethalto, 625 Church Drive, Bethalto\u00a0 https:\/\/zionbethalto.org\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Photographer – Daniel Cruz \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peter.parker.7923\/\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Place to Work – OSF Saint Anthony\u2019s Health Center, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-anthonys\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Police Officer – Marcos Pulido, Alton Police Department, 1700 E. Broadway, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.cityofaltonil.com\/alton-police\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Principal – Sarah Koch, Zion Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran Bethalto, 625 Church Drive, Bethalto\u00a0 https:\/\/zionbethalto.org\/ \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Teacher – Holly Rupprecht, Zion Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran Bethalto, 625 Church Drive, Bethalto\u00a0 https:\/\/zionbethalto.org\/ \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Volunteer – Heather Chambers, Breast Health Navigator, OSF Saint Anthony\u2019s Health Center, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-anthonys\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Pet Services<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Day Care – Club Paws Inc., 299 E. Elm St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/clubpawsinc.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Dog Trainer – Nicki Alexander, Kennelwood Pet Resorts, \u00a04967 Route 159, Maryville \u00a0https:\/\/www.kennelwood.com\/locations\/maryville-il\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Groomer – Serina’s Pet Grooming, 953 E. Ferguson, Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/serinas.petgrooming\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Kennel\/Boarding Facility – Club Paws Inc., 299 E. Elm St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/clubpawsinc.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Pet Rescue – Hope Animal Rescues, Godfrey \u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/hoperescues.org\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Veterinarian – Formea Animal Hospital, 1639 Main St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/formeavet.com\/contact\/ \u00a0
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Professional Services<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Accountant – Affordable Tax Service, 5597 Humbert Road, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/affordabletaxserviceinc\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Attorney – Benjamin Tobin Pratt and Tobin P.C., 150 S Bellwood Drive, East Alton \u00a0https:\/\/prattandtobin.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Auctioneer – Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co., 3644 Fosterburg Road, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/tarrantandharman.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Bank – Liberty Bank, 2403 Homer M. Adams Pkwy., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.bankliberty.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Bankruptcy Attorney – Steinman Law Firm, J. Phillip Steinman Attorney at Law, 100 Homer M. Adams Pkwy. Ste. 100, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/steinmanlawfirm.com\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Chamber of Commerce – RiverBend Growth Association, \u00a06722 Godfrey Road, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/growthassociation.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Children’s Daycare – St. Francis Day Care Center, 710 College Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/stfrancisdaycare.org\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Best Credit Union – 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, 3553 College Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.1stmidamerica.org\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Elder Law Attorney – Walter Ozark – Ozark Law Firm LLC, 510 E. 6th St., Alton \u00a0 https:\/\/walterozarklaw.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0
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\u2022 Best Financial Advisor – The Wealthcare Group, 2 Terminal Drive Stes. 15 and 4A, East Alton \u00a0 https:\/\/www.thewealthcaregroup.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Funeral Home – Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral, 2521 Edwards St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Insurance Agent\/Agency – Tom Lane State Farm, 116 W. Bethalto Blvd., Bethalto \u00a0https:\/\/tomlaneagency.net\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Law Office\/Law Firm – Pratt and Tobin P.C., 150 S. Bellwood Drive, East Alton \u00a0https:\/\/prattandtobin.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local College\/University – Lewis and Clark Community College Benjamin Godfrey Campus, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey bhttps:\/\/www.lc.edu\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Private School – Zion Lutheran School, 625 Church Drive, Bethalto \u00a0https:\/\/zlsbethalto.org\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Mortgage Company – 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, 3553 College Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.1stmidamerica.org\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Non-Profit Organization – Madison County Catholic Charities, 3512 McArthur Blvd., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.madisoncountyil.gov\/departments\/mental_health\/catholic_charities.php \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Real Estate Agency – Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co., 3644 Fosterburg Road, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/tarrantandharman.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Realtor – Sherry Gilleland with Dream Home Realty Centre, 543 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/dreamhomerealtycentre.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Best Assisted Living Facility – Asbury Village, 5201 Asbury Lane, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/www.asburyvillagegodfrey.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best In- Home Health Care – OSF Home Care Services, 228 Alton Square, Alton \u00a0www.osfhealthcare.org<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Memory Care Community – San Gabriel Memory Care, 813 Lars Hoffman Crossing, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/sangabrielmemorycare.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0
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\u2022 Best Senior Center – Senior Services Plus, 2603 N. Rodgers Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.seniorservicesplus.org \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Senior Living Community – Asbury Village, 5201 Asbury Lane, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/www.asburyvillagegodfrey.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0
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\u2022 Best Skilled Nursing Community – Alton Memorial Rehabilitation and Therapy, 1251 College Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/bethesdahealth.org\/living-options\/skilled-nursing\/alton-memorial-rehabilitation-therapy\/ \u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Best Antique Store – Alton Exchange Mall, 2990 Homer M. Adams Pkwy., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/altonexchange.weebly.com \u00a0\u00a0
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\u2022 Best Bridal and Formal Wear – Elegant Brides, 6 Club Centre Court, Edwardsville \u00a0https:\/\/www.elegant-brides.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Convenience Store – QuikTrip, 2809 Godfrey Road, Godfrey \u00a0https:\/\/locations.quiktrip.com\/il\/godfrey-township\/2809-godfrey-rd \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Florist – Jeffrey’s Flowers by Design, 322 Wesley Drive, Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/jeffreysflowersdesign.com\/
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\u2022 Best Garden Center Greenhouse\/Plants – Community Seed and Feed, 300 N. Shamrock St., East Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.communityseedandfeed.com\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Gift Shop – The Bonar Boutique, “It’s Not What You Think,” 1133 E. Airline Drive, East Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBonarBoutique\/<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Hardware Store – St Peters Hardware and Rental, 2502 State St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/truevaluerental-il.com\/ \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Home D\u00e9cor – Rustic Roots, \u00a0200 W. Ferguson Ave., Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/rusticroots-woodriver.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Liquor Store – Corral Liquors, 965 E Edwardsville Road, Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/corralliquors.net\/ \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Appliance Store – Alton Refrigeration and Home Furnishings, 2996 Homer M. Adams Pkwy., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.altonrefrigeration.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Best Local Boutique – Rustic Roots, \u00a0200 W Ferguson Ave., Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/rusticroots-woodriver.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Local Furniture Store – Alton Refrigeration and Home Furnishings, 2996 Homer M. Adams Pkwy., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.altonrefrigeration.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Best Local Grocery Store – Schwegel’s, 901 Alby St., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SchwegelsMarket\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Jewelry Store – Reiniger Jewelers Alton, 1633 Washington Ave., Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.reinigerjewelers.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Shoe Store – Cleary’s Shoes and Boots, 48 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River \u00a0https:\/\/clearyshoes.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Local Specialty Store – Piasa Armory, 3685 E. Broadway, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/piasaarmory.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Meat Market – Sever’s Market, 434 Bowman Ave., East Alton \u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheOfficialSeversMarketPage\/
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\u2022 Best Pawn Shop – Sam’s Pawn Shop, 208 E. Broadway, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/samspawninalton.com\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
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\u2022 Best Resale\/Thrift Shop – TIE: 2nd Time Around Consignment Shop, 905 S. State St., Jerseyville \u00a0https:\/\/2nd-time-around-consignment-shop.business.site\/ \u00a0 AND 5A’s Thrift Shop, 2600 State St., Ste. W, Alton \u00a0https:\/\/www.fiveas.org.<\/p>\n