Entertainment

Golf Course

1st Place – Northwood

2nd Place – Briarwood Country Club

3rd Place – NAS Meridian

Kid’s Entertainment

1st Place – The Park

2nd Place – Planet Playground

3rd Place – Skate Odyssey

Museum

1st Place – Meridian Museum of Art

2nd Place – Jimmy Rodgers

Live Performance Venue

1st Place – MSU Riley

2nd Place – Temple Theater

3rd Place – MLT

Event Hall/Banquet Hall

1st Place – MSU Riley

2nd Place – Temple Theater

3rd Place – Jimmy Rodgers Festival

Food & Drink

Beer

1st Place – Brickhaus Bar & Grill

2nd Place – Mug Shots

3rd Place – Mitchell Distributing

Breakfast

1st Place – Mr. Rodgers

2nd Place – Waffle House

3rd Place – Cracker Barrel

Brunch

1st Place – Weidmann’s

2nd Place – Deli on 5th

3rd Place – Hardees

Buffet/Salad Bar

1st Place – Old Farm Beef House

2nd Place – Northwood

3rd Place – CiCi’s

Catering

1st Place – Pretty Presentations

2nd Place – Chick Fil A

3rd Place – Joe Sherman

Catfish

1st Place – Long’s Fish Camp

2nd Place – Okatibbee Fish Camp

3rd Place – Penn’s

Chicken

1st Place – Chickfila

2nd Place – Raising Cane’s

3rd Place – Chicken Basket

Chinese Food

1st Place – Stir-Fry 88

2nd Place – China Buffett

Coffee

1st Place – Scarlet Cup

2nd Place – Daily Grind

3rd Place – Joe Mugs

Deli/Sandwich Shop

1st Place – McAllister’s

2nd Place – Deli on 5th

3rd Place – Caters market

Dessert

1st Place – Baskin Robbins

2nd Place – Weidmann’s

3rd Place – Cater’s Market

Donuts

1st Place – Lee’s Donuts

Family Restaurant

1st Place – Old Farm Beef House

2nd Place – Jean’s

3rd Place – News Restaurant

Fast Food

1st Place – Chic fil a

2nd Place – Popeye’s

3rd Place – McDonald’s

Fine Dining

1st Place – Weidmann’s

2nd Place – Old Farm Beef House

3rd Place – Rustler

French Fries

1st Place – McDonald’s

2nd Place – Dobi’s

3rd Place – News

Hamburger

1st Place – Mugshots

2nd Place – Backyard Burger

3rd Place – Wendy’s

Hot Dog

1st Place – Sonic

2nd Place – Sam’s

Ice Cream/Milk Shake

1st Place – Baskin Robbins

2nd Place – Dairy Queen

3rd Place – Sonic

Italian Food

1st Place – Nick & Al’s

2nd Place – Olive Garden

Japanese Food

1st Place – Oishi

2nd Place – Sake Sushi

3rd Place – O.E.C.

Kid’s Meal

1st Place – Chickfila

2nd Place – McDonald’s

3rd Place – Chili’s

Margarita

1st Place – El Norte

2nd Place – San Marcos

3rd Place – LaPinata

Onion Rings

1st Place – Sonic

2nd Place – Magnolia Restautrant

3rd Place – Buffalo Wild Wings

Pizza

1st Place – Nick & Al’s

2nd Place – Little Caesar’s

3rd Place – Papa John’s

Produce

1st Place – Farmer’s Market

2nd Place – Sam’s

3rd Place – Winn Dixie

Seafood

1st Place – Red Lobster

2nd Place – Weidmann’s

3rd Place – Penn’s

Soft Drink/Iced Tea

1st Place – Sonic

2nd Place – Mt Dew (Brown Bottling)

Special Occasion

1st Place – Weidmann’s

2nd Place – Pretty Presentations

3rd Place – The Rustler

Steaks

1st Place – Old Farm Beefhouse

2nd Place – The Rustler

3rd Place – Outback

Wings

1st Place – Buffalo Wild Wings

2nd Place – The Sports Page

3rd Place – Chili’s

Snow Cones

1st Place – Snow Biz

2nd Place – Dairy Queen

Yogurt

1st Place – Baskin Robbins

2nd Place – Yoo Yoo

3rd Place – Dairy Queen

Bakery

1st Place – Margie’s Mixing Bowl 

2nd Place – King’s Bakery

Bar

1st Place –  Brickhaus Bar & Grill

Barbecue

1st Place – Squealers

2nd Place – Dickey’s

3rd Place – The Rib Shack

Mexican Food

1st Place – San Marcos

2nd Place – El Norte

Home Cooking

1st Place – Jean’s

2nd Place – Binke’s Restaurant

Local Business

Apartment Complex

1st Place – Willow Ridge

2nd Place – The Mark

3rd Place – Woodlands

Assisted Living

1st Place – Aldersgate

2nd Place – Brookdale Meridian

3rd Place – Golden Living

ATV/Motocycle Dealer

1st Place – Meridian Cycles

2nd Place – Chunky River Harley Davidson

Auto Service/Repair

1st Place – David Fuller

2nd Place – Dee’s Automotive

3rd Place – Firestone

Award/Trophy Shop

1st Place – All-Star Tees

2nd Place – Burton Awards

3rd Place – J&B Athletic

Bank

1st Place – Citizens

2nd Place – BankPlus

3rd Place – Trustmark

Funeral Home

1st Place – Robert Barham Family Funeral Home

2nd Place – Webb

3rd Place – Enterprise

Home Decor

1st Place – Lauderdale Co. Farm Supply

2nd Place – Custom Frame and gift

Barber Shop

1st Place – Trendsetters

2nd Place – Broadmoor

3rd Place – Bill Gordon Barber Shop

Building/Contractor

1st Place – Tim Allred

2nd Place – Bobby Dyess

3rd Place – Norman Roofing

Tattoo Shop

1st Place – Spacey

2nd Place – TNT

3rd Place – Wonderland

Car Wash

1st Place – Venture

2nd Place – Rocket Tunnel

Carpet & Flooring Store/Installation

1st Place – Morgan Tile

2nd Place – H&H Floors

3rd Place – Floor Decor

Child Care/Day Care Provider

1st Place – Highland

2nd Place – Barbara Henson

3rd Place – Calvary Christian School

Cheer/Gym Studio

1st Place – East MS Cheer

2nd Place – Pat Gray

3rd Place – Carol Merrill

Country Club/Golf Course

1st Place – Northwood

2nd Place – Briarwood

Computer Repair

1st Place – Quality PC of Meridian, Paul Tarver

2nd Place – Superior Computer

3rd Place – AOTECH

Dance Studio

1st Place – Carroll Merrill

2nd Place – Suzie McCraw

3rd Place – Pat Gray

Day Spa

1st Place – Pampered Bodies

2nd Place – Perfect Body

Dry Cleaner

1st Place – Jones Cleaners

2nd Place – Meridian Cleaners

3rd Place – Troy

Event Planner

1st Place – MSU Riley Center

2nd Place – Pretty Presentations

3rd Place – Terrica McKee

Financial Planner

1st Place – Edward Jones

2nd Place – Citizens National Bank

3rd Place – Investment Professionals

Florist

1st Place – Marshall

2nd Place – World of Flowers

Jewelry Repair

1st Place – LaBiche

2nd Place – Reeds

3rd Place – Lawrence Jewelry

Glass Repair

1st Place – Glass Inc.

2nd Place – Novus

3rd Place – Custom Glass

Hair Salon/Nail Salon

1st Place – ReNew

2nd Place – Creative Trends

3rd Place – Nail Connection

Health/Fitness Center

1st Place – Snap Fitness

2nd Place – Anderson

Heat and Air Conditioning

1st Place – Service Company

2nd Place – Kemp Electric

3rd Place – A&B Electric

Home Health Agency

1st Place – Sta Home

2nd Place – Deaconess

3rd Place – Amedysis

Home/Carpet Cleaning Service

1st Place – Gardner’s

Hotel

1st Place – Drury Inn

2nd Place – Holiday Inn

3rd Place – Hilton Garden Inn

Insurance Company

1st Place – Insurance Solutions

2nd Place – State Farm – Dave Holloway

3rd Place – State Farm – Chris McDonald

Law Firm

1st Place – Witherspoon & Compton

2nd Place – Evans & Monsour

3rd Place – Walter, Rogers & Mitts

Manufactured Housing

1st Place – Johnson’s Homes

2nd Place – Mars

Martial Arts School

1st Place – Black Eagle

Mortgage Company

1st Place – First State Bank

2nd Place – Trustmark

3rd Place – Regions

Nursing Home

1st Place – The Oaks

2nd Place – Brookdale Meridian

Pest Control

1st Place – Orkin Pest Control

2nd Place – Terminix

3rd Place – Butler

Travel Agency

1st Place –  Corrigans

Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation

1st Place – Total Rehab

2nd Place – Rush

3rd Place – The Oaks

Print Shop

1st Place – M’ Prints

2nd Place – Dement

3rd Place – Budget

Rehabilitation Center

1st Place – Rush

2nd Place – The Oaks

Real Estate Agency

1st Place – Pigford/Corey

2nd Place – Winstead

3rd Place – Boyd Williams

Security System Provider

1st Place – A&B Elec.

2nd Place – CUI

3rd Place – Vivint

Staffing/Temp Agency

1st Place – Working Solutions

2nd Place – Kelly

Storage Facility

1st Place – A-1 Storage

Tanning Salon

1st Place – Exotic Tan

2nd Place – Hot Spot

3rd Place – Sun Shack

Tax Preparation

1st Place – Culpepper & Culpepper

2nd Place – Alan Webb – RSW

3rd Place – Billy Rawson, Jr.

Weight Loss Facility

1st Place – Weight Watchers

2nd Place – Anytime Fitness

3rd Place – Snap Fitness

Window Treatments

1st Place – Lowe’s

Wrecker Service

1st Place – Lewis Wrecker

2nd Place – Dee’s Automotive

3rd Place – Queen City

Accounting Firm

1st Place – Rea, Shaw, Giffin/Stewart

Medical

Cardiologist

1st Place – Meridian Medical Associates

2nd Place – Dr. Bennett

3rd Place – Dr. Davenport – Rush

Chiropractor

1st Place – Jack Hall

2nd Place – Dr. Macarthur

3rd Place – Dr. John Miller

Dentist

1st Place – Dr. Myles Shirley

2nd Place – Dr. McCarty

3rd Place – Dr. Hover

Dermatologist

1st Place – Neil Porter

2nd Place – Courtney Averett

Eyewear Center

1st Place – Anderson’s Optical

2nd Place – Eye Clinic of Meridian

3rd Place – Grayson Optical

Hearing Aid Center

1st Place – Dr Balzli (Mdn Ear Nose Throat)

2nd Place – Audibel Hospital

Hospital

1st Place – Anderson

2nd Place – Rush

Internal Medicine

1st Place – Kerry Scott

2nd Place – Dr. Reid

3rd Place – Richard Abney/Employed by: Rush

Nurse

1st Place – Tori Boling Anderson

2nd Place – Ashley Burnyard/Meridian Surgery Center

3rd Place – Angela Britton/Womens Medical Center

OB/GYN

1st Place – Dr. Trest

2nd Place – Ronnye Purvis

3rd Place – Dan McKeiver

Optician

1st Place – Dr. M. Donung

2nd Place – Randy Evans-Medical Towers Optical

3rd Place – Julie Miller/Eye Clinic of Meridian

Optometrist / Ophthalmologist

1st Place – Dr. M. Donung

2nd Place – Jonathan Moore

3rd Place – Dr. Mason

Orthodontist

1st Place – Dr. John Hodge

2nd Place – Kevin Douglas

Pediatrician

1st Place – Dee Dee Price

2nd Place – Dr. Wilson

3rd Place – Elliot – Family Medical Clinic

Pharmacist

1st Place – Bobby – Fred’s Pharmacy

2nd Place – Mark Sanders – Walmart

3rd Place – Ashley Greenway

Physicians Assistant

1st Place – Nicole Ropp/Employed By: Family Medical Clinic

Plastic Surgeon

1st Place – Dr. Mark Elliot

2nd Place – Lee Thornton

3rd Place – Dr. Brett Boes

Podiatrist

1st Place – Dr. Leigh White

2nd Place – Dr. Scott Hammegin (The Foot Clinic)

Primary Care Physician

1st Place – Robert Keihn

2nd Place – Barbara Goodman

3rd Place – Dr. Phillips

Physical Therapist

1st Place – Cheryl Wozny

2nd Place – Stephen Kay

3rd Place – Mandy Sayers

Miscellaneous

School City/County/Private

1st Place – West Lauderdale

2nd Place – Meridian High School

3rd Place – Lamar

Best Customer Service

1st Place – Chickfila

2nd Place – Freddie’s

3rd Place – AT&T

Civic Organization

1st Place – Boys & Girls Club

2nd Place – United Way

3rd Place – AM Cancer Society

Place to Worship

1st Place – Central United Methodist

2nd Place – St. Patricks

3rd Place – Evangel Temple

Wireless Phone Service Provider

1st Place – AT&T

2nd Place – C-Spire

Professional Individual

Woman of the Year

1st Place – Adele W. Graham/TAME, LLC

2nd Place – Susie Johnson/Stage 2

3rd Place – Macon Boone

Man of the Year 

1st Place – Sheriff Billy Sollie

2nd Place – Fr. Frank Cosgrove

3rd Place – Earl Wheatley, Jr.

Architect

1st Place – Bob Luke

2nd Place – BB Archer

3rd Place – Will Ballou

Attorney

1st Place – Aakeela Hudnall

2nd Place – Dustin Markham

Automotive Sales Person

1st Place – Bo Haarala

2nd Place – Kelly Watson/Rick Justice

3rd Place – Hal Herrington/H&H Auto

Bartender

1st Place – Mark Lewis – The Rustler

2nd Place – Casey Parkinson – Dobi’s

3rd Place – Olive Garden

Barber

1st Place – Larry Allman

2nd Place – Glenn Gordon

Boss

1st Place – Michael King (Orkin Pest)

2nd Place – John Hodge

3rd Place – Al Davis – Co-op

Caterer

1st Place – Carolyn’s Creations

2nd Place – Pretty Presentations

3rd Place – Chick Fil A

Clergy (include Church)

1st Place – John Temple/Employed By: Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church

2nd Place – Matthew Simmons/ St. Patricks

3rd Place – Earl Wheatley, Jr.

CPA / Accountant

1st Place – Gaile Culpepper/Employed By: Culpepper & Culpepper

2nd Place – Angie Shirley

3rd Place – Phil Brooks/Singley

Dental Hygienist

1st Place – Paige Watson-Richardson

2nd Place – Suzanna Graham – Singley

Doctor

1st Place – Randall Hicks MD (Meridian Medical)

2nd Place – Dale Touchstone/MMA

3rd Place – Robert Keihn – Family Medical

Electrician

1st Place – Jim Buckley/Employed By: Buckley Elec.

2nd Place – Service Company

3rd Place – Steve Rawson: Woodall Electric

Floral Designer

1st Place – Judy Harrison – Jackson Flower Shop

2nd Place – Ty/Saxons

3rd Place – Mr. Harrison – Winn Dixie

Funeral Director 

1st Place – Bob Barham – Robert Barham Family Funeral

2nd Place – Jimmy Hoffer – Webb’s

3rd Place – Stella McMahan – Robert Barham Family Funeral Home

Hair Stylist

1st Place – Janna Bean/Nail Connection

2nd Place – Jamie Ainsworth/K Salon

3rd Place – Michelle Brown/Salon 39

Hair Colorist

1st Place – Sandy Melton- Spectrum Hair Salon

2nd Place – Lindsey Watkins/Emplyed by: Master Designs

3rd Place – Jamie Ainsworth/K Salon

Insurance Agent

1st Place – Mac Hodges – Allstate

2nd Place – Scott Gray-Insurance Solutions

3rd Place – Randy Dively – Alfa

Landscaper

1st Place – Smitty Smith

2nd Place – Magnolia Green

3rd Place – David Zettler-Self Emp

Local Radio Personality 

1st Place – Billy Jack Ethridge

2nd Place – Marc Boger

Local TV Personality 

1st Place – Wade Phillips/Employed by: WTOK-TV

2nd Place – Brian Hutton Jr.

3rd Place – Andrea Williams/Employed by: WTOK-TV

Best Housekeeper/ House Cleaning

1st Place – ServiceMaster-Marion

2nd Place – Ruby Knox/Aldersgate

3rd Place – Olivia Tucker/Aldersgate

Massage Therapist 

1st Place – Charlotte Cermak – self emp

2nd Place – Pampered Bodies

3rd Place – Katie Autrey/Employed by: Concepts Salon

Mechanic 

1st Place – Randy Thompson/Thompson Auto

2nd Place – Steve Waltman – Mdn Tire & brake

3rd Place – Philip Chisolm

Nail Salon Technician 

1st Place – Teresa Williams: The Veranda

2nd Place – Kim Edwards/Employed by: Master Designs

3rd Place – Vicki Jones – Renew

Painter 

1st Place – Clint Earnhart/Paint Pros

2nd Place – Ronnie Hover

3rd Place – David Fuller

Photographer 

1st Place – Mark Whiddon

2nd Place – Shanna Barnett

3rd Place – Paula Merritt

Pet Groomer 

1st Place – Petco

2nd Place – Bobby’s Pet Grooming

3rd Place – Angela – Poplar Springs Animal clinic

Plumber 

1st Place –  Zane Chapman – Chapman Plumbing

Political Official

1st Place – Barbara Henson

2nd Place – Greg Snowden

Public Service Official

1st Place – Barbara Henson

2nd Place – Videt Carmichael

3rd Place – George Thomas

Real Estate Agent 

1st Place – Pigford & Corey

2nd Place – Laurie Cobb/Pigford

3rd Place – Terry Winstead/Winstead Realty

Receptionist 

1st Place – Marie Harvey – MPSD

2nd Place – Lynda Green – Rick Justice

School Principal

1st Place – Jennifer David-St Patrick

2nd Place – Leigh Ann Ballou – Lamar

3rd Place – Barbara Young – MPSD

Teacher City/County/Private

1st Place – April Bonner

2nd Place – Stephanie Williams

3rd Place – Amy Ethridge/West Laud.

Financial Planner 

1st Place – Edward Jones

Interior Designer

1st Place – Robert’s Interiors

Waiter/Waitress

1st Place – Look up

Veterinarian

1st Place – Adams Veterinary Center

Shopping

Antique Store

1st Place – Atrium

2nd Place – Family Flea Market

Appliance Store

1st Place – Cowboy Maloney

2nd Place – Sears

3rd Place – National Sales and Lease

Arts and Crafts Store

1st Place – Joanns

Book Store

1st Place – Books-a-million

2nd Place – The Book Exchange

Boutique Store

1st Place – Harry Meyer

2nd Place – Bella G

3rd Place – Glitz and Glamour

Bridal / Formal Wear

1st Place – Dillards

2nd Place – Loeb’s

Clothing for Children

1st Place – Loeb’s

2nd Place – Belk

3rd Place – Children’s Connection

Clothing for Men

1st Place – Harry Mayer

2nd Place – Loeb’s

3rd Place – Belk

Clothing for Women

1st Place – Liberty Shop

2nd Place – Harry Mayer

3rd Place – Maurices

Consignment Store

1st Place – Deja Vu

Convenience Store

1st Place – Randy’s One Stop

2nd Place – Cefco

3rd Place – Chevron

Department Store

1st Place – Dillard’s

2nd Place – Belk

3rd Place – Sear’s

Computer/Electronics

1st Place – Best Buy

2nd Place – Family Flea Market

3rd Place – Mobile Solutions

Flea Market

1st Place – 45 Flea Market

2nd Place – B Street Family Flea Market

Furniture Store

1st Place – Woodstock

2nd Place – Troy Brand

3rd Place – Ashley

Garden Center/Nursery

1st Place – Lowe’s

2nd Place – Co- Op

3rd Place – Plant the Earth

Gift Shop

1st Place – Southern Accents

2nd Place – Custom Frame and Gift

3rd Place – Co- Op

Home Improvement Store

1st Place – Lowes

Home Decor

1st Place – Tuesday Morning

Jewelry Store

1st Place – LaBiche

2nd Place – Reeds

Liquor Store

1st Place – Cork Screw

2nd Place – Freddie’s

3rd Place – Bonita Package

Matresses

1st Place – Meridian Mattress

2nd Place – T&D

3rd Place – Woodstock

Music Store

1st Place – FYE

2nd Place – MS Music

3rd Place – MUM Exchange

New Car Dealer

1st Place – Johnson Dodge Kia

2nd Place – Nelson Hall

3rd Place – Sunbelt – BMW of Meridian

Best New Business

1st Place – Baskin Robbins

2nd Place – The Tractor Store

3rd Place – Scarlet Cup

Nutrition Store

1st Place – Robi’s

2nd Place – Total Nutrition

Office Supply Store

1st Place – Office Depot

2nd Place – Southern Business of Marion

Outdoor Furnishings

1st Place – Little Acre

2nd Place – Big Lots

Paint Store

1st Place – Benjamin Moore

2nd Place – Lowe’s

3rd Place – Sherwin Williams

Pawn Shop

1st Place – Rock House

2nd Place – Queen City Pawn

3rd Place – Meridian Pawn

Pet Shop / Supplies

1st Place – Petco

2nd Place – Animal Medical Supply

3rd Place – Meridian Animal Clinic

Shoe Store

1st Place – Shoe Carnival

2nd Place – NBS

3rd Place – Belk

Shopping Center / Mall

1st Place – Bonita Lakes

2nd Place – Crossroads

3rd Place – The Crossing

Sporting Goods

1st Place – Garretts

2nd Place – Hibbetts

3rd Place – All-Star Tees

Supermarket / Groceries

1st Place – Winn Dixie

2nd Place – Walmart

3rd Place – Vowells

Tire Dealer

1st Place – Sam’s

2nd Place – Meridian Alignment Tire and Brake

TV

1st Place – Best Buy

2nd Place – Sears

3rd Place – Hooper’s

Bargain / Thrift Store

1st Place – TJMaxx

2nd Place – Deja Vu

3rd Place – Hope Village

Used Car Dealer

1st Place – Bo Haarala

2nd Place – H&H Auto

3rd Place – David Fuller

Frame Shop

1st Place – Custom Frame and Gifts

Florist

1st Place – Fantasy Cottage