Look for Johnjay Van Es, Top Twitterer winner, on the cover of the March 2011 issue
December 2, 2010 (Scottsdale, Ariz.)- The Best Of Our Valley 2011 Winners have been chosen! After 60 days of voting in nearly 300 categories, our 2,800+ nominees and their fan bases have made their voices clear.
Click here to view the Best Of Our Valley 2011 Winners!
If you have questions regarding your final percentage or Best Of status, you must e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
To download your Best Of Our Valley Winner Logos, click here.
The one nominee with the most total votes at the end of the two-month long contest, who will be featured on the cover of the Best Of Our Valley March 2011 issue is winner of the Top Twitterer category.
Congratulations, JohnJay VanEs!
Winners, kick back and enjoy victory with Arizona Foothills at the brand-new iPix theatre in Scottsdale Quarter this December! Two exclusive pre-opening tickets will be awarded to the first 100 Best Of Our Valley winners to reply to our e-vite, so keep an eye on your inboxes. Winners can also look forward to seeing their business in the March 2011 issue of Arizona Foothills Magazine and receiving invitations to the big Winner's Reception and issue release in March, 2011.
Best Of Our Valley
Each year AZFoothills.com asks readers what their favorites are, offering thousands of options chosen by nominations, editors and focus groups. The contest is answered with millions of votes that determine the Valley's favorites. The best of each category this year will be featured in the March 2011 issue, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun.
Arizona Foothills Magazine
AZFoothills.com is the Valley's fastest-growing Web site. Arizona Foothills Magazine and AZFoothills.com are dedicated to providing resourceful information on dining, entertainment, homes, fashion, culture and events in Arizona. Arizona Foothills Magazine is published monthly and is audited by an accredited outside company.
Scottsdale-based Media That Deelivers, Inc. (www.mediathatdeelivers.com) is a leading luxury magazine publisher that produces the monthly Arizona Foothills Magazine, AZFoothills.com and EstatesWest.com. The company also publishes an array of custom products for world-renowned organizations like The Westin Kierland.
Arts & Entertainment
|
|
Best Anchor- Weekends |
Carey Pena, 3TV
|
Best Annual Charity Event |
Compassion with Fashion, AZ Humane Society
|
Best Annual Gala |
Mardi Gras Gala, Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona
|
Best Annual Valley Event |
Scottsdale Culinary Festival
|
Best Art Gallery |
Think Art
|
Best Automobile Auction |
Barrett-Jackson
|
Best AZ Cheerleaders or Dance Team |
The Phoenix Suns Dancers
|
Best Country Radio Station |
102.5 KNIX
|
Best Jazz Radio Station |
91.5 KJZZ
|
Best Local Band/Musician |
The Walkens
|
Best Local News Web site |
azfamily.com
|
Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ |
Elvis Duran & The Morning Show, 97.5 KMVA
|
Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ- Afternoon Drive |
Big Shoe Stu Evans, 107.9 KMLE
|
Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ- Daytime |
Sugabear, 101.5 KZON
|
Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ- Morning Drive |
Elvis Duran & The Morning Show, 97.5 KMVA
|
Best News Station |
3TV
|
Best Pro Sports Team |
Phoenix Mercury
|
Best Radio Station |
96.9 KMXP
|
Best Rock Radio Station |
98 KUPD
|
Best Special Event Venue |
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
|
Best Sporting Event |
Waste Management Open (Phoenix Open)
|
Best Talk News Radio Station |
92.3 KTAR
|
Best Today's Hits Radio Station |
96.9 KMXP
|
Best Traffic Personality |
Gina Maravilla, 3TV
|
Best Wedding Venue |
Sassi
|
Favorite Afternoon or Evening Show |
Valley Dish, 12 News
|
Favorite Local Blog or Web site |
EricEatsOut.com
|
Favorite Local Daytime Show |
Your Life A to Z, 3TV
|
Favorite Local Morning Show |
Good Morning AZ, 3 TV
|
Favorite Meteorologist or Weather Personality |
Brittney Ship, 3TV
|
Favorite Nightly Newscast |
News at 9, 3 TV
|
Favorite Sportscaster |
Todd Walsh, FSAZ
|
Favorite TV Personality- Afternoon or Evening News- Female |
Beverly Kidd, 3 TV
|
Favorite TV Personality- Afternoon or Evening News- Male |
Steve Irvin, ABC 15
|
Favorite TV Personality- Morning or Daytime- Female |
Destry Jetton, 12 News
|
Favorite TV Personality- Morning or Daytime- Male |
Javier Soto, 3 TV
|
Local Making a National Splash |
Rhythm & Wine Bistro on VH1 series Life as I know It
|
Most Fashionable News Anchor |
Carey Pena, 3TV
|
News Anchor of the Year |
Kaley O'Kelley, 3TV
|
Companies & Professionals
|
|
Best Advertising Firm |
Zion & Zion
|
Best Bankruptcy Law Firm |
Engelman Berger PC
|
Best Catering |
The Herb Box Catering Company
|
Best Estate Planning & Trust Administration Law Firm |
Roger D. Smith Attorney At Law
|
Best Florist |
Camelback Flowershop
|
Best Graphic Design |
Avenue 25 Web & Design
|
Best Intellectual Property Law Firm |
Jaburg & Wilk PC
|
Best Investment Firm |
UBS
|
Best Job Web site |
Jobing.com
|
Best Laundry/Dry Cleaning/Alterations |
Organic Dry Cleaners
|
Best National Valley-Based Company |
GoDaddy
|
Best Photographer- Commercial |
Chadwick Fowler, Chadwick Fowler Photographics
|
Best Photographer- Events |
Mike Benedetto, Moments Frozen Photography
|
Best Photographer- Family & Portraits |
Larry Stone, 12 North Photography
|
Best Photographer- Fashion & Beauty |
Christos Sewell, Christos Sewell Photography
|
Best Photographer- Real Estate & Interiors |
Dan Raustadt, Bigger Picture Images
|
Best Photographer- Weddings |
Tim Stansell, The Visionyard Wedding Photography
|
Best Private Banking |
National Bank of Arizona
|
Best Public Relations or Marketing Firm |
Zion & Zion
|
Best Real Estate Law Firm |
Harper Law PLC
|
Best Realtor- Ahwatukee |
Pam Eagan
|
Best Realtor- Chandler |
Amy Jones
|
Best Realtor- Glendale |
Nate Martinez
|
Best Realtor in the Valley |
Pam Eagan
|
Best Realtor- Paradise Valley |
Cheryl Anderson
|
Best Realtor- Phoenix |
Wendy Walker
|
Best Realtor- Scottsdale |
Virginia Gee
|
Best Realtor- Tempe |
Thomas Tokoph
|
Best Social Networking and Online Media Firm |
Zion & Zion
|
Best Web Design, Programming or Management Firm |
Silverleaf Design
|
Family Law |
Gloria Cales
|
Most Philanthropic Company |
GoDaddy.com
|
Food & Restaurants
|
|
Best Asian Cuisine & Sushi |
Pure Sushi
|
Best Bakery |
Classic Cakes & Confections
|
Best BBQ |
Lucille's
|
Best Breakfast |
The Good Egg
|
Best Burger |
The Grind AZ
|
Best Business Lunch Spot |
Bistro 24, The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
|
Best Candy Store |
Sweeties Candy of Arizona
|
Best Chips & Salsa |
Jalapeno Inferno Bistro Mexicano
|
Best Comfort Food |
Tuck Shop
|
Best Culinary Event |
Phoenix Cooks
|
Best Cup of Coffee |
Press Coffee Food Wine
|
Best Cupcake |
Classic Cakes & Confections
|
Best Date Spot |
Sassi
|
Best Dessert |
Classic Cakes & Confections
|
Best Diner |
5 & Diner
|
Best Expansion or Renovation |
Over Easy in the Alltel Ice Den
|
Best Farmers Market |
Downtown Chandler Farmers' Market
|
Best Fried Snack |
Lo lo's Fried Chicken
|
Best Fries |
Onyx Bar & Lounge, The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
|
Best Frozen Treat- Gelato |
Gelato Dolce Vita
|
Best Frozen Treat- Ice Cream or Custard |
Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream
|
Best Frozen Treat- Yogurt or Low-Cal Alternative |
Tasti-D-Lite
|
Best Greek Food |
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
|
Best Grocery Store |
AJ's
|
Best Hawaiian or Tropical Cuisine |
Breadfruit
|
Best Health Food or Vegetarian Food |
Loving Hut
|
Best Juicy Steak |
The Stockyard's
|
Best Lunch Spot - Fun |
The Herb Box
|
Best Mexican Food |
Carefree Station
|
Best New Restaurant |
Frank and Albert's, The Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
|
Best Outdoor Seating |
Carefree Station
|
Best Place to Watch the Big Game |
Majerle's
|
Best Private Dining Room |
Sassi
|
Best Restaurant Dessert |
Crescent Moon, The Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North
|
Best Seafood |
Eddie V's
|
Best Slice |
Venezia's Pizzeria
|
Best Southwestern Experience |
Carefree Station
|
Best Sunday Brunch |
Carefree Station
|
Best Tea Spot |
The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
|
Best Treat to Send |
One Hope Wine
|
Most Amazing Restaurant Interior |
BLT Steak, JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa
|
Old Favorite |
Stockyard
|
Saddest Closure |
Zen 32
|
Golf
|
|
Best 19th Hole |
Bernard's Restaurant at Ocotillo Golf Resort
|
Best Clubhouse Spa |
Encanterra
|
Best Golf Clothing & Shopping |
In Celebration of Golf
|
Best Golf Community |
Mirabel
|
Best Instructor |
Donald Crawley at The Boulders Resort and Spa
|
Best Private Club |
Mirabel
|
Best Pro Shop |
The Boulders
|
Best View |
South Course at The Boulders Resort
|
Most Challenging Course |
North Course at The Boulders Resort
|
Health & Self
|
|
Best Alternative Exercise Option & Personal Training |
Studio 360
|
Best Alternative Spa Treatment |
Spa Avania, at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
|
Best Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon |
Dr. Brian Gawley
|
Best Day Spa or Nail Salon |
Dolce Salon and Spa
|
Best Dentist or Dental Team |
Dr. Brenda Taege
|
Best Dermatologist |
Dr. Paul English
|
Best Facial |
Bliss Spa, W Scottsdale
|
Best Family Doctor |
Dr. Jan Zieren
|
Best Fertility Doctor |
Dr. Daniel Rychlik, MD, FACOG
|
Best Gym |
Mountainside Fitness
|
Best Hospital Group |
Scottsdale Healthcare
|
Best Kid's Dentist |
Desert Ridge Pediatric Dentistry
|
Best Mani/Pedi |
Spa Avania, at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
|
Best Massage |
Bliss Spa, W Scottsdale
|
Best OBG/YN |
Dr. Tara Brodkin
|
Best Orthodontist |
Dr. Keith MacDonald
|
Best Resort Spa |
Golden Door Spa,The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa
|
Best Salon |
Mood Swings Salon
|
Best Waxing |
Bliss Spa, W Scottsdale
|
Best Yoga Studio |
Yoga Village
|
Home & Design
|
|
Best Appliance Shop |
Sub-Zero
|
Best Architect |
Erik Peterson
|
Best Condo Development |
Bridgeview
|
Best Custom Cabinets |
Burdette Cabinet Co.
|
Best Custom Homebuilder |
Brimley Development
|
Best Design Firm/Designer |
VM Concept
|
Best Design Firm/Store |
Robb & Stucky
|
Best Flooring Company |
Arizona Hardwood Floor Supply, Inc
|
Best Furniture/Home Store |
Parnian Furniture
|
Best Home Accessory Store |
Dillard's
|
Best Homebuilding Company |
Rosewood Homes
|
Best Landscaping |
Red Rock Pools & Spas
|
Best Luxury Rentals |
Ninety Degrees
|
Best Master-Planned Community/Development |
Vistancia
|
Best Pool Company |
Shasta Pools & Spas
|
Best Rug Selection |
Azadi Fine Rugs
|
Best Stone Company |
Imperial Wholesale
|
Kids
|
|
Best Birthday Party Spot- Kids |
Alltel Ice Den
|
Best Kid-Friendly Hotel |
Arizona Grand Resort
|
Best Kid's Clothing |
Garage
|
Best Kid's Entertainment Indoors |
Alltel Ice Den
|
Best Kid's Entertainment Outdoors |
The Farm at South Mountain
|
Best Kid's Restaurant |
18 Degrees
|
Best Private or Charter School |
Mesa Preparatory Academy
|
Best Toy Store |
The Doll House & Toy Store
|
Nightlife & Cocktails
|
|
Best Arizona Winery |
Caduceus Cellars
|
Best Biker Bar |
The Hideaway Grill
|
Best Cocktails |
Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar
|
Best Cougar Bar |
Blue Martini
|
Best Gay Bar |
Kobalt
|
Best Happy Hour |
R&R
|
Best Margarita |
Carefree Station
|
Best Nightclub or Lounge |
American Junkie
|
Best Place to Stock Up on Alcohol |
AJ's Fine Foods
|
Best Pub and Brewskis |
Rosie McCaffrey's
|
Best Speakeasy or Hidden Spot |
Mabel's on Main
|
Best Spot for Drinking Activities |
The Duce
|
Best Wine Bar |
Terroir Wine Pub
|
Most Glamourous Place to Party |
WET Deck, W Scottsdale
|
People
|
|
Favorite Couple in the Valley |
Frankie Muniz and Elycia Marie
|
Marketing Guru |
Kendra Schultz, Rose + Moser + Allyn Public & Online Relations
|
Most Fashionable in the Valley Over 30- Men |
Javier Soto, 3TV Reporter
|
Most Fashionable in the Valley Over 30- Women |
Cathyanne Cockrill, Vintage Fashion, Inc.
|
Most Fashionable in the Valley Under 30- Men |
Gabe Bertaccini, Chef
|
Most Fashionable in the Valley Under 30- Women |
Amanda Szot, Blogger
|
Most Influential in Valley Education |
Brent Richardson, Grand Canyon University
|
Most Influential in Valley Food |
Eddie Matney, Owner, Eddie's House
|
Most Influential in Valley Nonprofit |
Pam Gaber, Founder of Gabriel's Angels
|
Most Influential in Valley Politics |
Ben Quayle
|
Most Influential Man in the Valley |
Bob Parsons, Founder and CEO of GoDaddy.com
|
Most Influential Woman in the Valley |
Ali Vincent, The First-Ever Female Biggest Loser
|
Mr. Popularity |
Steve LeVine, Steve LeVine Entertainment
|
Ms. Popularity |
Susie Wesley, Realtor and Philanthropist
|
Top Twitterer |
@johnjayVanes
|
Shopping
|
|
Best Annual Fashion Event |
Scottsdale Fashion Week
|
Best Athletic Gear |
Sports Chalet
|
Best Book Store- New |
Borders
|
Best Book Store- Secondhand |
Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
|
Best Boutique- Local |
Muse Boutique
|
Best Boutique- National or International |
Tory Burch
|
Best Cosmetics and Skincare |
Barneys New York
|
Best Deal Web Site |
DoozyofaDeal.com
|
Best Denim |
Buckle
|
Best Department Store |
Barneys New York
|
Best Discount Store |
E&J's Designer Shoe Warehouse
|
Best Engagement Ring Store |
Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers
|
Best Fashion Week |
Scottsdale Fashion Week
|
Best Fragrance Selection |
Barneys New York
|
Best Gift Shop |
Do Me a Favor
|
Best Glasses |
Paris Optique
|
Best Handbags and Accessories |
Tory Burch
|
Best Local Fashion Designer |
Angela Johnson, Angela Johnson Designs
|
Best Local Jeweler |
Opus- Art of Fine Jewelry
|
Best Local Jewelry Designer |
Gail Carlson, GIGIchic
|
Best Local Watch Selection |
Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers
|
Best Modeling Agency |
Empire Talent & Modeling Agency
|
Best National Jeweler |
Bulgari
|
Best Outlets or Discount Shopping Center |
Arizona Mills
|
Best Pet Shop |
Mackie's Parlour
|
Best Place to Hoard Fashion & Accessories for Cheap |
H&M
|
Best Shoe Shopping |
Tory Burch
|
Best Shopping Center- Indoors |
Fiesta Mall
|
Best Shopping Center- Outdoors |
Westgate City Center
|
Best Stylist |
Diane Aiello
|
Best Swimwear Shopping |
Aqua Beachwear
|
Best Technology & Gadgets |
Microsoft Store
|
Best Vintage or Secondhand Store |
High Society Resale Boutique
|
Best Web Clothing Shopping |
Shopbop.com
|
Best Wedding Dress Shop |
Lillian Lottie Couture
|
Best Year-Round Resortwear |
Tommy Bahama's
|
Most Exciting Store Opening |
Tory Burch
|
Stay & Play
|
|
Best Bowling Alley |
AMF Christown Lanes
|
Best Casino |
Gila River Casino- Vee Quiva
|
Best Concert Venue |
Mesa Amphitheatre
|
Best Day Trip |
Sedona
|
Best Dog Boarding Facility |
Sonoran Desert Pet Resort
|
Best Lobby Bar |
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa
|
Best Movie Theatre |
Harkins
|
Best Museum |
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
|
Best Party Resort Pool |
Hotel Valley Ho
|
Best Relaxing Resort Pool |
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa
|
Best Resort |
Hotel Valley Ho
|
Best Resort Dining |
Trader Vic's, Hotel Valley Ho
|
Best Travel Website |
Expedia.com
|
Most Luxe Accommodations |
The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
|
Transportation
|
|
Best Dealer Service- Audi |
Audi North Scottsdale
|
Best Dealer Service- BMW |
Chapman BMW Camelback
|
Best Dealer Service- Cadillac |
Legends Cadillac Hummer Saab
|
Best Dealer Service- Infiniti |
Infiniti of Peoria
|
Best Dealer Service- Lexus |
Arrowhead Lexus
|
Best Dealer Service- Mercedes-Benz |
Scottsdale Schumacher Mercedes-Benz
|
Best Limo & Sweet Rides |
Driver Provider Limo
|
Best Valet |
Epic Valet
|
{!jomcomment}