{"id":2940,"date":"2016-08-11T16:44:34","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T23:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=2940"},"modified":"2016-08-12T14:03:23","modified_gmt":"2016-08-12T21:03:23","slug":"brand-new-categories-premiere-best-valley-2017-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/lifestyle\/brand-new-categories-premiere-best-valley-2017-contest","title":{"rendered":"Brand New Categories in Best of Our Valley 2017 Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If the 2016 election season has you down don’t worry, brighter days are ahead because AZ Foothills annual battle for the best is right around the corner with some brand spanking new categories for 2017! Get ready to rock the vote in fresh categories like ‘Best Restaurant Group’ where Valley heavyweights including Fox Restaurant Concepts, Upward Projects, and Square One Concepts will duke it out. The popular Social Media category returns for a second year with categories like Best Pet Instagram (cue the aww\u2019s) and Best Hair\/Makeup Instagram Feed (aka Slay-gram). The Valley\u2019s sister to the south, Tucson, gets its very own category featuring everything from Best Frozen Treat (hello Eegees) to Best College Bar (Maloney’s vs. Dirtbags).<\/p>\n

The annual contest featuring the very best people, places, and things will commence on October 1st<\/sup> which means there\u2019s still time to nominate your faves! Check out the list below for all the main categories and subcategories included in the 2017 contest.<\/p>\n

To nominate a business for the contest please e-mail bestof@azfoothills.com by September 23, 2016. Each e-mailed nomination must include the following to be considered:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Business name and description<\/p>\n

– Contact info, including business owner, agency or PR representative name, address, URL, phone number, e-mail address, and social media accounts.<\/p>\n

– Categories you believe the business would fit into (Examples: Best Burger, Most Fashionable Female Under 30, Best Florist, etc).<\/p>\n

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Arts & Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"people\"<\/p>\n

Best Acting Studio<\/p>\n

Best Annual Charity Event<\/p>\n

Best Annual Fashion Event<\/p>\n

Best Annual Gala<\/p>\n

Best Annual Valley Event<\/p>\n

Best Art Gallery<\/p>\n

Best Automobile Auction<\/p>\n

Best Children’s Theater<\/p>\n

Best Civic Organization<\/p>\n

Best Concert Venue<\/p>\n

Best Dance Studio<\/p>\n

Best Haunted House<\/p>\n

Best Improv Group<\/p>\n

Best Local Artist – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Local Band\/Musician<\/p>\n

Best Museum<\/p>\n

Best Record Store<\/p>\n

Best Rooftop For Events<\/p>\n

Best Special Event Venue<\/p>\n

Best Tattoo Artist<\/p>\n

Best Theater<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Companies & Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Portrait<\/p>\n

Best Advertising Agency: Boutique<\/p>\n

Best Advertising Agency: Large<\/p>\n

Best Alterations\/Dry Cleaning\/Laundry<\/p>\n

Best Alternative Personal Driver Service<\/p>\n

Best Auctioneer<\/p>\n

Best Bankruptcy Law Firm<\/p>\n

Best Car Wash<\/p>\n

Best Catering<\/p>\n

Best CEO<\/p>\n

Best Data Center<\/p>\n

Best Divorce Attorney – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Estate Planning & Trust Administration Law Firm<\/p>\n

Best Event Design & Decorations<\/p>\n

Best Family Law<\/p>\n

Best Florist<\/p>\n

Best Graphic Design<\/p>\n

Best Intellectual Property Law Firm<\/p>\n

Best Investment Firm<\/p>\n

Best Modeling Agency<\/p>\n

Best National Valley-Based Company<\/p>\n

Best Photographer- Boudoir<\/p>\n

Best Photographer- Commercial<\/p>\n

Best Photographer- Events<\/p>\n

Best Photographer- Family & Portraits<\/p>\n

Best Photographer- Fashion & Beauty<\/p>\n

Best Photographer- Real Estate & Interiors<\/p>\n

Best Private Banking<\/p>\n

Best Private Jet Company<\/p>\n

Best Public Relations or Marketing Firm: Boutique<\/p>\n

Best Public Relations or Marketing Firm: Large<\/p>\n

Best Real Estate Law Firm<\/p>\n

Best Realtor in the Valley<\/p>\n

Best Real Estate Group – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Social Networking and Online Media Firm<\/p>\n

Best Valet<\/p>\n

Best Web Design, Programming or Management Firm<\/p>\n

Most Philanthropic Company<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Escapes <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"6348_LdmES_Yoga_in_Sedona_Arizona_md\"<\/p>\n

Best Arizona Lake Escape<\/p>\n

Best Arizona Ski Resort<\/p>\n

Best Sedona Resort or Hotel<\/p>\n

Best Southern Arizona Winery<\/p>\n

Best Northern Arizona Winery<\/p>\n

Best Arizona Mountain Escape<\/p>\n

Best Northern Arizona Adventure<\/p>\n

Best Southern Arizona Adventure<\/p>\n

Best Sedona Spa<\/p>\n

Best Northern Arizona Hike<\/p>\n

Best Southern Arizona Hike<\/p>\n

Best Northern Arizona Annual Event<\/p>\n

Best Southern Arizona Annual Event<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Food & Restaurants<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Luxury<\/p>\n

Best Asian Cuisine<\/p>\n

Best Baked Goods or Sweets<\/p>\n

Best Barbecue<\/p>\n

Best Breakfast<\/p>\n

Best Burger<\/p>\n

Best Business Lunch Spot<\/p>\n

Best Chicago Deep Dish – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Comfort Food<\/p>\n

Best Country Club Chef – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Culinary Event<\/p>\n

Best Cup of Coffee<\/p>\n

Best Cupcake<\/p>\n

Best Date Spot<\/p>\n

Best Dining with Live Music<\/p>\n

Best Dining with a View<\/p>\n

Best Doughnut<\/p>\n

Best Farmers Market<\/p>\n

Best Food Photography<\/p>\n

Best Frozen Treat<\/p>\n

Best Gluten-Free Menu<\/p>\n

Best Grocery Store<\/p>\n

Best Health or Vegetarian Food<\/p>\n

Best Health Food Store<\/p>\n

Best Hot Dogs<\/p>\n

Best Italian<\/p>\n

Best Locally Owned Drive-Thru<\/p>\n

Best Macaron<\/p>\n

Best Mexican Food<\/p>\n

Best New Restaurant<\/p>\n

Best Outdoor Dining<\/p>\n

Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant<\/p>\n

Best Pizza<\/p>\n

Best Place to Watch the Big Game<\/p>\n

Best Private Dining Room<\/p>\n

Best Restaurant Group – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Restaurant to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck<\/p>\n

Best Resort Restaurant<\/p>\n

Best Sandwich Shop – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Seafood<\/p>\n

Best Spa Cuisine<\/p>\n

Best Steakhouse<\/p>\n

Best Sunday Brunch<\/p>\n

Best Sushi<\/p>\n

Best Taco<\/p>\n

Best Tea Spot<\/p>\n

Best Teppanyaki<\/p>\n

Best Valley Food Truck<\/p>\n

Best Dining with a View<\/p>\n

Favorite Local Food Blog or Website<\/p>\n

Most Amazing Restaurant Interior<\/p>\n

Most Fun Lunch Spot<\/p>\n

Old Favorite<\/p>\n

Spiciest Dining<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Health & Self<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Muscular<\/p>\n

Best Alternative Exercise Option & Personal Training<\/p>\n

Best Alternative Spa Treatment<\/p>\n

Best Barre Studio<\/p>\n

Best Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon: Female<\/p>\n

Best Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon: Male<\/p>\n

Best Bootcamp<\/p>\n

Best Cosmetic Dentist<\/p>\n

Best Day Spa or Nail Salon<\/p>\n

Best Dentist or Dental Team<\/p>\n

Best Dermatologist<\/p>\n

Best Facial<\/p>\n

Best Family Doctor<\/p>\n

Best Fertility Doctor<\/p>\n

Best Gym<\/p>\n

Best Hair Extensions<\/p>\n

Best Hair Stylist<\/p>\n

Best Hospice<\/p>\n

Best Hospital Group<\/p>\n

Best Hot Yoga<\/p>\n

Best Hotel Gym<\/p>\n

Best Interval Training<\/p>\n

Best Mani\/Pedi<\/p>\n

Best Massage<\/p>\n

Best New Gym\/Fitness Studio (Opened Within the Last Year)<\/p>\n

Best OBG\/YN<\/p>\n

Best Orthodontist<\/p>\n

Best Pilates Studio<\/p>\n

Best Spin Class<\/p>\n

Best Psychiatrist<\/p>\n

Best Resort Spa<\/p>\n

Best Salon<\/p>\n

Best Spa Boutique<\/p>\n

Best Spray Tan<\/p>\n

Best Trainer<\/p>\n

Best Veterinarian<\/p>\n

Best Waxing<\/p>\n

Best Yoga Studio<\/p>\n

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

Home & Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Kitchen<\/p>\n

Best Appliance Store<\/p>\n

Best Architect<\/p>\n

Best Condo Development<\/p>\n

Best Custom Cabinets<\/p>\n

Best Custom Homebuilder<\/p>\n

Best Interior Designer<\/p>\n

Best Design Firm\/Store<\/p>\n

Best Flooring Company<\/p>\n

Best Locally Owned Furniture\/Home Store<\/p>\n

Best Home Accessory Store<\/p>\n

Best Home Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Homebuilding Company<\/p>\n

Best Interior Designer<\/p>\n

Best Landscaping<\/p>\n

Best Luxury Management Company<\/p>\n

Best Luxury Rentals<\/p>\n

Best Master-Planned Community\/Development<\/p>\n

Best Pool Company<\/p>\n

Best Rug Company<\/p>\n

Best Rug Company<\/p>\n

Best Retirement\/ Senior Living Community<\/p>\n

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

Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Little<\/p>\n

Best Academic Tutoring Service<\/p>\n

Best Birthday Party Spot<\/p>\n

Best Children’s Hospital<\/p>\n

Best Children’s Stylist<\/p>\n

Best Day Summer Camp<\/p>\n

Best Holiday Experience for Children<\/p>\n

Best Kid-Friendly Hotel<\/p>\n

Best Kid’s Clothing<\/p>\n

Best Kid’s Entertainment Indoors<\/p>\n

Best Kid’s Entertainment Outdoors<\/p>\n

Best Kid’s Restaurant<\/p>\n

Best Master-Plan Community for Children<\/p>\n

Best Nanny Agency<\/p>\n

Best Overnight Summer Camp<\/p>\n

Best Pediatric Dentist Office<\/p>\n

Best Pediatrician<\/p>\n

Best Place For Kids Haircuts<\/p>\n

Best Private High School<\/p>\n

Best Private or Charter School<\/p>\n

Best Splash Pad<\/p>\n

Best Toy Store<\/p>\n

Best Water Park<\/p>\n

Most Entertaining Dinner Spot for Kids<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Media <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"african<\/p>\n

Best Anchor- Weekends<\/p>\n

Best Country Radio Station<\/p>\n

Best Local News Web site<\/p>\n

Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ- Afternoon Drive<\/p>\n

Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ- Midday<\/p>\n

Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ- Morning Drive<\/p>\n

Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ- Evening<\/p>\n

Best News Station<\/p>\n

Best Radio Station<\/p>\n

Best Rock Radio Station<\/p>\n

Best Talk News Radio Station<\/p>\n

Best Today’s Hits Radio Station<\/p>\n

Best Variety Station<\/p>\n

Best Traffic Personality<\/p>\n

Best TV Station GM\/Producer – NEW<\/p>\n

Favorite Afternoon or Evening Show<\/p>\n

Favorite Anchor Team<\/p>\n

Favorite Local Blog or Web site<\/p>\n

Favorite Local Morning Show<\/p>\n

Favorite Meteorologist or Weather Personality<\/p>\n

Favorite Nightly Newscast<\/p>\n

Favorite Sportscaster<\/p>\n

Favorite TV Personality- Afternoon or Evening News- Female<\/p>\n

Favorite TV Personality- Afternoon or Evening News- Male<\/p>\n

Favorite TV Personality- Morning or Daytime- Female<\/p>\n

Favorite TV Personality- Morning or Daytime- Male<\/p>\n

Most Fashionable News Anchor<\/p>\n

News Anchor of the Year<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Nightlife & Cocktails<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"nightlife\"<\/p>\n

Best Arizona Brewery<\/p>\n

Best Bar to Feed Your Inner Child<\/p>\n

Best Bartender \/ Mixologist – Female<\/p>\n

Best Bartender \/ Mixologist – Male<\/p>\n

Strongest Drink<\/p>\n

Best Bloody Mary<\/p>\n

Best Blues\/ Jazz Bar<\/p>\n

Best Cocktail Waitress<\/p>\n

Best Craft Cocktails<\/p>\n

Best Comedy Club<\/p>\n

Best Cougar Bar<\/p>\n

Best Country Music Bar<\/p>\n

Best Craft Beer Bar<\/p>\n

Best Dance Floor<\/p>\n

Best Dance Music Scene<\/p>\n

Best Day Drinking Spot<\/p>\n

Best Dive Bar<\/p>\n

Best Gay Bar<\/p>\n

Best Happy Hour<\/p>\n

Best Hipster Bar<\/p>\n

Best Karaoke Night<\/p>\n

Best Late Night Munchies<\/p>\n

Best Local DJ<\/p>\n

Best Lounge<\/p>\n

Best Margarita<\/p>\n

Best Mimosa<\/p>\n

Best Nightlife Photographer<\/p>\n

Best Party Bar<\/p>\n

Best Place to Discover New Music<\/p>\n

Best Place to Spend a 21st Birthday<\/p>\n

Best Place to Spend a 21st Birthday<\/p>\n

Best Places to Buy Booze<\/p>\n

Best Pub<\/p>\n

Best Rooftop Bar<\/p>\n

Best Saloon<\/p>\n

Best Trivia Night<\/p>\n

Best Wine Bar<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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

\"Young<\/p>\n

Best Female PR<\/p>\n

Best Male PR<\/p>\n

Best Marketing Professional<\/p>\n

Best Matchmaker<\/p>\n

Best Worship Leader<\/p>\n

Favorite Couple in the Valley<\/p>\n

Favorite Valley Mom<\/p>\n

Favorite Valley Dad<\/p>\n

Favorite Local Lifestyle Blogger<\/p>\n

Fittest Female<\/p>\n

Fittest Male<\/p>\n

Most Fashionable in the Valley Over 30- Men<\/p>\n

Most Fashionable in the Valley Over 30- Women<\/p>\n

Most Fashionable in the Valley Under 30- Men<\/p>\n

Most Fashionable in the Valley Under 30-Women<\/p>\n

Most Influential in Valley Business<\/p>\n

Most Influential in Valley Education<\/p>\n

Most Influential in Valley Food<\/p>\n

Most Influential in Valley Nonprofit<\/p>\n

Most Influential in Valley Politics<\/p>\n

Most Influential Man in the Valley<\/p>\n

Most Influential Woman in the Valley<\/p>\n

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

Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"A-Woman-Shopping\"<\/p>\n

Best Antique, Vintage or Secondhand Store<\/p>\n

Best Athletic Gear<\/p>\n

Best Boutique- Local<\/p>\n

Best Boutique- National or International<\/p>\n

Best Cosmetics and Skincare<\/p>\n

Best Denim<\/p>\n

Best Department Store<\/p>\n

Best Discount Store<\/p>\n

Best Emerging Fashion Designer<\/p>\n

Best Fragrance Selection<\/p>\n

Best Gift Shop<\/p>\n

Best Eyewear<\/p>\n

Best Handbags and Accessories<\/p>\n

Best Local Fashion Designer<\/p>\n

Best Local Jewelry Store<\/p>\n

Best Local Jewelry Designer Female<\/p>\n

Best Local Jewelry Designer Male<\/p>\n

Best Local Watch Selection<\/p>\n

Best Local Apparel Designer – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Motorcycle Dealer<\/p>\n

Best National Jeweler<\/p>\n

Best Outlets or Discount Shopping Center<\/p>\n

Best Personal Shopper<\/p>\n

Best Pet Shop<\/p>\n

Best Place to Purchase a Bike<\/p>\n

Best Shoe Shopping<\/p>\n

Best Shopping Center- Indoors<\/p>\n

Best Shopping Center- Outdoors<\/p>\n

Best Swimwear Shopping<\/p>\n

Best Saturday Shopping Market – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Technology & Gadgets<\/p>\n

Best Year-Round Resortwear<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Social Media <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Young<\/p>\n

Best Arizona Sorority Instagram – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Branded Instagram<\/p>\n

Best Celeb Twitter<\/p>\n

Best Fashion Feed on Instagram<\/p>\n

Best Fitness Instagram<\/p>\n

Best Food Feed on Instagram<\/p>\n

Best Hair Feed on Instagram – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Local Celeb Instagram<\/p>\n

Best Makeup Feed on Instagram – NEW<\/p>\n

Best News Twitter<\/p>\n

Best Pet Instagram – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Travel\/Adventure Instagram<\/p>\n

Cutest Kids Instagram<\/p>\n

Most #MCM Worthy Instagram<\/p>\n

Most #WCW Worthy Instagram<\/p>\n

Most Motivational Instagram – NEW<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Close-up<\/p>\n

Best 19th Hole<\/p>\n

Best AZ Cheerleaders or Dance Team<\/p>\n

Best Clubhouse Spa<\/p>\n

Best Custom Golf Clubs<\/p>\n

Best Golf Clothing & Shopping<\/p>\n

Best Golf Community<\/p>\n

Best Golf Instructor<\/p>\n

Best Private Golf Club<\/p>\n

Best Pro Shop<\/p>\n

Best Pro Sports Team<\/p>\n

Best Public Course<\/p>\n

Best Sporting Event<\/p>\n

Best Sporting Goods Store<\/p>\n

Best Sports Venue<\/p>\n

Best Spring Training Field<\/p>\n

Most Scenic Course<\/p>\n

Favorite Arizona Coach<\/p>\n

Favorite Arizona Pro Athlete – NEW<\/p>\n

Favorite College Athletics<\/p>\n

Most Challenging Course<\/p>\n

Most Philanthropic Athlete<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Stay & Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

Best Best Pet Resort\/Boarding Facility<\/p>\n

Best Casino<\/p>\n

Best Downtown Phoenix Hotel<\/p>\n

Best Lobby Bar<\/p>\n

Best Movie Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Movie Theatre: Dine in<\/p>\n

Best Place to Discover Your Inner-Artist<\/p>\n

Best Pool Party<\/p>\n

Best Relaxing Resort Pool<\/p>\n

Best Resort<\/p>\n

Best Valley Adventure Experience<\/p>\n

Best Valley Hike<\/p>\n

Most Luxe Accommodations<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tucson \u2013 ALL NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Best Boutique<\/p>\n

Best Breakfast Spot<\/p>\n

Best College Party Bar<\/p>\n

Best Craft Cocktails<\/p>\n

Best Cup of Coffee<\/p>\n

Best Custom Homebuilder<\/p>\n

Best Dance Floor<\/p>\n

Best Date Spot<\/p>\n

Best Fashion Designer<\/p>\n

Best Frozen Treat<\/p>\n

Best Golf Course<\/p>\n

Best Gym<\/p>\n

Best Lunch Spot<\/p>\n

Best Margarita<\/p>\n

Best Mexican Food<\/p>\n

Best Museum<\/p>\n

Best News Station<\/p>\n

Best Outdoor Dining<\/p>\n

Best Radio Station<\/p>\n

Best Ranch Escape<\/p>\n

Best Resort<\/p>\n

Best Resort Restaurant<\/p>\n

Best Salon<\/p>\n

Best Shopping Center<\/p>\n

Best Spa<\/p>\n

Best Special Event Venue<\/p>\n

Best Taco<\/p>\n

Best Tucson Lifestyle Instagram<\/p>\n

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Favorite Couple in Tucson<\/p>\n

Most Fashionable in Tucson – Men<\/p>\n

Most Fashionable in Tucson – Women<\/p>\n

Most Influential Tucson Man<\/p>\n

Most Influential Tucson Woman<\/p>\n

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Weddings<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Married<\/p>\n

Best Engagement Ring Store<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Cakes – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Catering Company<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Dress Shop<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Florist<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Hair & Makeup<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Photographer<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Planner<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Rentals – NEW<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Venue<\/p>\n

Best Wedding Videographer – NEW<\/p>\n

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