FOOD AND DRINK
Asian-Fusion
Lan City Noodle
lancitynoodles.com
Runner-up: Pacific Rim
Korean
Miss Kim
misskimannarbor.com
Runner-up: Arirang Korean Cuisine
Indian
Cardamom
cardamoma2.com.
Runner-up: Madras Masala
Italian
Paesanos Restaurant & Wine Bar
paesanoannarbor.com
Runner-up: Mani Osteria & Bar
Mexican
Chela’s
chelas.co
Runner-up: Lucha Puerco
Middle Eastern
Casablanca
casablancaypsilanti.com.
Runner-up: Palm Palace
Chinese
Evergreen
evergreen-restaurant.com
Runner-up: King Shing
Japanese
Yotsuba
yotsuba-restaurant.com
Runner-up: Godaiko
Thai
Tuptim
tuptim.com
Runner-up: No Thai
Pizzeria
The Original Cottage Inn
originalcottageinn.com
Runner-up: Pizza House
Seafood
Real Seafood Co.
realseafoodcorestaurant.com
Runner-up: Monahan’s Seafood Market
Dessert
Ellen’s Fine Goods
ellensfinegoods.com
Runner-up: Blank Slate Creamery
Vegetarian/Vegan
Seva
sevarestaurant.com
Runner-up: Detroit Street Filling Station
Brewpub/Brewery
HOMES Brewery
homesbrewery.com
Runner-up: Corner Brewery
Cocktail Bar
Last Word Bar
thelastwordbar.com
Runner-up: Nightcap
Fine Dining
Spencer
spencerannarbor.com
Runner-up: Gandy Dancer
Food Truck/Cart
Bao Boys
instagram.com/baoboysaa
Runner-up: Cosa Sabrosa
Local Farm
White Lotus
whitelotusfarms.com
Runner-up: Green Things
Local Grocery
Ypsilanti Food Co-op
ypsifoodcoop.org
Runner-up: Argus Farm Shop
Ethnic Grocery
Bombay Grocers
bombaygrocersusa.com
Runner-up: Tsai Grocery
Natural Food Store
Ypsilanti Food Co-op
ypsifoodcoop.org
Runner-up: Arbor Farms
Delivery Food
The Bomber
bomberrestaurant.net
Runner-up: The White Pine Kitchen
Coffee House
RoosRoost
roosroast.com
Runner-up: Hyperian
SHOPPING
New Business
The White Pine Kitchen
thewhitepinekitchen.com
Runner-up: Side Biscuit
Greenhouse/Garden Store
Downtown Home and Garden
downtownhomeandgarden.com
Runner-up: English Gardens Plymouth
Home Boutique
FOUND: An Unexpected Collection
foundgallery.com
Runner-up: This, That and the Odder Things
Furniture Store
Salt City Antiques
saltcityantiques.com
Runner-up: Merkel Furniture
Vintage/Antique Store
Salt City Antiques
saltcityantiques.com
Runner-up: A2 Vintage
Thrift Store
Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop
a2ptothriftshop.org
Runner-up: Kiwanis Thrift
Locally-Owned Boutique
Thistle & Bess
thistleandbess.com
Runner-up: Collected Works
Cool Eyewear
SEE Eyewear
seeeyewear.com
Runner-up: SVS Vision – Jackson Office
Shoe Store
Mast Shoes
mastshoes.com
Runner-up: Ann Arbor Running Company
Jewelry Store
Abracadabra
abragem.com
Runner-up: Lewis Jewelers
Best Downtown Ann Arbor Shop
Blue Front
bfa2.com
Runner-up: Crazy Wisdom
Natural Food Store
Ypsilanti Food Co-op
ypsifoodcoop.org
Runner-up: Argus Farm Stop
Farmer’s Market
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/farmers-market
Runner-up: Argus Farm Stop
Party Wine Store
Tippins Market
tippinsmarket.com
Runner-up: Blue Front
Sports Store/Outfitter
Bivouac Ann Arbor
bivouacannarbor.com
Runner-up: REI Ann Arbor
Local Pet Store
Wags to Whiskers
wagstowiskers.com
Runner-up: Pet Emporium
Independent Books
Nicola’s Books
nicolasbooks.com
Runner-up: Literati
Used Books
Dawn Treader
dawntreaderbooks.com
Runner-up: Motte & Bailey
Comic Shop
Vault of Midnight
vaultofmidnight.com
Runner-up: Secret Crisis Comics
Record Store
Encore Records
encorerecordsa2.com
Runner-up: Underground Sounds
Sex-Positive Shop
Lover’s Lane
loverslane.com
Runner-up: Bongz & Thongs
Locally-Owned Men’s Clothing Store
Van Boven
vanboven.com
Runner-up: Bivouac
Locally-Owned Women’s Clothing Store
V2V
shopv2v.com
Runner-up: Mix
Bicycle Shop
Wheels in Motion
wheelsinmotion.us
Runner-up: REI Ann Arbor
SERVICES
Florist
University Flower Shop
uniflowershop.com
Runner-up: Lily’s Garden
Wedding Venue
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms
zingermanscornmanfarms.com
Runner-up: Ann Arbor City Club
Hotel
Weber’s
webersannarbor.com
Runner-up: The Kensington Ann Arbor
Caterer
Zingerman’s Catering
zingermanscatering.com
Runner-up: Eat Catering
Travel Agent
AAA of Michigan
member.acg.aaa.com
Runner-up: Conlin Travel
Real Estate Agent
Kayia Hinton, Hinton Real Estate Company
www.teamhinton.com/kayia-hinton
Runner-up: Trillium Realty
Veterinarian
Humane Society of Huron Valley
hshv.org
Runner-up: Pittsfield Pet Care
Doggie Daycare/Boarding
Karnik Pet Lodge
karnik.us
Runner-up: Arbor Dog Daycare
Auto Dealer
Varsity Ford
varsityford.com
Runner-up: Crispin Chevrolet
Auto Repair
Mallek’s Service
1500 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor. 734-668-6406.
Runner-up: Select Auto Service
Bank
University Bank
university-bank.com
Runner-up: Bank of Ann Arbor
Credit Union
University of Michigan Credit Union
umcu.org
Runner-up: Michigan Educational Credit Union
Lawyer
Collis, Griffor & Hendra PC
collisandgriffor.com
Runner-up: TGQ Law Firm
Professor
Dr. Brendan Haug, University of Michigan Ann Arbor
lib.umich.edu
Runner-up: Dr. Heather Neff, Eastern Michigan University
Tattoo Artist
Jen Munford, Three Bird Tattoo
threebirdtattoo.com
Runner-up: Zera Anderson, Brite Idea Tattoo
Tattoo Parlor
Brite Idea
briteideatattoo.wordpress.com
Runner-up: Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlour
Piercer
Ideal Body Piercing
ideal-body-piercing.business.site.
Runner-up: Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlour
luckymonkeytattoo.com
Piercing Studio
Gamma Piercing
gammapiercing.com
Runner-up: Michigan Avenue Tattoo and Piercing
Dispensary
Bloom City Club
bloomcityclub.com
Runner-up: Cloud Cannabis
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SELF-CARE
Dentist
Ann Arbor Smiles
annarborsmiles.com
Runner-up: Enspire Dental
Doctor
Yara Fardous, MD, IHA Urgent Care
ihacares.com
Runner-up: Packard Health
Optometrist
Dr. Steven Lutz & Associates
drstevenlutz.com
Runner-up: Dexter Family Eye Center
Plastic Surgeon
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
annarborplasticsurgery.com
Runner-up: University of Michigan Health
Chiropractor
Gateway Chiropractic
gatewaychiropracticbgi.com
Runner-up: Thatcher Chiropractic and Laser
Natural or Alternative Medicine
Dr. Qingchun Kong, Acupuncture & Chinese Medical Center
wacupuncture.com
Runner-up: The Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor
Acupuncture
Dr. Qingchun Kong, Acupuncture & Chinese Medical Center
wacupuncture.com
Runner-up: Dr. Cynthia Esseichick, Ann Arbor Healing Arts
Massage
Betty Green Salon
bettygreensalon.com
Runner-up: RelaxStation
Day Spa
Betty Green Salon
bettygreensalon.com
Runner-up: Bellanina Day Spa
Aesthetician
Tiffany Genter, Betty Green Salon
bettygreensalon.com
Runner-up: Art of Beauty
Skincare
Bubble Babes Soaps
bubblebabessoaps.com
Runner-up: Betty Green Salon
Hair Salon
Pura Vida Color Studio
mypuravida.com
Runner-up: Salon de Lara
Hair Stylist
Courtney Monroe, Pura Vida
mypuravida.com
Runner-up: Rikki Cavell, Betty Green Salon
Barbershop
Leonard Barbers
facebook.com/LeonardBarberA2
Runner-up: Arcade Barbers
Hair Removal
Beach House Sugar, Wax, and Tan
beachhousea2.com
Runner-up: Betty Green Salon
Nail Salon
Briarwood Foxy Nails
briarwoodfoxynails.com
Runner-up: Ocean Nails
Yoga Studio
Tiny Buddha Yoga
tinybuddhayoga.com
Runner-up: Tiny Lions Cat Cafe
Trainer
Amanda Colwell, A2 Fitness Professionals
a2fitnesspro.com
Runner-up: Steve Koski, Koski’s Food Fight
Gym
A2 Fitness Professionals
a2fitnesspro.com
Runner-up: The Barre Code
Fitness Center
A2 Fitness Professionals
a2fitnesspro.com
Runner-up: The Barre Code
Specialty Exercise Classes
The Barre Code
thebarrecode.com
Runner-up: Blue Lion Fitness
Place to Hike
Pittsfield Preserve
pittsfield-mi.gov
Runner-up: Bird Hills Nature Area
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art Gallery
WSG Gallery
wsg-art.com
Runner-up: Ann Arbor Art Center
Visual Artist
David Zinn
zinnart.com
Runner-up: Takeshi Takahara
Writer
Thomas Gregory
facebook.com/thomasgregoryofficial
Runner-up: A.M. Dean
Poet
Theodore “Arwulf Arwulf” Grenier
https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/people/support-services/arwulf.html
Runner-up: Harriett Simpson Arnow
Journalist
Lisa Barry, WEMU
wemu.org
Runner-up: Crysta K. Coburn
Radio Host
Daniel Long, WEMU
wemu.org
Runner-up: Michael Jewett, WEMU
Radio Station
WEMU 89.1
wemu.org
Runner-up: WQKL 107.1
Comedian
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
aacomedy.com
Local Podcast
Cinema Guano
facebook.com/cinemaguano
Runner-up: Haunted Mitten
Dance Company
The Studio Centre
thestudiocentre.com
Runner-up: Dance Xplosion
Theater Company
Neighborhood Theatre Group
ntgypsi.org
Runner-up: Theatre Nova
Music Lessons
Michigan Banjo
michiganbanjo.com
Runner-up: Ann Arbor Music School
New Artist/Band
London Beck
londonbeck.com
Runner-up: Kenyatta Rashon
Local Album
Formula 734
formula734.bandcamp.com
Runner-up: Floodplains
Rock Band
Little Traps
littletraps.bandcamp.com
Runner-up: Black Jake and the Carnies
DJ/Electronica
Ch’i Machines
chimachines.bandcamp.com
Runner-up: DJ Knowledge
Folk/Country Artist
Frontier Ruckus
frontierruckus.com
Runner-up: Chris DuPont
Hip-Hop Artist
Formula 734
formula734.bandcamp.com
Runner-up: Approachable Minorities
Jazz/Blue Artist
Saline Big Band
salinebigband.com
Runner-up: Sean Dubbins Organ Trio
R&B/Soul Musician
Dani Darling
linktr.ee/danidarlingmusic
Runner-up: Kenyatta Rashon
ACTIVITIES, NIGHTLIFE AND EVENTS
Museum
University of Michigan Museum of Art
umma.umich.edu
Runner-up: University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Movie Theater
Michigan Theater
michtheater.org
Runner-up: Emagine Theater
Bowling Alley
Revel and Roll
bowlero.com/location/revel-and-roll
Runner-up: BelMark Lanes
Sports Bar
HopCat
hopcat.com
Runner-up: Frasier’s Pub
Date Bar
327 Braun Court – The Bar
brauncourt.com
Runner-up: Blue LLama Jazz Club
LGBTQ+ Bar
The Last Word
thelastwordbar.com
Drag Show
Boylesque
facebook.com/boylesque.michigan
Runner-up: Necto
Dance Night
First Saturday Contras at the Grange
aactmad.org/contra
Happy Hour
Cafe Zola
cafezola.com
Runner-up: Maiz Mexican Cantina
Karaoke Night
Blue Karaoke
bluekaraoke.com
Runner-up: Ziggy’s
Open Mic Night
Blue Karaoke
bluekaraoke.com
Runner-up: Ziggy’s
Trivia Night
Tiny Lions Cat Cafe
tinylions.org
Runner-up: Tio’s Mexican Cafe
Student Hangout
The Heidelberg
heidelbergannarbor.com
Late Night Grub
Fleetwood Diner
thefleetwooddiner.com
Runner-up: Tap Room
Live Music Venue
Ziggy’s
ziggysypsistore.com
Runner-up: The Ark
Outdoor Music Venue
Ann Arbor Summer Fest
a2sf.org
Runner-up: York Food & Drink
Outdoor Event
Walk & Wag and Run
hshv.org
Runner-up: DIYpsi
Music Festival
Top of the Park, Ann Arbor Summer Festival
a2sf.org
Runner-up: DIYpsi Art Fair
Annual Event
Walk & Wag and Run
hshv.org
Runner-up: DIYpsi Art Fair
Local Geek Spot
Vault of Midnight Comics
vaultofmidnight.com
Runner-up: Literati Bookstore
NONPROFITS/COMMUNITY
Animal Nonprofit
Humane Society of Huron Valley
hshv.org
Runner-up: Huron Valley ASPCA
Civil and Human Rights Nonprofit
Detroit Disability Power
detroitdisabilitypower.org
Runner-up: Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice
Educational/Youth Services Nonprofit
Ozone House
ozonehouse.org
Runner-up: Peace Neighborhood Center
Health Nonprofit
Hope Clinic
thehopeclinic.org
Runner-up: Corner Health Center
Environmental Nonprofit
SCRAP Creative Reuse
annarbor.scrapcreativereuse.org
Runner-up: Legacy Land Conservancy
Activist
Tanya Hilgendorf
hshv.org
Runner-up: Noah Rucker
Public Servant
FRIENDS Gift Shops, University of Michigan Hospital
uofmhealth.org/patient-visitor-guide/friends/gift-shops-home
Runner-up: Jen Kwas
Suburban Downtown
Ypsilanti
cityofypsilanti.com
Runner-up: Ann Arbor
Favorite Local Ally for Equality
Trische Duckworth, Survivors Speak
survivorsspeak.info
Runner-up: Jen Kwas, Chelsea City Councilmember
Most Effective Organization for LGTBQ Community
Ozone House
ozonehouse.org
Runner-up: Jim Toy Center
Favorite Local Web Page
Koski’s Food Fight
koskisfoodfight.com
Runner-up: Ann Arbor With Kids
COVID-19
Best Place to Volunteer
Humane Society of Huron Valley
hshv.org
Runner-up: Food Gatherers
Most Helpful to the Community
Humane Society of Huron Valley
hshv.org
Runner-up: Timber Creek Counseling
Most Generous During COVID
Humane Society of Huron Valley
hshv.org
Runner-up: Zingerman’s Deli
Restaurant We Missed the Most During COVID
Mark’s Midtown Coney Island
marksmidtown.com
Runner-up: Chela’s
Most Creative Way to Stay Afloat
Tiny Buddha Yoga
tinybuddhayoga.com
Runner-up: Virtual Ann Arbor Folk Festival
Best Outdoor Dining
York Food & Drink
yorka2.com
Runner-up: Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Best Socially-Distant Activity
Walk & Wag and Run
hshv.org
Runner-up: Walking
Best Medical Staff During Covid Crisis
Michigan Medicine
uofmhealth.org
Runner-up: St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Most Missed Event This Year
Ann Arbor Art Fair
theannarborartfair.com
Runner-up: Top of the Park
Favorite Local Performing Arts Venue We Can’t Wait to Open Back Up
The Ark
theark.org
Runner-up: Theater NOVA
Best COVID-19 Testing Site
LynxDx
lynxdx.com
Runner-up: St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
