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Category | Winner |
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Best of North Hawaii | |
| ATV Adventures | ATV Adventures, Waipio Ride the Rim |
| Air Tour | Blue Hawaiian Helicopter |
| Bicycle Tour | Mountain Road Cycles |
| Dining Atmosphere | Blue Dragon |
| Eco Friendly Business | Kohala Coffee Mill |
| Elderly Care Facility | Ho’onani Place |
| Family Entertainment Location | Blue Dragon, Queen’s Marketplace |
| Golf Course | Waikoloa Village, Big Island Country Club |
| Hospital | North Hawaii Community Hospital |
| Horseback Tours | Paniolo Riding Adventures |
| Karaoke | Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar |
| Live Music | Blue Dragon |
| Open Mic Night | Big Island Brewhaus |
| Outdoor Market | Waimea Homestead Farmers Market (Hawaiian Homes) |
| Pau Hana/Happy Hour | Red Water Café |
| Place for Dance Lessons | Prince Dance |
| Place to get Married | Mauna Kea Beach Hotel |
| Place to see a Movie | Honokaa People’s Theatre |
| Receptions/Banquets | Mauna Kea Beach Hotel |
| Shopping Center | Queens’ Marketplace |
| Visitor Attraction | Pololu Valley |
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Best Food Location | |
| Breakfast | Hawaiian Style Café |
| Best Cup of Coffee | Waimea Coffee Co. |
| Catering | Blue Dragon |
| Sandwich | Lighthouse Delicatessen |
| Desserts | Lilikoi Café |
| Fish/Seafood | Seafood Bar & Grill |
| Hamburger | Village Burger |
| Ice Cream | Tropical Dreams Ice Cream |
| Luau | Mauna Kea Beach Hotel |
| Pizza | Pau |
| Place for a Beer | Big Island Brewhaus |
| Plate Lunch | Minnie’s Kapa’au |
| Saimin/Noodles | Don’s Chinese Kitchen |
| Shave Ice | Anuenue Ice Cream |
| Sushi | Sushi Rock |
| Sunday Brunch | Lighthouse Delicatessen |
| Steak | Ruth’s Chris Steak House |
| Vegetarian | Blue Dragon |
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International Cuisine | |
| Chinese | Don’s Chinese Kitchen |
| Filipino | GJ’s Filipino Restaurant |
| Italian | Solomine’s |
| Japanese | Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar |
| Mexican | Big Island Brewhaus |
| Thai | Charley’s Thai Cuisine |
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Best Business | |
| Art Gallery | Wishard Gallery |
| Auto Body Repair | Auto Body of Waimea |
| Auto Parts | NAPA Auto Parts |
| Auto Repair | Lex Brodie’s |
| Bed & Breakfast | Aaah the Views |
| Building Supplies | HPM Building Supply |
| Carpet Cleaning | Cy-Co Carpet Care |
| Clothing Store | As Hawi Turns, Hula Moon Boutique |
| Computer Repair | Falcon Computers |
| Construction Company | Peter Banks Construction |
| Cosmetic Surgery | Dr. John Stover |
| Craft/Hobby Supplies | Ben Franklin Crafts |
| Dive Shop | Kohala Divers |
| Financial Institution | First Hawaiian Bank |
| Fishing Charter | Kohala Coast Charters |
| Fitness Center | Le’ale’a |
| Florist | Nicco’s Designs |
| Gift Shop | Elements |
| Grocery Store | KTA Super Stores |
| Hardware Store | ACE Hardware |
| Hotel/Resort | Hilton Waikoloa |
| Internet Provider | Oceanic Time Warner Cable |
| Janitorial Service | Cy-Co Janitorial |
| Kayak Rental | Kohala Divers |
| Law Office | Law Offices of Ian Mattoch |
| Nursery | Aikane Nursery |
| Package Homes | HPM Building Supply |
| Plumbing Company | Pete’s Plumbing |
| Preschool/Daycare | Hawaii Montessori School |
| Property Management | 2 Papayas |
| Rockwall Building | Rock Star Masonry |
| Roofing Company | Kohala Roofing |
| Self-Service Storage | Waimea Self Storage |
| Sign Shop | John Allen Sign Co. |
| Snorkel Cruise | Ocean Sports |
| Spa | Mauna Lani Spa |
| Sunset Sail | Ocean Sports |
| Surf Shop | Hula Kai |
| Tire Store | Lex Brodie’s |
| Toy Store | Giggles |
| Watch Repair | Mountain Gold Jewelers |
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Best of People | |
| Aesthetician | Kathie Babben, Hawi |
| Bartender | Brandon Winslow, Blue Dragon |
| Chef | Noah Hester, Blue Dragon |
| Chiropractor | Dr. Edward Doherty |
| Dentist | Dr. David Doi |
| Fitness Instructor | Patrick Adamek, Fitness Matters |
| General Physician | Dr. Michele Shimizu |
| Graphic Designer | Jessica Young |
| Manicurist | Lori Havens, Nail Lady |
| Massage Therapist | Renee Romano, Blue Dragon Bodywork |
| Photographer | Ethan Tweedie |
| Veterinarian | Anette Hall, Kamuela Animal Clinic |
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Best Place to Purchase | |
| Haircut | Graciela’s Hair Salon |
| Jewelry | Lehua Jewelers |
| Oil Change | Lex Brodie’s |
| Solar Energy Equipment | Inter-Island Solar Supply |
| Wine & Beer | Kamuela Liquor Store |
| Wireless Communication | Verizon Wireless |
| Television Service | Oceanic Time Warner Cable |
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Best Financial & Real Estate | |
| Place for Banking | First Hawaiian Bank |
| Loan Officer | Cindy Stone |
| Financial Advisor/Planner | Bob Kennedy, Edward Jones |
| Insurance Company | State Farm |
| Insurance Agent | Cheryl Kim, State Farm |
| Accountant | Pearl Diane Orenstein, Taxes Etc. |
| Tax Service | Taxes Etc. |
| Real Estate Company | Hawaii Life Realty |
| Real Estate Agent | Katie Minkus, Hawaii Life Realty |
| Mortgage Company | CS Financial |
| Title Company | Title Guaranty Escrow Services Inc. |
| Home Builder | J Lorenzo Construction |
| Appraiser | Gerry Goulet, Mauka Makai Appraisals |
| Home Inspector | Alex Woodbury, Woodbury Home Inspections |
