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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 |