As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, the Occasions’ staff chose an Americana theme for its 2026 Readers’ Choice issue. As we recognize the roots and heritage of our nation this month, we also highlight hundreds of local businesses who have invested in the community and have been selected as winners and finalists in our annual Readers’ Choice contest.

Special thanks to The Silos for allowing our staff to capture a touch of Americana during the venue’s Zinnia Days. There’s just something about an antique farm truck, fields of colorful flowers and American flags that feel like home in Northeast Arkansas.

A big thank you to everyone who cast a vote and shared their love for all things local. Whether you’re looking for a new place to try or simply want to support your favorites, we hope this guide helps you make the most of all that Jonesboro has to offer.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists—you’ve earned it!

Best Overall Restaurant

WINNER: Omar’s Uptown

Finalists: JTown’s Grill, 501 Steakhouse

Best American Food Restaurant

WINNER: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: Fat City Steak & Grill House, 501 Steakhouse

Best Deli/Sandwich Shop

WINNER: Munchy’s 

Finalists: Firehouse Subs, Newk’s 

Best Italian Restaurant

WINNER: LaBocca

Finalists: Pastaria Italian Kitchen, Olive Garden

Chinese Restaurant

WINNER: Dragon City

Finalists: Oriental Express, Panda Express

Japanese Restaurant

WINNER: Sumo

Finalists: Fuji, Bamboo

Mexican Restaurant

WINNER: Casa Blanca

Finalists: Kandela Grill, Papitos

Thai Food

WINNER: Mai Pai Thai

Finalist: Spice Girls

Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant

WINNER: Pella Cafe

Finalists: Athens, Partovi’s

Donut Shop

WINNER: Shipley Do-Nuts

Finalists: Krispy Kreme, Jonesboro Donuts

Dessert Shop

WINNER: DESO Chocolate

Finalists: Southern Confections, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Frozen Dessert

WINNER: Andy’s Frozen Custard

Finalists: Local Culture, Scoops

BBQ Restaurant

WINNER: Demo’s Smokehouse

Finalists: Que49 Smokehouse, Blue Ember Smokehouse

Family Friendly Restaurant

WINNER: Fat City Steak & Grill House

Finalists: JTown’s Grill, The Social

Romantic Restaurant

WINNER: Omar’s Uptown

Finalists: 501 Steakhouse, Abe’s Place

New Restaurant

WINNER: Abe’s Place

Finalists: The Cotton Club, Margaret’s

Coffee House

WINNER: Shadrachs Coffee

Finalists: 7 Brew, IV Kings Coffee

Breakfast

WINNER: Fat City Steak & Grill House

Finalists: JTown’s Grill, Eggscellent Café

Brunch

WINNER: The Parsonage

Finalists: The Rec Room, JTown’s Grill

Business Lunch

WINNER: The Parsonage

Finalists: Newk’s, JTown’s Grill

Plate Lunch

WINNER: Chef’s In

Finalists: Sue’s Express, Gina’s Place

Buffet

WINNER: Chef’s In

Finalists: Golden Corral, Ron’s Catfish

Fast Food/Quick Service

WINNER: Chick-fil-A

Finalists: Slim Chickens, Whataburger

Food Truck

WINNER: Tacos Daisy

Finalists: Partovi’s, Chow Down

Bakery

WINNER: Southern Confections

Finalists: Sandy’s Mexican Bakery, Bliss Cupcake Café 

Candy Shop

WINNER: Carroll’s Candies

Finalists: Candy Craze, DESO Chocolate

Burger

WINNER: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: TJ’s Burgers, BA Burrito 

French Fries

WINNER: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: 5 Guys Burgers, TJ’s Burgers

Tacos

WINNER:  Casa Blanca

Finalists:  Tacos 4 Life, Kandela Grill

Wings

WINNER: Wings 2 Go (Alexander)

Finalists: JTown’s Grill, Blazing Buffalo

Chicken/Chicken Strips

WINNER: Slim Chickens

Finalists: Raising Cane’s, Guthrie’s

BBQ Sandwich

WINNER: Demo’s Smokehouse

Finalists: Que49 Smokehouse, Topps BBQ

BBQ Ribs

WINNER: Que49 Smokehouse

Finalists: Demo’s  Smokehouse, Topps BBQ

Steak

WINNER: 501 Steakhouse

Finalists: Omar’s Uptown,  Abe’s Place

Seafood

WINNER: Pier 88

Finalists: Red Lobster, Cajun Café

Pizza

WINNER: Lost Pizza

Finalists: Pizza Chef, Upper Crust

Salad

WINNER: Newk’s

Finalists: Salad Station, Lost Pizza

Sushi

WINNER: Sumo

Finalists: Fuji, Hiro

Caterer

WINNER: Greg Vance

Finalists: The Parsonage, Newk’s

Chef

WINNER: Omar Barry (Omar’s Uptown)

Finalists: John Myers (The Parsonage), Leon Burkes (Abe’s Place) 

Wedding Registry

WINNER: Full Sun Gifts

Finalists: Dillard’s, Target

Wedding Cake

WINNER: Southern Confections

Finalists: Sandy’s Mexican Bakery, Harps

Wedding Venue

WINNER: The Silos at Bono 

Finalists: Houston’s, The Gardens at Harmony

Wedding Dress Store

WINNER: Emma & Kait’s Bridal and Formal

Finalist: Jessica’s Bridal & Formal

Tuxedo Shop

WINNER: Men N’ Black Tuxedos

Finalist: Men’s Wearhouse

Wedding Rings

WINNER: Sissy’s Log Cabin

Finalists: Georgeous Custom Jewelry, Pagan’s Jewelry

Wedding Photographer

WINNER: James Bickham Visuals

Finalists: Amy Reeves Photography, Knight Productions

Wedding Videographer

WINNER: James Bickham Visuals

Finalists: Knight Productions, Grant Keller

Wedding Planner

WINNER: Planned by SAM

Finalists: I Do Wedding Planners, A Lady’s Touch of Elegance

Pet Boarding

WINNER: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Magnolia Dog Ranch, Pawliday Inn

Pet Grooming

WINNER: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Scallywags, Bonesboro 

Pet Food/Supply

WINNER: Hollywood Feed

Finalists: Petco, Petsmart

Doggy Daycare

WINNER: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Magnolia Dog Ranch, Bonesboro

Veterinarian

WINNER: Dr. Mark Lawrence (Woodsprings Animal Hospital)

Finalists: Dr. Archie Ryan (Southwest Drive Animal Clinic), Dr. Kristin Sullivan (AR Pets)

Chiropractor

WINNER: Dr. Jason Sherrod

Finalists: Ziegler Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Andy Snider

General Dentistry

WINNER: Dr. Troy Bartels

Finalists: Dr. Jeremy Adams, Dr. Anthony Bartels

Cosmetic Dentistry

WINNER: Dr. Emily Gairhan

Finalists: Dr. John Rowe, Dr. Jonathan Cook

Orthodontist 

WINNER: Dr. Kelly-Gwynne Fergus

Finalists: Dr. Kolin Weaver, Dr. Savanah Stewart

Oral Surgeon

WINNER: Dr. Matt McDonough 

Finalists: Dr. Bryan Darling, Dr. James Phillips

Pediatric Dentist

WINNER: Dr. Summer Tyson (Jonesboro Pediatric Dental Group)

Finalists: Dr. Jennifer Daniel (LEAP), Dr. Ken Wood

Dermatologist

WINNER: Dr. Mallory Hurst (St. Bernards Health Care)

Finalists: Dr. Adam Sills (Sills Dermatology),Dr. Zach Nahmias (NEA Baptist)

Eye Surgery Center

WINNER: Southern Eye Associates

Finalists: Vision Care Center, Arkansas Eye Site

Mental Health/Counseling Services

WINNER: Renew Mental Health

Finalists: St. Bernards Counseling, Next Step Counseling

Occupational Therapist

WINNER: Teddy Dodd (St. Bernards Healthcare) 

Finalists: Cara Chamberlin (Hands on Learning), Brandi Steele (Playtime Therapy Center)

Physical Therapist

WINNER: Carly Swain (St. Bernards Sports Medicine)

Finalists: John Beshears (In Motion), Sheri Ratley (Hands on Learning)

Speech Therapist

WINNER: Karen Farley (CME)

Finalists: Amanda Gill (St. Bernards Healthcare), Brooke Gaston (Hands on Learning)

Cardiologist

WINNER: Dr. Devi Nair (St. Bernards Heart and Vascular) 

Finalists: Dr. Matt Haustein (NEA Baptist), Dr. Max Arroyo (St. Bernards Heart and Vascular)

Optometrist

WINNER: Dr. Brian Gray 

Finalists: Megan Moll (Hilltop Eyecare), Cade Wilson (Elite Eyecare & Optical)

Ophthalmologist

WINNER: Dr. Alyssa Wenger (Vision Care Center)

Finalists: Dr. Thomas Nix (Nix Eye Care), Dr. Thomas Stank (Southern Eye Associates)

Oncologist

WINNER: Dr. Masen Khalil (St. Bernards Healthcare)

Finalists: Dr. Carrol Scroggins (NEA Baptist), Dr. Isam Karim (St. Bernards Healthcare)

UltraSound Clinic

WINNER: St. Bernards Imaging Center

Finalists: Sneak a Peek, Peek-A-Boo 

OB/GYN

WINNER: Dr. Drew Dunham 

(St. Bernards Ob-Gyn Associates)

Finalists: Dr. Norbert Delacy (NEA Baptist), Dr. Jackie Conger (St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates)

Orthopaedic Physician

WINNER: Dr. Jeremy Swymn (JOSM)

Finalists: Dr. Brian Dickson (JOSM), Dr. Jason Brandt (NEA Baptist)

Family Practice Physician

WINNER: Dr. Scott Hoke (NEA Baptist Woodsprings)

Finalists: Dr. Craig McDaniel (Family Physicians), Dr. Darrell Ragland (St. Bernards Healthcare)

Plastic Surgeon

WINNER: Dr. Thomaz Majewski

Finalist: Dr. Joel Epperson (Paragould)

Pediatrician

WINNER: Dr. Jane Sneed (Children’s Clinic)

Finalists: Dr. Amy Bailey (NEA Baptist), Dr. Kevin Rouse (Children’s Clinic) 

Pharmacy

WINNER: The Medicine Shoppe

Finalists: Garner Family Pharmacy, Soo’s Pharmacy

Home Health Agency

WINNER: St. Bernards Home Health

Finalists: 1st Choice Home Care, Elite Home Health

Home Health Supply Store

WINNER: Southern Home Health

Finalists: Delta Medical, Woodsprings Home Medical

Hospice Agency

WINNER: St. Bernards Hospice

Finalists:  Dierksen Hospice, Visiting Angels

Physical Rehabilitative Services

WINNER: St. Bernards Sports Medicine

Finalists: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, NEA Baptist Rehab

Assisted Living

WINNER: St. Bernards Village

Finalists: Liberty Park, The Bungalows 

Weight Loss Center

WINNER: McClurkan Clinic

Finalists: Downtown Medicine & Spa, Jonesboro Laser Aesthetics

Health & Fitness Center

WINNER: The Trim Gym

Finalists: St. Bernards Health & Wellness, Workout Anytime

Yoga Studio

WINNER: Soul Shine

Finalists: Nirvana, Eastern Livity

Yoga Instructor

WINNER: Chrystal Taylor (Nirvana)

Finalists: Jamie Couch (Soul Shine), Rachel Klasky (Soul Shine)

Ambulance Service

WINNER: Emerson 

Finalist: Medic One

New Car Dealership

WINNER: Central Auto Group

Finalists: Cavenaugh Auto Group, Honda of Jonesboro 

Used Car Dealership

WINNER: NEBO Auto

Finalists: Central Auto Group, Cavenaugh Auto Group

Auto Body Repair

WINNER: Collision Repair

Finalists: Central Collision, Gerber Collision and Glass

Auto Tire Service

WINNER: Gateway Tire

Finalists: Discount Tire, Plaza Tire

Auto Maintenance and Care

WINNER: Gateway Tire & Service Center

Finalists: Joe’s Tire and Auto, Gerald’s Auto 

Car Wash

WINNER: Tommy’s Express

Finalists: Tidal Wave, Rhyno Car Wash

Auto/Home Glass Repair/Replacement

WINNER: Union Glass

Finalists: S&S Glass, The Glass Shop

Oil Change

WINNER: Gateway Tire & Service Center

Finalists: Mr. Fast Lube, Express Mobile Lube

Auto Tint

WINNER: Supertints

Finalists: The Tint Shop, Eclipse Tint

Attorney

WINNER:  Chad Oldham

Finalists:  Lance Owens, Mark Rees

Law Firm

WINNER: Oldham Law Firm

Finalists: OMG, Waddell, Cole and Jones

Bank

WINNER: First Community Bank

Finalists: First National Bank, Centennial Bank

Brokerage Firm

WINNER: Benjamin F. Edwards

Finalists: Stephens Inc., Merrill Lynch

Financial Planner

WINNER: Conner McClurkan

Finalists: Bryan McCormick (Edward Jones), Kevin Pulliam (Sharp Financial Inc.)

Mortgage Lender

WINNER: Addy Burgi (Genesis Mortgage)

Finalists: Jelena Veteto (First Community Bank), Amanda Eaton (First National Bank)

Title Company

WINNER: Nix Title

Finalists: Professional Title, Lender’s Title

Tax Service

WINNER: Thomas Speight & Noble

Finalists: Primm Tax Services, HCJ CPAs & Advisors

CPA/Accountant

WINNER: Jeff Wicker

Finalists: Dudley Bowden, Derek Dodd

Insurance Agency

WINNER: Farm Bureau Insurance Agency

Finalists: The Pruitt Agency, Legacy Insurance

Insurance Agent 

WINNER: David Kerley

Finalists: Clayton Fletcher, Blake Rogers

Employment Agency

WINNER: Express

Finalists: Staffmark, Productive Staffing

Best Employer under 50 Employees

WINNER: Mohr A/C

Finalists: 1st Choice Home Care, The Medicine Shoppe

Best Employer over 50 Employees

WINNER: St. Bernards Healthcare

Finalists: Hytrol, Unilever

Marketing/Ad Agency

WINNER: The Solutions Group

Finalists: Polish, Enhanced by Ellie

Sign Company

WINNER: Gibson’s Sign Mart

Finalists: Jonesboro Sign, Crenshaw Signs

Event Planner

WINNER: Planned by SAM

Finalists: I Do Weddings (Betsy Smith),A Lady’s Touch of Elegance

Healthcare Apparel

WINNER: HealthWear 

Finalists: Affordable Medical, Fat City Apparel 

Florist

WINNER: Bearded Bouquet

Finalists: Generations Floral Company, Posey Peddler

Dry Cleaners

WINNER: West’s Dry Cleaning

Finalist: Magic Touch 

Funeral Home

WINNER: Emerson Funeral Home

Finalists: Roller-Farmers Funeral Home, Gregg-Langford Funeral Home

Travel Agency

WINNER: Carose (Caroline Rose Hockel) 

Finalists: Jonesboro Travel, Cruise & Tour, Take the Vacation (Van Provence)

Daycare

WINNER: Discovery Island Learning center

Finalists: The Goddard School, St. Mark’s Day School

Barber Shop

WINNER: Sportsclips

Finalists: Black Rose, Ideal Barbershop

Hair Salon

WINNER: VanStone

Finalists: Body Indulgence, Mink Touch

Nail Salon

WINNER: Nailholic

Finalists: Valentine Nails, Cindi Nails

Tanning Salon

WINNER: GLO

Finalists: Palm Beach, Club Tan

Spa

WINNER: Body Indulgence

Finalists: Mohsta Lyf Massage and Wellness, Downtown Medicine & Spa

Aesthetician 

WINNER: Kelsey Owens (Downtown Medicine and Spa)

Finalists: Alexis Slayton (Body Indulgence), Megan Lamb (Esthetique)

Massage Therapist

WINNER: Stacha Imhoff (Mohsta Lyf) 

Finalists: Lisa Vest (Body Indulgence), Staci Dickson (Downtown Medicine and Spa) 

Personal Trainer

WINNER: Kara Fowler McMullen (St. Bernards Health & Wellness)

Finalists: Price Harrel (The Trim Gym),Toni Imboden (St. Bernards Health & Wellness)

Hotel

WINNER: Embassy Suites by Hilton Red Wolf Convention Center

Finalists: Hilton Garden Inn, The Hotel at Huntington Square

Pawn Shop

WINNER: United Pawnbrokers

Finalists: Express Pawn, Jim’s Pawn Shop

Apartment Community

WINNER: The Reserve at Sage Meadows

Finalists: The Landing at Greensborough Village, Deerfield Crossing

Retirement Community

WINNER: St. Bernards Village

Finalists: Liberty Park, St. Bernards Villas

Golf Course

WINNER: Sage Meadows

Finalists: RidgePointe Country Club, Jonesboro Country Club

Lawn Care & Landscaping

WINNER: Tosh Lawncare

Finalists: Ground Crew, Superior Lawncare

Commercial/Residential Cleaning Service

WINNER: Sol’s Enterprises Inc. 

Finalists: Swept Away, Apple Cleaning

Nursery & Garden Center

WINNER: Mid-South Nursery

Finalists: Hughey’s Nursery, Gremard Gardens 

Pest Control

WINNER: Adams Pest Control

Finalists: Superior Termite & Pest Control, Guardian Pest Control

Roofing Company

WINNER: Roof Raiders

Finalists: Jonesboro Roofing Company, Dave Redmon Roofing 

Fence Company

WINNER: Dacus Fence

Finalists: Red Beard Fence LLC, Moss Fence Company

Carpet Cleaning

WINNER: Washed New

Finalists: Woodridge, Jim Heath

Flooring Store

WINNER: Law’s Flooring & Rugs

Finalists: E.C. Barton’s, Lowe’s 

A/C & Heating Services

WINNER: Mohr A/C & Plumbing

Finalists: Air Today, Air Works

Plumbing Services

WINNER: Chris West 

Finalists: Mohr A/C & Plumbing, Adams & Cooper 

Electrician

WINNER: Owens Electric

Finalists: Springle Electric, Jordan Long Electric

Garage Door Company

WINNER: Jonesboro Overhead Door/Tri Country

Finalists: Ditta Door, Diagnostic Overhead Doors

Interior Designer

WINNER: MG Myering (Interiors By Design)

Finalists: Kerri Felts (Interior Design Plus), Kim Biggs (The Vibe Interiors)

Moving Company

WINNER: Smith Moving Company

Finalists: The Moving Company, Haring Enterprises

Commercial/Residential Painter

WINNER: Frank’s Professional Painting

Finalists: Bibiano Painting, Bethune Painting

Home Furniture Store

WINNER: Gamble Home Furnishings

Finalists: Harris Furniture, Ashley’s Furniture

Commercial Furniture Store

WINNER: Allied Corporate Furniture

Finalists: Gamble Home Furnishings, Harris Furniture

Office Equipment

WINNER: Forrest Office Machines

Finalist: OfficeMax

Internet Provider

WINNER: Ritter/RightFiber

Finalists: AT&T, Optimum

Tech Support/IT Services

WINNER: Kalmer Solutions

Finalists: Pinnacle IT, Ally IT

Packing/Shipping Store

WINNER: PakMail

Finalists: FedEx, Safe Ship

Print Shop

WINNER: PakMail

Finalists: Safe Ship, FedEx

Real Estate Firm

WINNER: Century 21 Portfolio

Finalists: Caldwell Banker Villages, Jonesboro Realty Company

Realtor

WINNER: Abby Lee (Coldwell Banker Villages)

Finalists: Chrissie Wright (Century 21 Portfolio), Dustin White (Dustin White Realty) 

Home Inspector

WINNER: Pillar to Post (Kyle Franzen Wade)

Finalists: Boyle Home Inspections, Daniel Engelken

Architect 

WINNER: Kyle Cook (Brackett & Krennerich) 

Finalists: John Mixon (Cooper Mixon), Tim Cooper (Cooper Mixon) 

Home Builder 

WINNER: Dan Reeves (Pine Hill Homes)

Finalists: Mark Morris, Derek Daniels 

Commercial Builder

WINNER: Ramsons Inc.

Finalists: Construction Network Inc., Olympus Construction

Pool Builder

WINNER: Tallulah Pools

Finalists: Aloha Pools, Pool Masters

Pool Supply & Maintenance

WINNER: Tallulah Pools

Finalists: Aloha Pools, Environments

Self Storage

WINNER: Dacus Mini-Warehouses

Finalists: Strawfloor Self Storage, Halsey Self Storage

Appliance Repair

WINNER: Strong Arm Appliance Repair

Finalists: Appliance 911, Mr. Appliance

Appliance Retail Store

WINNER: Metro Appliance

Finalists: Tucker’s Appliance, Home Depot

Antique Store

WINNER: The Fancy Attic

Finalists: The Vintage Arbor, Country Charm

Thrift Store

WINNER: Abilities Unlimited

Finalists: Goodwill, Second Home Shoppe

Gift Shop

WINNER: Full Sun Gifts

Finalists: Artsy Unique Boutique, June’s Hallmark Shop

Baby Registry

WINNER: Livi Littles

Finalists: Cutie Patootie, Target

Music Supply

WINNER: Back Beat Music

Finalists: All Star Music, Jonesboogie Records

Trophies & Awards

WINNER: Crown Trophy

Finalists: Mr. Trophy, NEA Trophies/Lyons Engraving

Jeweler

WINNER: Sissy’s Log Cabin

Finalists: Georgeous Custom Jewelry, Pagan’s Jewelry 

Battery Center

WINNER: Battery Outfitters

Finalists: Interstate All Battery, Battery Warehouse

Eye Wear

WINNER: Elite Eyecare & Optical

Finalists: LensMasters, Hilltop Eyecare

Home Décor

WINNER: Gamble Home Furnishings

Finalists: HomeGoods, Pollard’s Inc.

Mattress Store

WINNER: Gamble Home Furnishings

Finalists: Mattress King, Ashley’s Furniture

Fashion Accessories

WINNER: Honey & Hope

Finalists: Steamroller Blues, Dillard’s

Women’s Clothing/Boutique

WINNER: Honey & Hope

Finalists: The Refinery, Dillard’s 

Women’s Shoes

WINNER: Dillard’s 

Finalists: Honey & Hope, The Refinery

Men’s Clothing

WINNER: Gearhead Outfitters

Finalists: Dillard’s, JC Penney

Men’s Shoes

WINNER: Gearhead Outfitters

Finalists: Dillard’s, Academy Sports & Outdoors

Children’s Clothing/Boutique

WINNER: Livi Littles

Finalists: Cutie Patootie, Dillard’s

Children’s Shoes

WINNER: Livi Littles

Finalists: Dillard’s, Cutie Patootie

Resale/Consignment Clothing Store

WINNER: Once Upon a Child

Finalists: Plato’s Closet, Style Encore

Screen Printer/Shirt Designer

WINNER: Running Threads

Finalists: Pink Ink, Arrow Screen Printers

Outdoor/Hunting Store

WINNER: DNW Outdoors

Finalists: Academy Sports & Outdoors, Gearhead Outfitters

Motorcycle/ATV Store

WINNER: Jonesboro Cycle and ATV

Finalists: Osment Harley Davidson, Big Bore Bikes

Family Entertainment Venue

WINNER: Hijinx

Finalists: The Social, Ultimate Air

Children’s Birthday Party Venue

WINNER: Hijinx

Finalists: Little Lattes Play Café, Ultimate Air

Dance Studio

WINNER: The Dance Collective

Finalists: Foundation of Arts, Erin’s Dance Academy

Sports Training for Kids

WINNER: Max Velocity

Finalists: Jets Aquatic Club, SWAT

Tutoring Services

WINNER: Clark’s Tutoring

Finalists: Apple Group, The Learning Center

Live Entertainment Venue

WINNER: The Brickhouse

Finalists: The Lounge at Hunting Square, Abe’s Place

Art Gallery

WINNER: Sara Howell Gallery

Finalists: Foundation of Arts, Bradbury Art Museum

Artist

WINNER: Sara Howell

Finalists: Dale Case, Samantha Smith-Ramsdell

Band/Musician

WINNER: Delanie Taylor

Finalists: Greasy Tree, The Band Trippp

Radio Station

WINNER: 104.9 The Fox 

Finalists: 107.9 KFIN, 101.7 KISS

Radio Personality

WINNER: Trey Stafford

Finalists: Brandon Baxter, Ellie Smith

TV Station

WINNER: KAIT

Finalist: KJNB

TV Personality

WINNER: Ryan Vaughan

Finalists: Diana Davis, Micah Stevens

Photographer

WINNER: Melissa Donner Photography

Finalists: James Bickham Visuals, Lauren Tyler Photography

Elected Official

WINNER: Mayor Harold Copenhaver

Finalists: Garrett Barnes, Brian Emison 

Private School

WINNER: Ridgefield Christian School

Finalists: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, The Goddard School

Public School District

WINNER: Jonesboro Public Schools

Finalists: Valley View Public Schools, Brookland Public Schools

School Administrator

WINNER: Misty Doyle (Jonesboro Public Schools)

Finalists:  Sandy McCall (Valley View Public Schools), Breigh Earnhardt (Westside Consolidated School District)

Teacher

WINNER:  Chelsey Smith (Nettleton Public Schools)

Finalists:  Alyssa Ishmael (Visual and Performing Arts School), Julie Dorris (Valley View Public Schools)

Coach

WINNER: Wes Swift

(Jonesboro High School)

Finalists: Bobby Gross (Brookland Public Schools), Sean Cockrell (Valley View Public Schools) 

Local Festival

WINNER: Oasis Arts & Eats Fest

Finalists: Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest, Blessed Sacrament Fall Festival

Local Park

WINNER: Craighead Forest Park

Finalists: Miracle League Park, Joe Mack Campbell Park

NonProfit Organization  

WINNER: NEA Humane Society

Finalists: Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro, Local Mpact

Fundraising Event

WINNER: Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro Charity Ball 

Finalists: Make-A-Wish Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon, St. Bernards Triple Swing