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Best of Erie Winners and Finalists 2025
All your favorite people, places, things, and events in Erie
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If you were one of the thousands of voters who logged on to vote in this year's Best of Erie contest, you may have noticed that we made some changes. We completely revamped our voting platform, added a write-in nomination period, and streamlined the final voting to the top five nominees only – to truly focus on finding the best and to make it easier for everyone. We've also added a slew of new categories to get a better picture of what makes Erie Erie.
These winners truly represent the BEST of Erie as they are bestowed their status by you, their biggest fans, going out of your way and taking time out of your day to send them a little love in the form of a vote. With over half a million page visits, it is astounding to see people show up for the businesses, artists, makers, entrepreneurs, restaurants, service providers, and musicians that make Erie so special. Thank you, on behalf of the winners, and from us here at the Reader for helping us shine our spotlight on the following winners. Cheers to you!
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(Clockwise from top left) Winner of Best Brunch is Flip Cafe in Edinboro, winner of Best Sushi is Samurai Kitchen, winner of Best Mexican Food and Best Taco is El Amigo, and winner of Best Indian/Nepali Food is Tandoori Hut. (Photos: Erin Phillips / Jessica Hunter)
Best Restaurant
Winner: Bar Ronin
Runners-up: Federal Hill Smokehouse, Colao's
Best New Restaurant (Last Two Years)
Winner: Serafini's Trattoria
Runners-up: Bay and Berry, Born & Braised
Best Breakfast
Winner: Gem City Dinor
Runners-up: Flip Cafe, The Breakfast Place (E 38th)
Best Place for Vegan or Vegetarian Food
Winner: Erie Food Co-Op
Runners-up: Lavery Brewing Company, Like My Thai
Best Sushi
Winner: Samurai Kitchen
Runners-up: Ichiban, Oba Sushi
Best Brunch
Winner: Flip Cafe
Runners-up: The Cork 1794, Skunk and Goat
Best Romantic Restaurant
Winner: Oliver's Rooftop
Runners-up: Colao's, Room 33
Best Fine Dining
Winner: Oliver's Rooftop
Runners-up: Colao's, Bar Ronin
Best Deli
Winner: Urbaniak Brothers
Runners-up: Teresa's Italian Deli, Gordon's
Best Food Truck
Winner: Waffle Miracle
Runners-up: The Que Abides, The Atacolypse
Best Chinese/Japanese/Thai/Vietnamese Food
Winner: Samurai Kitchen + Sushi
Runners-up: Like My Thai, Bar Ronin
Best Wait Staff
Winner: Calamari's Squid Row
Runners-up: Lavery Brewing Company, Odis 12
Best Steaks
Winner: Firestone's
Runners-up: Ricardo's, The Cork 1794
Best Barbecue
Winner: Federal Hill Smokehouse
Runners-up: The Que Abides Pit Stop, Underdog BBQ
Best Chef
Winner: Stephen Stanbro (Bro Man's)
Runners-up: Dan Kern (Bar Ronin), Martin Firestone (Firestone's)
Best Waterfront Dining
Winner: Pier 6
Runners-up: Oliver's, Smugglers' Wharf
Best Indian/Nepali Food
Winner: Tandoori Hut Indian Cuisine
Runners-up: Erie Curry House, Fine Restaurant
Best Bar Food
Winner: Odis 12
Runners-up: Lavery Brewing Company, Plymouth Tavern
Best Dinor
Winner: Gem City Dinor
Runners-up: Lawrence Park Dinor, Flip Cafe
Best Wings
Winner: Odis 12
Runners-up: Park Tavern, One Way Inn
Best Mexican Food
Winner: El Amigo
Runners-up: El Canelo, Torero's
Best Mediterranean or Middle Eastern Food
Winner: Habibi
Runners-up: Casablanca Grill, Shawarma King
Best Seafood Restaurant
Winner: Pineapple Eddie
Runners-up: Bay House Oyster Bar & Restaurant, Smugglers' Wharf
Best Italian Food
Winner: Colao's
Runners-up: Valerio's, Serafini's Trattoria
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Winner: Odis 12
Runners-up: Cheeserie, All Aboard Dinor
Best Caterer
Winner: Cali's West
Runners-up: Teresa's Deli, Valerio's
Best Sandwich Shop
Winner: Bro Man's Burgers and Birria
Runners-up: Picasso's, Teresa's Italian Deli
Best Burger
Winner: Bro Man's Burgers and Birria
Runners-up: Firestone's, Bar Ronin
Best Taco
Winner: El Amigo
Runners-up: Bro Man's Burgers and Birria, Atacolypse Food Truck
Best Pizzeria
Winner: John's Wildwood Pizza
Runners-up: Ippa Pizza Napoletana, Valerio's
(Clockwise from top left): Winner of Best Ice Cream is Whippy Dip, winner of Best Donuts is Mighty Fine, and winner of Best Bakery, Best Dessert, and Best Bread is Herb and Honey Bakery. (Photos: Jessica Hunter / Erin Phillips)
Best Chocolates/Candies
Winner: Romolo Chocolates
Runners-up: Pulakos Chocolates, Stefanelli's Candies
Best Bakery
Winner: Herb and Honey Bakery
Runners-up: Mighty Fine Donuts, Art's Bakery
Best Dessert (Dish and Business)
Winner: Herb and Honey Bakery (Pastries)
Runners-up: Art's Bakery (Cookies), Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe (Specialty Desserts)
Best Donut Shop
Winner: Mighty Fine
Runners-up: H&K Donuts, Peace Love and Little Donuts
Best Bread (by the loaf)
Winner: Herb and Honey Bakery
Runners-up: Majestic Baking Company, International Bakery
Best Bagels
Winner: Jo's Brooklyn Bagels
Runners-up: Herb and Honey Bakery, Lakeside Bagel & Deli
Best Ice Cream
Winner: Whippy Dip
Runners-up: Straw Hat Sundae Shop, Creamland
Best Coffee Shop
Winner: Brew Ha Ha
Runners-up: Ember + Forge, Werner Books and Coffee
Best Coffee Roaster
Winner: Brew Ha Ha
Runners-up: Happy Mug, Millcreek Coffee Company
(Clockwise from top left) Winner of Best Bar (Overall) is Plymouth Tavern, winner of Best Hotel Bar is Oliver's Rooftop, Winner of Best Brewery, Best Bar Staff, and Best Locally Made Beer is Lavery Brewing Company (and their beer Dulachan). (Photos: Jessica Hunter)
Best Bar (Overall)
Winner: The Plymouth Tavern
Runners-up: Lavery Brewing Company, Room 33
Best Brewery
Winner: Lavery Brewing Company
Runners-up: Voodoo Brewing, Erie Brewing Company
Best Winery
Winner: Arundel
Runners-up: Mazza Vineyards, 6 Mile Cellars
Best Distillery
Winner: Altered State Distillery
Runners-up: Luminary Distilling, Erie Distillery
Best Locally Made Beer
Winner: Dulachan (Lavery Brewing)
Runners-up: Love Child (Voodoo Brewing), Tattooed Lady (Erie Ale Works)
Best Locally Made Wine
Winner: Wild Child (Arundel)
Runners-up: Derby Red (6 Mile Cellars), Niagara (Heritage Wine Cellars)
Best Locally Made Spirit
Winner: Luminary Apple Pie Moonshine
Runners-up: Altered State B-Side Bourbon, Erie Distillery Limoncello
Best Craft Cocktails
Winner: Room 33
Runners-up: Altered State Distillery, Bar Ronin
Best Sports Bar
Winner: Odis 12
Runners-up: Cornerstone Bar & Grill, Coach's
Best Irish Pub
Winner: McGarrey's Oakwood Cafe
Runners-up: Lavery Brewing Company, Sullivan's
Best Bar Staff
Winner: Lavery Brewing Company
Runners-up: Plymouth Tavern, Erie Ale Works
Best Pet-Friendly Bar
Winner: Voodoo Brewing
Runners-up: Oliver's Beer Garden, Lavery Brewing Company
Best Hotel Bar
Winner: Oliver's
Runners-up: Shoreline Bar and Grille, Two45 Waterfront Grille
Best Music Festival
Winner: Erie Blues and Jazz Festival
Runners-up: CelebrateErie, 8 Great Tuesdays
Best Happy Hour
Winner: Plymouth Tavern
Runners-up: Lavery Brewing Company, U Pick 6 Public House
Best Comedy Venue
Winner: Kellar's, A Modern Magic & Comedy Club
Runners-up: 1020 Collective, Werner Books
Best Dance Club
Winner: The Zone Dance Club
Runners-up: BIGBAR King's Rook Club
Best Patio
Winner: Oliver's Beer Garden
Runners-up: Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Calamari's Squid Row
Best Place to See Live Music
Winner: Warner Theatre
Runners-up: Oliver's Beer Garden, Centennial Hall
Best Trivia Night
Winner: Plymouth Tavern
Runners-up: Altered State Distillery, Voodoo Brewing
Best Live Music Series
Winner: 8 Great Tuesdays
Runners-up: Voodoo's Patio Concert Series, Erie Philharmonic In Your Hometown
Best Karaoke
Winner: Rack & Roll
Runners-up: Sloppy Duck, Flagship City Foodhall
Best Night Club
Winner: BIGBAR
Runners-up: Kings Rook Club, The Zone
(Clockwise from top left) Winner of Best Spa, Best Med Spa, and Best Massage Therapist is Coventina Day Spa, winner of Best Dispensary is RISE, winner of Best Hospital is UPMC Hamot, and winner of Best Salon is Moxi Hair Salon. (Photos: Jessica Hunter / Erin Phillips / Contributed)
Best Salon
Winner: Moxi Hair Salon
Runners-up: The Loft, Hidden Gem Hair Studio
Best Spa
Winner: Coventina Day and Medical Spa
Runners-up: Monacella Massage & Kinesiology, A Compassionate Hart
Best Barbershop
Winner: Ruiz Barbershop
Runners-up: V's Barbershop, Colony Barbershop
Best Nail Salon
Winner: M Nails
Runners-up: Sky Nails, Glow Luxe Aesthetics
Best Med Spa
Winner: Coventina Day and Medical Spa
Runners-up: ReJuv, A Compassionate Hart
Best Massage Therapist
Winner: Coventina Day and Medical Spa
Runners-up: A Compassionate Hart, Monacella Massage & Kinesiology
Best Doctor/PCP
Winner: Dr. Christine Agnello
Runners-up: Dr. Kelli DeSanctis, Dr. Brad Fox
Best Hospital
Winner: UPMC Hamot
Runners-up: AHN St. Vincent, LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion
Best Physical Therapist
Winner: Shriners Children's Erie
Runners-up: Ashley and Kuzma Therapeutics, Rise Up PT
Best OB/GYN
Winner: Dr. Andrea Jeffress
Runners-up: Dr. Sarah Achenbach, Dr. Elizabeth Wise
Best Dentist
Winner: Dr. David James DeMarco
Runners-up: Dr. Carla Orlando, Dr. Aaron Merski
Best Eye Doctor
Winner: Dr. Nicholas Sala
Runners-up: Dr. Alyssa Conjack, Dr. Emily Hosack
Best Pediatrician
Winner: Dr. Cynthia Weibel
Runners-up: Dr. Michael Webster, Dr. Robert Burns
Best Mental Health Counseling
Winner: LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health
Runners-up: Life Balance Counseling and Wellness, ABC's of Building Better Lives LLC
Best Chiropractor
Winner: Trevor Nash (Nash Chiropractic)
Runners-up: Amber Kridler (HealthSource Chiro of Erie), Jeff Manucci (Manucci Chiropractic Center)
Best Assisted Living/Retirement Community
Winner: St Mary's at Asbury Ridge
Runners-up: Brevillier Village, Springhill
Best Tattoo Studio
Winner: Wayward
Runners-up: Lake Effect Tattoo, Inkxpressions
Best Dispensary
Winner: RISE
Runners-up: Sunny Side Dispensary, Curaleaf
Best Body Piercing
Winner: Sacred Piercing
Runners-up: Ink Assassins, Wayward
Best Tanning
Winner: Zoom Tan
Runners-up: Liquid Glam Spray Tans, Planet Fitness
(Clockwise from top left): Winner of Best Local Business and Best Bookstore is Werner Books and Coffee, winner of Best Farmers Market is LEAF Open Markets, winner of Best Deli and Best Local Grocer is Urbaniank Brothers, and winner of Best Tailor/Alterations Shop is Primo Tailoring. (Photos: Erin Phillips / Jessica Hunter)
Best Local Business
Winner: Werner Books and Coffee
Runners-up: Purrista Cat Cafe, Herb & Honey Bakery
Best New Business (Last Two Years)
Winner: Bay and Berry
Runners-up: Serafini's Trattoria, Bespoke Tailoring
Best Locally Made Product
Winner: Romolo Sponge Candy
Runners-up: Smith's Provisions, Herb and Honey Bakery Pastries
Best Furniture Store
Winner: John V. Schultz
Runners-up: Cobb's Thrift Shop, Arthur F. Schultz
Best Farmers Market
Winner: LEAF Open Market
Runners-up: Mason Farms, Pay What You Can Markets
Best Bike Shop
Winner: John Adams Cycling and Fitness
Runners-up: Bert's Bikes and Fitness, The Erie Bike Co-Op
Best Thrift/Consignment Store
Winner: Amvets
Runners-up: Sassy Peacock, Cobb's
Best Florist
Winner: Allburn Florist
Runners-up: Potratz, Gerlach's
Best Car Dealership
Winner: Bianchi Honda
Runners-up: Auto Express, New Motors
Best Boutique
Winner: Glass Growers Gallery & Gifts
Runners-up: The Dollhouse Vintage Boutique, Ala Carte
Best Greenhouse
Winner: Stan's Garden Center
Runners-up: Potratz, Johnston's Evergreen Nursery
Best Tailor/Alterations Shop
Winner: Primo Tailoring
Runners-up: Bespoke Tailoring, Erie Alterations
Best Local Book Store
Winner: Werner Books & Coffee
Runners-up: Pressed, Books Galore
Best Neighborhood Grocer
Winner: Urbaniak Brothers
Runners-up: Erie Food Co-op, Bello's
Best Antique Shop
Winner: Copper Carriage
Runners-up: Oregon Antiques, 814 Vintage Marketplace
Best Jewelry Store
Winner: Dahlkemper's Jewelry Connection
Runners-up: Dempsey and Baxter, Glass Growers Gallery
Best Gift Shop
Winner: Glass Growers Gallery
Runners-up: Ala Carte, Presque Isle Gallery & Gifts
(Clockwise from top left) Winner of Best Family-Friendly Attraction is Presque Isle State Park, winner of Best New Band is Broke Boland's String Show, winner of Best Kid's Birthday Party Venue is expERIEnce Children's Museum, and winner of Best Music Venue is the Warner Theatre. (Photos: Erin Phillips / Jessica Hunter)
Best Band (Original)
Winner: Eric Brewer and Friends
Runners-up: Smilo and the Ghost, Storms Within
Best Band (Cover)
Winner: The Groove
Runners-up: First To Eleven, The Goats
Best New Band (Last Two Years)
Winner: Broke Boland's String Show
Runners-up: Hot Mess, Battle Chapel
Best Singer/Songwriter
Winner: Jess Royer
Runners-up: Tyler Smilo, Erica Lynn
Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group
Winner: MTV Canyon (posthumous)
Runners-up: CEE Brown, Jonny Evans
Best Instrumentalist
Winner: Eric Brewer
Runners-up: Stephen Trohoske, Joe Porter
Best Vocalist
Winner: Heather Nemenz (The Goats)
Runners-up: Erica Lynn (Storms Within), Johnny Snyder (Fastfall)
Best Local Comedian
Winner: Lisa Ann the Glam Ham
Runners-up: Anthony Morelli, Aaron Forsyth
Best Club/Vinyl DJ
Winner: Stephen Maynard
Runners-up: Mark Eisert - Millennium Sound, DJ Sleepy Matt Sinnott
Best Special Event/Wedding DJ
Winner: Millennium Sound Productions
Runners-up: Stephen Maynard, DJ Sleepy Matt Sinnott
Best Indoor Playground/Trampoline Park
Winner: Vertical Jump Park
Runners-up: ASCEND Erie, We Rock The Spectrum
Best Kid's Birthday Party Venue
Winner: expERIEnce Children's Museum
Runners-up: Erie Zoo, Play Port
Best Radio Personality
Winner: Lou Baxter
Runners-up: Nat the Hat, DJ Bill Page
Best Radio Station
Winner: 90.5 WERG
Runners-up: Happi 927, 94.7 BOB FM
Best Family-Friendly Attraction
Winner: Presque Isle State Park
Runners-up: Waldameer Park and Water World, Erie Zoo
(Clockwise from top left): Winner of Best Elected Official is Ryan Bizzarro, winner of Best Lawyer is Seth Trott, winner of Best Local Entrepreneurs are Nicole and Jason Lavery of Lavery Brewing Company, and winner of Best Place to Camp is Sara's Campground. (Photos: Contributed / Jessica Hunter)
Best Local Entrepreneur(s)
Winner: Jason and Nicole Lavery (Lavery Brewing Company)
Runners-up: Jessica Schultz (Herb and Honey Bakery), Rebecca Styn (Blind Tiger Spirit Free Cocktails)
Best Nonprofit
Winner: The ANNA Shelter
Runners-up: Shriners Children's Erie, WQLN/NPR/PBS
Best University
Winner: Penn State Behrend
Runners-up: Gannon University, Mercyhurst University
Best Public School
Winner: Collegiate Academy
Runners-up: McDowell High School, Fairview Elementary
Best Private School
Winner: Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Runners-up: Cathedral Prep, Erie Day School
Best Preschool
Winner: Montessori in the Woods
Runners-up: Erie Day School, Child Development Centers
Best Daycare
Winner: St. Paul's Child Development Center
Runners-up: YMCA, Child Development Centers
Best Local Elected Official
Winner: Ryan Bizzarro
Runners-up: Daria Devlin, Tyler Titus
Best Place for a First Date
Winner: Presque Isle
Runners-up: Werner Books & Coffee, Bar Ronin
Best Dog Park
Winner: Scott Park
Runners-up: Larry R. Fabrizi Dog Park. Harborcreek Community Park
Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Visitors
Winner: Presque Isle State Park
Runners-up: Erie Zoo, Lavery Brewing Company
Best Place to Work
Winner: Erie Insurance
Runners-up: Erie Federal Credit Union, The ANNA Shelter
Best TV Anchorperson
Winner: Sean Lafferty
Runners-up: Eva Mastromatteo, Briaunna Malone
Best Local Weatherperson
Winner: John Stehlin
Runners-up: Tom Divecchio, Tom Atkins
Best Local Sportcaster
Winner: Mike Fenner
Runners-up: John Lydic, Tom Reisenweber
Best Local TV Station
Winner: Erie News Now
Runners-up: JET 24, WQLN/NPR/PBS
Best Lawyer
Winner: Seth Trott
Runners-up: John Knox, Nikki Page
Best Place to Camp
Winner: Sara's
Runners-up: Sparrow Pond, Camp Sherwin
Best Wedding Venue
Winner: Warner Theatre
Runners-up: Goodell Gardens, Erie Art Museum
Best Staffing Agency
Winner: Career Concepts
Runners-up: All Seasons Staffing, Just In Time Staffing
Best Bed and Breakfast
Winner: Spencer House Bed & Breakfast
Runners-up: The Victoria on Main, Elsie Greer House
(Clockwise from top left) Winner of Best Place to Adopt a Pet is the ANNA Shelter, winner of Best Local Hardware Store is Kraus Department Store, and winner of Best Insurance Company is Erie Insurance. (Photos: Jessica Hunter / Erin Phillips)
Best General Contractor
Winner: Great Lakes Construction
Runners-up: Leon Construction, Matt Krol Construction
Best HVAC
Winner: Wm. T. Spaeder
Runners-up: Nerthlings, Agnello
Best Electrician
Winner: Wm. T. Spaeder
Runners-up: Knorr Electric, Stonehouse
Best Residential Roofer
Winner: Angelos Roofing Inc.
Runners-up: Leon Construction, Mark Bean & Son
Best Plumber
Winner: Wm. T. Spaeder
Runners-up: Motsch Plumbing, TJ's Plumbing & Heating
Best Real Estate Agent
Winner: Max Rankin
Runners-up: Adell Lane, Eric Hammill
Best Pet Daycare/Pet Boarding
Winner: Peninsula Pups
Runners-up: Lucky Dog Stay & Play, Paws 'n Claws
Best Place of Worship
Winner: St. Peter's Cathedral
Runners-up: Grace Church, Elevate
Best Insurance Agency
Winner: Erie Insurance
Runners-up: State Farm, Allstate
Best Dry Cleaner
Winner: Thrifty
Runners-up: Chido's Dry Cleaning, Frank's
Best Veterinarian
Winner: Dr. Dan Pierce (Glenwood Pet Hospital)
Runners-up: Dr. Kevin Ramey (Animal Ark/Kingdom), Dr. Jenny Grimshawe (Millcreek Animal Hospital)
Best Place to Adopt a Pet
Winner: The ANNA Shelter
Runners-up: Erie Humane Society, Because You Care
Best Dog Groomer
Winner: Joy Riley
Runners-up: Paws 'n Claws, Peninsula Pups
Best Dog Trainer
Winner: Scholars in Collars
Runners-up: Peninsula Pups, Lake Erie K9
Best Interior Designer
Winner: Andrea's Interior Design
Runners-up: Vintage & Soul Home, Blue Lily Interior Design and Remodeling
Best Pest Control
Winner: Big Foot
Runners-up: Ehrlich, General Exterminating
Best Auto Repair Shop
Winner: Bianchi Honda
Runners-up: Nolan's Pine Ave, Smith's Collision
Best Estate Sale or Auctioneering Company
Winner: Mel and Tee's
Runners-up: C & C Auctions, Wheeler Auctions
Best Bank/Credit Union
Winner: Erie Federal Credit Union
Runners-up: PNC Bank, Widget
Best Law Firm
Winner: MacDonald, Illig, Jones, and Britton
Runners-up: Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall & Sennett, MP2 Placidi and Parini
Best Landscaper
Winner: Dahlkemper Landscape Architects & Contractors
Runners-up: Weiss Earley, Chaffee Landscaping Inc.
Best Cleaning Service
Winner: Keep It Clean
Runners-up: Poppins Cleaning Service, Presidential Cleaning
Best Moving Company
Winner: Tri State
Runners-up: Frank's Movers, Zoom Movers
Best Realty Company
Winner: Agresti Real Estate
Runners-up: RE/MAX Real Estate Group, Marsha Marsh
Best Home Decor Shop
Winner: Trellis
Runners-up: a la Carte, Traditions Unlimited
Best Web Developer
Winner: Epic Web Studios
Runners-up: NLM Media, Werkbot Studios
Best Advertising Agency
Winner: Epic Web Studios
Runners-up: LAMAR Advertising, 814 Digital
Best Local Hardware Store
Winner: Kraus Department Store
Runners-up: Ferrier's True Value, Hobbs Lumber & Hardware Inc.
(Clockwise from top left) Winner of Best Museum is the Erie Art Museum, winner of Best Photographer is the Erie Reader's own Jessica Hunter Photography, winner of Best Local Author is Justin Dombrowski, and winner of Best Art Gallery (along with Best Boutique and Best Gift Shop) is Glass Growers Gallery. (Photos: Jessica Hunter)
Best Museum
Winner: Erie Art Museum
Runners-up: expERIEnce Children's Museum, Watson-Curtze Mansion/Hagen History Center
Best Art Studio Space
Winner: Performing Artists Collective Alliance (PACA)
Runners-up: 1020 Collective, ClaySpace
Best Dance School
Winner: Long's School of Dance
Runners-up: Little Dance Studio, Dafmark Dance
Best Podcast
Winner: Spotlight 814
Runners-up: 2 Man Happy Hour, The Metal Family Experience
Best Local Author
Winner: Justin Dombrowski
Runners-up: Brenna Thummler, Tommy Link
Best Filmmaker/Videographer (Individual)
Winner: John Lyons
Runners-up: Jessica Yochim Taylor, Jesse James
Best Local Instagram
Winner: VisitErie
Runners-up: Erie Reader, Lake Erie Life
Best Production Company
Winner: Project Algerine
Runners-up: MenajErie Studio, Tethered Immersive
Best Painter (Art)
Winner: Jamie Keim-Pomorski
Runners-up: Kaitlyn Page, Lara Schaaf
Best Photographer
Winner: Jessica Hunter Photography
Runners-up: Katie Mihalak, R. Frank Media
Best Community Theater
Winner: Erie Playhouse
Runners-up: Performing Artist Collective Alliance (PACA), Footlights Theatre Performing Arts Center
Best Sculptor
Winner: Evan Everhart
Runners-up: Adam Stempka, Madison Rose
Best Art Gallery
Winner: Glass Growers Gallery
Runners-up: 1020 Collective, City Gallery
Best Theatrical Performer
Winner: Adele Crotty
Runners-up: Kate Neubert-Lechner, Ryan Dawley
Best Heritage Festival
Winner: Zabawa Polish Festival
Runners-up: Greek Festival, Irish Festival
(Clockwise from top left): Winner of Best Team to Root For are the Erie SeaWolves, winner of Best Bowling Alley is Greengarden Lanes, and winner of Best Hiking Trails is Asbury Woods. (Photos: Erin Phillips / Jessica Hunter)
Best Team to Root For
Winner: Erie SeaWolves
Runners-up: Erie Otters, Eerie Roller Girls
Best Public Park
Winner: Presque Isle State Park
Runners-up: Frontier Park, Asbury Woods
Best Hiking Trails
Winner: Asbury Woods
Runners-up: Wintergreen Gorge, Presque Isle State Park
Best Yoga Space
Winner: YogaErie
Runners-up: Dreaming Tree Yoga, Infinite Love Yoga
Best Fitness Club
Winner: YMCA
Runners-up: Motivate Studios, FitnessU
Best Outdoor Adventure Activity
Winner: Presque Isle
Runners-up: Waldameer Park and Water World, Erie SeaWolves
Best Bowling Alley
Winner: Greengarden Lanes
Runners-up: Eastway Lanes, Rolling Meadows
Best Athletic Competition
Winner: Turkey Trot
Runners-up: Presque Isle Triathlon, Erie Roller Derby
Best Golf Course
Winner: Whispering Woods Golf Club
Runners-up: Lawrence Park Golf Course, Beechwood Golf Club
