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SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 3
Beauty & Health
Barber Shop............................ 4 CBD Store................................ 4 Hair Salon............................... 4 Hearing Aid/Hearing............... 4 Specialist Center...................... 4 Hospital/Medical Center.......... 4 Massage Therapy.................... 4 Maternity & Childbirth Center Medical Supply/Accessibility Store................................... 4 Nail Salon................................ 4 Orthopedic Center................... 4 Physical Therapy Office/ Practice............................... 4 Spa.......................................... 4 Acupuncturist......................... 5 Audiologist............................. 5 Cardiologist............................. 5 Chiropractor............................ 5 Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon........ 5 Dentist.................................... 5 Dermatologist......................... 5 Esthetician.............................. 6 Favorite Nurse......................... 6 General/Family Practitioner.... 6 Hair Stylist.............................. 6 Nail Technician........................ 6 OB/GYN................................... 6 Ophthalmologist..................... 6 Optometrist............................ 6 Orthodontist........................... 6 Pediatric Dentist...................... 6 Pediatrician............................. 6 Physical Therapist................... 6
Dining
All-Around Restaurant............ 7 Bakery..................................... 7 BBQ......................................... 7 Breakfast................................. 7 Brunch.................................... 7 Burger..................................... 7 Business Lunch........................ 8
Caterer/Catering Company...... 8 Chinese Food........................... 8 Coffee Shop............................. 8 Crab Cakes............................... 8 Dessert.................................... 8 Diner....................................... 8 Dining Experience................... 8 Food Truck............................... 8 Fried Chicken........................... 8 Ice Cream................................ 8 Indian Food............................. 8 Italian Food............................. 9 Mexican Food.......................... 9 Outdoor/Patio/ Rooftop Dining.................... 9 Pet Friendly Restaurant........... 9 Pizza....................................... 9 Place to eat Crabs.................... 9 Romantic Restaurant.............. 9 Seafood Restaurant................. 9 Steakhouse............................. 9 Sub/Deli/Sandwich Shop........ 9 Vegetarian/Vegan/ Gluten-Free Food................ 9 Waterfront Dining................... 9 Wings...................................... 9
Finance
Music Store/Lessons.............. 11 Place of Worship.................... 11 Tourist/Seasonal Attraction - Local.............. 11 Wedding Venue..................... 11 DJ Services............................ 11 Local Artist............................ 11
Services
Bank...................................... 13 Credit Union.......................... 13 Investment Firm.................... 13 Local Accounting Firm........... 13 Mortgage Lending Company........................... 13 Accountant............................ 13
Home & Home Services
Apartment Complex.............. 14 Assisted/Senior Living........... 14 Home Builder........................ 14 Home Repair/Remodeling Company........................... 14 Nursing Home....................... 14 Property Management.......... 15 Real Estate Company............. 15 Retirement/55+ Community....................... 15 Roofer................................... 15 Title Company....................... 15 Real Estate Agent.................. 15
Kids & Education
Child Care.............................. 16 Dance Studio/School............. 16 Education Services................ 16 Entertainment & Leisure Pre-School............................ 16 Art Gallery............................. 10 School - Private..................... 16 Bed and Breakfast................. 10 School - Public...................... 16 Event - Local.......................... 10 Summer Camp...................... 16 Event Venue.......................... 10 Family Amusement............... 10 Pets Festival/Fair.......................... 10 Pet Grooming Company........ 17 Hotel..................................... 11 Pet Kennel/Boarding/Day Care................................... 17 Live Theater........................... 11 Veterinary Clinic.................... 17 Museum................................ 11 Advertising/Marketing Agency.............................. 18 Best Customer Service........... 18 Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company........................... 18 Commercial Appraiser........... 18
Dry Cleaning Company/ Embroidery/Alterations.... 18 Event & Party Rental............. 18 Funeral Home/Crematory...... 18 Heating/AC Service Company............... 18 Interior Decorating/Design/ Decor/Events..................... 18 IT Consulting/ Computer Services............ 18 Law Firm............................... 18 Lawn Care/Landscaping Company........................... 18 Non-Profit/Charity Organization..................... 19 Painting Company................. 19 Pest Control Company........... 19 Plumbing Company.............. 19 Pool Company....................... 19 Residential Appraiser............ 19 Residential............................ 19 Cleaning Company............ 19 Restoration Services.............. 19 Siding/Windows/Roofing Company........................... 19 Tattoo Shop........................... 19 Window Service Provider...... 19 Electrician............................. 20 First Responder..................... 20 Insurance Agent.................... 20
Photographer........................ 20 Travel Agent.......................... 20
Vineyard/Winery................... 23 Bartender.............................. 23
Shopping
Sports & Fitness
Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store............... 21 Backyard/Patio Store............. 21 Book Store - New/Used......... 21 Boutique............................... 21 Butcher/Seafood Shop.......... 21 Children’s Clothing Store....... 21 Farmers Market..................... 21 Flooring Company................. 21 Florist Shop........................... 21 Furniture Store...................... 22 Gift Shop............................... 22 Hardware/Home Improvement Store........... 22 Jewelry Store........................ 22 Lawn Equipment Store.......... 22 Men’s Clothing Store............. 22 Metaphysical/Spiritual Store.22 Produce Stand....................... 22 Resale Shop........................... 22 Women’s Clothing Store........ 22
Spirits
Brewpub/Brewery................. 23 Craft Beer Selection............... 23 Distillery............................... 23 Happy Hour........................... 23 Sports Bar............................. 23
Fitness Center/Gym............... 24 Golf Course............................ 24 Personal Trainer..................... 24 Water Sports......................... 24 Yoga/Pilates Studio............... 24
Top Employers
Best Community-minded local business............................ 25 Company Culture................... 25 Most Innovative Workplace..... 5 Overall Leadership.................. 5 Place to Work........................ 25 Boss...................................... 25
Vehicles, Dealers & Services
Auto Body/Collision Center.... 26 Auto Dealer Service Department...................... 26 Auto Repair Shop.................. 26 Boat Repair/Maintenance..... 26 Car Wash/Detail Shop............ 26 New Car Dealership............... 26 Oil Change Service................ 26 Tire Center............................... 6 Used Car Dealership.............. 26 Car Salesperson..................... 26
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 4
BEAUTY & HEALTH 2026 WINNERS
BARBER SHOP
CBD STORE
HAIR SALON
HEARING AID/HEARING SPECIALIST CENTER
HOSPITAL/MEDICAL CENTER
MASSAGE THERAPY
GATTON’S BARBER SHOP
GREEN WAVE
HOUSE OF GRACE SALON
ROCKET HEARING & BALANCE
CALVERTHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
WHOLE SOUL WELLNESS
2026 FINALISTS
Alvin’s Barber Shop
Chesapeake Apothecary
Serenity Hair Salon
Chesapeake Audiology
Grove Family Health
Brieathe Massage
Skills Barber Shop
Green Point Wellness
Julian’s Hair Design
Freedom Hearing
Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital
California Total Body Massage
PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE/PRACTICE
SPA
ANN CASSETTA PHYSICAL THERAPY
REVITALIZE X BLOOM MEDICAL AESTHETICS
2026 WINNERS MATERNITY & CHILDBIRTH CENTER
MEDSTAR ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL
MEDICAL SUPPLY/ ACCESSIBILITY STORE
NAIL SALON
ORTHOPEDIC CENTER
Southern Maryland
A COMMUNITY THAT SHARES
TIPTOE NAILS & SPA
ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER
2026 FINALISTS
Calvert Health
Milky Moms
eMed Medical Supply
LINCARE
Daisy Nail and Spa
MedStar Health Orthopedic Sports Medicine
ProFlex Physical Therapy
Whole Soul Wellness Riverside
Spa One Dunkirk
ProFlex Physical Therapy
CalvertHealth Outpatient Rehabilitation
Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 5
BEAUTY & HEALTH – PEOPLE 2026 WINNERS
ACUPUNCTURIST
AUDIOLOGIST
TAMARA WILTON,
DR MONICA ALLGAUER,
Body & Soul Acupuncture
Rocket Hearing & Balance
CARDIOLOGIST
CHIROPRACTOR
COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGEON
DENTIST)
DR. VARKEY MATHEW,
DR. DANIEL BEHE,
DR. WILFRED EHRMANTRAUT,
BRYCE MILLER,
Patuxent Cardiology
Carver Chiropractic Center
Calvert Health
Calvert Dentistry
2026 FINALISTS
Bridgette Diedrich, Waterside Wellness
Marlana Gallagher, Thrive Acupuncture and Wellness
Dr. Roraine Kleist, SoMD Wellness
Dr. Laura Owens Chylinski, Freedom Hearing
Calvert Internal
Leonardtown Chiropractics
Dr. Michael F. Chiaramonte
Kristen Knowles, CRNP,
Dr. Mike Fedorczyk,
Dr. Samer Jabbour
Dr. Samuel Foster,
Calvert Cardiology
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Dr. John Hoot,
Dunkirk Chiropractic
Bella Cosmetic
St. Mary’s Hospital
Robert Wood,
Calvert Dental Associates
Cynthia Sclater,
Gentle Family Dentistry
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SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 6
BEAUTY & HEALTH – PEOPLE 2026 WINNERS
DERMATOLOGIST
ESTHETICIAN
FAVORITE NURSE
HEATHER MONTGOMERY,
RACHAEL NALLS,
SHERI DEAN,
Calvert Dermatology
Revitalize X Bloom
GENERAL/FAMILY PRACTITIONER
HAIR STYLIST
NAIL TECHNICIAN
MARIE TARLETON,
ASHLEY NORRIS,
PAM FARRELL,
MedStar Shah at Great Mills
Grove Family Medical
Wild Roots Hair Studio
Hunny Suckle Nails
2026 FINALISTS
Kenneth Ferrara,
Anne Arundel Dermatology
Faris Hawit,
Calvert Dermatology
Danielle Hoffman,
Sara Van Ryswick
Bernice Burroughs,
Victoria Canter,
Renew Skin & Wellness
Whole Soul Wellness Riverside
OBGYN Nurse
Sheri Dean,
Ami Eggleton, Greene House Salon
TipToe Nails and Spa
Michelle Folsom- Elder,
Brianna Maida,
Katie Haile,
Grove Family Health
Calvert Health
Wild Palm Studio
Sang,
Nails by Katie
2026 WINNERS OB/GYN
OPHTHALMOLOGIST
OPTOMETRIST
ORTHODONTIST
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
ASHLY GRAY,
DR. MARK WHITTEN,
DR. PERRY LUCENTE,
DR. CHRISTOPHER KOTERWAS,
DR. JOSE JUAMBELTZ,
Calvert Health
Whitten Laser Eye
Dunkirk Vision
Koterwas Orthodontics
PEDIATRICIAN
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
DR. MONICA MEHTA,
ANN CASSETTA,
Mehta Pediatrics
Ann Cassetta Physical Therapy
Dr. Ryan Carrera,
Dr. Meghan Chiu,
Erin Buhler,
Dr. Cynthia L Sclater,
Nadia Wedderburn,
Juambeltz Pediatric Dentistry
2026 FINALISTS
Eva Thompson,
Dr. Jason Wanner,
Dr. Aaron Weinstein,
Dr. Tara Sheehan,
Maryland Eye Associates
Weinstein Eye
Specialists in Orthodontics
Michelle Johnson,
Dr. Frederick J. Sauerburger
Dr. Shahab Motamedi,
Dr. Thomas Hao,
MedStar St Marys
Calvert Health
OD, For Eyes
Hao Orthodontics
Smile Castle
Gentle Family Dentistry
Bayshore Pediatrics
FNP-C, PM Kidz
Calvert Health
Jessica Drury,
ProFlex Physical Therapy
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 7
DINING
2026 WINNERS ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT
BAKERY
BBQ
BREAKFAST
BRUNCH
BURGER
OLDE TOWN PUB
BOONES BAGELS
CRACK SHACK BBQ
LINDA’S CAFE
THE LOCAL
SMASH HOUSE
2026 FINALISTS
Boomerangs
The Bakist
Mission BBQ
Marie’s Diner
Bulrushes Cafe
Olde Town Pub
Pier450
Kneaded Baking Co
Boomerangs
Bulrushes Cafe
Boomerangs
Chesapeake Grill & Deli
TARA SHEEHAN, DDS ORTHODONTIST
Koterwas orthodontics 301-863-7424
Thank you for voting us Best of SOMD 4 years in a row!
Creating spectacular smiles in SOMD for 20 years!
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SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 8
DINING
2026 WINNERS BUSINESS LUNCH
CATERER/CATERING COMPANY
CHINESE FOOD
COFFEE SHOP
CRAB CAKES
DESSERT
SWEET BAY
HICKS FAMILY CREATIONS
TEARRIFFIC CAFE
THE BEANERY
JERRY’S PLACE
KNEADED BAKERY
2026 FINALISTS
Boomerangs
Rita B’s Catering
Fortune Cookie
SOCIAL
Captain Leonard’s Seafood Restaurant
Always Ice Cream Company
The Local
Pier450
New China
The Bakist
Pier450
Boomerangs
FRIED CHICKEN
ICE CREAM
INDIAN FOOD
CHAPTICO MARKET
MRS. MOO’S CORNER AT SPIDER HALL FARM
BOLLYWOOD MASALA WALDORF
2026 WINNERS DINER
MARIE’S DINER
DINING EXPERIENCE
LA VELA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
FOOD TRUCK
CRACK SHACK BBQ
2026 FINALISTS
Linda’s Cafe
Sweet Bay
Mouth of the Bay
Boomerangs
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Thai Inter
The Local
Pier450
Scratch Mobile Kitchen
Traders Seafood Steak & Ale
The Salted Scoop
Thursday’s Bar & Grill
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 9
DINING
2026 WINNERS ITALIAN FOOD
RUCCI’S ITALIAN KITCHEN AND GRILL
MEXICAN FOOD
OUTDOOR/PATIO/ROOFTOP DINING
SALSA’S MEXICAN CAFE
THE LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT AND DOCKBAR
PET FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
SLICE HOUSE
PIZZA
PLACE TO EAT CRABS
NICOLETTI’S PIZZA
CAPTAIN LEONARD’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2026 FINALISTS
La Vela Italian Restaurant
La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill
Pier450
SOCIAL
Slice House
Seabreeze Restaurant & Crab House
Mamma Lucia
Mexico Restaurant Huntingtown
Baia Coastal Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Olde Town Pub
Ledo Pizza Dunkirk
Captain Smith’s Seafood
2026 WINNERS ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
SWEET BAY
JERRY’S PLACE
STEAKHOUSE
SUB/DELI/SANDWICH SHOP
VEGETARIAN/VEGAN/ GLUTEN-FREE FOOD
WATERFRONT DINING
WINGS
BOOMERANGS
NICK’S OF CALVERT
AMY’S AWESOME GLUTEN FREE
ISLAND HIDEAWAY
OLDE TOWN PUB
2026 FINALISTS
La Vela Italian Restaurant
T & J’s Cove
All American Steakhouse
St James Deli
Botanic Cafe
Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar
Gordy’s
Pier450
Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant
Blue Dog Saloon
Showtime Deli
Momi’s Kitchen
Pier450
Foster’s Grille Prince Frederick
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 10
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE 2026 WINNERS
ART GALLERY
BED AND BREAKFAST
ANNMARIE SCULPTURE GARDEN & ARTS CENTER
SOLOMONS VICTORIAN INN
EVENT - LOCAL
EVENT VENUE
ARTSFEST
AT ANNMARIE ROBIN HILL FARM SCULPTURE GARDEN AND VINEYARD & ARTS CENTER
FAMILY AMUSEMENT
FESTIVAL/FAIR
HOLLYWOOD FIREHOUSE CARNIVAL
ST. MICHAEL’S HARVEST FESTIVAL
2026 FINALISTS
Medart Gallery
Back Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast
Friday Night on the Farm - Lyon Family Farms
Running Hare Vineyard
Mrs. Moo’s Corner Jingle all the Hay
St Mary’s County Fair
Shop 53
Anchored Inn at Hidden Harbor
Rock the Dock Concert Series
Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort
Lyon Family Farm
RenFest SOMD
VOTED TOP FINALIST
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SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 11
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE 2026 WINNERS
HOTEL
LIVE THEATER
MUSEUM
MUSIC STORE/LESSONS
PLACE OF WORSHIP
TOURIST/SEASONAL ATTRACTION - LOCAL
ROD ‘N’ REEL RESORT
PORT TOBACCO PLAYERS
CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM
BIRD CITY RECORDS
ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
HISTORIC ST MARY’S CITY
ROD ‘N’ REEL RESORT
WEDDING VENUE
2026 FINALISTS
The Inn at Leonardtown
The Rex
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Island Music
South Point Church
Cruisin Tikis Solomons Island
Running Hare Vineyard
The Quarters at Pier450
Newtowne Players
Historic St Mary’s City
Garrett Music Academy
Emmanuel Church - Huntingtown
Southern Trail Distillery
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyard
PEOPLE
2026 WINNERS DJ SERVICES
LOCAL ARTIST
BRIAN CROW,
MARY LOU TROUTMAN
Crow Entertainment
2026 FINALISTS
Charles Dickerson Jr
Shannon Wang
DJ SCOOB
Brooke Foster
DJ DRUMMA
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FINANCE
PEOPLE
2026 WINNERS
BANK
CREDIT UNION
INVESTMENT FIRM
LOCAL ACCOUNTING FIRM
MORTGAGE LENDING COMPANY
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS
LOMBARDO AYERS & COMPANY
FITZGERALD FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTANT
KAYLA PESANTEEDELEN Pesante Close LLC
2026 FINALISTS
Shore United Bank
Navy Federal Credit Union
Edward Jones Prince Frederick
Pesante Close LLC
Shore United Bank
Lombardo Ayers & Company, LLC
PNC Bank Chesapeake Beach
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
Innovative Wealth Building
Bookkeeping by Blanche
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
Lombardo Ayers & Company, LLC
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SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 14
HOME & HOME SERVICES 2026 WINNERS
APARTMENT COMPLEX
ASSISTED/SENIOR LIVING
HOME BUILDER
HOME REPAIR/REMODELING COMPANY
NURSING HOME
THE HAMPTONS AT LEONARDTOWN
THE HERMITAGE AT SOLOMONS
QUALITY BUILT HOMES INC
SHARP’S CONTRACTING LLC
SOLOMONS NURSING & REHAB CENTER
2026 FINALISTS
Abberly Crest Apartments
Asbury Solomons
Shady Lane Construction
Bradford Renovations
Asbury Solomons
Green Acres Nursing and Rehab
Cedar Lane Senior Living Community
Mednick Construction
Brightwell Builds Complete Home Solutions
St. Mary’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 15
HOME & HOME SERVICES
PEOPLE
2026 WINNERS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
RETIREMENT/55+ COMMUNITY
ROOFER
TITLE COMPANY
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF SO MD
CENTURY 21 NEW MILLENNIUM
SOUTHWINDS ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY
SHARP’S CONTRACTING, LLC
COMMUNITY TITLE NETWORK
REAL ESTATE AGENT
JESSICA RALEY, CENTURY 21 New Millennium
2026 FINALISTS
Oak Point Property Management
RE/MAX One
Asbury Solomons
JMJ Exteriors
Eagle Title
Lisa Wills,
OE Rents
The Southside Group
Cedar Lane Senior Living Community
Arndt Construction and Roofing
Lighthouse Title
Samantha Bowling,
RE/MAX One
Burch Property Group
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SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 16
KIDS & EDUCATION 2026 WINNERS
CHILD CARE
DANCE STUDIO/SCHOOL
EDUCATION SERVICES
PRE-SCHOOL
SCHOOL - PRIVATE
SCHOOL - PUBLIC
SUMMER CAMP
DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT
HIGH VOLTAGE DANCE COMPANY
ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PATUXENT HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH VOLTAGE DANCE COMPANY
2026 FINALISTS
Bright Beginnings
TNT Dance Academy
Little Flower School
Building Blocks
St. Mary’s Ryken High School
Huntingtown High School
St. Michael’s Catholic School Summer Camp
Inspired Minds Early Childhood Education Center
Gracie’s Guys and Gals
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Inspired Minds Early Childhood Education Center
Calverton School
St Leonard Elementary School
Camp St Charles
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 17
PETS
Thank You
2026 WINNERS PET GROOMING COMPANY
PET KENNEL/BOARDING/DAY CARE
VETERINARY CLINIC
BARK & BATH PET SALON
PAWLATIAL ESTATE
GO FLETCH MOBILE VET
SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Proud to be a Top 3 Credit Union serving Southern Maryland.
2026 FINALISTS
Paws and Relax
4 Pets’ Sake Pet Care
Dunkirk Animal Hospital
Rufflections Dog Grooming
Breton Veterinary Hospital
Breton Bay Veterinary Hospital
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SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 18
SERVICES
2026 WINNERS ADVERTISING/MARKETING AGENCY
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
CARPET/RUG CLEANING COMPANY
COMMERCIAL APPRAISER
DRY CLEANING COMPANY/ EMBROIDERY/ALTERATIONS
EVENT & PARTY RENTAL
MILLENNIAL MARKETING AGENCY
RAUSCH FUNERAL HOME
SERV PRO OF SOMD
PHIL GOLDSTEIN
SUNFLOWER CLEANERS
BAILEYS PARTY RENTALS
2026 FINALISTS
Sloan Social Creative Company
St. Michael’s Thrift Shop
Certified Carpet And Air Duct Cleaning Inc.
HAIL Appraisals
Chesapeake Custom Embroidery Ink and Stitch (Embroidery)
Top Hat Party Rentals
Wattz Web Design & Marketing
Boothe’s Heating, Air, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical
Patuxent Carpet Cleaners
Michael Thomas
The Embroidery Factory
Savvy Selfies
2026 WINNERS FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORY
HEATING/AC SERVICE COMPANY
INTERIOR DECORATING/ DESIGN/DECOR/EVENTS
IT CONSULTING COMPUTER SERVICES
LAW FIRM
LAWN CARE LANDSCAPING COMPANY
RAUSCH FUNERAL HOME
FIXED RIGHT AND GUARANTEED SUPER TECHS
ERICA’S EVENTS AND DECOR LLC
ARCADIAN COMPUTERS
LAW OFFICES OF KEVIN J. MCDEVITT
Landscape | Design
ECOBAY
2026 FINALISTS
Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory
S.F. Jones Heating and Cooling
Felicia and Co Events
My IT Doctor
Mike Miller Law
Maryland Roots
Raymond Funeral Service
Boothe’s Heating, Air, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical
Champagne & Vows, LLC
IDEA Solutions
Baddour Law Firm
Lazer Line Lawn Maintenance
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 19
SERVICES
2026 WINNERS NON-PROFIT/CHARITY ORGANIZATION
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CALVERT COUNTY
PAINTING COMPANY
PEST CONTROL COMPANY
PLUMBING COMPANY
ROYS PAINTING CO INC
MIKE’S PEST, TERMITE, AND WILDLIFE CONTROL
BOOTHE’S
HEATING, AIR, PLUMBING, DRAINS & ELECTRICAL
POOL COMPANY
RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER
APRIL’S POOL & SPA
MICHAEL A. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2026 FINALISTS
St. Michael’s Thrift Shop
Barnes Custom Painting
Guardian Termite and Pest
Hayden and Sons Plumbing
Scott’s Waterworld
Spring Dell
Valltos Enterprises
Freedom Pest Services
J&W Plumbing Services
Wise Pool and Spa
Lee Clagett,
Lee Clagett Appraisals
Dan Zook,
Zook Home Inspections
2026 WINNERS RESIDENTIAL CLEANING COMPANY
RESTORATION SERVICES
SIDING/WINDOWS/ROOFING COMPANY
TATTOO SHOP
WINDOW SERVICE PROVIDER
COBB & CREWS LLC
SERV PRO OF SOMD
SHARP’S CONTRACTING, LLC
SHOP 53 TATTOO STUDIO
G.H. CLARK CONTRACTORS, INC.
2026 FINALISTS
D’Bloom Cleaning LLC
Bradford Renovations
G.H. Clark Contractors, Inc.
Red Octopus Tattoos
D&S Glass Service
Southern Maryland HouseKeeping LLC
Raines Restoration
Bob Green Siding
Ribshot Tattoo
BDR Glass
SEPTEMBER • 2026 • COMMUNITY CHOICE • SOUTHERN MARYLAND • 20
SERVICES - PEOPLE 2026 WINNERS
ELECTRICIAN
BRANDON THOMAS, Boothe’s Heating, Air, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical
FIRST RESPONDER
INSURANCE AGENT
PHOTOGRAPHER
TRAVEL AGENT
JAIME WEBER,
SANDY DORSEY,
ROBYN LEE,
Eucalyptus Rain Photography
CATHY DOERING YERECIC,
Aprilynn Starella,
Beverly Brown,
Leonardtown Rescue Squad
Simms Mattingly Insurance
By The Sea Travel, LLC
2026 FINALISTS
John Goudie, Goudie Electric
Dustin Mikkola, Mikk Services
Kim Collins,
EMT Second District Volunteer Fire
Scott Musegades,
Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
Yvette Gathings, A&W Insurance
Ed Tomasko,
Nationwide Insurance
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Carol Davis,
Your Journey Studios
Chesapeake Travel
Bob Carpenter,
Seven Lands and Seas Travel
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SHOPPING
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BACKYARD/PATIO STORE
BOOK STORE - NEW/USED
BOUTIQUE
BUTCHER/SEAFOOD SHOP
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE
THE VINTAGE COLLECTIVE
SNEADE’S ACE HARDWARE
FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC
DUSK & WILLOW DESIGNS
NICK’S OF CALVERT
HOOKS & HANGERS
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Cecil’s Country Store
Keepin’ it Local
Project ECHO Thrift & Gift Shop
TheAllyCatWalk Boutique
Thompson Seafood Corner
The Bella Rain Boutique
Apple Basket
Cecil’s Country Store
The SPOT Thrift Store
Southern Wind Boutique
Bradfords Neighborhood Market
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PARRANS FLOORING
FLORAL EXPRESSIONS
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Home Grown Farmer’s Market
La Platas Farmers Market
Atlas Carpets
Flooring Central
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SHOPPING
2026 WINNERS FURNITURE STORE
GIFT SHOP
HARDWARE/HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE
JEWELRY STORE
LAWN EQUIPMENT STORE
MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
HERRING CREEK FURNITURE
FLORAL EXPESSONS AND GIFTS
SNEADE’S ACE HARDWARE
RICK’S JEWELERS
SNEADE’S ACE HARDWARE
HOOKS & HANGERS
2026 FINALISTS
Rust and Grain
Dusk & Willow Designs
Dyson Building Center
Dickinsons Jewelers
Lusby Hardware
Project ECHO Thrift & Gift Shop
Furniture Gallery
Cecil’s Country Store
Ridge Hardware True Value
Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts
Bayside Kubota & Equipment Company
The SPOT Thrift Store
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PRODUCE STAND
RESALE SHOP
WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
DUSK & WILLOW DESIGNS
LINDA’S GREENHOUSES AND JAKE’S PRODUCE
ST. MICHAEL’S THRIFT SHOP
SOUTHERN WIND BOUTIQUE
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Happy & Zen Crystals
Trossbach Produce
Hooks & Hangers
TheAllyCatWalk Boutique
Spellbound
Lyon Family Farm Farms
Rust and Grain
The SPOT Thrift Store
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SPIRITS
PEOPLE
2026 WINNERS
BREWPUB/BREWERY
CRAFT BEER SELECTION
DISTILLERY
HAPPY HOUR
SPORTS BAR
OLDE TOWN PUB
OLDE TOWN PUB
SOUTHERN TRAIL DISTILLERY
OLDE TOWN PUB
VINEYARD/WINERY
BRICK WOOD RUNNING HARE FIRED BISTRO VINEYARD
BARTENDER
EMILY BOWLING, Action Lounge and Billiards
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Mully’s Brewery
Mully’s Brewery
Mully’s Brewery
The Brass Tap
The Brass Tap
Port of Leonardtown Winery
The Brass Tap
The Brass Tap
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Ketch 22
Tap House 1637
Xella Winery and Vineyard
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SPORTS & FITNESS 2026 WINNERS
FITNESS CENTER/GYM
GOLF COURSE
PERSONAL TRAINER
WATER SPORTS
YOGA/PILATES STUDIO
ROW HOUSE SOMD
CHESAPEAKE HILLS GOLF COURSE
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PATUXENT ADVENTURE CENTER PADDLE SPORTS
CLUB PILATES
Gretchen Thomas,
SoMD WaterSports
Zentral Station
Julie Keyes,
Bayside Jet Ski Rentals
My Happy Yoga Place
Row House
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Hype House Cycle and Fitness Studio
Wicomico Shores Golf Course
My Happy Yoga Place
Breton Bay Golf Course bay
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2026 FINALISTS
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Rausch Funeral Home
Fixed Right & Guaranteed Super Techs
High Voltage Dance Company
Dusk & Willow Designs
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VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES 2026 WINNERS
AUTO BODY/COLLISION CENTER
AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
AUTO REPAIR SHOP
BOAT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE
CAR WASH/DETAIL SHOP
NEW CAR DEALERSHIP
QUALITY AUTO BODY
WINEGARDNER GMC PRINCE FREDERICK GMC
CERTIFIED AUTO SERVICE INC
TALL TIMBERS MARINA
SPIRIT OF AMERICA
WALDORF TOYOTA
2026 FINALISTS
Leonardtown Collision Center
Tom Hodges Mitsubishi
Penrod’s Automotive Repair
D&S Marine
Cheseldine Car Wash
Lexington Park Chevrolet
Winegardner’s Auto Body
Prince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram GMC Prince Frederick
J&M Service Center
Cather Marine Inc
Splash In Leonardtown
Prince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
2026 WINNERS
PEOPLE
OIL CHANGE SERVICE
TIRE CENTER
USED CAR DEALERSHIP
CAR SALESPERSON
CHESELDINE AUTO
CHESELDINE AUTO
WALDORF TOYOTA
FRANK MCGEADY,
Avery’s Automotive
Avery’s Automotive
Tom Hodges Mitsubishi
Spirit of America
Tom Hodges Mitsubishi
Lexington Park Chevrolet
Waldorf Toyota
Steve Raley,
Lexington Park Chevrolet
Jathan Young,
Prince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
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