Nurse Practitioner: Alyssa Huebner, FNP-C
Family Doctor: Jessica Reed
• Outpatient Medical Facility: Michigan Primary Care Partners
• Career Training/Tech School: MPCPED
• Top Doctor: Jessica Reed, MD
• Physician Assistant: Dennis Behler, PA-C
• Surgeon - West Michigan Pain: Roman Zolotoy, DO
• Pharmacist - West Michigan Pharmacy: Ashley Goote
Congratulations to all of this year’s Pioneer, Herald Review and Lake County Star Readers’ Choice Awards winners. Being recognized by the people who live, work and shop here in West Michigan, is a meaningful honor — and a powerful reflection of the trust you’ve earned through quality, service and consistency. Your dedication helps set the standard for excellence in our community, and we’re proud to celebrate what you’ve built.
These awards also highlight something bigger than individual success: the strength of our local economy. Local businesses, first responders and community leaders are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods. They create jobs, provide essential services, support community events and help keep the area vibrant and welcoming. When residents choose to shop, dine and hire locally, more dollars stay close to home — circulating through payrolls, local vendors and community investments that benefit everyone.
To the businesses recognized this year: thank you for taking risks, working long hours and showing up for your customers day after day. Your commitment makes a real difference, whether you’re serving families, helping homeowners, supporting other entrepreneurs, or providing the everyday goods and
services we rely on.
To the readers who voted: your participation matters.
Every vote is a reminder that local choices have local impact. When we celebrate and support hometown businesses, we invest in the character, resilience and future of our community.
Here’s to the winners — and to all the local businesses that help our community thrive.
Keep up the great work and thank you for being an essential part of what makes our local economy strong.
Danette Doyle General ManagerHNP MI Print Advertising
Darren Iozia Editor, Big Rapids Pioneer, Herald Review, & Lake County Star
Thank you to all of our wonderful customers who voted for our team to win Best of Tree Services three years in a row. We truly appreciate your continued support!
- Chris and Shannon Cook
Library FSU
Stacy Flanery
JR Customs and Collision and Michigan ADAS Calibrations and Glass: Jason and Amber Rehkopf
Jake Schumann Ferris Softball
JR Customs and Collision and Michigan ADAS Calibrations and Glass
JR Customs and Collision and Michigan Adas Calibrations and Glass
John D. Corey DDS PLLC: Jade Dental
Dr. Ugoloni MD: Corewell Health
Michigan Primary Care Partners
Derrick Vincent: Big Rapids Fire
Great Lakes Cravings Restaurant
Morgan Bennett: Mecosta Township Fire & Rescue
The Auto Lock Doc
Thank you to the community for your votes and continued support.
Joyce Shantz: Intersect Healthcare
Andre Torres: Big Rapids Police Department SRO
Eastwood Early Childhood Center: Katie Carey
Brenda Newcombe: RE/MAX Together
Reed City School: Ti any Rehkopf
Michigan Prom Garden: Yvonne Cutler
Joan Mowat: Millbrook FMC
He’s the baker of all things delicous; specializing in macarons, gourmet cookies, and oatmeal cream pies. Located out of Big Rapids, MI. The Sugar Daddy’s Bakery LLC started in 2020 after Jamie had worked in food service for over 10 years. When COVID hit he found himself laid off with a baby on the way He had always baked for family and found he had a lot of extra time to spend perfecting his craft He turned his passion into a business and with the amazing support of this community has thrived! Thank you all for believing in us and making this dream a reality we appreciate you more than words can describe!
Deb’s Pet Salon
Hannah Crouch Ferris Early Learning Center
RE/MAX Together
Carter Pritchard: RE/MAX Together
Matthew R. Adams CPA LLC
Waldron Well Drilling Sun Title Agency
Cook’s Tree Service
Hill Veterinary Clinic
The Healing Center
The Brook Retirement Communities
Quantum Wellness: Dr. Emily Endres
Blown Away Salon
Elise Moore: HRA Psychological Services
Papa’s Place Adult Daycare
Michigan Primary Care Partners: Jessica Reed MD
The Brook Retirement Communities
Nicole Nagy: Natural Beauty
Blown Away Salon
Alyssa Huebner, FNP-C: Michigan Primary Care Partners
Ferris State University Eye Center
Evergreen Physical Therapy
Michelle R Godfrey, PA-C: Canadian Lakes Corewell Health
Canadian Lakes Pharmacy: Brent Beemer
Dr. Melissa DeNeil: Corewell Health Orthopaedics
George Moore: Evergreen Physical Therapy
Schuberg’s Bar & Grill
JR Customs and Collision with Michigan ADAS Calibrations and Glass: Jason and Amber Rehkopf
Three Girls Bakery
Jake Slaters Elvis Concerts
Blown Away Salon: Missy Powell
Jake Slater Elvis Impersonator
Millbrook FMC Church
Barryton Hardware
Northern Analytical Services
Bar & Grill
LLC
Schuberg’s Bar & Grill: Dusty Wilkes
Gypsy Nickel Lounge
Schuberg’s Bar & Grill
Fate’s Market
We appreciate greatly all the community’s votes in the category of Best Attorney. It’s an honor to be a finalist.
It has been a distinct pleasure assisting clients from Mecosta County (and beyond) with Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate matters and Medicaid Planning Providing peace of mind through our Elder Law services and suppor t is truly our passion.
School Section Lake Park
Janitza Sawyer: Sawyermovez Big Rapids
Ferris State University Katke Golf Course
School Section Lake Park
Dragon Trail
Pilates Big Rapids
