Voting Categories for Best of Southern Utah 2019
Activities & Entertainment
Annual Event/Festival
Any sports event or short series that occurs within the southern utah region
Art Gallery
Independant or part of a museum
Bowling
Any independent or part of a larger establishment that offers regulation bowling
Casino
Any licensed establishment with slot machines and or table games; players play against the "house" and not necessarily each other
Casino Restaurant
A restaurant located inside a casino
Charity Event
Event that raises money for worth while causes primarily for non profit organizations
Children's Birthday Party Venue
Any venue that hosts children's birthday parties
Dance/Cheer Studio
Any dance studio
Extreme Adventure
Any activity that is considered extreme but safe
Family Attraction
Any attraction with a family focus
Golf Course
Public or private golf course, includes country clubs
Hotel
Any hotel or motel, local, franchise, or national chain
Live Music
Any hotel, bat, tavern, that offers live music on a continuing basis; bands or musicians can be visiting or in residence
Live Theatre
Any live theater, professional or amateur
Place to Volunteer
Nonprofit or non for profit
Romantic Getaway
Any destination that is a day trip or quick overnight experience
Travel Agency
Person or business whose job involves making the necessary arrangements for travelers
Business & Services
Accounting Firm
Accounting form providing trax, business and representation
Bank
Bank that is local, reginal, or national
Commercial Real Estate
A commercial Real Estate agent
Commercial Real Estate Broker
A broker between sellers and buyers of commercial real estate, who helps clients sell, buy or lease
Commercial Security
Security company that focuses on commercial clients
Credit Union
Credit union that is local, regional, or national
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in defense law
Estate Law
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in estate, wills and trusts
Family Law
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in family law
Immigration Lawyer
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in immigration law
Law Firm
Lawyer or law firm with general or specific practice of law
Personal Injury Lawyer
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in personal injury law
Food & Beverage
All-Around Restaurant
Any restaurant
Asian Food
Any restaurant that specializes in asian cuisine
Bakery
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery.
Bar & Grill
Pub style restaurant or bar that serves wine, beer, and/or spirits
BBQ
Restaurant specializing in bbq
Breakfast
Any restaurant serving breakfast
Brewery
A place where beer is made commercially
Brunch
Any restaurant
Buffet
Restaurant that had food stations or "steam" tables and is self-selected
Burger
Any restaurant
Cheap Eats
Any restaurant
Chicken Wings
Any restaurant
Coffee House
Any restaurant oro freestanding coffee specialty
Cookies
Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery that bakes cookies onsite
Dessert
Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery
Diner
Any coffee shop and//or dinner with table service
Fine Dining Restaurant
Any restaurant with table linens
Food Truck
Any portable restaurant where food is cooked onsite
Frozen Yogurt
A frozen dessert made with yogurt and sometimes other dairy products and non-dairy products
Ice Cream
Ice cream pre-made or soft serve
Italian Restaurant
Any restaurant specializing in italian cuisine
Lunch Spot
Any restaurant serving lunch
Mexican Food
Any restaurant specializing in mexican cuisine
New Restaurant
Any restaurant established in 2018, must be open by november 1, 2018
Outdoor Dining
Any restaurant with a specific area for outdoor dining
Pizza
Restaurant or establishment where pizza is the primary offering
Sandwiches
Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sandwiches are made to order
Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant specializing in seafood
Smoothies
A thick, creamy and cold beverage made from pureed raw fruit, vegetables, and sometimes dairy products
Soda
Any establishment that serves carbonated beverages
Sports Bar
A retail business establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails with a sports theme
Steakhouse
Restaurant that is primarily a steak establishment
Sushi
Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sushi is made to order
View
Any restaurant with a view
Wine Selection
Any bar, restaurant, or store with a focus on wine selection by the bottle or glass
General Services
Bail Bonds Company
Business offering bail bond services
Catering
Onsite or offsite full service catering (not including rentals)
Customer Service
Open to all businesses
Dry Cleaners
Traditional dry cleaning and laundry service, onsite or remote
Financial Planner
An person employed to manage the personal finances of clients
Florist
Florist that is local to the area
Funeral Home/Services
Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services
Insurance Agent
Individual insurance agent
Insurance Company
Insurance company like state farm, allstate, geico
Internet Provider
Telecommunications company providing internet service
Nonprofit Organization
Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status
Pet Boarding/Daycare
Pet daycare/boarding for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store
Pet Grooming
Pet groomers for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store
Photographer
All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.
Place to Work
Any business
Home & Garden
Air Conditioning/HVAC Service
Hvac services that include new equipment, service, and repairs
Apartment Complex
Residential apartment living
Appliance Store
A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances
Cabinet Shop
Specializes in cabinetry for commercial and home application including but not limited to bathroom and kitchens
Carpet & Flooring Cleaner
Carpet and flooring cleaning companies
Carpet & Flooring Store
All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store
Electrician
A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment
Fence Company
A business that sells and installs barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape
Furniture Store
Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store
Garage Door Company
Company specializing in garage door installation and/or repair
Gardening Store/Nursery
Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store
Handyman Services
An individual or business that is licensed and is employed to do occasional domestic repairs and minor renovations
Hardware Store
A store selling tools, implements, and other items used in home life and activities such as gardening
Home Builder
New home builder
Home Mortgage
Primary financing for residential homes
Housekeeping
Housekeeping refers to the management of duties and chores involved in the running of a household, such as cleaning, cooking and home maintenance
Interior Design Firm
Interior design is the art or process of designing the interior, often including the exterior, of a room or building
Landscaping
Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance
Lighting Store
Store who specializes in lighting, lighting fixtures, table and floor lamps
Outdoor Furniture
Store selling outdoor or patio style furniture
Pest Control
The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities
Plumber
A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems
Pool Maintenance
Weekly or monthly pool service for chemistry; not pool building
Pools & Spas
Any company offering pool and spa building, maintenance and services
Real Estate Agent
An individual who is licensed and sells and rents out buildings and land for clients
Real Estate Company
Real estate company with an employing broker
Real Estate Team
A group of individual licensed real estate agents that are a defined team within a real estate company
Remodeler/Contractor
Individual or business that change the structure or form or (something, especially a building)
Restoration Services
Individual or business that is in the business of returning something to a formal owner, place, or condition
Roofing Company
An individual or business who constructs or repairs roofs
Title Company
A business that provides title insurance, a form of indemnity insurance which insures against financial loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage loans
Window Company
Any company offering installation or sales of windows (new or retrofit)
Lifestyle & Beauty
Barbershop
Traditional barbershop
CrossFit
Crossfit is a branded fitness regimen created by greg glassman
Day Spa
A business that provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials
Gym
Gym or fitness center
Hair Salon
Hair salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc.
Massage
Massage therapist or massage establishment
Nail Salon
Salon that offers manicures and pedicures, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment
Recovery/Treatment Center
Inpatient or outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment
Tanning
Ultraviolet tanning services, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment.
Weight Loss Center
Establishment offering weight loss solutions
Yoga/Pilates
Gym, fitness center, fitness classes, etc. that focus on yoga and/or pilates
Medical
Allergy Center
Allergy and sinus centers under the directive of a medical doctor or allergy specialist
Alternative Therapies
Any business, organization, or establishment that focuses on alternative health solutions and therapies (not including cannabis)
Assisted Living
Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed
Audiologist
The branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing
Cancer Treatment Center
Center that focuses on cancer treatment and recovery, can be free standing or part of a hospital system
Chiropractor
A practitioner or group focused on the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments or the joints
Cosmetic Dentistry
Individual or medical practice work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums, and/or bite
Cosmetic Surgery
Individual or medical practice with a focus on cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of the skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, or the enhancement of face, breasts and buttocks
Dentist
Individual general dentist or dental practice
Dermatologist
Individual or group that practices medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Doctor
Individual medical doctor or medical practice
Hearing Center
Any center offering hearing solutions, including audiologist individual doctors or medical practice/clinics
Home Care/Hospice
Any business that provides in home health care or hospice care. care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill, or seriously ill patients pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs
Med-Spa
Establishment offering results oriented and corrective medical skin care products and procedures
Medical Facility
Medical clinic or specialty that is free-standing and not a department of a hospital
Ophthalmologist (Eye Surgeon)
A doctor specializing in eye surgery
Optometrist (Eye Doctor)
A doctor (od or md) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye
Oral Surgeon
Oral a maxillofacial surgery specializing in treating diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region; including wisdom teeth extraction
Orthodontist
A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws
Orthopedic Surgeon
The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system
Pain Clinic
Health care facility that focuses on the diagnosis and management of chronic pain
Pediatric Dentist
Individual or group practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry (formerly endodontics) is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence
Pediatrician
A medical practitioner or group that specializing in children and their diseases
Pharmacy
A freestanding or part of a larger establishment that is a drugstore - a retail store where medicined and miscellaneous articles are sold with a dispensing pharmacy
Plastic Surgeons
Rehabilitation Center
A facility providing therapy and training for rehabilitation; the center may offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, vocational training, and special training such as speech therapy
Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic
Institution providing quick care, urgent care or walk in appointments
Women's Clinic
Institution providing women's health care
Schools
Charter School
Publicly funded independent school established by teachers, parents, or community groups under the terms of a charter with a local or national authority
Childcare/Preschool
Childcare for pre-school and after school care without a structures curriculum or preschool offering early
College/University
Any accredited college or university from associates degrees to doctorates
High School
Public high school without the support of tuition
Private School
Catholic, parochial or non-religious bases school at all levels
Shopping
Antiques/Collectibles
Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers
Bicycle Shop
Store that specializes in bicycles, equipment, riding tours and clothing
Boutique Shop
Small store tat sells stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods
Bridal Shop
Small store that sells clothing specific to the "big" day. includes men's and women's selections
Consignment/Thrift Store
Any fo rprofit or non-profit consignment or thrift store
Gas Station/Convenience Store
Gold Store
Buying and selling of gold and other precious coins and metals
Grocery Store
Grocery store can be a local, chain or co-op
Jewelry Store
Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store
Mattress Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses
Men's Clothing Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store
Outdoor Outfitters
Stand alone or part of a larger store that provides outdoor equipment for hunting, fishing, camping, etc.
Pawn Shop
Business that offers secured loans to people, with items of personal property used as collateral
Pet Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling items specific to domestic pets
Place to Buy a Gift
Stand alone or part of a larger store
Place to Buy Meat
Stand alone or part of a larger store
Place to Buy Produce
Stand alone or part of a larger store
Shopping Center/Mall
Enclosed or outside center with multiple retail stores and/or restaurants
Women's Clothing Store
Stand alond or part of a larger store
Vehicles & Services
Auto Body Repair
Any auto body repair services, free standing or part of a dealership
Auto Dealership New
Any licensed auto dealership
Auto Dealership Used
Any licensed auto establishment that specializes the sale of pre owned autos
Auto Service Center
Any auto service center
Motorcycle Dealer
Establishment selling motorcycles
Oil & Lube
Any fast oil and lube establishment, primarily where the driver stays in the vehicle while serviced
Power Sports
Establishment selling powered vehicles such as gators, atvs, etc.
RV Dealership
Establishment selling recreational vehicles
Tire Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store selling tires