Reader’s Choice Awards 2017
Published 3:13 pm Monday, June 5, 2017
The Messenger would like to congratulate this year’s Reader’s Choice Awards Recipients! Scroll down to see all of the winners:
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Best Steak: Amy Chandler, Owner, and Family (Old Barn Restaurant)
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Best Daycare Teacher: Claudette Rogers (Heaven Sent Learning Center)
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Best Law Enforcement Officer: Matt Raiti
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Best EMT: Mike Rhodes
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Best Hotel/Motel: Ivana Terry and Stan Rutter (Courtyard Marriot)
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Best Children’s Clothing: Sarah Kelley and Amanda Wise (Blooming Ridge Boutique)
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Best New Restaurant: Lauren Parker, Owner, Best Chef: Seth Roberts (B. Graves)
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Best Local Musician (Group): The Park Band
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Best Tires: Jason Floyd (Road Mart)
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Best Firefighter: Ethan Brown (Troy Fire Department)
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Best Personal Trainer: Mitchell Sneed (Physiques by SUSO)
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Best Printing Services: Mallori Shirley and Deanne Baggett, Owner (The UPS Store)
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Best Auto Dealer (Used): Blake Floyd, Service Department (Troy Nissan)
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Best Loan Officer: Patsy & Pete Jordan (Max Credit Union)
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Best Manicure and Best Pedicure: Kennedy Truong (C&K Nail Salon and Spa)
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Best Candles, Best Seasonal Decor, and Best Personalization: Family Ties
Debby Darby and Lauren Prawius
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Best Nursing Home: Ovida Walden (Troy Health & Rehabilitation)
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Best Credit Union: Army Aviation Federal Credit Union
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Best Funeral Services: Dillard Funeral Home and Cremation Services
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Best Kept Secret: Danielle Pennington and Kaitlyn Baxley (Dalton Pharmacy)
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Best Accountant: Jay Shirley (JF Shirley, Inc.)
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Best High School Coach: Gene Allen (Pike Liberal Arts)
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Best Headmaster: Becky Baggett (Pike Liberal Arts)
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Best Hair Stylist: Melanie Barnes Ross (Brooks Salon)
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Best Women’s Clothing and Best New Retail Store: Sarah Kelley (Posh and P)
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Best Car Salesperson, Best Auto Dealer (New), Best Car Salesperson: Sam Johnson, Jim Jackson and Courtney Motes (Bill Jackson Salesperson)
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Best Minister: Mr. & Mrs. Luke Lane (First Baptist Church)
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Best NP, Best PA, Best Nurse: Jacque Chirico, Jon Adams and Karen Williamson (Pike Internal Medicine)
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Best Apartment/Rental: Anna Johnson (Blue Key Properties)
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Best Health Club and Best Low Impact Gym: Dan Smith and Jonah McWaters (City of Troy Rec Center)
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Best Steak Sandwich and Best Restaurant: Ziad Rollins (Flo’s Kitchen)
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Best Grocery Store (TIED): Brittney Meyer and Jared Davis (Publix)
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Best Cocktails: Von Ewing, Owner (Trojan Tavern)
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Best Teacher (K-6): Marilee Hussey (Pike Liberal Arts)
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Best Loan Officer and Best Bank: Bo Coppage and Dianna Lee (Troy Bank and Trust)
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Best Dance Studio: Rossi and Tricia Ratcliffe, Studio Director (SheBANG!!)
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Best Grocery Store (Tied): Steve Garrett, Owner (Piggly Wiggly), Stanley Garrett (Not Pictured)