All of our winners have been selected by you, our dedicated readers. You have helped not only to vote for them, but you nominated them as well. Cheers to you, and thank you for voting! If your favorite did not win, stop into these local businesses to discover why they did.
Animal / Pet Activity Winners
Animal/Pet — Contra Costa
Alamo Pet Care Hospital
Having cared for animals of all shapes and sizes here in the Greater Bay Area since 1989, Alamo Pet Care Hospital’s Head Veterinarian and Surgeon, Deborah Knibb, D.V.M., is appreciative for this honor. “Thank you for all the referrals, as the
Animal/Pet — Napa
Humane Society Napa County
Napa Humane (the Humane Society of Napa County & SPCA) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1973. They began, in part, by offering a spay/neuter referral service, the first of its kind in the county, and the
Animal/Pet — Solano
Animal Clinic of Benicia
Doctors Harvinder and Harpaul Sandhu took over the Animal Clinic of Benicia in 2016. Today, they’re stronger than ever and they continue to work hard to build and maintain their practice that proudly provides its community with loving, friendly, andBusiness Services Winners
Business Services — Napa
Napa Recycling & Waste Services
Napa Recycling & Waste Services and Napa County Recycling & Waste Services are local companies that operate the Napa Recycling & Composting Facility and provide recycling, composting and garbage collection services
Business Services — Solano
Legal Mind Attorney Services
Dennis Kittelson, the owner of Legal Mind Attorney Service, has been serving in and around Solano County for nearly two decades. Starting his business 11 years ago, Dennis helps your legal needs in a variety of ways, such as
Business Services — Contra Costa
Blue Horizon Solutions
Blue Horizon Solutions is developing the next generation of leaders in sustainability. They work with educators, entrepreneurs, executives, catalysts, change agents and conservationists to unlock extraordinary career transitions, personalChildren’s Activities Winners
Children’s Activities — Napa
Wonder Playoga with Summer Sempervirens
Explore the benefits of yoga thru the use of themed classes that weave in everyday concepts playing with poses called Asanas, games, movement, dance, art activities, relaxation, and visualization. The class uses singing bowls, Hapi
Children’s Activities — Solano
William Kim’s Tae Kwon Do
It is challenging raising a young person these days. There are so many influences that can lead them down the wrong path and so much competition for their time. Sports, music, and art are not as prevalent in schools anymore, as they focus
Children’s Activities — Contra Costa
Studio A Dance Instruction
Providing the highest-quality dance education within a positive learning environment is what got Studio A Dance Instruction its win this year. “Studio A recognizes and promotes the individuality of each dancerCustomer Service Winners
Customer Service — Napa
Celadon
Located in the historic Napa Mill in downtown Napa, Celadon has been a fixture for more than 20 years, with award-winning service. Loyal patrons love its intimate dining room and courtyard just as much as they look forward
Customer Service — Solano
Edward Jones
Everyone needs a little advice from time to time, and that is what Ken Casper CFP® Financial Advisor specializes in. Since 2001, Ken has been working diligently to help individuals and businesses navigate their finances. Ken, his Senior Branch
Customer Service — Contra Costa
Cottage Jewel
Looking for a treasure trove of antique, vintage and artisan embellishments with great customer service to boot? Head over to Cottage Jewel for a personally customized adventure.Event/Festivals Winners
Event/Festival — Napa
Napa Town and Country Fair
Napa Town & Country Fair, the best “little” fair, has once again won our readers’ hearts! Every year the Napa Valley Exposition Grounds are transformed into a community fair that rivals the bigger county fairs nearby. Music, expositions, contests, food,
Event/Festival — Solano
City of Benicia’s Tree Lighting
The people behind the Benicia Tree Lighting are the Benicia Parks & Community Services Department, who are doing wonderful things all around the city of Benicia. They take care of the parks, put on great events throughout the year, oversee the
Event/Festival — Contra Costa
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
You’ll want to be in Lafayette on the 3rd full weekend of September for the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. With 300+ booths that showcase fine artists and regional handmade arts and crafts, three KidZones, plus great wine, beer, and foodGolf Courses Winners
Golf Course — Napa
Eagle Vines Golf Course
Eagle Vines Vineyard and Golf Club is your premier golf destination in the Napa Valley. Discover one of the best-hidden gems as you venture through the 18-hole course, while surrounded by the beauty of Napa’s scenic rolling hills. Brilliantly crafted by world-renowned
Golf Course — Solano
Blue Rock Springs Golf Course
For more than 75 years, the Blue Rock Springs Golf Club has been a part of Vallejo’s history, entertaining millions with its 36-hole layout and panoramic views of the Bay Area and the city’s beautiful open space. The club opened in
Golf Course — Contra Costa
Diablo Creek Golf Course
Imagine being able to order food at the 9th hole and have it ready for pickup on your way to the 10th. Amenities such as that are what earned Diablo Creek their Local’s Choice Award this year. Diablo has an 18-hole course with reliable...Health Care Winners
Health Care — Napa
Napa Pediatric Dentistry
Providing high-quality, comprehensive dental care to its patients in a gentle, caring, and fun environment is something that Napa Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to. They consider their mission to work with parents and children to provide
Health Care — Solano
Natural Health and Wellness Center, Inc.
Maintaining health is even more challenging in today's world with the chemicals, metals, and radiation that we’re exposed to in our foods, lifestyle and environment. Valerie Ozsu opened
Health Care — Contra Costa
Persons Plastic Surgery
When it comes to cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, having a doctor you can trust is key. And for more than a quarter century, Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS, of Persons Plastic Surgery, has been exactly that to the Bay Area. That's justHumanitarian Winners
Humanitarian — Contra Costa
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa
Advocating on behalf of abused or neglected children, and staying with them until they find a safe and permanent home, is why this humanitarian organization has earned our readers’ votes. Ann Wrixon, Executive
Humanitarian — Solano
Touro University California
Touro University California was established in San Francisco 1997, moving to Vallejo’s Mare Island two years later. The non-profit University founded under Jewish auspices confers degrees in graduate studies, including education, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician
Humanitarian — Napa
Napa Valley Community Foundation
Founded in 1994, the Napa Valley Community Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The foundation has one of those creative histories because they were started by a group of volunteers who noticed that Sonoma County had a foundationPersonal Service Winners
Personal Service — Napa
Sisters Boutique
Since March 2007, Sisters Boutique has been open in Yountville, California. As a multi-generation Napa Valley family, their goal was to be a place where locals, visitors, and friends would shop again and again, always confident they would leave feeling better than
Personal Service — Solano
Bada Bing Salon
Short, long, brown, blond, whatever your cut or color, the staff here understand how to help their clients express their style well. “We have a relaxing, comfortable environment,” said Owner/Stylist Starr Safa. “From our candlelit Zen room to refreshing
Personal Service – Contra Costa
Oakmont Memorial Park & Mortuary
When arranging to say goodbye to a loved one, excellent personal service is beyond necessary. Oakmont Memorial Park & Mortuary does just that and more. “We hope to continue to provide the highest-level service possible for our community and for theRealtor Winners
Realtor — Solano
Mustico Realty
Since 1978, Verna Mustico, broker and owner of Mustico Realty, and her team have been working hard for their clients to help them with one of the largest purchases that they will make in their lives. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors
Realtor — Contra Costa
Rockcliff Realtors
“On behalf of all of our J. Rockcliff offices in the East Bay, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for our clients’ votes of confidence,” said Broker Associate, Vice President and Manager of their Walnut Creek office, Helene Freeman. “The secret is our agents,” sheRestaurant Winners
Restaurants — Napa
Frida’s Mexican Grill
Named after Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known worldwide for her self-portraits, Frida’s Mexican Grill provides an authentic Mexican dining experience. Their fajitas are a constant crowd pleaser, presented on a sizzling platter complete with onions, green
Restaurants — Solano
Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill
Benicia residents are no stranger to Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar & Grill, not only Benicia’s oldest bar but also they have been racking up the awards since they added their kitchen in 2013. Original
Restaurants — Contra Costa
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
If you want a steak dinner done right, head on over to Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Our readers recommend it. To those who voted for them: “Thank you for being a part of our family,” said General Manager Scott Andrews. “We wouldn’t be whereRetailers Winners
Retailers — Contra Costa
Walnut Creek Hardware
Owned by husband-and-wife team Kevin Fisher and Deborah Donnelly, Walnut Creek Hardware opened in 2008—at the start of the Great Recession. “We have grown by leaps and bounds every year since then,” Kevin said. Now in the digital age, competition with
Retailers — Solano
Romancing the Home
For over 15 years, Romancing the Home, a locally owned home interior, garden, and specialty gift shop has been operating in downtown Benicia. The owners, Rob & Deb Machado, take pride in offering quality home accessories, plus an array of