Personalities

Best veterinarian

1. Klaich Animal Hospital

2. Dr. Vickie Swarowski, the Nevada Humane Society

3. Dr. Larry Riccardi, Brinkby Animal Hospital

Best barback

1. Jake Griffin, Satellite Cocktail Lounge

2. Chris Jimenez, Imperial Bar and Lounge

Best barrista

1. Megan-Anne Boldway, Bibo

2. Chantel Schaible

3. Liz Roesler, Dreamer’s Coffee House

Best music teacher

1. Eric Stangeland, Maytan Music

2. Ted Owens, TMCC

3. Anthony Postman

Best looking man

1. Tony Marini

2. Jake Griffin, Aces Tattoo and Satellite Cocktail Lounge

3. Mike Jacobson

Best looking woman

1. Air Force Amy, Moonlite BunnyRanch

2. Tonya Marini, Salon 7

3. Kristen Remington, KTVN

Best magician

1. Eli Kerr, Magic Underground

2. Kalin & Ginger, Magic Underground

Best volunteer

1. Evelyn Mount

2. Heather Fuss

Best waiter

1. Danielle Rodriguez, Silver Peak

2. Toby Riley, Pneumatic Diner

3. Albert Condry, the Bistro Roxy

Best local comedian

1. Kinsey Damon, Third Street Bar

Best club doorman, bouncer

1. Jared Keller, Tap House

2. Mike Mcfarland, Imperial

3. Tony “Peaches” Scales, West Second St. Bar

Best dentist

1. Drs. Neugebauer
Reno Dental Associates

2. Dr. Ingrid Lubbers, Damonte Ranch Dental Care

3. Dr. Andy Choi, Healthy Smiles

Best athletic coach

1. Mark Fox, Nevada Basketball

2. Philip Pavilionis, Reno High trainer

Best high school athlete (male)

1. Austin Morgan, Reno High basketball

Best high school athlete (female)

1. Lauren Sack, McQueen Soccer

Best college athlete (male)

1. Colin Kaepernick, Nevada football

2. Arman Johnson

3. Luke Lippincott

Best college athlete (female)

1. Bre’Anna Henry, Nevada basketball

Best professional athlete (male)

1. Michael Phelps

2. Roger Federer

3. Joey Gilbert

Best professional athlete (female)

1. Shawn Johnson

2. Venus Williams

3. Gina Carano

Best sports announcer

1. Dan Gustin, Nevada sports

2. Bryan Samudio, KRNV

3. Chris Ciarlo, The Ben and Chris Show

Best architect

1. Jack Hawkins, Hawkins and Associates

2. Lewis Zaumeyer, Archidea

3. Rick Licata, Licata Hansen

Best home builder

1. KB Home

2. Toll Brothers

Best minister, spiritual advisor

1. Rev. John Auer, First United Methodist Church

2. Father Tony Vercellone, Our Lady of the Snows

3. Jesus Christ

Best public figure to fantasize about, male

1. Barack Obama, Democrat presidential candidate

2. Tad Dunbar, KRNV

3. Joe Hart, KRNV

Best public figure to fantasize about, female

1. Sarah Palin, Republican vice-presidential candidate

2. Jessica Sferrazza, Reno City Council

3. Kristen Remington, KTVN

Best politician

1. Barack Obama, Democrat

2. David Bobzien, Nevada Assemblyman

3. Bob Cashell, Reno Mayor

Best interior designer

1. Jessica Schneider, Decorating with Style

2. Aspen Leaf Interiors

2. Denise Martinez, BJG Architecture and Engineering

2. Kadie Remaklus, KDesign Interior Design

2. Kimberly Phipps-Nichol, Blue Water Studio

Best handyperson

1. Rachel Williams

2. Tim Tesh

2. Lee Whitten

2. Mike Bittner

Best local political activist

1. Sam Dehne, Reno Citizen

2. Bob Fulkerson, PLAN

3. Alison Gaulden, Planned Parenthood

Best local blogger

1. Myrna the Minx, www.renodiscontent.com

2. Zeke Says So, zekesaysso.blogspot.com

3. Downtown Makeover, www.downtownmakeover.com

Best local columnist

1. Cory Farley, RN&R

2. Siobhan McAndrews, RG-J

3. Bruce Van Dyke, RN&R

Best local TV news anchor

1. Tad Dunbar, KRNV

2. Kristen Remington, KTVN

3. Joe Hart, KRNV

Best local TV news

1. KTVN Channel 2

2. KRNV Channel 4

3. KOLO Channel 8

Best local TV news hairstyle

1.Kristen Remington, KTVN

2. Wendy Damonte, KTVN

3. Shelby Sheehan, KRNV

Best local radio DJ or DJ team

1. Bill & Connie, Alice 96.5

2. Mel, KRZQ 100.9

3. Chris Payne, KRZQ 100.9

Best real estate agent

1. Lisa Jansen, Prudential Nevada Realty

2. Pam Eikleberry, Dickson Realty

3. Jeff Giesler, Dickson Realty

Best bartender, male

1. Jake Griffin, Satellite Cocktail Lounge

2. Jesse Reeves, Imperial/Lincoln Lounge

3. Eric Schott, Sierra Tap House

Best bartender, female

1. Amber Lee, Satellite Cocktail Lounge

2. Georgette Leary, Amendment 21

3. Lindsay Schott, Legends

Best cocktail server

1. Brooke Christopher, Satellite Cocktail Lounge

2. Grace Tecson, 210 North

Best food server

1. Toby Riley, Pneumatic Diner

2. Samantha McGee, Pirate Ship

3. Ashley Bauder, Sushi Pier 2

Best keno runner

1. James Nakashima

Best local actress, actor

1. Mary Bennett, Brüka

2. Christiana Frank, KidScape Productions

Best local musician

1. Eric Stangeland, Maytan Music

2. Jerry Tomlinson, Left of Center

3. Baldo Bobadilla, Drinking With Clowns

Best principal

1. Robert Sullivan, Reno High School

2. Tom Brown, Galena High School

3. Mary Levy, Mountain View Montessori

Best elementary school teacher

1. Derek Bowman,

2. Pat Plowden,

3. Shelley Gregory, Hunter Lake Elementary

Best high school teacher

1. Levi Watson, Galena High

2. Brent Busboom, Reno High

3. Jennifer Marini, McQueen High

Best college professor

1. Ted Owens, TMCC

2. Bob Felten, UNR

3. Bill Newhall, TMCC

Best local filmmaker

1. Asa Gilmore

1. Bruce Lindsay

1. JT Gurzi

Best visual artist

1. Ahren Hertel

2. Rob Roy Heistand

Best sculptor

1. Rebekah Bogard

2. Robert Morrison

Best poet

1. Hank Sosnowski

2. Tom Lloyd Qualls

3. Ryan Stark

Best novelist

1. Thomas Lloyd Qualls

2. Willy Vlautin

3. Bernie Schopen

Best exotic dancer

1. Deidre, Fantasy Girls

1. Ryland, Wild Orchid

Best legal prostitute

1. Air Force Amy, Moonlite Bunnyranch

2. Isabella Soprano

Best local journalist

1. Dennis Myers, RN&R

2. Cory Farley, RN&R and 1270 AM

3. Joe Hart, KRNV

Best police officer

1. Laura Conklin, Reno PD

2. Shane Minick, Sparks PD

3. Brad Demitropoulos, Reno PD

Best massage therapist

1. Anastasia Bobadilla, La Petite Retreat

2. Kim Marshall, Peak Performance Chiropractic

Best chiropractor

1. Amanda Rammel, Eight Dimensions Chiropractic

2. John Dudley, Lakeside Chiropractic

3. Liz Stevenson, Peak Performance Chiropractic

Best plastic surgeon

1. Dr. Charles P. Virden

2. Dr. Wesley Hall

Best gynecologist

1. Dr. Corinne Capurro

2. Laurie Smith, Reno Gynecology

3. Dr. Rafaela Hernandez

Best family practice doctor

1. Dr. Howard Chen, Renown Health Medical Group

2. Dr. Pamela Ornellas, Village Family Practice

2. Dr. Tom O’Gara, Ralston Family Physicians

2. Dr. Tracy Green, Sierra Family Health Center

Best attorney

1. Roger Harada

2. Jerry Snyder

2. Joel Barber

2. John Sande

2. John Springate

Best local candidate

1. David Bobzien, Nevada Assembly

2. Scott Kelley, Washoe County School Board

3. Sheila Leslie, Nevada Assembly

Best pet groomer

1.Caroline Johnson, Just Four Paws, 885-2226

2. Dorries Poodle Grooming, 323-9043

3. Kristi’s Pet Grooming, 825-4254