Personalities

Best barber

Jim Carpenter

Jim Carpenter has deep roots in the community, and his cubicle at the Town Barber shows it—memorabilia of local sports and rodeo. He and his partners have been in the same location for decades and, before that, at Franktown Corners. Carpenter knows the secrets of good barbering, particularly when to remain silent so the customer can work or read during the haircut, and when to talk when the customer seems to want to chat. His work is first rate.

Best beard

Logan Miller

Sure, there’s a lot of handsomely hairy faces around Northern Nevada. A lot of beautifully bearded men and more than a few women as well. And we’re fans of Chris Payne, the perennial winner of this category in the readers’ poll. He was entertaining on local radio for years, and he brings nice energy to local sports games as an announcer and MC for the Reno Aces and the 1864 FC. But he does not have Reno’s best beard. The best beard in Northern Nevada belongs to Logan Miller. If you know Logan, you’ve seen the luxurious, flowing, feathery red magnificence that blazes like a phoenix from the ashes of his face. With that beard offsetting his otherwise elfish features, he looks like the love child of Gimli and Legolas. It’s fantastic.

Best filmmaker

Adryenn Ashley

Adryenn Ashley once said, “I’ve been online since there was an online.” A true product of today’s tech world, she has dabbled in a lot of entertainment/communication fields, writing about bitcoin, even producing an old-school product—a book (Every Single Girl’s Guide to Her Future Husband’s Last Divorce). At the notorious 2016 Nevada Democratic Convention, her footage of the event helped dispel the notion of a “riot” in the hall. She kept an eye out for good visuals and was the one who obtained the only known footage of a chair being raised. When asked if she would have seen a chair being thrown, she said, “Hell, yes. I saw the chair being lifted, and I shot it. Actually thrown, I would have seen it.”

Readers’ choices

Best aesthetician

1. Shawna Gulley

Luxe Beauty Bar Skin & Brows, 530 Hammill Lane, 225-8134

2. Amelia Main

Jensen & Co. Salon, 495 Morrill Ave., 657-6576

3. Teresa Gessler-Martinez

Posh Salon & Medical Spa, 250 Crummer Lane, 826-7674

Best attorney

1. Joey Gilbert

201 W. Liberty St., 574-4774

2. David Houston

432 Court St., (888) 907-3384

3. Jerry Snyder

429 W. Plumb Lane, 499-5647

Best barber

1. Vincent Gravallese

Derby Supply Company, 123 W. First. St., 440-1930

2. Patrick Sutton

Maxwell’s Barbershop, 555 S. Virginia St., 322-2466

3. Richie Cortezzo

Jensen & Co. Salon, 495 Morrill Ave., 657-6576

Best barista

1. Hannah Prinz

Lighthouse Coffee, various locations

2. Vince Fernan

Magpie Coffee Roasters, 1715 S. Wells Ave., 391-0102

3. Jack Beisel

See See Motor Coffee Co., 131 Pine St., 470-8464

Best bartender

1. Annalisa Suarez

Pignic Pub & Patio, 235 Flint St., 376-1948

2. Lacey Shea

Shea’s Tavern, 715 S. Virginia St., 786-4774

3. Mark Nesbitt

Rum Sugar Lime, 1039 S. Virginia St., 382-1024

Best beard

1. Chris Payne

2. Ron Rash

3. Erik Ottmann

Best budtender

1. Trista Barnes

Mynt Cannabis Dispensary, 132 E. Second St., 686-6968

2. Kaytea Novak

3. Alanna Hendrix

Kanna Reno Dispensary, 5398 Sun Valley Blvd., 674-0420

Best chiropractor

1. Dr. Bryan Hansen

10635 Professional Circle, 284-4900

2. Dr. Ricky Delacruz

140 W. Huffaker Lane, 313-5494

3. Dr. Daniel Barlow

595 Mt. Rose St., 786-9006

Best club or event DJ

1. Amplified Entertainment

830-0689

2. Epik Entertainment

748 S. Meadows Pkwy., 250-3745

3. Anthony Postman

www.anthonypost.man.com

Best college instructor

1. Greg Nielsen

University of Nevada, Reno

2. Daniel Bouweraerts

Truckee Meadows Community College

3. Adriano Cabral

University of Nevada, Reno

Best creative writer

1. Mikalee Byerman

2. Mark Maynard

3. Christopher Coake

Best dance instructor

1. Marla Richardson

2. Lesa Dusich

3. Jenes Carter

Best dentist

1. Dr. Jason Sala

2. Dr. John Bocchi

3. Dr. Joel Glover

Best elementary school teacher

1. Levi Watson

2. Tina Tucker

3. Terri Salo

Best family doctor

1. Dr. Thomas O’Gara

601 Ralston St., 786-1110

2. Dr. Jennifer Hornback (tie)

7111 S. Virginia St., 851-5700

2. Dr. Andy Pasternak (tie)

10467 Double R Blvd., 853-9394

Best gynecologist

1. Dr. Staci Paul

645 N. Arlington Ave., 329-6241

2. Dr. Larry Klaich (tie)

645 N. Arlington Ave., 329-6241

2. Dr. Leah Najima (tie)

1500 E. Second St., 323-1300

Best hair stylist

1. Nikki Becker

495 Morrill Ave., 786-7770

2. Brian Jensen

495 Morrill Ave., 997-5111

3. Steph Arredondo

215 15th St., 384-184

Best high school teacher

1. Rod Hearn

2. Lydia Suarez

Best interior designer

1. Amy Gail

530-5468

2. Lacey Salo

338-8868

3. Cheryl Chenault

4790 Caughlin Pkwy., 747-0898

Best local activist

1. Meredith Tanzer

1745 S. Wells Ave., 624-3720

2. Chip Evans

4635 Longley Lane, 240-1222

3. Bob Fulkerson

203 S. Arlington Ave., 348-7557

Best local actor/actress

1. Mary Bennett

2. Joe Atack

3. Ryan Kelly

Best local athlete

1. David Wise

2. Caleb Martin

3. Jordan Caroline

Best local columnist

1. Cory Farley

Reno Gazette Journal

2. Mike Higdon

Reno Gazette Journal

3. Sheila Leslie

Reno News & Review

Best local comedian

1. Ian Sorensen

2. Amanda Alvey

3. Arnie States

Best local filmmaker

1. Emily Skyle

2. Eddie Vigil V

3. Jason Spencer

Best local musician

1. Grace Hayes

2. Tyler Stafford

3. Eric Stangeland

Best local politician

1. Hillary Schieve

2. Brian Sandoval

3. Oscar Delgado

Best local radio DJ or DJ team

1. Bella Rios

KNEV

2. Dead Air Dave

KTHX

3. Arnie States

ArnieRadio.com

Best local rapper

1. Feeki

2. Lil Traffic

3. Eli McCoy

Best local songwriter

1. Whitney Myer

2. Gina Rose

3. Spike McGuire

Best local TV news anchor

1. Rebecca Kitchen

KOLO

2. Kristen Remington

KTVN

3. Landon Miller

KTVN

Best massage therapist

1. Keisha Curtis

505 South Arlington Ave., 530 250-5949

2. Grace Greenspan

EVO Massage, 720 Tahoe St., 781-1720

3. Robert Baum

895 E. Patriot Blvd., 247-4947

Best middle school teacher

1. Levi Watson

2. Shaughn Richardson

3. Dave Clark

Best minister/spiritual advisor

1. Christopher Daniels

2. Harvey Turner

3. Sarah Syer

Best model

1. Shanda Golden

2. Bryan Eidem

3. Cassi Salo

Best muralist

1. Joe C. Rock

2. Erik Burke

3. Anthony Ortega

Best music teacher

1. Grace Hayes

2. Eric Stangeland

3. Anthony Postman

Best nail technician

1. Shannon Ochoa

495 Morrill Ave., 771-9820

2. Kelly Holmes

13981 S. Virginia St., 338-9605

3. Michelle Moore

Pewter Nail Spa, 911 S. Wells Ave., 250-7142>

Best pet groomer

1. Lulu’s Pet Grooming

11331 S. Virginia St., 852-5252

2. CJ’s Dog Grooming

4690 Longley Lane, 443-6883

3. Alice Maria

Midtown Mutts, 1426 Tonopah St., 322-2108

Alice’s Pet Parlor, 225 Redfield Pkwy., 851-3625

Best photographer

1. Jeramie Lu

2. Marcello Rostagni

3. Rachel Lomeli

Best Pilates instructor

1. Kelly Proud

2. Lisa Castaneda

3. Sophia Sefchick

Best plastic surgeon

1. Dr. Louis Bonaldi

6630 S. McCarran Blvd., 828-7400

2. Dr. Tiffany McCormack

10791 Double R Blvd., 284-2020

3. Dr. James Murphy

10401 Double R Blvd., 322-3446

Best police officer

1. Jason Soto

2. Patrick McCauley

3. Jake McCall

Best power couple

1. Amanda Burden and Jaci Goodman

2. Yevonne Allen and Meredith Tanzer

3. Ed and Heidi Adkins

Best principal

1. Jeana Curtis

North Valleys High School

2. Krissy Brown

Mount Rose Elementary School

3. Sean Whisler

Nancy Gomes Elementary School

Best public figure to fantasize about

1. Brian Sandoval

2. Kristen Remington

3. Hillary Schieve

Best public relations professional

1. Abbi Whitaker

Abbi Agency, 1385 Haskell St., 323-2977

2. Jackie Shelton

Estipona Group, 786-4445

Best real estate agent

1. Rogelio Garcia

Keller Williams Group One, 10539 Professional Circle, 502-9887

2. Barb Allen

Solid Source Realty, 1610 Meadow Wood Lane, 848-1281

Best social networker

1. Chris Payne

2. Ken Allen

3. Amanda Golden

Best tattoo artist

1. Ron Rash

Lasting Dose Tattoo & Art Collective, 888 S. Virginia St., 324-0666

2. Tony Medellin

Lasting Dose Tattoo & Art Collective, 888 S. Virginia St., 324-0666

3. Wade Reborn Bone

My Religion Tattoo, 910 E. Parr Blvd., 686-9885

Best veterinarian

1. Dr. Mark Klaich

Klaich Animal Hospital, 1990 S. Virginia St., 826-1212

2. Dr. Erin Rasmussen

Southwest. Veterinary Hospital, 960 W. Moana Lane, 825-7984

3. Dr. Shelby Baker

Damonte Ranch Animal Hospital, 1091 Steamboat Pkwy., 852-8522

Best visual artist

1. Erik Burke

2. Nathaniel Bejamin

3. Ahren Hertel

Best volunteer

1. Evelyn Mount

2. Maredith Tanzer

3. Shanda Golden

Best wedding planner

1. She Said Yes

240 Bonnie Briar Place, 276-8798

2. The Hytch

526-0441

3. Epik Weddings and Events

748 S. Meadows Pkwy., 250-3745

Best yoga instructor

1. Eleanor Girdis

Midtown Community Yoga, 600 S. Virginia St., 870-9905

2. Angie Fraley

om2yoga.com

3. Kelly Aguilera

www.sacredrootsreno.com

Most handsome person

1. Brian Sandoval

2. Christopher Luke

3. Arnie States