Marion County Development Commission recognized local businesses and organizations with the Best of the Red Rock Area Awards today. Residents and visitors voted online to select their favorite spots to eat, shop, and play in Marion County.
KNIA/KRLS Radio was once again voted on as the best source for local news and information. Also at the event, the Top 10 Under 40 was selected, in which young professionals are nominated for their impact not only in business, but in their local communities.
See the full list of winners below:
Top 10 Events
1. Tulip Time
Thursdays in Pella
Pleasantville Pig Out
Red Rock Balloonfest
Bussey 4th of July
Pleasantville 4th of July
Knoxville Nationals
Farm Crawl
Knoxville Living Windows
Pella Tour of Homes
Top 10 Things to Do After Five
1. Cellar Peanut Pub
A & P Pub
The Grand Theatre (Knoxville)
Kaldera Restaurant
Peace Tree Brewing Co.
Pella Cinema
Pella Opera House
One Eleven Public House
Slideways
The Wijn House
Top 10 Dining
1. Opa’s Deli at Int’Velds
Checkerboard
Coffee Connection
Dutchfix
George’s Pizza and Steakhouse
Hometown Meats and Deli
Kaldera Restaurant
Kone Korner
One Eleven Public House
Smokey Row – Pella
Top 10 Shopping
1. Simple Treasures
Candi’s Flowers and Gifts
emBellish
Funky Zebra
Luv Cole
9 Lilas
The Sanctuary
Silver Lining
Thistles
The Work of Our Hands
Category Winners
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Food and Drinks
Best Salad – Applebee’s
Best Appetizer – Checkerboard
Best Pizza – George’s Pizza and Steakhouse
Best Coffee – Coffee Connection
Best Ethnic Food – Deng’s Garden
Best Steak – One Eleven Public House
Best Burger – Culver’s
Best Tenderloin – Checkerboard
Best Breakfast – Windmill Cafe
Best Dessert – Jaarsma Bakery, Kone Korner
Best Family Restaurant – Checkerboard
Best Outdoor Eating – Kone Korner
Best Entree Made from Local Product – Opa’s Deli at Int’ Velds
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Social Events
Best Happy Hour – Cellar Peanut Pub
Best Caterer – Central College
Best Date Night – Kaldera
Best Pub or Bar – Cellar Peanut Pub
Best Wedding Reception Venue – Central College
Best Family Reunion – Cordova Park Pavilion
Best Place for Conference – Central College
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Lodging
Best Campground – Howell Station at Lake Red Rock
Best Hotel – Cobblestone Hotel and Suites
Best B & B – Cheesemaker’s Inn
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Shopping
Best Antique or Vintage Shop – Simple Treasures
Best Shop for Women – Funky Zebra
Best Thrift Store – The Well
Best Gift Shop – Silver Lining
Best Shop for Fresh Meats – Int’Veld’s Meat Market
Best Place to Purchase Local Products – Jaarsma Bakery
Best Place to Shop After 5 – Maurice’s
Best Shop for Men – Theisen’s
Best Kids Shop – Silver Lining
Best Garden Center or Nursery – Nick’s Greenhouse
Best Pet Care Supplies – Faux Paws Bakery
Best Photo – Digital Galleria
Best Floral – Thistles
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Entertainment
Best Live Entertainment – Pella Opera House
Best Historical Experience – Pella Historical Village
Best Indoor Recreation – Knoxville Rec Center
Best Outdoor Recreation – Pella Aquatic Center
Best Hidden Treasure – Bessie Spaur Butterfly Garden
Best Public Art – Scholte House Gardens
Best Place to Entertain Kids – Pella Aquatic Center
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Community
Best Hospitality – Cellar Peanut Pub
Best Real Estate/Construction – Home Realty
Best Bank/Finance – Marion County Bank
Best Auto Repair – Raceway Tire and Exhaust
Best Spa, Salon, Barber – Expressions by Design
Best Local News Source – KNIA/KRLS
Best Place to Work Under 50 Employees – Marion County Bank
Best Place to Work 50-250 – Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
Best Place to Work Over 200 – Vermeer Corporation
Best Business Supporter of Community Under 50 Employees – Marion County Bank
Best Business Supporter of Community 50-250 – Pella HyVee
Best Business Supporter of Community 250+ – Vermeer
Top 10 Under 40
Reid Evans – Marion County Bank
Jenae Jenison – Central College
Brian Hatch – Marion County Engineer, Mayor of Knoxville
Elly Shaw – Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
Josh Peterson – PeteFarms Peformance & Repair
Liz Sporrer – Vermeer Corporation
Ben Shaw – Kone Korner
Dr. Maggie Wilson – Knoxville Veterinary Clinic
Lucas Young – Devore Homes
Eden Youngberg – The Well