Voting Categories for Best of Northern Utah

Activities & Entertainment

Annual Event/Festival

Any sports event or short series that occurs within the local region

Dance/Cheer Studio

Any dance studio

Event/Reception Center

A building, facility, or space primarily used to host public or private events, parties, or receptions.

Extreme Adventure

Any activity that is considered extreme but safe

Family Attraction

Any attraction with a family focus

Golf Course

Public or private golf course, includes country clubs

Gymnastics/Tumbling

Hotel

Any hotel or motel, local, franchise, or national chain

Live Music

Any hotel, bar, tavern, that offers live music on a continuing basis; bands or musicians can be visiting or in residence

Live Theatre

Any live theater, professional or amateur

Place to Volunteer

Nonprofit or non for profit

Romantic Getaway

Any destination that is a day trip or quick overnight experience

RV Park

Business & Professional Services

Accounting Firm

Accounting firm providing tax, business and representation

Bank

Bank that is local, regional, or national

Commercial Real Estate

A commercial Real Estate agent

Credit Union

Credit union that is local, regional, or national

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in defense law

Estate Law

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in estate, wills and trusts

Family Law

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in family law

Law Firm

Lawyer or law firm with general or specific practice of law

Managed IT Services/Office Technology

Personal Injury Lawyer

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in personal injury law

Research and Development

Food & Beverage

All-Around Restaurant

Any restaurant

Asian Food

Any restaurant that specializes in asian cuisine

Bakery

Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery.

Bar & Grill

Pub style restaurant or bar that serves wine, beer, and/or spirits

Breakfast

Any restaurant serving breakfast

Burger

Any restaurant

Cheap Eats

Any restaurant

Chicken Sandwich

Coffee House

Any restaurant or freestanding coffee specialty

Cookies

Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery that bakes cookies onsite

Craft Beer

Dessert

Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery

Diner

Any coffee shop and//or dinner with table service

Donuts

Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery

Food Truck

Any portable restaurant where food is cooked onsite

Frozen Yogurt / Custard

A frozen dessert made with yogurt and sometimes other dairy products and non-dairy products

Ice Cream

Ice cream pre-made or soft serve

Italian Restaurant

Any restaurant specializing in italian cuisine

Lunch Spot

Any restaurant serving lunch

Mexican Food

Any restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine

Pizza

Restaurant or establishment where pizza is the primary offering

Sandwiches

Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sandwiches are made to order

Soda

Any establishment that serves carbonated beverages

Steakhouse

Restaurant that is primarily a steak establishment

Sushi

Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sushi is made to order

General Services

Catering

Onsite or offsite full service catering (not including rentals)

Customer Service

Open to all businesses

Dumpster Service/Junk Clean Out

Equipment Rental and Sales

Farm Store

Financial Planner

An person employed to manage the personal finances of clients

Floral

Florist that is local to the area

Funeral Home/Services

Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services

Implement Dealers

Insurance Agent

Individual insurance agent

Insurance Company

Insurance company like state farm, allstate, geico

Internet Provider

Telecommunications company providing internet service

Laundry/Dry Cleaning

Monuments & Headstones

Nonprofit Organization

Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status

Pet Services

Photographer

All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.

Place to Work

Any business

Print/Copy

Screen Printing/Embroidery

Tailoring/Alterations

Travel Agent

A person or company engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, or trips for travelers.

Home & Garden

AC/HVAC Service

Hvac services that include new equipment, service, and repairs

Appliance Store

A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances

Cabinet Shop

Specializes in cabinetry for commercial and home application including but not limited to bathroom and kitchens

Carpet & Flooring Cleaner

Carpet and flooring cleaning companies

Carpet & Flooring Store

All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store

Christmas/Outdoor Lighting

Countertop Supply Company

Electrician

A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment

Fence Company

A business that sells and installs barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape

Fireplace Install/Retrofit

Flooring Contractor

Furniture Store

Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store

Garage Door Company

Company specializing in garage door installation and/or repair

Gardening Store/Nursery

Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store

Handyman Services

An individual or business that is licensed and is employed to do occasional domestic repairs and minor renovations

Hardware Store

A store selling tools, implements, and other items used in home life and activities such as gardening

Home Builder

New home builder

Home Entertainment/Security

Home Mortgage Company

Housekeeping

Housekeeping refers to the management of duties and chores involved in the running of a household, such as cleaning, cooking and home maintenance

Interior Design Firm

Interior design is the art or process of designing the interior, often including the exterior, of a room or building

Landscaping

Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance

Lawn Care

Paint Contractor

Paint Store

Pest Control

The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities

Plumber

A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems

Real Estate Agent

An individual who is licensed and sells and rents out buildings and land for clients

Real Estate Brokerage

Real Estate Team

A group of individual licensed real estate agents that are a defined team within a real estate company

Remodeler/Contractor

Individual or business that change the structure or form or (something, especially a building)

Restoration Services

Individual or business that is in the business of returning something to a formal owner, place, or condition

Roofing Company

An individual or business who constructs or repairs roofs

Solar Company

Stone/Masonry Supplier

Title Company

A business that provides title insurance, a form of indemnity insurance which insures against financial loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage loans

Tree Trimming

Window Company

Any company offering installation or sales of windows (new or retrofit)

Window Washing

A business that cleans residential, commercial, and institutional windows on a retained or per-assignment basis.

Lifestyle & Beauty

Barbershop

Traditional barbershop

CrossFit

Crossfit is a branded fitness regimen created by greg glassman

Day Spa

A business that provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials

Eyelash Studio

Gym

Gym or fitness center

Hair Salon

Hair salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc.

Health and Wellness Products

Massage

Massage therapist or massage establishment

Nail Salon

Salon that offers manicures and pedicures, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment

Recovery/Treatment Center

Inpatient or outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment

Tanning

Ultraviolet tanning services, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment.

Tattoo/Piercing Parlor

Weight Loss Center

Establishment offering weight loss solutions

Yoga/Pilates

Gym, fitness center, fitness classes, etc. that focus on yoga and/or pilates

Medical

Allergy Center

Allergy and sinus centers under the directive of a medical doctor or allergy specialist

Alternative Therapies

Any business, organization, or establishment that focuses on alternative health solutions and therapies (not including cannabis)

Assisted Living

Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed

Audiologist

The branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing

Chiropractor

A practitioner or group focused on the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments or the joints

Cosmetic Dentistry

Individual or medical practice work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums, and/or bite

Cosmetic Surgery

Individual or medical practice with a focus on cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of the skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, or the enhancement of face, breasts and buttocks

Dentist

Individual general dentist or dental practice

Dermatologist

Individual or group that practices medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

Doctor

Individual medical doctor or medical practice

Ear, Nose and Throat

Family Physician

Medical doctor specializing in family practice.

Hearing Center

Any center offering hearing solutions, including audiologist individual doctors or medical practice/clinics

Home Health

Hospice

Med-Spa

Establishment offering results oriented and corrective medical skin care products and procedures

Medical Facility

Medical clinic or specialty that is free-standing and not a department of a hospital

Mental Health

A person or company specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological and behavioral problems.

Ophthalmologist (Eye Surgeon)

A doctor specializing in eye surgery

Optical

Optometrist (Eye Doctor)

A doctor (od or md) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye

Oral Surgeon

Oral a maxillofacial surgery specializing in treating diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region; including wisdom teeth extraction

Orthodontist

A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws

Orthopedics

Any doctor or medical facility concerned with the study and treatment of the musculosketetal system, particularly the spine, joints, and muscles.

Pain Clinic

Health care facility that focuses on the diagnosis and management of chronic pain

Pediatric Dentist

Individual or group practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry (formerly endodontics) is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence

Pediatrician

A medical practitioner or group that specializing in children and their diseases

Pharmacy

A freestanding or part of a larger establishment that is a drugstore - a retail store where medicine and miscellaneous articles are sold with a dispensing pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Individual doctor or medical practice/clinic

Radiology

A medical facility dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Rehabilitation Center

A facility providing therapy and training for rehabilitation; the center may offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, vocational training, and special training such as speech therapy

Surgery Center

Institution providing surgery options

Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic

Institution providing quick care, urgent care or walk in appointments

Veterinarian Clinic / Hospital

Individual veterinarian office and/or clinic

Women's Clinic

Institution providing women's health care

Schools

Childcare/Preschool

Childcare for pre-school and after school care without a structures curriculum or preschool offering early

High School

Public high school without the support of tuition

Private School

Catholic, parochial or non-religious bases school at all levels

Shopping

Antiques/Collectibles

Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers

Bicycle Shop

Store that specializes in bicycles, equipment, riding tours and clothing

Book Store

Boutique Shop

Small store that sells stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods

Bridal Shop

Small store that sells clothing specific to the "big" day. includes men's and women's selections

Candy/Chocolate

Cell Phone Repair/Accessories

Consignment/Thrift Store

Any for profit or non-profit consignment or thrift store

Game Store

Gas/Convenience Store

Gas station or a store with extended opening hours, stocking a limited range of household goods and groceries

Grocery Store

Grocery store can be a local, chain or co-op

Jewelry Store

Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store

Mattress Store

Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses

Men's Clothing Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Music Store

Place to Buy a Gift

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Place to Buy Meat

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Ski / Snowboard Shop

Sporting Goods

Women's Clothing Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Vehicles & Services

Auto Body Repair

Any auto body repair services, free standing or part of a dealership

Auto Dealership New

Any licensed auto dealership

Auto Dealership Used

Any licensed auto establishment that specializes the sale of pre owned autos

Auto Glass

Auto Parts Store

A retail outlet specializing in the selling of parts for automobiles

Auto Service Center

Any auto service center

Automotive Accessories & Customization

A company that specializes in accessories and customization equipment for cars, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles.

Car Audio Visual

Express Car Wash

Full Service Car Wash

Motorcycle Dealer

Establishment selling motorcycles

Oil & Lube

Any fast oil and lube establishment, primarily where the driver stays in the vehicle while serviced

Power Sports

Establishment selling powered vehicles such as gators, atvs, etc.

RV Service and Repair

Tire Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store selling tires

Towing Company