In 2014, AY About You’s 25th year in publication, the May issue touted the results of the “Best of Arkansas” reader’s poll. The list had fewer than 100 categories, about half of which were related to food and beverage.
In the decade since, “Best Of” has grown into a preeminent reader’s poll in the state. This year’s slate includes more than 200 categories, and the following pages represent the largest collection in the 36-year history of the magazine. Favorite food and drink are still represented, as well as many other fields, from cardiac surgeons to funeral services, dog groomers to salons and radio personalities to children’s clothing.
The process of becoming a “Best Of” honoree starts with a simple nomination process from the field. Companies, nonprofits and individuals statewide that receive the most nominations make up the five-name ballot during the voting round in March. Hundreds of thousands of votes are cast during that window, making “Best Of” one of the largest and most comprehensive reader’s polls in Arkansas.
Once online voting closes and tallies, the top three vote-getters are compiled as listed on the following pages. Making it that far is a major accomplishment because the finalists represent a very slim fraction of all businesses, organizations and individuals in their categories statewide.
Consider that there are about 250,000 companies of all sizes doing business in Arkansas, the Small Business Administration states. Of those, 99.3 percent meet the definition of small businesses, which supply about half of the state’s total employment. That not only gives an idea of how crowded the field is in some of the “Best Of” categories, it also shows how imperative it is for the state that smaller companies get it right, deliver excellent products and services, make payroll, and support local economies.
For years, much of the day-in, day-out work went unsung except within local communities. “Best Of” changed all that, providing from the beginning a means for the best service providers, physicians, places to work, retailers, hospitality, media, nonprofits, automotive companies, construction firms and many other businesses to stand out and receive statewide recognition. Best of all, the accolade is determined by the most important component of these organizations: their loyal and satisfied customers.
The impact of “Best Of” on companies, entrepreneurs and organizations is palpable. Drive through any community of any size in Arkansas or leaf through the pages of AY About You and the pride “Best Of” finalists and winners feel about the designation is readily visible. On billboards, on the sides of company vehicles and in print, honored companies have earned the right to display the coveted “Best Of” badge, which they do eagerly. The emblem denotes their status as best in their field in the state of Arkansas. Companies cannot buy the badge for any amount of money; it must be won via “Best Of” polling, and more than that, it is earned every single day with every single customer transaction.
In next month’s issue, AY About You will reveal the winners of “Best of 2024,” but in May, we honor tradition by allowing the top three in each category to get their due and take a bow. Only one can win, but making it into the top three is an honor in itself worth celebrating.
The entire staff at AY Media Group salutes these outstanding Arkansas businesses, nonprofits and individuals for the work they do, the customers they serve and the standard of excellence they uphold. Their commitment to their cause in good times and bad inspires us all, and the impact on their communities strengthens the state we all love, making it the wonderful place it is to work, live and raise a family.
Congratulations!
Beauty and Health
Aesthetic Nurse
• Sidney Bennett Selakovich, R.N. – Radiant Wellness
• Rebecca Perkins – THE SPA’AH
• Paige Kelly, R.N., BSN – Wright Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
Allergy Clinic
• Advanced Allergy & Asthma
• Jackson Allergy & Asthma Clinic
• Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Assisted Living Facility
• Fox Ridge Luxury Senior Living
• Good Shepherd Community
• Presbyterian Village
Audiology Clinic
• Miracle-Ear
• Pinnacle Hearing
• Wolfpack Hearing Clinic
Cardiology Clinic
• Arkansas Cardiology
• Arkansas Heart Hospital Clinic
• Conway Regional Cardiovascular Clinic
Chiropractor
• Bledsoe Chiropractic
• Shawn McGehee, D.C. – Lamey Chiropractic
• Pain Care Associates
Cosmetic Dentist
• Arkansas Family Dental
• Smile Dailey General and Cosmetic Dentistry
• Smile Hot Springs
Cosmetic Surgeon
• Michael Devlin, M.D. – Devlin Cosmetic Surgery
• Suzanne Yee, M.D. – Dr. Suzanne Yee Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center
• Byron Wilkes, M.D. – McFarland Eye Care
Dental Practice
• Arkansas Family Dental
• Jolly Family Dental
• Smile Dailey General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
• Dean Dental Solutions
• Heathman Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
• Smile Arkansas
Dermatology Clinic
• Arkansas Dermatology
• Franks Dermatology
• Pinnacle Dermatology
Doctor-Owned Hospital/Facility
• Arkansas Surgical Hospital
• Cabot Emergency Hospital
• OrthoArkansas
Esthetician
• Ashley Cooper – Pamper Me Pretty Aesthetics
• Madie Massey – Radiant Wellness
• Maegan Whitehead, L.E. – Wright Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
Family Dentist
• Bryan Austin, DDS – Austin Family Dentistry
• Meg Dunn, DDS – Dunn Family Dental
• Jeff Wisener, DDS – Wisener, Cooper & Fergus
Family Practice
• Autumn Road Family Practice
• Conway Regional Health System
• Little Rock Family Practice
Foot & Ankle Surgeon
• Jesse B. Burks, DPM – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• Larry L. Nguyen, M.D. – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• James Head, M.D. – Conway Regional Health System
Gastroenterology Clinic
• Conway Regional Gastroenterology Center
• Brian McGee, M.D. – Digestive Care
• GastroArkansas
Hair Salon
• Entanglements Salon
• Salon Jádore
• The Fix Salon
Hand Surgeon
• David M. Rhodes, M.D. – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• Jesse D. Abeler, D.O. – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• Bryan Head, M.D. – Conway Regional Health System
Health Coach
• Ablaze Fitness
• Hunter Little – Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center
• Meg Green, M.S., RDN, L.D., IFNCP
Hormone Therapy
• Beyond Wellness
• Pamela Volner, APRN, FNP-C – Painted Rock Health and Wellness
• Anne Trussell, M.D. – Sei Bella Med Spa
Hospice
• Arkansas Hospice
• Baptist Health Hospice
• Hospice Home Care
Hospital
• Arkansas Children’s
• Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
• Conway Regional Health System
In-Home Care
• Conway Regional Home Health
• Elder Independence Home Care
• Superior Senior Care
Long-Term Care Facility
• Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation
• Lake Hamilton Health and Rehab
• Parkway Village, A Baptist Health Community
Massage Therapist
• Brooke A. Slais, LMT, MTI
• Rooted in Wellness
• Michelle Christen – The SPA’AH
Medical Spa/Nonsurgical Cosmetic Clinic
• Ageless Aesthetics of Arkansas
• Painted Rock Health and Wellness
• Sei Bella Med Spa
Memory Care Facility
• Parkway Village, A Baptist Health Community
• Pinnacle Place Memory Care (formerly Avenir Memory Care at Little Rock)
• Willow Grove of Maumelle
Mental Health Facility
• Argenta Counseling and Wellness
• Levi Hospital
• Renew Mental Health and Wellness
Neurologist
• Brad Thomas, M.D. – Arkansas Surgical Hospital
• Keith Schluterman, M.D. – Conway Regional Health System
• Tim Freyaldenhoven, M.D. – Conway Regional Health System
Neurosurgeon
• Ali Krisht, M.D. – CHI St. Vincent
• Regan Gallaher, M.D. – Conway Regional Neuroscience Center
• Dominic Maggio, M.D. – Legacy Spine & Neurological Specialists
Nurse Injector
• Brande Daniels, R.N., BSN – Ageless Aesthetics of Arkansas
• Sidney Bennett Selakovich, R.N. – Radiant Wellness
• Paige Kelly, R.N., BSN – Wright Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
Nurse Practitioner
• Rhonda Dixon, APRN – Conway Regional
• Pamela Volner, APRN, FNP-C – Painted Rock Health and Wellness
• Danielle Lynch – Renew Mental Health and Wellness
Nursing Home
• Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation
• Good Shepherd Community
• Russellville Nursing & Rehabilitation
OB-GYN Clinic
• Conway Regional Renaissance Women’s Center
• The Woman’s Clinic
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health Women’s Center
Oncologist
• Rhonda Gentry, M.D. – CARTI
• Brad Baltz, M.D. – CHI St. Vincent
• Cesar Giancarlo Gentille Sanchez, M.D. – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Ophthalmologist
• Christian Hester, M.D. – Baptist Health Little Rock Eye Clinic
• Evan Newbolt, M.D. – McFarland Eye Care
Ophthalmology Clinic
• BoozmanHof Eye Clinic
• Little Rock Eye Clinic
• McFarland Eye Care
Optometrist
• Tiffany Brown, O.D. – Little Rock Eye Clinic
• Shelby Brogdon, O.D. – McFarland Eye Care
• Russell “Rusty” Simmons, O.D. – Simmons Eye Care
• Stephanie Willett, O.D. – McFarland Eye Care
Orthodontist
• Carmella Knoernschild, DDS – Knoernschild Orthodontic Clinic
• Vondran Orthodontics
• David Wardlaw, DDS – Wardlaw Orthodontics
Orthodontic Clinic
• Daniel & Jones Orthodontics
• Hall Orthodontics
• Knoernschild Orthodontic Clinic
Orthopedic Group
• Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• Conway Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center
• OrthoArkansas
Orthopedist
• Samuel A. Moore, D.O. – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• William F. Hefley, Jr., M.D. FAAOS – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• Thomas Roberts, M.D. – Conway Regional
Pain Center
• Conway Regional Advanced Pain Management Center
• Natural State Pain and Wellness Clinic
• Pain Treatment Centers of America
Pain Specialist
• Ahmed Ghaleb, M.D. – Advanced Spine and Pain Centers
• Mikio Ranahan, M.D. – Conway Regional Advanced Pain Management Clinic
• Jill Flaxman, M.D. – Natural State Pain and Wellness Clinic
Pediatric Clinic
• Central Arkansas Pediatric Clinic
• Hot Springs Pediatric Clinic
• Little Rock Pediatric Clinic
Pediatric Dentist Clinic
• Aaron Forrester, DDS – Groovy Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
• Kitchens Pediatric Dentistry
• Leap Kids Dental
Permanent Cosmetics
• Blush Ink & Beauty Studio
• Painted Rock Health and Wellness
• Sweet Grass Beauty
Physical Therapy Clinic
• Advanced Physical Therapy of Little Rock, North Little Rock and Benton
• Conway Regional Therapy Services
• Peak Performance Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
• Eva Barlogie, P.A. – Arkansas Children’s
• Brooke Money, P.A. – Conway Regional
• Tim Shipp – Radiant Wellness
Place to Have a Baby
• Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
• Conway Regional Health System
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Plastic Surgeon
• Zachary Young, M.D. – Arkansas Plastic Surgery
• Michael Spann, M.D. – Little Rock Plastic Surgery
• Eric Wright, M.D. – Wright Plastic Surgery
Podiatrist
• Jesse Burks, DPM – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• Cody Gaupel, DPM – Foot & Ankle Associates of Central Arkansas
• Aaron Seiter, DPM – Seiter Foot & Ankle Specialists
Prosthetics Clinic
• Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics
• New Hope Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics
Radiology Clinic
• Arkansas Surgical Hospital
• Conway Regional Imaging Services
• Radiology Associates
Rehabilitation Hospital
• Arkansas Surgical Hospital
• Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute
• Conway Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Retirement Community
• Chenal Village
• Cherokee Village
• Hot Springs Village
Spa
• Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa — Turtle Cove Spa
• Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort — Astral Spa
• THE SPA’AH
Specialty Hospital
• Arkansas Heart Hospital
• Arkansas Surgical Hospital
• Cabot Emergency Hospital
Sports Medicine Clinic
• Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• Conway Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center
• OrthoArkansas
Surgeon
• Mike Stanton, M.D. – Conway Regional Surgical Associates
• Lewis Porter, M.D. – Saline Health System
• Logan Lynch, M.D. – St. Bernards Healthcare
Surgeon (Lower Extremity)
• Jesse B. Burks, DPM – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• William F. Hefley Jr., M.D., FAAOS – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• James Head, M.D. – Conway Regional Health System
Surgeon (Upper Extremity)
• Jesse D. Abeler, D.O. – Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
• Jay Howell, M.D. – Conway Regional Health System
• Lewis Porter, M.D. – Saline Memorial Hospital
Tattoo Parlor
• 7th Street Tattoos & Piercing
• Black Cobra Tattoos
• Love Spell Tattoo
Therapist
• Kellee McCoy, LPC, LMFT – Argenta Counseling and Wellness
• Maureen Skinner, LPEI – Catalyst Counseling
• Mindy Moore – Mindy Moore Psychotherapy
Urology Clinic
• Arkansas Urology
• CARTI
• St. Bernards Healthcare
Clothing
Children’s Clothing
• Clara Jane and Jax
• Doodlebugs & Grow Children’s Boutique
• The Toggery
Local Men’s Clothing
• Domestic Domestic
• J. Duke & Co.
• Mr. Wicks
Local Women’s Clothing
• BARBARA/JEAN
• OAK Boutique
• Willow + Grace Boutique
Dining
Asian Fusion
• Kemuri
• Mt. Fuji Japanese Restaurant
• Three Fold Noodles + Dumpling Co.
Bakery
• Ambrosia Bakery Co.
• Dempsey Bakery
• The Croissanterie
Barbecue
• McClard’s Bar-B-Q
• Ouachita Bar & Grill
• Whole Hog Café North Little Rock
Breakfast
• Big Bad Breakfast
• Stoby’s Restaurant
• The Croissanterie
Brunch
• Lost Forty Brewing
• Taco Mama
• The Croissanterie
Burger
• Big Orange
• Crissy’s Pub Style
• Deluca’s Pizza
Caterer
• DownHome Catering
• Rx Catering
• The Croissanterie
Catfish
• Bubba’s Catfish
• Eat My Catfish
• Riverside Grocery
Cheese Dip
• Baja Grill
• El Porton Mexican Restaurant
• Heights Taco & Tamale Co.
Chef
• Aaron Bradshaw – Crissy’s Pub Style
• Jamie McAfee
• Jill McDonald – The Croissanterie
Cocktails
• The OAK room & bar – Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
• RŌBER :: Cocktails + Culinary
• Sauced Bar & Oven
Coffee Shop
• Kollective Coffee + Tea
• Mugs Coffee Co.
• Petit Jean Coffeehouse & Mercantile
Creole/Cajun
• Copper Mule Table & Tap
• Mike’s Place
• The Faded Rose
Dessert
• Charlotte’s Eats and Sweets
• Red Oak Steakhouse – Saracen Casino Resort
• Trio’s Restaurant
Dining for Kids
• All Aboard Restaurant & Grill
• Shotgun Dan’s Pizza
• The Purple Cow Restaurant
Fine Dining
• Cache Restaurant
• The Bugler – Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
• Red Oak Steakhouse – Saracen Casino Resort
Food Truck
• Crissy’s Pub Style
• Ouachita Bar & Grill
• The Prickly Pickle
Italian
• Bruno’s Little Italy
• J&S Italian Villa
• Pasta Grill
Mexican
• Baja Grill
• Local Lime
• Taco Mama
Pizza
• Deluca’s Pizza
• Different Dough Pizza Co.
• U.S. Pizza Co.
Restaurant (General)
• Cypress Social
• Holly’s Country Cookin’
• The Bugler – Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Restaurant (NEWLY OPENED)
• DONS Southern Social
• Lefty’s
• Ouachita Bar & Grill
Salad
• Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
• U.S. Pizza Co.
• ZAZA Fine Salad + Wood Oven Pizza Co.
Seafood
• Fisherman’s Wharf Steak & Seafood
• Oceans at Arthur’s
• The Oyster Bar
Special Occasion
• Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse
• RŌBER :: Cocktails + Culinary
• Sonny Williams’ Steak Room
Steak
• Doe’s Eat Place
• Red Oak Steakhouse – Saracen Casino Resort
• The Butcher Shop Steakhouse
Sushi
• Kemuri
• Rock N Roll Sushi
• Umami Sushi Lounge & Grill Fusion
Wine Bar
• Ciao Baci
• Splash Wine Bar
• Zin Wine Bar
Entertainment & Leisure
Art Gallery
• Art on the Square
• Legacy Fine Art Gallery
• Red Door Gallery
Bike Shop
• Angry Dave’s Bicycles
• Phat Tire Bike Shop
• Spokes Giant Little Rock
Casino
• Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
• Saracen Casino Resort
• Southland Casino Hotel
Cigar Lounge
• Cigar Republic
• The 1836 Club
• The Humidor
Concert Venue
• Murphy Arts District
• Reynolds Performance Hall
• Simmons Bank Arena
Event Venue
• C&C by the Lake
• Rusty Tractor Vineyards
• Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery
Family Attraction
• Little Rock Zoo
• Mid-America Science Museum
• Museum of Discovery
Festival/Fair/Event
• Arkansas State Fair
• Wild Wines – Little Rock Zoo
• The World’s Shortest St Patrick’s Day Parade
Happening/Entertainment Restaurant
• Murry’s Dinner Playhouse
• Revival :: restaurant + beer garden
• The Rail Yard
Hotel
• Capital Hotel
• Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
• The Waters Hot Springs, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Live Theater
• Argenta Contemporary Theatre (formerly Argenta Community Theater)
• Arkansas Repertory Theatre
• The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic
Local Musicians
• Bad Habit
• Cliff & Susan
• Jacob Flores
Local Tourist Attraction
• Garvan Woodland Gardens
• Little Rock Zoo
• Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
Museum
• Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
• Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
• Mid-America Science Museum
Out of State Travel
• Big Cedar Lodge
• The Titanic Museum Attraction
• Viking Cooking School
Resort
• Gaston’s White River Resort
• In the Trees
• Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa
Seasonal Attraction
• Garvan Woodland Gardens
• GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo
• An Old Time Christmas – Silver Dollar City
Whiskey Bar
• 501 Prime Bourbon Bar
• Rock Town Distillery
• Red Oak Steakhouse – Saracen Casino Resort
Home, Home Services & Finance
Accounting Firm
• Bell & Co.
• Denman, Hamilton & Associates
• Todd & Associates CPAs
Bank
• Centennial Bank
• First Security Bank
• Stone Bank
Cabinetry
• Duke Custom Cabinets
• Kimberly Cabinets
• Smedley Cabinets
Countertops
• Countertop World
• Emcar Marble & Granite
• Granite Transformations
Credit Union
• Arkansas Federal Credit Union
• Hope Credit Union
• Telcoe Federal Credit Union
Design-Build Team
• Bennett’s Handyman Services
• Sandy Sutton and Justin White
• Scott Lucas Construction
Development/Neighborhood
• Chenal Valley — Little Rock
• Hurricane Lake Estates — Bryant
• Pinnacle Heights — Rogers
Electrical Company
• Browning Electric
• Gary Houston Electric Co.
• Thompson Electric
Fabrics, Draperies & Window Treatments
• Debi Davis Interior Design
• Made in the Shade
• Sandy Sutton Design Center
Fireplace & Patio
• Congo Fireplace & Patio
• Ken Rash’s Arkansas
• Ouachita Hearth & Patio
Furniture Upholstery
• 12th Street Upholstery
• Robby Chism Upholstery and Furniture Repair
• White Furniture Co.
Gutters
• Excel Roofing and Restoration Corp.
• High Caliber Exteriors
• LeafGuard of Arkansas
Home Accessories
• Art of Design — Sha Davari
• Debi Davis Interior Design
• Howse
Home Automation
• HomeTronix
• Omnitech Automation
• Sound Concepts
Home Builder
• Household Solutions
• Parkinson Building Group
• Schrader Homes
Home Contractor
• Household Solutions
• Menco Construction
• River Rock Builders
Home Glass
• Jones Glass
• Pella Windows & Doors of North Little Rock
• West Little Rock Glass
Home Security
• Advanced Alarm Technologies
• Natural State Security
• Triple-S Alarm
Insurance Firm
• G&G Independent Insurance
• S&P Insurance Partners
• State Farm — Charlotte Potts
Interior Designer
• Debi Davis Interior Design
• Sandy Sutton Design Center
• Shine Interior Design Studio
Investment Firm
• Edward Jones — Cassandra Rector
• Gadberry Financial Group — Jay Gadberry
• GenWealth Financial Advisors
Kitchen Store/Supply
• Eggshells Kitchen Co.
• Haynes Ace Hardware
• The Kitchen Store & More
Lawn Care
• Dave’s Turf Management
• Orange Lawn Service
• Top Notch Turf
Mortgage Lender
• Arvest Bank
• Bank of England
• Signature Bank of Arkansas
Real Estate Agent
• Kassi Bell – Back Porch Realty
• Dione Jessup – Century 21 Parker & Scroggins Realty
• April Findlay – The Charlotte John Co.
Real Estate Company
• Adkins & Associates
• The Charlotte John Co.
• The Janet Jones Co.
Repair/Remodeling
• Hartness Construction Co.
• Household Solutions
• Menco Construction
Solar Power
• Delta Solar
• Seal Solar
• Today’s Power
Swimming Pools
• Diamond Pools
• Household Solutions
• Luxury Pool & Spa
Title Company
• Commerce Title & Closing Services
• First National Title Co.
• Lenders Title Group
Kids & Education
Community College
• Arkansas State University-Beebe
• National Park College
• University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College
Private College
• Harding University
• Lyon College
• Ouachita Baptist University
Private School
• Catholic High School for Boys
• Episcopal Collegiate School
• Little Rock Montessori School
Public School
• Conway Public Schools
• Little Rock School District
• Pulaski County Special School District
Public University
• Arkansas State University
• University of Arkansas
• University of Central Arkansas
Special Education School
• ACCESS Group
• Arkansas School for the Deaf
• Easterseals Arkansas
Media
Advertising Agency
• Agency GWL
• SixtyOne Celsius
• Stone Ward
Columnist/Reporter
• John Allen French – Pocahontas Star Herald
• Kevin Shalin – The Mighty Rib
• Dwain Hebda – Ya!Mule Wordsmiths
Marketing Consultant
• Dan Sawyer – Agency GWL
• Amanda Propst
• Turnbow & Winning Local
Marketing Firm
• Dave Creek Media
• SixtyOne Celsius
• The Communications Group
Radio Personality
• David Bazzel
• Justin Moore
• Poolboy
Social Media Specialist
• Jeff Turnbow
• Rock City Digital
• Synergetic Social
TV Personality
• Kevin Kelly – Fox 16
• Ansley Watson – KATV
• Melinda Mayo – KATV
Weather Person
• Melinda Mayo – KATV
• Tom Brannon – THV11
• Todd Yakoubian
People & Places
Chamber of Commerce
• Cabot Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
• Little Rock Regional Chamber
CVB (Convention & Visitors Bureau)
• North Little Rock Tourism
• Visit Bentonville
• Visit Hot Springs
Fundraiser
• Arkansas Duck Derby – Conway Regional Health Foundation
• Hot Springs Prohibition
• Wild Wines – Little Rock Zoo
Person of the Year
• Jim Keet
• Pastor Mark Evans
• Butch Rice – Stallion Transportation Group
Place to Worship
• Calvary Baptist Church
• Pulaski Heights United – Methodist Church
• The Church at Rock Creek
Wedding Venue
• Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa
• Rusty Tractor Vineyards
• The Venue at Oakdale
Services
Architect
• Bram Keahey – Taggart Architects
• Charley Penix – Cromwell Architects Engineers
• Reese Rowland – Polk Stanley Wilcox
Auction
• Blackmon Auctions
• I-40 Auto Auction — Gaylen McGee
• Wilson Auctioneers
Customer Service
• Conway Regional Medical Center
• David’s Burgers
• Superior Senior Care
Dog Groomer
• Dat Pooch
• K9 Kleaners
• Schnazzy Grooming
Doggy Day Care
• Chenal Pet Palace
• Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa
• The Barking Lot
Dry Cleaner
• Hangers Cleaners
• Oak Forest Cleaners
• Tide Cleaners
Financial Advisor
• April Pollard – Edward Jones
• Red Dog Investment Group
• Scott Daniel – WealthPath Investment Advisors
Funeral Home
• A Natural State Funeral Service
• Roller Funeral Homes
• Smith Family Funeral Homes
Heating & AC Service
• Dash Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
• Middleton Heat & Air
• Rood Heating & Cooling
Housekeeping
• Bless the Mess Cleaning Co.
• Merry Maids of Little Rock
• Molly Maid of Greater Little Rock
Jewelry Designer
• Cecil’s Fine Jewelry
• Sissy’s Log Cabin
• Underwoods Fine Jewelers
Law Firm
• Taylor King Law
• The Law Offices of Katherine E. Blackmon
• Wright Lindsey Jennings
Nonprofit
• Junior Achievement of Arkansas
• Renewal Ranch
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana
Party Planning/Products/Rentals
• Just Peachy
• Party Time Rental and Events
• Tipton & Hurst
Pest Control
• Empire Pest Solutions
• Legacy Termite & Pest Control
• The Bug Man
Photographer
• Cassie Jones Photography
• Jeff Fuller-Freeman Photography
• Lori Sparkman Photography
Plumber
• Advantage Service Co.
• Ray Lusk Plumbing
• Victory Plumbing
Promotional Services
• Print X Press
• RockStar Passes
• Trivia Marketing
Seasonal Designer
• Sandy Sutton
• Silks A Bloom
• Tipton & Hurst
Siding/Windows/Roofing
• Elevate Roofing
• Pella Windows & Doors of North Little Rock
• Wilson’s Home Improvement
Special Events Planner
• Anne-Claire Allen Owens
• Roseberry Farms
• Signature Events
Travel Agency
• Poe Travel
• Small World Big Fun
• Sue Smith Vacations
Veterinarian
• Lake Hamilton & Hot Springs Animal Hospitals
• Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic
• Sartin Animal Care Clinic
Video Production
• Cranford Co.
• CWP Productions
• Dave Creek Media
Web Design
• Rock City Digital
• Turnbow & Winning Local
• Webmonster
Shopping
Arkansas Handmade Products
• Aromatique
• Fischer’s Honey
• Rock Town Distillery
Boutique
• Sage Boutique
• The Crown Shop
• The Humble Thread
Bridal Store
• Inverness Bridal
• Low’s Bridal
• The Bridal Cottage
CBD Store
• Healing Hemp of Arkansas
• Natural Relief Dispensary
• Your CBD Store
Consignment Store
• Casa Bella
• Live Thankfully Little Rock
• Yours Truly Consignment
Eyewear
• Burrow’s & Mr. Frank’s Optical
• James Eyecare & Optics Gallery
• McFarland Eye Care
Flooring
• Akel’s Carpet One Floor & Home
• Carpet Barn
• River City Flooring
Florist
• Buds N Bows
• Tanarah Luxe Floral
• Tipton & Hurst
Furniture
• Down South
• Howse
• White Furniture Co.
Garden Center
• Hocott’s Garden Center
• Lumber1 Home Center
• The Good Earth Garden Center
Gift Store
• The Crown Shop
• Tipton & Hurst
• Wrapped Gift Boutique
Grocery Store
• Edwards Food Giant
• Me & McGee Market
• Trader Joe’s
Home Improvement Store
• Fuller and Son Hardware
• Haynes Ace Hardware
• Lumber1 Home Center
Jewelry Store
• Cecil’s Fine Jewelry
• Jones & Son
• Sissy’s Log Cabin
Shopping Center
• Conway Commons
• Outlets of Little Rock
• The Promenade at Chenal
Spirits
Brewpub
• Flyway Brewing
• Lost Forty Brewing
• Superior Bathhouse Brewery
Happy Hour
• Dugan’s Pub
• Petit & Keet
• Sauced Bar & Oven
Liquor Store
• Lake Liquor
• Legacy Wine and Spirits
• O’Looney’s Wine & Liquor
Sports
Fitness Center/Gym
• 365 Fitness
• Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center
• The Athletic Clubs
Golf Course
• Maumelle Country Club
• Pleasant Valley Country Club
• The Alotian Club
Personal Trainer
• Brooke Walker 365 Fitness
• Erika Setzler – Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center
• Jean Paul Francoeur – JP Fitness
Sporting Goods Store
• Fort Thompson
• Mack’s Prairie Wings
• Ozark Outdoor Supply
Top Employers
Boss
• Suzanne Yee, M.D. – Dr. Suzanne Yee Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center
• Ryan Flynn – Network Services Group
• Nicole Hurst Puckett – Superior Senior Care & Puckett Auto Group
CEO
• Troy Wells – Baptist Health
• Matt Troup – Conway Regional Health System
• Quincy Hurst – Superior Senior Care
Chief Financial Officer
• Bill Pack – Conway Regional Health System
• Sylvia Murchison – Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
• Jennifer Bridges – OrthoArkansas
Overall Company
• Conway Regional Health System
• Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
• Superior Senior Care
Philanthropy Company
• Renewal Ranch
• Stallion Transportation Group
• Tacos 4 Life
Place to Work
• Conway Regional Health System
• Everett Automotive Group
• Superior Senior Care
Vehicle Dealers and Services
Auto Dealership Service Department
• BMW of Little Rock
• Everett Buick GMC
• Russell Chevrolet Co.
Auto Glass Repair
• Bentonville Glass
• Capitol Glass Co.
• Glass Doctor
Boat/Marine Dealership
• Gregg Orr Marine
• Hot Springs Marina
• Lacey’s Narrows Marina and Boating Center
Car Salesperson
• Chris Puckett – Puckett Auto Group
• Shawn McAnulty – Smith Ford
• Saif Tareen – BMW of Little Rock
Car Wash
• Puckett Auto Group
• Splash Car Wash & 10-Minute Oil Change
• Take 5 Car Wash
New Car Dealership
• BMW of Little Rock
• Fletcher Auto Group
• Russell Chevrolet Co.
Pre-owned Car Dealership
• Puckett Auto Group
• Russell Chevrolet Co.
• Smith Ford
RV Dealership
• Moix RV Supercenter
• Razorback Camper Sales
• RV City
Tire Center
• Austin Brothers Tire & Service
• Discount Tire & Brake
• Vaughan Tire Co.
Window Tint
• Conway Glass Tinting
• D&D Sun Control
• The Tint Studio
