Voting for the Best of 2023
Best in Business People's Choice Awards 2023
The awards ceremony was hosted at Chainbridge Distillery. The house was packed and the excitement was palpable as the winners were announced.
Voting for the Best of 2023
Below are the nominees for each category. The Winner is in bold letters.
BEST BARBER
- Rich, Dick’s Service Station
- Joe, Barberology
- Jennie, Golden Clipper
- Colton, Barbers & Beer
- Trey, J.T.’s Cuts
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
- Dr. Donna Watson, A Place of Health
- Dr. Michael Surdis Jr., All Broward Chiropractic
- Dr. Barry Weinberg, A Place For Healing
- Dr. Ashley Dixon, Dixon Chiropractic
BEST CITY EMPLOYEE
- Shannon Veniza, City Manager’s Office
- Steven Mattair, Parks & Recreation
- Robin Greco, City Clerk’s Office
- Brittney Farley, Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library
BEST DENTIST
- Dr. Howard Cunningham, Oakland Park Dental
- Dr. Trevor Hart, Hart to Hart Dental
- Dr. Ivonne Vasquez, The Dental Place of Oakland Park
- Dr. John Stone, Best Dental Associates
BEST HANDYMAN
- Gilbert, The Handyman’s Man
- Xavier, Resilient Tech Services
- Alex the Handyman
- Melvin Tyrone, The Dependable Handyman
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
- Massages by Victoria
- Marcy at #1 Massage
- JT, Acu-Pressure Therapy
- Michelle Lindenau, Tranquil Kneads
BEST MORTGAGE BROKER/ADVISOR
- Medardo Cevallos, Home Financial Group
- Brad Greenleaf, Brad Greenleaf
- Kimber White, RE Financial Services
- German Tolentino, Fairway Independent Mortgage
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
- Balvin Duke, Duke’s Photography
- Michael Murphy, Michael Murphy Photographic Imaging
- Mario, Munoz Photography
- Graciela Laurent, Graciela Laurent Photography
BEST PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER
- Renato Silva, G21 Fitness
- Duilio Aicardi, Xtreme Body Transformations
- Adam Jurgaitis, Intense Fitness
- Joao Evangelista, Eli’s Fitness Studio
BEST PHYSICIAN
- Dr. John Jones, Midland Medical
- Dr Ahmed Riaz
- Dr Noah Lee, Midland Medical
- Dr Derrick Bowling, Derrick Bowling MD
BEST POLITICIAN/COMMUNITY LEADER
- Tim Lonergan, City Commissioner
- Dr. Mitch Rosenwald, Vice Mayor
- Christopher Fisher, Corals of Oakland Park Neighborhood Association
- Coby King, Harlem McBride Neighborhood Association
BEST REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
- Tom Wolf, Tom Wolf Team at RE/MAX Experience
- Désirée Ávila, Charles Rutenberg Realty
- Mike Sansevero, Lauderdale Mike Real Estate
- Ron Falk, Falk Team at RE/MAX Experience
Event Photos :
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS NOMINEES
BEST AUTO REPAIR
- Rothe’s Auto Repair
- R & S Automotive
- Oakland Auto Center
- Broney Automotive
BEST BANK
- TD Bank
- Wells Fargo
- American National Bank
- Truist
BEST BARBERSHOP
- All-Star Barbers
- Barberology
- Barbers & Beer
- Dick’s Service Station
- JT’s Cuts
BEST BEAUTY SALON
- Katon Salon
- Studio 703 Hair Salon
- Sullo Salon & Day Spa
- Blondie’s
- Salon 954
BEST CAR WASH
- SPIN Car Wash
- Pump & Wash
- Poinciana Car Wash
- Detail Bros Auto Detailing
BEST COFFEE SHOP
- Calusa Coffee Roasters
- Cyth & Co
- Maggie’s Favorite
- American Coffee Shop
- Oakland Coffee & Juice Bar
BEST GYM
- Crunch Fitness
- LA Fitness
- Planet Fitness
BEST PERSONAL TRAINING GYM
- Eli’s Fitness
- G21 Fitness
- Intense Fitness
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE
- Hanna Hardware
- Sophisticated Hardware & Plumbing
- Lowe’s Home Improvement
BEST MED SPA
- Park Place Spa and Body Sculpt
- BeWell MedSpa
- Z-Roc Dermatology
- Institute for Optimal Healing & Aesthetics
BEST NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
- Goodwill
- Kiwanis Club of Oakland Park
- Pride Center at Equality Park
- Animal Aid
BEST PET CARE/GROOMING
- Alexandria’s Grooming
- Ruby Clippers Pet Grooming
- Central Bark
- Pat the Groomer
BEST RESTAURANT — BREAKFAST
- Over Easy Café
- Peter Pan Diner
- American Coffee Shop
- Rendezvous
- Corinto’s
BEST RESTAURANT — LUNCH
- El Guanaco Taqueria y Antojitos
- Rendezvous
- Bulegreen Café Yard
- The Mason Jar
- Funky Buddha
BEST RESTAURANT — DINNER
- Thai Spice
- Escargot Bistro
- La Bamba
- Angelo Elia’s
- The Mason Jar
- Bombay Café
BEST THRIFT STORE
- Oddballs Nifty Thrift
- Poverello Thrift Store
- Uptown Cheapshate
- The Flip Side
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- Alpha Glass and Mirror
- Chainbridge Distillery
- Fast Prints
- J.T. Cuts and J.T. Cut’s Academy
- Rebel Wine Bar
BUSINESS ICON OF THE YEAR
- Photographer Michael Murphy
The Association's New Board
Attendees were also introduced to the Association’s new Board.
Désirée Ávila | President
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Kimber White | Vice President
RE Financial Services
Monica Couso | Secretary
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Center
Andy Rogow | Treasurer
First Southeast Mortgage Corporation
Peter Jackson | Founder & Past President
Peter Jackson Media
Owen Marr
Lowe’s Home Improvement
John Gugliemi, VP of Business Development
Chase Roofing
Christopher Baker | Co-owner, Director of Business Development
Visuals by Momo