Best of the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Region Awards

The results are in (see below).  If you were unable to join us for the celebration on September, 27 and would like to pick up your award, our office hours are as follows:

Tuesday 10/10 - Thursday 10/12- OPEN 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mon. 10/16, Wed., 10/18, Thurs., 10/19 -  OPEN 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday, 10/17 - OPEN 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Let us know if you plan to stop by and we will have your award ready for you, or call with any questions:  603-673-4360.

The results are in….
Congratulations to all Winners and Finalists of the ‘Best of’ the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Regions Awards! The votes have been tallied and are listed below. Please read some important information below the results.
 

‘Best of’ the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Region Awards!!

 

 

Accountant/CPA

Winner:  Merrimack Tax Associates

Finalist:  Tom Barnes, CPA

 

Acupuncturist

Winner:  Synergy Acupuncture & Optimal Wellness

Finalist:  Alyson Kramer, Northeast Acupuncture & Wellness

 

Addiction Recovery Services

Winner:  Addiction Recovery Coalition of New Hampshire

Finalist:  Revive Recovery Resource Center

 

Antique Shop

Winner:  Milford Market Antiques

Finalist:  Robin’s Egg

 

Appliance Store

Winner:  Brennan & Mackay Appliance

Finalist:  The Home Depot

 

Art Gallery

Winner:  Creative Ventures Gallery

Finalist:  (tie) Liz Abaid Studios

Finalist:  (tie) NH Antiques Co-op

 

Art Studio

Winner:  Board & Brush Creative Studio

Finalist:  Creative Ventures Gallery

 

Auto Dealership

Winner:  Milford Subaru

Finalist:  Contemporary Automotive

 

Auto Services

Winner:  Carson City Tire

Finalist:  Gurney’s Automotive

 

 

 

Bakery

Winner:  Frederick’s Pastries

Finalist:  Dutch Epicure Bakery

 

Bank

Winner:  TD Bank

Finalist:  Bangor Savings Bank

 

Barber Shop

Winner:  Teddy’s Barbershop

Finalist:  Polished Man Merrimack

 

Bartender

Winner:  Jan Cassarino, Mile Away Restaurant

Finalist:  Elizabeth Melanson, Grill 603  

 

Bathroom Remodeling

Winner:  Souhegan Valley Construction

Finalist:  Nathan Griffith General Contracting

 

BBQ

Winner:  Smokehaus Barbecue

Finalist:  The Alamo Texas Barbecue & Tequila Bar

 

Beer Store

Winner:  Beer Store - Nashua

Finalist:  Beer & Wine Nation - Merrimack

 

Book Store

Winner:  Balin Books

Finalist:  Morning Star Bookstore

 

Boutique

Winner:  JM Princewell

Finalist:  Natalie’s Boutique

 

 

Breakfast

Winner:  Café on the Oval

Finalist:  Riverhouse Café

 

 

Sports & Recreation

Winner:  Hampshire Hills Athletic Club

Finalist:  Battle Axe

 

Brew Pub

Winner:  Station 101

Finalist:  Thirsty Moose - Merrimack

 

Builder/General Contractor

Winner:  NH Custom Builder

Finalist:  Souhegan Valley Construction

 

Best Burger

Winner:  Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen

Finalist:  Buckley’s Steakhouse

 

Business Services

Winner:  Right Computer Solutions

Finalist:  The Copy Shop

 

Butcher Shop

Winner:  Flying Butcher

Finalist:  Brother’s Butcher

 

Café/Diner

Winner:  Café on the Oval

Finalist:  Riverhouse Café

 

Camper/RV Dealership

Winner:  Campers Inn RV

 

Candy

Winner:  Nelson’s Candy

Finalist:  Frederick’s Pastries

 

Carpet & Flooring

Winner:  Cardoza Flooring

Finalist:  Godfrey Family Carpet

 

Caterer

Winner:  Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen

Finalist:  Copper Kettle To Go

 

Child Care

Winner:  Early Learning Center of Milford

Finalist:  Kids Inn Early Learning Center

 

Children’s Dentist

Winner:  Family Dental Care of Milford

Finalist:  Merrimack Smiles

 

Children’s Resources

Winner:  Milford Thrives

Finalist:  Camp Ponemah at Hampshire Hills

 

Chiropractor

Winner:  Dr. Jenny Bruck

Finalist:  Dr. Kimberly Waters

 

Cleaning Services

Winner:  Wendi’s Cleaning Service

Finalist:  Karen’s Cleaning

 

Clothing/Apparel

Winner:  M&C Clothing and Gifts

Finalist:  Natalie’s Boutique

 

Coffee

Winner:  Union Coffee Co.

Finalist:  Aroma Joe’s, Amherst

 

Community Service Organization

Winner: (tie for 1^st)  SHARE Outreach

Winner: (tie for 1^st)  United Way of Greater Nashua

Finalist:  (tie for 2nd) Milford Rotary Club

Finalist:  (tie for 2nd) Milford Lions Club

 

Computer Sales & Support

Winner:  Right Computer Solutions

Finalist:  Innovative Systems Direct

 

Consignment Shop

Winner:  M&C Clothing and Gifts

Finalist:  Junction 71

 

Consulting/Business and Personal

Winner:  Emily Aborn

Finalist:  Branches

 

Craft Store

Winner:  Junction 71

Finalist:  Michaels

 

Credit Union

Winner:  Triangle Credit Union

Finalist:  St. Mary’s Bank

 

Dance Studio

Winner:  Kathy Blake Dance Studios

Finalist:  The Dance Company

 

Day Spa

Winner:  Innovations The Salon & Spa

Finalist:  The Salon at Hampshire Hills

 

Dentist

Winner:  Family Dental Care of Milford

Finalist:   Ponemah Crossing Dental, PC

 

Dessert

Winner:  Mile Away Restaurant

Finalist:  Black Forest Café

 

 

Dinner

Winner:  Mile Away Restaurant

Finalist:  Pasta Loft Restaurant & Brewing Co.

 

Doctor/Provider

Winner:  Cathy O’Donnell, APRN,

Finalist:  Caitlyn Hutter, APRN,

 

Electrician

Winner:  Evan Jones Master Electrician

Finalist:  TC Reilly Electric

 

Emergency Services Personnel

Winner:  Alex Taylor, Milford Fire Department

Finalist:  Craig Frye, Milford Police Department

 

Energy/Utility Company

Winner:  Eversource

Finalist:  Liberty Utilities

 

Entertainer/Entertainment

Winner:  Mike Moore and Steve Kelly

Finalist:  Allen James

 

Environmental Clean-up Services

Winner:  NE Disaster Solutions

 

Event Hall

Winner:  Mile Away Restaurant & Tented Venue

Finalist:  The Event Center at Hampshire Hills

 

Family Dining

Winner:  Mile Away Restaurant

Finalist:  Greanleaf

 

Family Practitioner

Winner:  Caitlyn Hutter, APRN

Finalist:  Heather Shafer, MD

 

Farmers Market/Stand

Winner:  Lull Farm

Finalist:  Trombly Gardens

 

 

Financial Advisor

Winner:  Todd Leo, Ameriprise Financial Services

Finalist:  Ian O’Neal, Bangor Savings Bank

 

 

Fine Dining

Winner:  Mile Away Restaurant

Finalist:  Greanleaf

 

 

Firefighter

Winner:  Alex Taylor, Milford Fire Department

Finalist:  Michael Knowles, Milford Fire Department

 

Fitness Studio

Winner:  Hampshire Hills Athletic Club

Finalist:  Amherst Fit Body Boot Camp

 

Florist

Winner:  Woodman’s Florist

Finalist:  Works of Heart Flowers

 

Frame Shop

Winner:  Casual Cat

Finalist:  Frame Theory

 

Furniture Store

Winner:  Ethan Allen, Bedford

Finalist:  Junction 71

 

Funeral Services

Winner:  Rivet Funeral Home

Finalist:  Smith & Heald Funeral Home

 

 

Gift Shop

Winner:  Junction 71

Finalist:  JM Princewell

 

Golf Course

Winner:  Amherst Country Club

Finalist:  Souhegan Woods Golf Club

 

Gymnastics

Winner:  Gymnastics Village

Finalist:  Sky High Gymnastics

 

Hair Salon

Winner:  Innovations The Salon & Spa

Finalist:  Style Salon

 

 

Happy Hour

Winner:  Bar One

Finalist:  Station 101

 

Hardware Store

Winner:  Bedford Ace Paint and Hardware

Finalist:  County Stores

 

Healthcare/Medical Center

Winner:  St. Joseph Hospital, Milford

Finalist:  St. Joseph Hospital, Merrimack

 

Heating & AC Company

Winner:  Wetherbee Plumbing & Heating

Finalist:  Ciardelli Fuel Co.

 

Heating & Fuel Delivery

Winner:  Ciardelli Fuel Co.

Finalist:  Lorden

 

Holistic Healthcare Consultant

Winner:  Julia Greenspan, ND 

Finalist:  Dr. Jenny Bruck, SCC Chiropractic & Vitality Studio

 

Home Design Shop

Winner:  Junction 71

Finalist:  Robin’s Egg

 

Home Improvement Contractor

Winner:  CMG Building & Remodeling

Finalist:  NH Remodeling

 

Home Inspector

Winner:  Nick Jette, Premier Home Inspection

Finalist:  Jason Irish, Monadnock Home Inspection

 

Hotel & Inn

Winner:  Bedford Village Inn

Finalist:  Timber Post Bed & Breakfast

 

 

 

Hypnotist

Winner:  Lois Hermann

Finalist:  Sue Nordemo

 

IT Support

Winner:  Right Computer Solutions

Finalist:  IT Insiders

 

Ice Cream Shop

Winner:  Hayward’s Ice Cream of Merrimack

Finalist:  Haywards, Milford

 

Insurance Agency

Winner:  Hometown Insurance

Finalist:  HPM Insurance

 

Interior Design

Winner:  Home Made Interior Design

 

Jewelry Store

Winner:  Jeffrey Scott Fine Jewelry

Finalist:  A&E Diamond & Gold

 

 

Kitchen Remodeling

Winner:  CMG Building & Remodeling

Finalist:  Turn Cycle Solutions

 

 

Landscape Contractor

Winner:  NJB Landscaping Excavation LLC

Finalist:  Morin’s Landscaping

 

Landscape/Garden Center

Winner:  Amherst Garden Center

Finalist:  House by the Side of the Road

 

Law Firm

Winner:  Sturm Law PLLC

Finalist:  Sowerby & Moustakis Law

 

 

Lawyer

Winner:  Dustin Gauthier, Gauthier & MacMartin

Finalist:  David Sturm, Sturm Law PLLC

 

Live Music Venue

Winner:  Pasta Loft Restaurant & Brewing Co.

Finalist:  Riley’s Place

 

Lunch

Winner:  Riverhouse Café

Finalist:  Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen

 

Manufacturing/Production

Winner:  Alene Candles

Finalist:  Hitchiner Manufacturing

 

Marketing/Advertising

Winner:  Fully Promoted of Southern New Hampshire

Finalist:  Emily Aborn

 

Martial Arts Studio

Winner:  Neil Stone’s Karate Academy

Finalist:  Tokyo Joe’s Studio of Self Defense

 

Massage Therapist

Winner:  Jenny Methot, LMT

Finalist:  Jewelie Lewis, LMT

 

Medical Office Team

Winner:  Wright & Associates Family Healthcare

Finalist:  St. Joseph Family Medicine, Merrimack

 

Mental Health Provider

Winner:  Three Little Birds Counseling

Finalist:  Family Counseling Center, Bedford

 

Mortgage Lender

Winner:  Lisa Mulrey, Bangor Savings Bank

Finalist:  Rick Lambert, Accutrust Mortgage

 

 

 

Motorcycle Sales/Service

Winner:  The Chop Shop

Finalist:  Souhegan Valley Motorsports

 

Music Store

Winner:  Indie Music

Finalist:  The Infectious Groove

 

Music Lessons

Winner:  Indie Music

Finalist:  Merrimack Music Academy

 

New Restaurant

Winner:  Mary Anne’s Diner

Finalist:  Ansanm

 

Nurse

Winner:  Kerry D’Amato, LPN

Finalist:  Heather Merrill Proctor, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC

 

 

Optometrist

Winner:  Focused Eye Care

Finalist:  Nashua Eye Associates

 

Outdoor Dining

Winner:  The Hills Restaurant at Hampshire Hills

Finalist:  Riverhouse Café

 

 

 

Outdoor Entertainment

Winner:  Station 101

Finalist:  Pasta Loft Restaurant & Brewing Co.

 

Painting Contractor

Winner:  Fresh Coat Painting

Finalist:  Tyler Nadeau Painting

 

Pediatrics

Winner:  St. Joseph Hospital Pediatrics, Milford

Finalist:  Foundation Pediatrics, Nashua

 

Pest Control

Winner:  JP Pest Services

Finalist:  Miller Mosquito and Tick Control

 

Pet Day Care

Winner:  Chewie’s Playland

Finalist:  Superdogs Daycare

 

Pet Grooming

Winner:  The Dirty Dog Grooming Salon

Finalist:  Pet’s Choice

 

Pet Store

Winner:  Food for Pets

Finalist:  Pet’s Choice

 

Photographer

Winner:  Allegra Boverman Photography

Finalist:  KM Photography, Milford

 

Physical/Occ./Speech Therapist

Winner:  Karin Biskovich, Apple Therapy

Finalist:  Henry Dubois, Physical Therapy Center of Milford 

 

Pizza

Winner:  Milanos Pizza, Milford

Finalist:  Milford House of Pizza

 

Plumber

Winner:  Wetherbee Plumbing & Heating

Finalist:  DJD Plumbing & Heating

 

Police Officer

Winner:  Dana Johnson, Milford Police Department

Finalist:  Craig Frye, Milford Police Department

 

Pool Service

Winner:  Quality Design Pools

Finalist:  Seasonal Specialty Stores

 

 

 

Printer/Copy Shop

Winner:  The Copy Shop

Finalist:  Staples Print & Copy Center

 

Promotion Products Company

Winner:  Souhegan Printed Products

Finalist:  Fully Promoted of Southern New Hampshire

 

Property Management

Winner:  Kokko Realty

Finalist:  Proctor & Greene Real Estate

 

Real Estate Office

Winner:  Kokko Realty

Finalist:  Purple Finch Properties

 

Real Estate Agent

Winner:  Debbie Farrow, Coldwell Banker Realty

Finalist:  James Goddard, Coldwell Banker Realty

 

Restaurant

Winner:  Mile Away Restaurant

Finalist:  Riverhouse Café

 

Restaurant Server

Winner:  Emily Anastasovski, Riverhouse Café

Finalist:  Nick Gutterson, Pasta Loft Restaurant & Brewing Co.

 

Roofing Contractor

Winner:  Adam Vaillancourt Roofing

Finalist:  Castle Builders

 

Senior/Assisted Living

Winner:  Ledgewood Bay

Finalist:  Pillsbury Home

 

Septic Services

Winner:  Souhegan Septic Tank Services

Finalist:  Bancroft Silva Septic Services

 

 

 

Service Organization

Winner:  SHARE Outreach

Finalist:  Amherst Lions Club

 

Shoe Store

Winner:  The Shoe Box

Finalist:  Alec’s Shoe Store

 

Signs/Banners

Winner:  Classic Signs Inc.

Finalist:  SpeedPro Solutions

 

Sports Bar

Winner:  Thirsty Moose, Merrimack

Finalist:  Pasta Loft Restaurant & Brewing Co.

 

Storage Company

Winner:  Able Moving & Storage

Finalist:  MI Box

 

Tea Shop

Winner:  Cozy Tea Cart

Finalist:  Etagere

 

 

 

Tire Sales & Services

Winner:  Gurney’s Automotive Repair

Finalist:  Tire Warehouse, Milford

 

Toy Store

Winner:  Toyland

 

Transportation/Limo Services

Winner:  LA Limo

Finalist:  Precious Cargo Shuttle

 

 

Trash Disposal

Winner:  MD’s Trash Removal

Finalist:  H2O Waste Management

 

 

Travel Agency

Winner:  AAA, Nashua

Finalist:  Eagle Eye Travel, Merrimack

 

Tree Service

Winner:  Ducharme Tree Service

Finalist:  Souhegan Valley Tree

 

Veterinarian

Winner:  Milford Veterinary Hospital

Finalist:  Wilton Animal Hospital

 

Water Quality

Winner:  NH Water Care

Finalist:  NH Tap

 

Web Design

Winner:  Radar Marketing Group

Finalist:  Pearl Marketing

 

Wedding Services

Winner:  LaBelle Winery

Finalist:  Weddings in New England

 

Window Treatment

Winner:  Budget Blinds of Amherst & Nashua

Finalist:  Linen & Shade Bin

 

Winery

Winner:  LaBelle Winery

 

Wireless Phone Service

Winner:  U.S. Cellular, Milford

Finalist:  Verizon Wireless, Milford

 

Yoga Studio

Winner:  Amherst Yoga Studio

Finalist:  Hampshire Hills Athletic Club