2021 Tribune Star Readers Choice Winners
The Chamber would like to congratulate our members who have been recognized as winners of the 2021 Tribune Star Reader’s choice Awards! If you have questions about the awards or advertising in the newspaper, contact Amanda Davis, amanda.davis@tribstar.com.
Best Place to Buy
Best Place to Buy Athletic Shoes
Pacesetter Sports
Best Place to Buy Children’s Clothing
Once Upon A Child
Best Place to Buy Eyewear
Union Medical Group Eye Center
Best Place to Buy Furniture
Glidden Furniture
Best Place to Buy Groceries
Baesler’s Market
Best Place to Buy a Motorcycle
Cannonball Harley-Davidson
Best Place to Buy a New Car
Dorsett Automotive
Best Place to Buy a New Truck
Dorsett Automotive
Best Place to Buy a Used Car/Truck
Dorsett Automotive
Best Place to Buy Wine & Spirits
7th and 70 Liquors
Best All Things Food
Best Local Place for Appetizers
Charlie’s Pub & Grub
Best Local Place for Barbecue
Rick’s Smokehouse & Grill
Best Local Place for Breakfast
Cackleberries
Best Local Place for Chicken
Chick-fil-A
Best Place for Children’s Food
Chick-fil-A
Best Local Place for Coffee
Little Bear Coffee Co.
Best Local Place for Coldest Beer in Town
Charlie’s Pub & Grub
Best Local Place for Dinner
Texas Roadhouse
Best Local Place for Hamburger
Charli’s Pub & Grub
Best Local Place for Home Cooking
Delish Café
Best Local Place for Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Culver’s
Best Local Place for Italian Food
Piloni’s Italian Restaurant
Best Local Place for Japanese Food
Umi Grill
Best Local Place for Lunch
Charlie’s Pub & Grub
Best Local Place for Salad
Baesler’s Market
Best Local Place for Sandwiches
McAlister’s Deli
Best Local Place for Seafood
Umi Grill
Best Local Place for Soup
Baesler’s Market
Best Local Place for Steak
Texas Roadhouse
Best Local Place for Sunday Brunch
Cackleberries
Best Local Place for Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Best Local Sports Bar
Charlie’s Pub & Grub
Best Businesses/People
Best Abstract/Title Center
Hendrich Title Company
Best Antique Store
Glendy’s Uptown Mall
Best Apartment Complex
Cobblestone Crossings
Best Assisted Living Facility
Westminster Village
Best Auction House
Johnny Swalls Auction, Inc
Best Auctioneer
Johnny Swalls – Johnny Swalls Auction, Inc
Best Auto Body Repair Shop
Honey Creek Collision
Best Bank
First Financial Bank
Best Bank Teller
Lori Roberts – First Financial Bank
Best Bar
Charlie’s Pub & Grub
Best Bartender
Kenny Linn – The Copper Bar
Best Boss
Kristi Howe – Vigo County Public Library
Best Bowling
Terre Haute Bowling Center
Best Caterer
The Butler’s Pantry Food Co
Best Columnist
Mark Bennett – Tribune-Star
Best Community Event
Blues at the Crossroads
Best Credit Union
ISU Credit Union
Best Customer Service
Baesler’s Market
Best Day Care
Union Hospital Child Development Center
Best Dentist
Dentistry Just For Kids + TK Orthodontics
Best Dry Cleaner
Courtesy Cleaning Center
Best Elementary School
Lost Creek Elementary School
Best Employment Agency
Labor Link
Best Family Physician
Micah Thompson, MD – Union Medical Group
Best Financial Advisor
John Ayre – First Financial Bank
Best Fitness Center/Gym
Planet Fitness
Best Florist
Maggie & Moe’s
Best Golf Course
Idle Creek Golf Course
Best Heating & Air
Hoosier Heating & Cooling
Best High School
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
Best Home Health Care
Visiting Nurse Association
Best Home Health Care (non-medical)
Comfort Keepers
Best Hospice
Hospice of the Wabash Valley
Best Hospital
Union Hospital
Best Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn
Best Insurance Agent
Jay Crapo – Crapo Insurance Agency, Inc.
Best Investment Firm
Edward Jones
Best Kennel
Ollie’s Canine Campus
Best Late Night Restaurant
Charlie’s Pub & Grub
Best Lawyer
Joe Etling – Smock & Etling Attorneys at Law
Best Local Place for Live Music
Charlie’s Pub & Grub
Best Local Place for Therapeutic Massage
Massage Envy
Best Local Restaurant
Charlie’s Pub & Grub
Best Medical Clinic
Union Medical Group
Best Middle School
Honey Creek Middle School
Best Mortgage Company
First Financial Bank
Best Museum/ Gallery
Terre Haute Children’s Museum
Best New Auto Salesperson
Eric Michaels – Dorsett Automotive Group
Best Not for Profit Organization
Catholic Charities Terre Haute
Best Nurse
Jessica Truman – Union Hospital
Best Nursing Home
Providence Health Care
Best OB/GYN
Vannara Sakbun, MD – Union Medical Group
Best Park
Deming Park
Best Personal Trainer
Morgan Wilson – Fit Wave Training
Best Pet Groomer
Dapper Dog
Best Place To Take Visitors
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Best Place to Work
Union Health
Best Plumber
B&S Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Best Pre-Owned Auto Salesperson
Jay Rogers – Terre Haute Chevy
Best Printing/Graphics Company
Big Picture
Best Radio Personality
Party Marty – HI 99
Best Real Estate Agency
Coldwell Banker – Troy Helman Realtors
Best Reception Hall/Event Center
Sycamore Winery
Best Resale Shop
Once Upon A Child
Best Retirement Community
Westminster Village
Best Shopping Center
The Meadows Shopping Center
Best TV Personality
Jesse Walker – WTWO
Best Urgent Care/ Walk In Clinic
Union Medical Group Convenient Care Clinic
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Beth Brown – Brown Veterinary Hospital
Best Wait Staff
Charli’s Pub & Grub
Best Wrecker Service
AAA Towing