Antique or vintage store
Springfield Vintage
215 S. Fifth St., (217) 652-8413
Finalists: Abe's Tradin' Post, Dear Yesteryear, Hilda's Antique Mall, Barrel Antique Mall
Auto dealer new
Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St., (877) 364-6099
Finalists: Green Hyundai, Bob Ridings Taylorville, Friendly Automotive, S&K Buick GMC
Auto dealer used
Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St., (877) 364-6099
Finalists: Robert's Automotive, Green Hyundai, Landmark Ford, S&K Buick GMC
Auto salesperson
Brandon Horner - Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St., (877) 362-9715
Finalists: Brian Mitchell - Isringhausen Imports, Brian Wilbern - Robert's Automotive, Jason Malek - Green Mazda, Jeremy Lookis - Landmark Ford
Bicycle shop
Ace Bike Shop
2500 S. MacArthur Blvd., (217) 523-0188
Finalists: BikeTek, Wheel Fast Bicycle Company, The Bicycle Doctor, Velo Mine
Bookstore - used
The Book Rack
2943 W. White Oaks Drive, #3, (217) 241-2102
Finalists: Prairie Archives, Elf Shelf, Books on the Square – Springfield, The Sly Fox, Books on the Square – Virden
Bridal - formal wear
GOWNS Bridal and Formal Boutique
2757 S. Sixth St., (217) 670-0132
Finalists: Simply Elegant by Cheri, Girls in White Satin, LA Formals & Bridal
Cashier
Annie - Wild Birds Unlimited
Finalists: Emily - Little Lincoln's Toy Shop, Jericho – Schnucks, Joey - Whimsy Tea Company, Sable Roberts - Schnucks North
Clothing store - men
The Crafted Stag Supply
3455 Freedom Drive, (217) 698-6300
Finalists: Jim Herron Ltd., Wilson Haberdashery, Farm and Home Supply, JCPenney
Clothing store - used
Clothes Mentor
2329 W. Monroe St., (217) 698-8485
Finalists: Goodwill, Second Time Around, Springfield Vintage, Plato's Closet
Clothing store - women
Gypsy Soul
3450 Liberty Drive, (217) 679-0174
Finalists: District 23, Willow & Birch, Bella Boutique, Springfield Vintage
Consignment & resale store
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2744 S. Sixth St., (217) 523-2710
Finalists: Once Upon A Child, Clothes Mentor, WILD Thrift & Sniff, Second Time Around
Convenience store
Casey's
721 W. Stanford Ave., 528-8594
1133 W. Jefferson St., 546-2721
3001 E. Clear Lake Ave., 788-5825
3001 Ridge Ave., 522-5829
3961 N. Peoria Road, 525-8670
Finalists: Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, Qik-N-EZ, Hilltop Convenience, Thornton Oil - S. Sixth Street
Gift store
The Cardologist
229 S. Sixth St., (217) 525-4121
Finalists: Penny Lane Gifts, Once in a Blue Moon, Kennedy Sue Gift & Home, Bewitching Botanicals
Grocery store
Hy-Vee
2115 S. MacArthur Blvd., (217) 726-1001
Finalists: Humphrey's Market, Aldi, Schnucks, Harvest Market
Jewelry store
Giganti and Giganti Fine Jewelry
3325 Robbins Road, (217) 793-3300
Finalists: Denney Jewelers, Jones Jewelers, Penny Lane Gifts, Luttrell Jewelers, Wild Rose Artisans Gallery & Boutique
Liquor store
Binny's Beverage Depot
2490 Wabash Ave., (217) 787-3401
Finalists: Friar Tuck Beverage, Riverton Party Store, The Corkscrew, Famous Liquors
Meat selection
Humphreys Market
1821 S. 15th St., (217) 544-7445
Finalists: Country Market, Hy-Vee, Magro's Meat & Produce, Harvest Market
Music store or shop
Dumb Records
418 E. Monroe St., (217) 691-8991
Finalists: Capital City Music Store, Penny Lane Gifts, The Music Shoppe
Natural food or supplement store
Food Fantasies
1512 Wabash Ave., (217) 793-8009
Finalists: Harvest Market, Hy-Vee, Whimsy Tea Company
New business downtown
(opened after 8/1/23)
Bloom Wine Bar and Florals
2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza
Finalists: The Cats' Pyjamas Cat Café, Aunt Lou's Soul Food, Seoul 4 Soul, Jax Yoga
New business not downtown (opened after 8/1/23)
WILD Thrift and Sniff
1633 N. Dirksen Parkway, (217) 679-1875
Finalists: The Crafted Stag Supply, Brezie's Roasted Beans, Crumbl Cookies, Crave Cookies, Eagle Golf and Grill, Prime Moovers, Wildflowers and Barley
Optical shop
Vision Care Associates
121 North Grand Ave., (217) 528-3233
Finalists: Henderson Eye Center, Prairie Eye Center, All About Eyes, America's Best Eyecare + Eyewear
Pawn shop
Stevenson Drive Pawn Shop
2223 Adlai Stevenson Drive, (217) 414-0909
Finalists: Pawn King, Capital City Pawn & Jewelry, Monster Pawn
Pet retail store
Wild Birds Unlimited
1930 S. MacArthur Blvd., (217) 789-6468
Finalists: PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Farm and Home Supply, Tails to Remember Pet Services, Nature's Select Pet Store of Springfield
Place to buy a mattress
Just Beds
3120 Montvale Drive, (217) 698-6179
Finalists: Verlo Mattress, Ashley Outlet, Hendricks Home Furnishings
Place to feed the slots
Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill, Museum and Entertainment Center
600 Toronto Road, (217) 679-7323
Finalists: Curve Inn, Burger Bar and Back Door Lounge, Riverton Party Store
Produce selection
Hy-Vee
2115 S. MacArthur Blvd., (217) 726-1001
Finalists: Meijer, Old Capitol Farmers Market, Harvest Market, Aldi
Retail shop
HomeGoods
2951 W. Iles Ave., (217) 546-1797
Finalists: Penny Lane Gifts, Bewitching Botanicals, Magic Moon Crystals & Co., Whimsy Tea Company, Willow & Birch
Seafood selection
Robert's Seafood Market
1615 W. Jefferson St., (217) 546-3089
Finalists: Carter's Fish Market, Hy-Vee, Harvest Market, Humphrey's Market
Thrift store
WILD Thrift and Sniff
1633 N. Dirksen Parkway, (217) 679-1875
Finalists: Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Once Upon A Child, Hope Thrift Center
Vape shop
Tribble Vapors
2404 Denver Drive, (217) 679-6026
3429 Freedom Drive, 217) 679-8382
Finalists: Upper Limits, Inc., CBD Botanicals, Prairie State Hemp, Simply CBD
Wine store
It's All About Wine
1305 Wabash Ave., Suite M, (217) 546-9463
Finalists: The Corkscrew, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Friar Tuck Beverage, Ad Astra Wine & Tapas Bar
