Best of Springfield®

WINNERS AND FINALISTS: GOODS AND SERVICES

Goods & services

Accountant

Troy A. Washko, CPA

1924 E. Sangamon Ave.

217-522-3300

Finalists: Coonrod and Assoc, David Humke, Danielle Alstott, PFA Tax and Accounting Professionals

Apartment community

Lake Pointe Apartments

1608-1636 Toronto Rd.

217-606-8987

Finalists: Lincoln Square, Cardinal Ridge, The Villas Downtown Apartments, Prairie Vista Apartments

Auto detail

Floyd Imports

2320 Prairie Crossing Dr.

217-585-1214

Finalists: Recon Techs, Robert's Automotive, King's Deluxe, Michael's Mobile Detailing

Auto service

Floyd Imports

2320 Prairie Crossing Dr.

217-585-1214

Finalists: Wilkerson's Service Center, CheckPoint Tire & Service Center, Vern's Auto Repair, Knox Knolls Autocare

Bank

United Community Bank

700 Adlai Stevenson Dr., 217-529-3000

1900 W. Iles Ave., 217-787-3000

120 Chatham Rd., 217-787-1651

617 Bruns Lane, 217-787-3001

2120 N Peoria Rd. 217-544-0139

Finalists: Carrollton Bank, BOS, INB, Heartland Bank and Trust (formerly Town and Country Bank), Security Bank

Barber & location

Jeremy Bredemeyer, Hair of the Dog Bar/bershop

323 E. Monroe St.

217-670-0699

Finalists: Dion Dukett – Dukett's Barber Shop, Logan Baptiste – Hair of the Dog, Mike Tarr – Men's Room Barber Shop, Andrew Sforza – The Barbershop, Will – The Cut Room

Barbershop

Hair of the Dog Bar/bershop

323 E. Monroe St.

217-670-0699

Finalists: The Men's Room, Beggs Barber Shop, Dukett's Barbershop, Damm's Barbershop, Chatham, The Cut Room

Car wash - automatic

Club Car Wash

1640 W. Jefferson St.

1001 Lincolnshire Blvd.

2605 N Dirksen Pkwy.

3335 S Veterans Pkwy.

833-416-9975

Finalists: Car Wash City, Rainstorm Car Wash, On Track Car Wash, Water Works Car Wash

Collision center

Kim's Autobody, Inc.

312 W. North St.

217-522-8291

Finalists: Springfield Collision Center, Bill Mathews Auto Body, Phoenix Collision, Schultz Collision Center

Credit union

Heartland Credit Union

2213 W. White Oaks Dr.

610 E St. Joseph St.

2717 E. Sangamon Ave.

217-726-8877

Finalists: CEFCU, Illinois Educators Credit Union, Credit Union 1, Illinois State Police Federal Credit Union

Dry cleaner

Starcrest Cleaners

2025 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-679-0339

1825 W. Jefferson St., 217-670-0663

2701 W. White Oaks Dr., 217-726-6564,

4349 Conestoga Dr., 217-787-5580

Finalists: Davis Cleaners, Crystal Cleaners, Capital City Cleaners, Family Pride Cleaners

Event planner

Pole Barn Chic Events

4491 Old Chatham Road

217-685-7389

Finalists: Arlington's Catering & Historic Venue, Inn at 835, Bloom Wine Bar & Florals, The Brinkerhoff Mansion, Paul's Paradise

Event rental company

Noonan Equipment and Event Rental

801 North Grand Ave. E, 217-528-1513

3031 S. Koke Mill Road, 217-546-7368

Finalists: Arlington's Catering & Historic Venue, Paul's Paradise, Pole Barn Chic Events, Signature Event Rental, Rustic Love Rentals

Financial advisor & location

Tate Hartman – Heartland Credit Union

2213 W. White Oaks Dr.

217-726-8877

Finalists: Andrew Maynerich – Maynerich Financial, Tate Jones – UCB Financial Services, Jay Turnbull – Edward Jones, Drew Davis – BOS Financial

Flower shop

Flower Connection

1027 W. Jefferson St.

217-787-5777

Finalists: Flowers by Mary Lou, True Colors Floral, Trendsetters Floral, Petals & Co, The Flower Factor

Funeral home

Staab Funeral Homes

1109 S. Fifth St.

217-528-6461

Finalists: Butler Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center, Bisch Funeral Home, Bramley Funeral Home, Ruby Funeral Services & Chapel

Hair salon

Willow & Birch Salon

521 E. Washington St.

217-726-7050

Finalists: Hair & Lashes by Tye, Appearances Salon & Retreat, BJ Grand Salon & Spa, Unique Enchantments & Gift Shoppe

Hair stylist & location

Emily Haynes – Willow & Birch Salon

521 E. Washington St.

217-726-7050

Finalists: Megan Flanagan – Willow & Birch Salon, Natalie Grider – Appearances, Brandy Kristin – Unique Enchantments, Morgan Hanson – Willow & Birch Salon, Alyson Wells – Jennerations Hair Salon

Insurance agency & agent national

Trae Covington – State Farm Insurance

3121 Hedley Road, Suite B

217-522-7090

Finalists: Katie Hageman – Horace Mann, Tyler Scanlan – State Farm Insurance, Jake Surratt – Country Financial, Mark Cortesi – State Farm Insurance

Insurance independent agent & agency

Christine Bailey – Bailey Family Insurance

1625 S. Sixth St.

217-441-2342

Finalists: Tracy Formea – Formea Insurance Group, Missy Haley – United Community Bank, Ryan Augustine – Troxell, Brad Leonard – BOS Insurance

Lawyer & firm

W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law

1100 S. Fifth St.

217-544-4057

Finalists: Greg Sgro – Sgro, Hanrahan, Durr, Rabin & Reinbold, L.L.P, Patrick Sheehan Sr. – Sheehan & Sheehan, Lawyers, P.C., John Langfelder – Heyl, Royster, Voelker, & Allen, P.C., Pamela Hart – Scott and Scott, P.C.

Mortgage lender

United Community Bank

700 Adlai Stevenson Dr., 217-529-3000

1900 W. Iles Ave., 217-787-3000

120 Chatham Rd., 217-787-1651

617 Bruns Lane, 217-787-3001

2120 N Peoria Rd. 217-544-0139

Finalists: Heartland Credit Union, Bank of Springfield, INB, CEFCU

Moving company

Two Men and a Truck

210 North Grand Ave. W.

217-250-2689

Finalists: Underfanger Moving & Storage (Mayflower), Moscardelli Moving & Storage, Prime Moovers, Hillier Moving & Storage

Nail salon

Galaxy Nail Bar

3864 Wabash Ave.

217-888-8338

Finalists: SOAK Nails Massage Spa, BJ Grand Salon & Spa, Luxe Nail Bar, Willow & Birch Salon, Nails by Carissa

Photographer

Tara Long – Tara Long Photography

taralongphotography.com

Finalists: Kari Bedford Photography, Moments by A + A, Emily Noel – CE Noel Photography, Jordyn Todd Photography

Real estate agency

The Real Estate Group

3701 Wabash Ave.

217-638-7653

Finalists: RE/MAX Professionals, Campo Realty Inc, Keller Williams Capital, Century 21 Real Estate Associates

Real estate team

Winchester Sales Team – The Real Estate Group

3701 Wabash Ave.

217-306-1000

Finalists: The Killebrew Team – The Real Estate Group, Ashley Coker Team – The Real Estate Group, Jim Skeeters Sales Team – Keller Williams Capital, The Becky Hendricks Team – The Real Estate Group

Realtor & agency

Kyle Killebrew - The Real Estate Group

3151 Pleasant Run

217-546-1234

Finalists: Jami Winchester – The Real Estate Group, Eric Pedigo – The Real Estate Group, Adam Bugos – The Real Estate Group, Mackenzie Montgomery – The Real Estate Group

Storage facility

U Haul Moving & Storage

410 Bruns Lane

217-546-2730

Finalists: Stuff-it Storage, Capitol Storage, Mayflower Moving & Storage, Federal 10

Tattoo artist & location

Jesse Flock – Newage Tattoos

1305 Wabash Ave.

217-546-5006

Finalists: Jason Lee – Newage Tattoos, Benny Dewitt – Good Heart Tattoos, Kevin Veara – Black Moon Tattoo, Charlie Verdell – Redbird Electric Tattooing

Tattoo shop

Newage Tattoos & Body Piercings

1305 Wabash Ave.

217-546-5006

Finalists: Good Heart Tattoos, Black Moon Tattoo, Redbird Electric Tattooing, Electric Quill Tattoos

Tire shop

Lauterbach Tire & Auto Service

1569 Wabash Ave.

217-546-2600

Finalists: Discount Tire, CheckPoint Tire & Service Center, Wilkerson's Service Center, Brahler's, Knox Knolls Autocare

Wedding venue

Paul's Paradise Wedding and Event Venue

12430 IL-125, Pleasant Plains

217-215-5019

Finalists: Erin's Pavillion, Long Bridge Golf Course, Artisans Building at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Pole Barn Chic Events