Antique or vintage store
Springfield Vintage
215 S. Fifth St.
217-652-8413
Finalists: Tammi's Treasures, Abe's Tradin' Post, Dear Yesteryear, Barrel Antique Mall
Auto dealer new
Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St.
217-744-8559
Finalists: Green Hyundai, Bob Ridings Taylorville, Friendly Chevrolet, S&K Buick GMC
Auto dealer used
Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St.
217-744-8559
Finalists: Robert's Automotive, Bob Ridings Taylorville, Green Hyundai, Landmark Ford
Auto salesperson & location
Brian Mitchell - Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St.
217-744-8559
Finalists: Jason Malek – Green Mazda, Brandon Horner – Isringhausen Imports, Brandon Fletcher – Green Certified West, Wes Kissel – Green Family Stores
Bicycle shop
Ace Bicycle Shop
2500 S. MacArthur Blvd.
217-523-0188
Finalists: BikeTek, Wheel Fast Bicycle Company, The Bicycle Doctor, Velo Mine
Bookstore - used
Book Rack
2943 W. White Oaks Dr., Suite 3
217-241-2102
Finalists: Prairie Archives, Wildflower & Rose Bookstore, The Sly Fox, Books on the Square, Springfield
Bridal - formal wear
GOWNS Bridal and Formal Boutique
2757 S. Sixth St.
217-670-0132
Finalists: Girls in White Satin, LA Formals & Bridal, Unveil Your Beauty, Simply Elegant by Cheri
Cashier
Bernedette Wallace – McDonald's
3250 S. Sixth St.
217-529-3320
Finalists: Emily – Little Lincoln's Toy Shop, Caleb Smith – Food Fantasies, Julie – Schnucks Sangamon, Matt Nolte – Ruler Foods
Clothing store – men
The Crafted Stag Supply
3455 Freedom Dr.
217-698-6300
Finalists: Jim Herron, Farm and Home Supply, JC Penny, Wilson Haberdashery
Clothing store – used
Clothes Mentor
2329 W. Monroe St.
217-698-8485
Finalists: Wild Thrift & Sniff, Springfield Vintage, Goodwill, Second Time Around
Clothing store – women
District 23 Boutique
830 South Grand Ave. W.
217-679-1352
Finalists: Gypsy Soul, Bella Boutique, Springfield Vintage, SGK Boutique, Willow & Birch
Consignment & resale store
WILD Thrift & Sniff
1633 N. Dirksen Pkwy.
217-679-1875
Finalists: Clothes Mentor, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Once Upon A Child, Second Time Around
Convenience store
Casey's
721 W. Stanford Ave., 217-528-8594
1133 W. Jefferson St., 217-559-2803
3001 Ridge Ave., 217-522-5829
3961 N. Peoria Road, 217-525-8670
Finalists: Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, Qik-N-Ez, Thornton Oil (Sixth Street), Hilltop Convenience
Gift store
Cardologist
229 S. Sixth St.
217-525-4121
Finalists: Once in a Blue Moon, Penny Lane, Daisy Jane's, Unique Enchantments & Gift Shoppe
Grocery market local
Country Market
1610 Wabash Ave.
217-793-6800
Finalists: Humphrey's Market, Food Fantasies, Robert's Seafood Market, Asian Market
Grocery store
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
2115 S. MacArthur Blvd.
217-726-1001
Finalists: Humphrey's Market, Aldi, Schnucks, Meijer, Harvest Market
Jewelry store
Giganti and Giganti Fine Jewelry
3325 Robbins Road
217-793-3300
Finalists: Denney Jewelers, Jones Jewelry, Luttrell Jewelers, Wild Rose Artisans
Liquor store
Binny's Beverage Depot
2490 Wabash Ave.
217-787-3401
Finalists: Riverton Party Store, Friar Tuck Beverage, The Corkscrew, Famous Liquors
Grocery Store- meat selection
Humphrey's Market
1821 S. 15th St.
217-544-7445
Finalists: Country Market, Hy-Vee, Harvest Market, Midstate Meat Co.
Music store or shop
Dumb Records
418 E. Monroe St.
217-691-8991
Finalists: Capitol City Music, The Music Shoppe, Penny Lane, Stevenson Drive Pawn & Jewelry
Natural food or supplement store
Food Fantasies
1512 Wabash Ave.
217-793-8009
Finalists: Hy-Vee, Harvest Market, Moonbeams & Magpies, Whimsy Tea Company
New business downtown (opened after 8/1/24)
Golden Hour Bake House
11 W. Old State Capitol Plaza
217-717-1137
Finalists: 5th Street Gem, Fluid Lounge
New business not downtown (opened after 8/1/24)
Ramona Tacos + Mezcal
4403 Yucan Dr.
217-970-5065
Finalists: Izumi Rotary and Bar, Shayna Gibbons Keeley Boutique, Harvest Kitchen, Evergreen Floral & Café, Crunchy Cleaning
Optical shop
Vision Care Associates
121 North Grand Ave. W.
2741 Prairie Crossing Dr., 217-528-3233
Finalists: Prairie Eye Center, Henderson Eye Center, All About Eyes, Bergh White
Pawn shop
Stevenson Drive Pawn & Jewelry
2223 Adlai Stevenson Dr.
217-414-0909
Finalists: Monster Pawn, Pawn King, Capital City Pawn & Jewelry
Place to buy a mattress
Just Beds
3120 Montvale Dr.
217-698-6179
Finalists: Verlo, Hendricks Home Furnishings, Sleep Number, Ashley Home Furnishings
Place to feed the slots
Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum and Entertainment Complex
600 Toronto Road
217-679-7323
Finalists: Burger Bar and Backdoor Lounge, Curve Inn, Clique, Weebles Bar & Grill
Produce selection
Meijer
4200 Conestoga Dr.
217-547-2400
Finalists: Old Capitol Farmers Market, Aldi, Harvest Market, Hy-Vee
Retail shop
HomeGoods
2951 W. Iles Ave.
217-546-1797
Finalists: Bewitching Botanicals, Penny Lane, Unique Enchantments & Gift Shoppe, Moonbeams & Magpies
Seafood selection
Robert's Seafood Market
1615 W. Jefferson St.
217-546-3089
Finalists: Carter's Fish Market, Hy-Vee, Humphrey's Market, Harvest Market
Thrift store
WILD Thrift & Sniff
1633 N. Dirksen Pkwy.
217-679-1875
Finalists: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, Hope Thrift, Once Upon a Child
Vape shop
Tribble Vapors
2404 Denver Dr., 217-679-6026
3429 Freedom Dr., 217-679-8382
Finalists: CBD Botanicals, Prairie State Hemp, Upper Limits, Inc., Simply CBD
Wine store
It's All About Wine
1305 Wabash Ave.
217-546-9463
Finalists: Binny's Beverage Depot, The Corkscrew, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Friar Tuck Beverage
