< PreviousBEST BRIDAL SHOW Arizona Online Wedding Show azonlineweddingshow.com BEST ENGAGEMENT RING STORE Robbins Brothers: The Engagement Ring Store > With over a 100-year operating history, Robbins Brothers provides extensive product education, exceptional quality and value and steadfast commitment to its customers. Its focus on bridal jewelry allows Robbins Brothers to deliver an unparalleled selection of styles, including an extensive range of exclusive private label and designer collections. robbinsbrothers.com BEST MENSWEAR SHOP Celebrity Tux and Tails > Celebrity Tux and Tails is a family- owned and -operated formalwear company located in Phoenix that specializes in suits and tuxedos for both men and women, offering a variety of options in rental, off-the- rack retail and custom-made attire. It’s about more than just the menswear at Celebrity Tux and Tails; it’s about the experience. Celebrity Tux and Tails offers group fittings where expert tailors come to you anywhere in the Valley. They also offer a delivery service, where a specialist will hand deliver the suits to the wedding, perform onsite alterations and get everyone ready for pictures. Celebrity Tux and Tails is dedicated to making the formalwear process simple, affordable and exceptional. celebritytuxandtails.com BEST MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Elite Mobile Entertainment elitemobileentertainmentllc.com BEST REHEARSAL DINNER RESTAURANT The VIG > The VIG, with five Valley locations and another coming soon to the West Valley, is your favorite neighborhood hangout. Boasting a chef-crafted menu of upscale tavern fare that includes salt-seared tuna, hot honey chicken and braised beef sandwiches, housemade rigatoni and grilled mahi mahi, The VIG also tempts with an expansive selection of “Vignature” cocktails, craft beer and wine. thevig.us BEST WEDDING BAR SERVICES Prickly Pear Bear Co pricklypearbarco.com boov 2023 I WEDDINGS I BEST OF OUR VALLEY WINNERS BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER Robbins Brothers The Engagement Ring Store The VIG 70 AZFOOTHILLS.COM , ROBBINS BRO THERS THE ENG A GEMENT RING S T ORE , THE VIGBEST WEDDING CAKES & DESSERTS Sue Jacobs Cakes suejacobscakes.com BEST WEDDING CATERING COMPANY Kiss the Chef Catering @kissthechefcatering BEST WEDDING DRESS SHOP Laurie’s Bridal > Laurie’s Bridal is one of the only award-winning bridal boutiques that provides a private, one-on-one gown shopping experience. The Scottsdale store displays an array of attainable gowns that are typically priced between $1,200–$1,900. They also offer mother-of-the-wedding, prom and bat mitzvah attire. Owner Laurie is passionate about helping customers find their perfect gown and making sure you look and feel your absolute best no matter the occasion. lauriesbridal.com BEST WEDDING FLORIST The Wildflower AZ thewildfloweraz.com BEST WEDDING GROUP ACTIVITY Arizona Party Bike arizonapartybike.com BEST WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUP Babydoll Weddings babydollweddings.com BEST WEDDING INVITATION DESIGN The Paper Place thepaperplaceaz.com BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Elyse Hall Photography elysehall.com BEST WEDDING PLANNER Your Jubilee > At Your Jubilee, the primary goal of the wedding planning team is to ensure that weddings are filled with moments that speak to the couple’s soul. The team strives to seamlessly bring each couple’s vision to life through design-driven storytelling, unique guest experiences and a fun planning process. The experienced team at Your Jubilee is well-equipped to help plan weddings in Arizona or beautiful destinations worldwide, ensuring that every celebration is unique and unforgettable for everyone in attendance. yourjubilee.com BEST WEDDING RENTALS Native Events nativeeventsco.com BEST WEDDING VENUE Tercero by Aldea Weddings > Aldea Weddings is a family-owned and -operated company, joyfully planning weddings and events in the Valley since 2005. They pride themselves in offering affordable, all-inclusive packages that promise a stress-free planning experience! Tercero is a true oasis where you can immerse yourself in the magic of the desert. terceroweddings.com BEST WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER Love Story Films yourlovestoryfilms.com n BEST OF OUR VALLEY WINNERS I WEDDINGS I boov 2023 BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER Your Jubilee Tercero by Aldea Weddings @AZFOOTHILLS #AZFOOTHILLS 71 , TERCERO B Y ALDEA WEDDINGS , Y OUR JUBILEEBEST ANCHOR/TEAM Jaime Cerreta 3TV > Arizona’s Family isn’t just a slogan—it’s a way of life! This summer, Cerreta will celebrate 10 years working for Arizona’s Family in her hometown of Phoenix. “We truly have as much fun as you see on TV,” says Cerreta. “It’s so incredible to work with such kind, talented and thoughtful people who are not just your co-workers but your real-life friends, too! We are passionate about covering stories to inform, protect and empower our Arizona community—plus introduce you to some great Local Loves!” azfamily.com, @cerretanews BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY/TEAM Johnjay & Rich 104.7 KISS FM > The Johnjay & Rich Show is a nonstop blend of pop culture, music, news and events, and relationship advice, in addition to appearances by a wide range of music artists, newsmakers and celebrities. johnjayandrich.iheart.com BEST NEWS STATION 3TV > Arizona’s Family is the premier news and information destination for the Phoenix metro area, along with communities in northern and central Arizona. Proudly owned by Gray Media Group, the hyper-local independent spirit of 3TV, backed by the investigative power of CBS 5, Arizona’s Family delivers more original content, live breaking stories and in-depth coverage on issues that matter most to the people of Arizona, all on the platform of your choice: on-air, online, social media and most streaming TV devices. azfamily.com BEST RADIO STATION 550 KFYI > Owned by iHeartMedia, KFYI serves the Phoenix metro area as the market affiliate for Fox News Radio, The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, The Sean Hannity Show, the Glenn Beck Radio Program and Coast to Coast AM. kfyi.iheart.com FAVORITE LOCAL MORNING SHOW ABC15 Mornings ABC15 > Well-informed locals love to tune in to “ABC 15 Mornings” from 4:30 to 7 a.m. as their go-to source for news, weather and traffic to help start their day off right. abc15.com FAVORITE METEOROLOGIST OR WEATHER PERSONALITY Megan Thompson ABC15 > Megan Thompson is an Emmy- award winning journalist who is happy to be covering the communities she grew up around! She watches your morning ride as the ABC15 Mornings weekday traffic anchor. Thompson is also trained as a weather forecaster and was honored at the 2020 Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards with two nominations and one win in the Weather News Story category. When she’s not at work, Thompson loves spending time with her husband and family. That includes Henry, a dog she rescued from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. abc15.com, @megan.thompsonabc15 FAVORITE SPORTSCASTER Mark McClune CBS 5 > Mark McClune joined Arizona’s Family in September 2012, where he has been the sideline reporter for the Diamondbacks, Suns, Cardinals, Coyotes, ASU, U of A, Mercury and Rattlers telecasts. He’s called play-by- play for everything from Pac-12 sporting events to local track meets. His exceptional work has earned him five Emmy Awards over a four-year period. You can catch McClune on the anchor desk Monday through Wednesday and Saturday. On Sundays, he’s out reporting in the field. azfamily.com, @markmcclunetv MOST FASHIONABLE NEWS ANCHOR Yetta Gibson CBS 5 > An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Yetta Gibson is an Atlanta native who has reported news and entertainment for nearly two decades. Most of her airtime has been spent right here in the Valley of the Sun. Gibson’s coast-to-coast career has given her the skill of versatility as a high-energy personality on Arizona’s Family. Her passion is telling great stories, getting out and about to meet and talk to people in the community, and making what she calls “that comfortable connection” with her viewers. azfamily.com, @yettagibson n boov 2023 I MEDIA I BEST OF OUR VALLEY WINNERS BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER 72 AZFOOTHILLS.COM , J AIME CERRET A, 3T V , YET T A GIBSON, CBS 5 BEST ACTING STUDIO Sean Dillingham Acting Studio seandillingham.com BEST ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT & BEST ANNUAL VALLEY EVENT ALS Bite Nite als.org/arizona/events/phoenix- bite-nite BEST ANNUAL FASHION EVENT Brophy College Prep Fashion Show Luncheon > Brophy College Preparatory was founded in 1928 and is the only Jesuit high school in Arizona. The 1,400 young men who attend come from all around the Valley. Top-tier academic programs, along with transformative experiences, such as retreats and immersion trips, educate and form men for others who will be leaders and change- makers in the world. brophyprep.org/giving/fashion-show BEST ANNUAL GALA Night at the Museum Gala, Phoenix Children’s Museum childrensmuseumofphoenix.org BEST CHILDREN’S THEATER Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre > Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre is an award-winning, nonprofit performing arts theatre located in Arizona’s premiere shopping, entertainment and dining destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square. Life is full of “stages,” and Desert Stages Theatre gives young actors a safe place to perform, create and grow. desertstages.org BEST CIVIC ORGANIZATION tie between The Phoenix Thunderbirds (thunderbirdscharities.org) & Scottsdale League for the Arts (scottsdalefest.org) BEST CONCERT VENUE The Van Buren @thevanburenphx BEST LOCAL ART STUDIO Gallery Andrea > Gallery Andrea is named after the renowned international artist Andrea Kerpely-Zak, whose impressionist floral works, known as “Healing,” are part of the collection of Pope John Paul II. Andrea Zakrzewski, the artist’s daughter, is also a painter of impressionist works and creates custom-made fashions. The gallery also features a diverse range of styles, including abstract, landscape and figurative art. artandrea.com BEST LOCAL BAND/MUSICIAN Steve Ayotte > With a passion for performance and an undeniable instinct for sound, Steve Ayotte uses music to uplift, boov 2023 I ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I BEST OF OUR VALLEY WINNERS Brophy College Prep Fashion Show Luncheon BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER 74 AZFOOTHILLS.COM , BROPHY C OLLE GE PREP F ASHION SHO W L UNCHE ON , AR T ANDREA.C OM , SCOTTSDALE DESERT STAGES THEATREinspire and connect with audiences throughout Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix, as well as at destination events spanning Arizona, California, Texas, Colorado and beyond. steveayottemusic.com BEST MUSEUM Children’s Museum of Phoenix childrensmuseumofphoenix.org BEST SPECIAL EVENT VENUE Heritage at Sportsman’s Park heritageatsportsmanspark.com BEST THEATER The Phoenix Theatre Company phoenixtheatre.com BEST RECORD STORE Zia Records ziarecords.com BEST LOCAL ARTIST Raquel Antoinette Art by Raquel Antoinette artbyraquel.com BEST OF OUR VALLEY WINNERS I ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I boov 2023 BEST DANCE STUDIO Tap’d Out > Tap’d Out is a tap dance company that is composed of elite dancers from throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Their world champion coaches push athletes to new heights with top-notch choreography, training, video production and performance opportunities. The troupe takes the classic rhythmic art form and gives it a modern, innovative twist. tapdout.com BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER @AZFOOTHILLS #AZFOOTHILLS 75 , S TEVE A Y O T TE , T APDOUT .C OM , ZIARE C ORDS.C OM , AR TB YRA QUEL.C OMBEST ANNUAL VALLEY MUSIC EVENT Decadence Arizona > Relentless Beats has climbed the ranks to be recognized as one of the Southwest’s most prolific independent promoters. From club shows to music festivals, Relentless Beats now produces over 400 events a year, featuring close to 500 unique artists in states that include Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, Texas and Louisiana. Marquee events include Goldrush Music Festival, PHXLIGHTS, Body Language, DUSK, Decadence AZ and several concert series featuring some of the globe’s biggest acts. decadencearizona.com BEST LOCAL FILMMAKER / VIDEOGRAPHER Good Vibe Media > The Good Vibe Media is a woman- owned and -operated video production company in Phoenix that produces high-quality content for brands, events and weddings. No matter the project, the Good Vibe Team can bring your vision to life through video with an authentic approach and fresh perspective. thegoodvibemedia.com BEST COMEDIAN Eric Bernal @ericbernalcomedy n boov 2023 I ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I BEST OF OUR VALLEY WINNERS BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER Decadence Arizona Good Vibe Media 76 AZFOOTHILLS.COM , DE C ADENCE AZ , GOOD VIBE MEDIA , @ERICBERNAL C OMED Y BEST FASHION FEED ON INSTAGRAM McKenna Wesley @thebubblyblonde BEST FITNESS INSTAGRAM Sarah Whipple SW Training @sarah.j.whipple > Sarah Whipple posts about her individualized strength conditioning for athletes, the general public and small groups. The Paradise Valley native and four-time All-American track and field star shares videos, reels, stories and self-written E-books about Fitness, Family and Food—all meticulously balanced in her roles as entrepreneur, wife and mother. BEST FOOD FEED ON INSTAGRAM Marci Symington @texaztaste BEST HOME/DESIGN INSTAGRAM James Judge @thehousejudge BEST MAKEUP FEED ON INSTAGRAM & BEST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Nicole Tanneberg @nicoletanneberg BEST PET INSTAGRAM Coco @cocothemaltesedog boov 2023 I SOCIAL MEDIA I BEST OF OUR VALLEY WINNERS BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER Nicole Tanneberg Sarah Whipple 78 AZFOOTHILLS.COM , JENNIFER S TEW AR T PHO T OGRAPHY , @JENNIFER_PHO T OGIRL , NIC OLE T ANNEBERG , @C OC O THEMAL TESEDOG BEST PODCAST Jose & Brittany Acevedo Finding Arizona Podcast > The Finding Arizona podcast is a treasure trove of interviews with local business owners, artists and other creatives, as well as community leaders and activists. It is an indispensable resource for anyone who loves the state of Arizona. Jose and Brittany Acevedo have spent years curating the best content about the state; together they bring their guests to life, showcasing their unique stories and perspectives in a way that is both engaging and informative. Their passion for showcasing all that Arizona has to offer shines through in everything they do. findingarizonapodcast.com BEST SOCIAL MEDIA Marketing E Squared Marketing > E Squared Marketing is a dedicated team of marketing professionals who take your business goals and knock them out of the park. They bring a personal touch to everything they do—and they’re just as committed to having fun as they are to flawlessly executing a results-driven marketing strategy. @esquaredmarketing BEST TRAVEL/ADVENTURE Instagram Tom Forbes @tomforbes CUTEST KIDS INSTAGRAM Cheeky Chic Baby Boutique @cheekychicbb MOST MOTIVATIONAL INSTAGRAM The Emerald AZ @theemeraldaz n BEST OF OUR VALLEY WINNERS I SOCIAL MEDIA I boov 2023 BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2022 WINNER Jose & Brittany Acevedo Marketing E Squared Marketing @AZFOOTHILLS #AZFOOTHILLS 79 , JOSE & BRIT T ANY A CEVEDO , CHEEKY CHIC BAB Y BOUTIQUE , E SQU ARED MARKETING Next >