The voting period for The Four States Finest, the viewer’s choice awards for KOAM-TV, FOX 14 and KOAM News Now, begins Thursday, February 18 and continues through March 7. Viewers can vote for their favorite businesses and organizations in 90 different categories.
“There are 254 finalists representing 30 communities in the 4-State region,” according to KOAM General Sales Manager Rye Addis, “and each voting category has three-to-five finalists for viewers to choose from.” The categories include Eating & Drinking, Arts & Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Services, and Shopping.
Following the voting period those businesses with the most votes will be presented with a Four States Finest plaque and will be featured on-air and at the station’s website www.KoamNewsNow.com/Finest.
Joplin area businesses lead all other cities with 126 finalists in the viewer’s choice awards. The complete list is below.
Area residents may vote in each category each day during the voting period with a chance to win in the Four States Finest contest. There will be weekly $100.00 winners from all viewers who cast votes. These winners will be randomly chosen from all qualified entrants.
Additional information can be found at the station’s website www.KoamNewsNow.com/Finest.
Joplin Area Business Finalists in alphabetical order:
Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. – Best Law Firm/Lawyer
Abernathy Roofing & Construction – Best Roofing Company
AJ’s Eatery & Catering, LLC – Best Catering
American Fireplace – Best Appliance Store and Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company categories
Area Hearing & Speech Clinic – Best Hearing Clinic/Hearing
Bamboo Chinese Takeout – Best Curbside/Takeout
Bicycle Specialists, LLC – Best Bicycle Shop
Blacklist Ink – Best Tattoo Studio
Blackthorn Pizza & Pub – Best Pizza
Blue’s Bike Company – Best Bicycle Shop
Brandy at Cut Loose Salon – Best Hair Salon
Brickhaus Tattoo Studio – Best Tattoo Studio
Brothers, Bezold & Associates – Best Eye Clinic
Bug-A-Way Pest Control, LLC – Best Pest Control
Cox Auto Sales Inc. – Best Automotive Dealership
Café Del Rio – Best Mexican Restaurant
Carlson Chiropractic Center – Best Chiropractor
Chaos Brewing – Best Bar/Brewery
Chick-fil-A – Best Customer Service
Colaw Fitness – Best Health & Fitness Club
Comeau Jewelry Company – Best Jeweler
Comer’s AutoXpress – Best Auto Service/Repair
Countryside in the City – Best Florist
Crabbys Seafood Bar & Grill – Best Seafood Restaurant
Cunningham Park – Best Outdoor Venue
Curly Willow – Best Florist
Derek S. Towery, MD, FAAD – Best Dermatologist
Dr. Brett M. Wilson, DDS – Best Dentist
Dr. Brian Murphy, MD/Joplin Urgent Care – Best Clinic and Best Weight Loss Clinic/Counseling categories.
Dude’s Daylight Donuts – Best Donuts
Executive Spa & Massage – Best Massage
Fat & Happy – Best Hamburger
Firehouse Pottery – Best Recreational Activity
Food 4 Less – Best Grocery Store
Fowler’s Fotos – Best Photography Business
Fox Farm Whole Food – Best Health Food Store
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – Best French Fries
Freeman Health System – Best Hospital
Gardner Express Care – Best Clinic and Best Weight Loss Clinic/Counseling categories.
Ghetto Tacos – Best Food Truck
GLS Autos, LLC – Best Automotive Dealership
Glades Law Firm, P.C. – Best Law Firm/Lawyer
Granny Shaffer’s – Best Breakfast
Gusano’s Chicago-Style Pizzeria – Best Pizza
Hackett Hot Wings – Best Wings
Han The Sushi Man – Best Sushi
Heath Sisters Barber & Styles – Best Barber
Heavenly Donuts – Best Donuts
Higdon Florists – Best Florist
Hillbilly Outlet – Best Appliance Store
Horton’s Pizza Plus – Best Pizza
House of Bounce – Best Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party
JELCO Pest Solutions – Best Pest Control
John Cotten Roofing – Best Roofing Company
Johnny Hot Dogs – Best Catering, Best Curbside/Take-out and Best Food Truck categories.
JOMO Crossfit – Best Health & Fitness Club
JOMO PrideFest – Best Festival/Local Event
Joplin Ear, Nose & Throat – Best Hearing Clinic/Hearing
Joplin Floor Designs – Best Flooring/Carpet Store
Joplin Greenhouse & the Coffee Shop – Best Coffee
Joplin History & Mineral Museum – Best Local Attraction
Joplin Sports & Graphics – Best Athletic Gear Store
Joy Long Shelter Insurance – Best Insurance Agency
Jugz Liquor and Microbrew – Best Alcohol Selection
Kirkland’s – Best Home Furnishing Store
Knell & Associates, LLC – Best Accounting/Tax Service
Kobie’s The Wizard of Paws – Best Pet Boarding/Grooming/Daycare
Law Offices of Timothy Intessimone – Best Law Firm/Lawyer
Lions Den – Best Barber and Best Hair Salon categories.
Lotus Xpress – Best Asian Restaurant
Lyerla Heating & Air – Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company
Macadoodles Beer Wine & Spirits – Best Alcohol Selection
Main Street Axe Company – Best Recreational Activity
Mercy Hospital Joplin – Best Hospital
Metro Appliances & More – Best Appliance Store
Natural Grocers – Best Health Food Store
New Life Radio 105.3 – Best Radio Station
News Talk KZRG – Best Radio Station
Newton’s Jewelers – Best Jeweler
Oasis Salon & Day Spa – Best Day Spa
Orient Express Delivery – Best Asian Restaurant and Best Curbside/Takeout categories.
Outback Archery of Joplin, LLC – Best Hunting/Fishing Store
Outback Steakhouse – Best Steakhouse
Ozark Center – Best Rehab Center
Ozark Nursery of Joplin – Best Garden Store/Nursery
Parkview Animal Hospital – Best Veterinarian
Phelan Dermatology & Aesthetics – Best Dermatologist
Planet Fitness – Best Health & Fitness Club
Rangeline Antique Mall – Best Antique Store
Red Lobster – Best Seafood Restaurant
Red Onion Café – Best Italian Restaurant
Reeves Tire & Automotive – Best Auto Service/Repair
Robbins Tax Service – Best Accounting/Tax Service
Rock 107.1 The Rock Station – Best Radio Station
Rosa Bella Bridal & Formal – Best Bridal/Formal Wear
Sakura Sushi & Grill Japanese Restaurant – Best Sushi
Samantha Williams, Licensed Massage Therapist – Best Massage
Scales-N-Tails – Best Farm Supply/Pet Supply Store
Schifferdecker Aquatic Center – Best Swimming Pool/Waterpark
Senior Insurance Specialists, LLC – Best Insurance Agency
Shannon Chew Realty Group-Keller Williams – Best Realtor
Shawna’s Baked Goods – Best Bakery
Simple Simon’s Pizza – Best Pizza
Smack Dabs – Best Food Truck
Southwest Missouri Bank – Best Financial Institution
Spa Store & More – Best Day Spa
Spiva Center for the Arts – Best Museum/Gallery
Spring River Christian Village – Best Assisted Living/Retirement Facility
Stogey’s Coney Island – Best French Fries and Best Hamburger categories.
Stone’s Corner Pharmacy – Best Pharmacy
Super Donuts – Best Donuts
Suzanne’s Natural Foods – Best Health Food Store
Touches of Splendor – Best Customer Service
The Book Guy Independent Bookstore – Best Bookstore
The Bruncheonette – Best Breakfast
The Pampered Pooch Day Spa – Best Pet Boarding/Grooming/Daycare
The Pie Safe – Best Desserts
These Moments By L Photography – Best Photography Business
Tommy’s Express Car Wash – Best Car Wash
Tropical Tan – Best Tanning Salon
Tropicana Bar & Grill – Best French Fries
Turtleheads Raw Bar – Best Seafood Restaurant
Twin Hills Golf & Country Club – Best Golf Course
Wayside Furniture – Best Home Furnishing Store
Westport Inn – Best Hotel/B & B
Whiskey Dick’s – Best Bar/Brewery
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center – Best Outdoor Venue
Wilder’s Steakhouse – Best Steakhouse
Woody’s Smokehouse – Best BBQ Restaurant
Woody’s Wood-Fire Pizza Bar & Oven – Best Pizza
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