Arkansas is filled with amazing people and places.

 

Every day, AY About You magazine aims to celebrate the wonderful things that Arkansas has to offer, both in our print magazine and online platforms. We never cease to be astonished at the wealth of subjects to cover, whether it’s a hidden gem restaurant, a new town to visit or someone who has done something extraordinary.

 

To honor the best-of-the-best in Arkansas, we conducted the 2020 AY Best Of survey. Through this survey, our readers could tell us their favorites, and we would honor them in a special ceremony.

 

With the help of late night television host James Corden, AY unveiled the winners of the 2020 Best Of survey on Thursday, Aug. 27 in its first-ever virtual ceremony. Neither a pandemic or tropical storm could prevent us from honoring the best people, places and things in Arkansas.

 

Here are the winners of the 2020 AY Best Of survey:

 

HEALTH

 

Allergy: Arkansas Allergy and Asthma Clinic

Assisted Living Facility: Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Audiology Clinic: Miracle Ear

Spa: Ava Bella Day Spa

Cardiology: Arkansas Heart Hospital

Chiropractic Clinic: Blackmon Chiropractic

Cosmetic Dentist: Dr. DJ Dailey

Cosmetic Surgeon: Suzanne Yee

Dental Practice: Heathman Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dermatology Clinic: Arkansas Dermatology

Best Doctor-Owned Hospital: Arkansas Surgical Hospital

Family Practice: Little Rock Family Practice Clinic

Gastroenterology Clinic: Premier Gastroenterology

Hair Salon: OOH La La Salon

Hospital: Conway Regional Health System

In-Home Care: Elder Independence Home Care

Massage Therapist: Rejuvenation Clinic and Day Spa

Medical Spa: Sei Bella Day Spa

Memory Care Facility: Salem Place Nursing Rehab Center

Mental Health Facility: The BridgeWay

Neurosurgery: CHI St. Vincent, Arkansas Neuroscience Institute

Nurse Practitioner: Meghan Mallett, Conway Regional

Nursing Home: Superior Health and Rehab

OBYN/: Cornerstone Clinic for Women

Oncologist: Lawrence Mendelsohn

Ophthalmology Clinic: McFarland Eye Care

Optometrist: OD McFarland Eye Care

Orthodontist: Phelan Orthodontics

Orthopedic Group: Bowen Hefley Orthopedics

Orthopedist: William F. Hefley, Jr.

Pain Center: Advanced Spine and Pain Center

Pediatric Clinic: Little Rock Pediatric Clinic

Pediatric Dentist: Kitchens’ Pediatric Dentistry

Physical Therapist: Debbie Williamson

Place to Have a Baby: Conway Regional Health System

Plastic Surgeon: Michael Spann

Prosthetics/Ocularist: Snell Prosthetics and Orthotics

Radiology Company: RAPA

Retirement Community: Presbyterian Village

Sports Medicine Clinic: Conway Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic

Surgeon: Ali Krisht

Urology Clinic: Arkansas Urology

 

CLOTHING

 

Local Men’s Clothing: Gearhead Outfitters

Local Women’s Clothing: Indigo

 

DINING

 

Asian Fusion: Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co.

Bakery: Community Bakery

BBQ: Whole Hog Café NLR

Breakfast: The Buttered Biscuit

Brunch: Lost Forty Brewing

Burger: David’s Burgers

Caterer: Gina’s Catering

Catfish: Eat My Catfish

Cheese Dip: Stoby’s Restaurant

Cocktails: Capital Bar and Grill

Dessert: Loblolly Creamery

Dining for Kids: The Purple Cow Restaurant

Favorite Restaurant: Faded Rose

Fine Dining: Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse

Food Truck: YGFBFKITCHEN Mobile

Italian: Bruno’s Little Italy

Mexican Food: Heights Taco & Tamale Co.

New Restaurant: Roots Restaurant

Pizza: U.S. Pizza Co. | Chenal

Seafood: Ocean’s at Arthurs

Special Occasion: Samantha’s Tap Room and Wood Grill

Steak: Doe’s Eat Place

 

ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE

 

Art Gallery: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Casino: Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Concert Venue: Robinson Auditorium

Event Venue: William J. Clinton Library and Museum

Family Attraction: Little Rock Zoo

Festival/Fair/Event: Wild Wines at the Zoo

Hotel: Capital Hotel

Live Theater: Arkansas Repertory Theatre

Local Tourist Attraction: Buffalo River Outfitters

Museum: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Park: Petit Jean State Park

Resort: Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa

Seasonal Attraction: Garvan Woodland Gardens

 

HOME, HOME SERVICES AND FINANCE

 

Accounting Firm: Hogan Taylor

Bank: Arvest Bank

Credit Union: Arkansas Federal Credit Union

Electrical Company/Electricians: Gary Houston Electric

Fabrics/Draperies: Cynthia East Fabrics

Home Accessories: Mertins Dyke Home

Home Builder: Richard Harp Homes

Home Repair/Remodeling: Scott Lucas Construction and Custom Homes

Home Security: Advanced Alarm Technologies

Insurance Firm: Allstate – Brooke Brolo

Interior Designer: Garry Mertins

Investment Firm: Stephens Inc.

Kitchen Store/Supply: Kitchen Store and More

Lawn Care: Fairway Lawns

Mortgage Lender: Simmons Bank

Real Estate Agent: Brandy Harp

Real Estate Company: Jon Underhill Real Estate

Swimming Pools: Elite Pools by Aloha

 

KIDS AND EDUCATION

 

Community College: UA Pulaski Technical College

Private School: Little Rock Christian Academy

Public School: Conway Public Schools

Public University: UCA

 

MEDIA

 

Advertising Agency: CJRW

Columnist or Reporter: The Mighty Rib

Radio Personality: Poolboy

TV Personality: Craig O’Neill

Weather Person: Todd Yakoubian | KATV

 

PEOPLE AND PLACES

 

Person of the Year: Matt Troup

Place to Worship: New Life Church

Wedding Venue: Rusty Tractor Vineyards

 

SERVICES

 

Architect: Taggart Architects

Auction: Blackmon Auctions Corporate Office

Customer Service: Chick-fil-A

Dry Cleaner: Schickel’s Cleaners

Funeral Home: Roller-Chenal Funeral Home

Heating & AC Service: Freyaldenhoven Heating and Cooling

Housekeeping: Molly Maid of Greater Little Rock/NWA

Law Firm: Taylor King Law

Nonprofit: Project Zero

Party Planning/Products/Rentals: Party Time Rental and Events

Pest Control: Delta Pest Control

Siding/Windows/Roofing: Wilson’s Home Improvement Company

Veterinarian: Hillcrest Animal Hospital

 

SHOPPING

 

Arkansas Handmade Products: Aromatique

Bridal Store: Low’s Bridal

Consignment Store: Fashion Exchange

Eyewear: McFarland Eye Care

Flooring Store: Lumber 1 Home Center

Florist: Tipton & Hurst Florist

Furniture: Hank’s & More Fine Furniture

Garden Center: The Good Earth Garden Center

Gift Store: Haynes ACE Hardware

Grocery Store: The Bramble Market

Home Improvement Store: Fuller & Son Hardware

Jewelry Store: Sissy’s Log Cabin

Outdoor Living: Congo Fireplace & Patio

Shopping Center: Promenade at Chenal

 

SPIRITS

 

Brewpub: Lost Forty Brewing

Happy Hour: Local Lime

Liquor Store: Legacy Wine and Spirits

 

SPORTS

 

Fitness Center/Gym: Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center

Golf Course: Pleasant Valley Country Club

Personal Trainer: Stephanie Newcomb: Unleashed Health and Fitness

Sporting Goods Store: Fort Thompson Sporting Goods

 

TOP EMPLOYERS

 

Best Boss: Bill Greene, Premier Gastro

Best Overall Company: Conway Regional Health System

Best Place to Host a Work Event: Capital Hotel

 

VEHICLES, DEALER AND AUTO ACCESSORIES

 

Auto Accessories: Mud Connection 4×4

Auto Dealer Service Department: Everett Buick GMC

Auto Glass Repair: Capitol Glass

Boat/Marine Dealer: Bradford Marine and ATV

Car Salesman: Jason Koon, Crain Automotive

New Car Dealer: Honda World of Conway

Pre-Owned Dealer: Russell Chevrolet

RV Dealer: Moix RV Supercenter

Tire Center: All About Tire and Brake Tire Pros

Window Tint: Sunstop Window Tinting

 

Click here to see the virtual event announcing the winners hosted by James Corden. Password: congratsaboutyou