Antique or vintage store
Springfield Vintage
215 S. Fifth St., (217) 652-8413
Finalists: Abe's Tradin' Post, Dear Yesteryear, Barrel Antique Mall, Silvernicks New & Used
Auto dealer new
Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St., (877) 364-6099
Finalists: Green Hyundai, Freedom Chevrolet – Virden, S&K GMC, Friendly Automotive, Green Subaru
Auto dealer used
Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St., (877) 364-6099
Finalists: Robert's Automotive, Bob Ridings – Taylorville, Green Hyundai, Green Certified West
Auto salesperson
Brian Mitchell – Isringhausen Imports
229 E. Jefferson St., (877) 362-9715
Finalists: Brian Wilbern - Robert's Automotive, Jeremy Lookis - Landmark Ford, Joseph Stockard - Green Certified West, Jason Malek - Green Mazda, Richard Finch - Green Nissan
Bicycle shop
Ace Bike Shop
2500 S. MacArthur Blvd., (217) 523-0188
Finalists: BikeTek, R & M Cyclery, Wheel Fast Bicycle Company, The Bicycle Doctor, Velo Mine
Bookstore - used
The Book Rack
2943 W. White Oaks Drive, #3, (217) 241-2102
Finalists: Prairie Archives, Elf Shelf, Books on the Square, Springfield, The Sly Fox, Books on the Square, Virden
Bridal - formal wear
GOWNS Bridal and Formal Boutique
2757 S. Sixth St., (217) 670-0132
Finalists: Simply Elegant by Cheri, Girls in White Satin, LA Formals & Bridal, Unveil Your Beauty
Cashier
Bernedette Wallace
S. Sixth Street McDonald's
Finalists: Gordon - Whimsy Tea Company, Emily - Little Lincoln's Toy Shop, Kelsey - Bewitching Botanicals, Ami - The Keep Store, Deb - Simply CBD
Clothing store - men
Jim Herron, Ltd.
2935 Plaza Drive, (217) 753-8036
Finalists: Farm and Home Supply, Kohl's, Springfield Vintage, JC Penny
Clothing store - used
Clothes Mentor
2329 W. Monroe St., (217) 698-8485
Finalists: Springfield Vintage, Goodwill, Plato's Closet, The Clothing Rack, Sherman, Just kids
Clothing store - women
District 23
830 South Grand Ave. W., (217) 679-1352
Finalists: Gypsy Soul, On the Go Boutique, Springfield Vintage, Bella Boutique
Consignment & resale store
Clothes Mentor
2329 W. Monroe St., (217) 698-8485
Finalists: Once Upon A Child, Remarkable Resale, Plato's Closet, Just Kids
Convenience Store
Casey's
721 W. Stanford Ave., 528-8594
1133 W. Jefferson St., 546-2721
3001 E. Clear Lake Ave., 788-5825
3001 Ridge Ave., 522-5829
3961 N. Peoria Road, 525-8670
Finalists: Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, Qik-N-Ez, Hilltop Convenience, Circle K on West Monroe Street, Handy Pantry
Gift Store
Once in a Blue Moon International Gift Gallery
1535 Wabash Ave., (217) 679-1280
Finalists: The Cardologist, Kennedy Sue Gift & Home, Bewitching Botanicals, B's Creative Studio – Gift Boutique & Art Classes, Unique Enchantments
Grocery Store
Aldi
3425 Freedom Drive
2731 N. Dirksen Parkway
3736 Octavus Via
(855) 955-2534
Finalists: Hy-Vee, Humphrey's Market, Schnucks, Meijer, Harvest Market
Jewelry store
Giganti and Giganti Fine Jewelry
3325 Robbins Road, (217) 793-3300
Finalists: Denney Jewelers, Penny Lane, Luttrell Jewelers, Wild Rose Artisans
Liquor store
Binny's Beverage Depot
2490 Wabash Ave., (217) 787-3401
Finalists: Friar Tuck Beverage, Riverton Party Store, Hy-Vee, The Corkscrew, Famous Liquors
Meat selection
Humphreys Market
1821 S. 15th St., (217) 544-7445
Finalists: Country Market, Hy-Vee, Magro's Meat & Produce, Harvest Market
Motorcycle dealer
Hall's Harley-Davidson, Inc.
2301 N. Dirksen Parkway, (217) 528-8356
Finalists: Capital City Motorsports, Cozaihr Harley-Davidson, Forsyth, World of Power Sports, Pony Keg Leathers
Music Store or shop
Dumb Records
418 E. Monroe St., (217) 691-8991
Finalists: The Music Shoppe, Capitol City Music, Penny Lane, The Elf Shelf Books and Music
Natural food or supplement store
Food Fantasies
1512 Wabash Ave., (217) 793-8009
Finalists: Harvest Market, Hy-Vee, Whimsy Tea Company, Simply CBD
New business downtown (opened after 8/1/22)
The Wakery
5 W. Old State Capitol Plaza
Finalists: Ad Astra Wine Market and Bar, 7th Street Cidery, Wildly Rooted Boutique, 3rd Shift Kitchen by Floyd's
New business not downtown (opened after 8/1/22)
Yellow Bird Coffee House
1001 N. First St., 217) 670-2825
Finalists: Travelers Kitchen, Dabble Springfield, Alive On 66, Magic Moon Crystals
Optical shop
Vision Care Associates
121 North Grand Ave., (217) 528-3233
2741 Prairie Crossing Drive, (800) 272-7393
Finalists: Henderson Eye Center, Prairie Eye Center, All About Eyes, America's Best Contacts & Eyewear
Pawn shop
Monster Pawn
2324 S. MacArthur Blvd., (217) 744-7296
222 N. Grand Ave., (800) 522-4488
Finalists: Pawn King, Capital City Pawn & Jewelry, Stevenson Drive Pawn, The Piggy Bank Pawn & Guns
Pet retail store
Wild Birds Unlimited
1930 S. MacArthur Blvd., (217) 789-6468
Finalists: Pet Supplies Plus, PetSmart, Farm and Home Supply, Tails to Remember Pet Services
Place to feed the slots
Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum
600 Toronto Road, (217) 679-7323
Finalists: The Curve Inn, Riverton Party Store, Lucky Monkey Gaming Parlor, Main Gate Bar & Grill
Produce selection
Old Capitol Farmers Market
Finalists: Meijer, Hy-Vee, Aldi, Harvest Market
Retail shop
Home Goods
2951 W. Iles Ave., (217) 546-1797
Finalists: Penny Lane, Bewitching Botanicals, Whimsy Tea Company, Magic Moon Crystals, On the Go Boutique
Seafood selection
Robert's Seafood Market
1615 W. Jefferson St., (217) 546-3089
Finalists: Carter's Fish Market, Hy-Vee, Harvest Market, Humphrey's Market
Thrift store
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2744 S. Sixth St., (217) 523-2710
Finalists: Goodwill, Once Upon A Child, Creative Reuse Marketplace
Vape shop
Tribble Vapors
2404 Denver Drive, (217) 679-6026
3429 Freedom Drive, 217) 679-8382
Finalists: Prairie State Hemp, Upper Limits Midwest, Simply CBD, CBD Botanicals
Wine store
It's All About Wine
1305 Wabash Ave., Suite M, (217) 546-9463
Finalists: Binny's Beverage Depot, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, The Corkscrew, Ad Astra Wine Market and Bar
