Accountant
Maggie Haugh, Peterman Financial Group
1515 S. MacArthur Blvd.
217-546-0400
Finalists: Danielle Alstott, Toelle, Alstott & Associates, P.C.; Troy A. Washko, CPA; Brett Hage, Humke & Hage, PC; Kyle McGinnis CPA
Auto service
Floyd’s Imports
2320 Prairie Crossing Dr.
217-585-1214
Finalists: Wilkerson’s Service Center, Vern’s Auto Repair, Lauterbach Tire & Auto Service, Monkee Wrench Auto, Law Automotive
Bank
United Community Bank
700 Adlai Stevenson Dr., 217-529-3000
1900 W. Iles Ave., 217-787-3000
120 Chatham Rd., 217-787-1651
617 Bruns Lane, 217-787-3001
2120 N Peoria Rd. 217-544-0139
Finalists: Bank of Springfield, INB, Heartland Bank and Trust, Alliance Community Bank
Barber
Brent Fish, The Crafted Stag Supply
3455 Freedom Dr.
217-698-6300
Finalists: Logan Baptiste, Hair of the Dog; Dave, Beggs Barbershop; Sameth Hun, Sammy’s Barbershop; Kraig Devore, The Men’s Room
Barbershop
Hair of the Dog
323 E. Monroe St.
217-670-0699
Finalists: Beggs Barbershop, The Crafted Stag Supply, The Men’s Room, Dukett’s Barber Shop
Car wash – automatic
Club Car Wash
1640 W. Jefferson St.
1001 Lincolnshire Blvd.
2605 N Dirksen Pkwy.
3335 S Veterans Pkwy.
833-416-9975
Finalists: Car Wash City, Rainstorm Car Wash, OnTrack Car Wash, Super Wash
Collision center
Kim’s Auto Body
312 W. North St.
217-522-8291
Finalists: Springfield Collision Center, Chatham Collision Repair, Bill Mathew’s Auto Body, JC’s Collision & Suspension Repair
Credit union
Heartland Credit Union
2213 W. White Oaks Dr.
610 E St. Joseph St.
2717 E. Sangamon Ave.
217-726-8877
Finalists: CEFCU, Illinois Educators Credit Union, Credit Union 1, Navy Federal Credit Union
Dry cleaner
Starcrest Cleaners & Laundry Center
2025 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-679-0339
1825 W. Jefferson St., 217-670-0663
2701 W. White Oaks Dr., 217-726-6564,
4349 Conestoga Dr., 217-787-5580
Finalists: Davis Cleaners, Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services, Lucky Lady Coin Operated Laundry and Drop Off
Event planner
Pole Barn Chic Events
4491 Old Chatham Road
217-685-7389
Finalists: Bloom Wine Bar & Florals, Paul’s Paradise at Paul Tree Farms, The Pasfield House, Having A Ball Productions Inc
Event rental company
Noonan Equipment & Event Rental
801 North Grand Ave. E, 217-528-1513
3031 S. Koke Mill Road, 217-546-7368
Finalists: Paul’s Paradise at Paul Tree Farms, Rustic Love Rentals, Signature Event Rentals, Lakeside True Value
Event venue
Paul’s Paradise at Paul Tree Farms
12430 IL-125, Pleasant Plains
217-215-5019
Finalists: Bloom Wine Bar & Florals, Long Bridge Golf Course & Restaurant, Pole Barn Chic Events, The Pasfield House
Event wedding venue
Pole Barn Chic Events
4491 Old Chatham Road
217-685-7389
Finalists: Paul’s Paradise at Paul Tree Farms, Long Bridge Golf Course & Restaurant, The Pasfield House, The Homestead Reception Center
Financial adviser
Maggie Haugh, Peterman Financial Group
1515 S. MacArthur Blvd.
217-546-0400
Finalists: Tate Jones, United Wealth Financial Services; Andrew Maynerich, Maynerich Financial; INB Wealth, David Gundy, ATIA Wealth Group
Flower shop
Flowers by Mary Lou
105 S. Grand Ave W.
217-544-5491
Finalists: True Colors Floral, Flowers By Kathy, The Flower Factor, Floral Expressions
Funeral home
Staab Funeral Homes
1109 S. Fifth St.
217-528-6461
Finalists: Butler Funeral Homes and Cremation Tribute Center, Bramley Funeral Home, Bisch Funeral Home, Mott and Henning Funeral Home
Hair salon
Willow & Birch Salon
521 E. Washington St.
217-726-7050
Finalists: BJ Grand Salon & Spa, KM Hair Works & Spa, Appearances Salon & Retreat, Unique Enchantments Salon & Gift Shoppe, Meraki Salon & Spa
Hair stylist
Brandy Kristin, Unique Enchantments Salon & Gift Shoppe
1313 Adlai Stevenson Dr.
217-414-6552
Finalists: Maggie Veach, KM Hairworks and Spa; Natalie Grider, Appearances Salon & Retreat; Tara Mason, BJ Grand Salon; Underwood, Foiled & Feathered Hair Studio
Insurance agent (national agency)
Damon Priddy, State Farm Insurance
2951 Montvale Dr.
217-787-5400
Finalists: Trae Covington, State Farm Insurance; Mark Cortesi, State Farm Insurance; Julie Hale, Country Financial; Jake Surratt, Country Financial
Insurance agent (independent agency)
Bailey Family Insurance
957 Clock Tower Dr.
217-441-2342
Finalists: Missy Haley, United Financial Services; Tracy Formea, Formea Insurance – Chatham; Todd Sowle, Troxell; Nicholas Koch, Troxell; Ryan Augustine, Troxell
Junk removal
That One Guy Junk Removal & Dumpster Rentals
3131 S. Third St.
217-553-6529
Finalists: Two Men and a Truck, Affordable Junk Removal, Springfield Junk Away, Anything Goes Hauling
Lawyer
Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law
1100 S. Fifth St.
217-544-4057
Finalists: Pat Sheehan (Sr.) – Sheehan & Sheehan; Greg Sgro – Sgro, Hanrahan, Durr, Rabin & Reinbold, LLP; Sara Vig, Vig Law; Tony DelGiorno, DelGiorno Law Office
Mortgage lender
United Community Bank
700 Adlai Stevenson Dr., 217-529-3000
1900 W. Iles Ave., 217-787-3000
120 Chatham Rd., 217-787-1651
617 Bruns Lane, 217-787-3001
2120 N. Peoria Rd. 217-544-0139
Finalists: Heartland Credit Union, Bank of Springfield, CEFCU, Corey Kates, INB
Moving company
Two Men and a Truck
210 North Grand Ave. W.
217-250-2689
Finalists: Underfanger Moving & Storage, Prime Moovers, Hillier Storage and Moving, The Moving Company
Nail salon
Galaxy Nail Bar
3864 Wabash Ave.
217-888-8338
Finalists: City Nail Salon, BJ Grand Salon & Spa, Soak Nail Massage & Spa, Polish Nails N Spa
Photographer
Tara Long Photography
taralongphotography.com
Finalists: Kristi Mitchell Photography, Kari Bedford Photography, Tabitha Bock Photography, Haley Stewart Photography
Real estate agency
The Real Estate Group
3701 Wabash Ave.
217-638-7653
Finalists: Keller Williams Capital, RE/MAX Professionals, Springfield Real Estate, River Birch Realty
Real estate team
The Killebrew Team, The Real Estate Group
3151 Pleasant Run
217-546-1234
Finalists: Winchester Sales Team – The Real Estate Group; The Jane Hay Sales & Staging Team – The Real Estate Group; The Pedigo Team, The Real Estate Group; The Deb Sarsany Team, The Real Estate Group
Realtor
Adam Bugos, Winchester Sales Team at The Real Estate Group
3701 Wabash Ave.
217-306-1000
Finalists: Kyle Killebrew, The Real Estate Group; Eric Pedigo, The Real Estate Group; Heather Camille, The Winchester Sales Team – The Real Estate Group; Erica Brittin, Jane Hay Sales and Staging Team – The Real Estate Group
Tattoo artist
Jesse Flock, Newage Tattoos
1305 Wabash Ave.
217-546-5006
Finalists: Jason Lee, Newage Tattoos & Body Piercings; Lottie Verdell, Redbird Tattoos; Kevin Veara, Black Moon; Jordan Haley, The Skin Studio
Tattoo shop
Newage Tattoos & Body Piercings
1305 Wabash Ave.
217-546-5006
Finalists: Redbird Electric Tattoo, Springfield Classic Tattoo, Electric Quill Tattoos, The Skin Studio
Tire shop
Discount Tire
2871 S. Veterans Pkwy.
217-546-3130
Finalists: Lauterbach Tire & Auto Service, Brahler Tire & Auto Service Center, Pomps, Car-X Tire & Auto
Towing service
Tuxhorn Towing
1158 N. Sixth St.
217-522-8211
Finalists: Shaner’s Towing, Tom’s 24-Hour Towing, Capital City Towing, R & S Towing
This article appears in October 29-November 4, 2026.
