Every issue of the magazine, we put a call out to our audience to vote on their favorite local businesses in seven categories. Because we’re limited on space in the print magazine, we’re expanding on this popular feature here on the blog.

Read on to learn more about our top 3 winners in each category, voted on by our readers. And, keep an eye out this winter for the next time we open up nominations - encourage your customers to vote and your business could appear in here next!

You can view the original article here (page 73), or you can buy a print copy from us or one of our retailers. You can also subscribe to get the next issue right to your mailbox.

Beauty & Health

1st Place: Sugar and Glow Studio

Sugar and Glow Studio specializes in sugaring, a hair removal technique that uses just sugar, water, and lemon. Taylor also does lashes, brows, and facials.

2nd Place: Skye Skin Therapy

Skye Skin Therapy specializes in facials and other services by Licensed Esthetician McKenna Calderon.

3rd Place: Nikole Jayms Esthetics

Nikole’s mission at Nikole Jayms Esthetics is to ensure a positive, memorable, results driven experience to every client that steps into the relaxing atmosphere where confidence is enhanced.

Entertainment & Event Services

1st Place: Eder Abogabir

Eder Abogabir is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Washington. He captures his clients’ most important moments in beautiful, timeless images for them to cherish forever.

2nd Place: Tri-Cities Steel Band Association

The Tri-Cities Steel Band Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Richland, Washington. They promote world music in the Mid-Columbia region through education and music performance.

3rd Place: Simplified Celebrations

Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication! Chandra from Simplified Celebrations is a studio floral designer who specializes in weddings and events.

Food & Beverage

1st Place: Our Cookie House

Our Cookie House is a cookie shop local to the Tri-Cities with locations in Kennewick and Pasco. They make all 12 flavors from their cookie menu every single week so your favorites are always available, plus 2 weekly changing specialty flavors.

2nd Place: LifeLine Coffee

When you FlatLine, get your LifeLine! LifeLine Coffee is a coffee shop on Lewis in Pasco, doing both coffees and Red Bull drinks.

3rd Place: The Coffee Crush

Your local coffee dealer! The Coffee Crush in Pasco does both coffee and infused energy drinks.

Goods

1st Place: La Morenita Linda

Handcrafted in small batches by maker Chelsey Farias, La Morenita Linda offers bold and bespoke jewelry and shirts.

2nd Place: Pochitas Candy

Pochitas Candy gives your American candy a kick! Order online at PochitasCandy.com.

3rd Place: Aretes De Sol

Aretes De Sol does aesthetically unique polymer clay earrings. Her website is launching soon, and you can also find her on social media @aretesdesol.

Home & Lifestyle

1st Place: Ticor Title Tri

With a knowledgable staff committed to providing their clients with unparalleled satisfaction, Ticor Title provides title insurance and other real estate services that you can feel good about.

2nd Place: Tina Miller

Tina Miller is the founder of Bel Zev Films, Coyote Film Co., Wheat Head Brewing Co., & The Connection Concierge. She’s a brand coach & social media mentor who creates inspirational content from travel to food to wellness & authenticity.

3rd Place: Prieto Landscaping

Prieto Landscaping has experience in garden services and landscape design. They offer professional services from planting to maintenance and design of your garden.

Real Estate

1st Place: Veronica Campos

Veronica Campos’ Real Estate practice is built on a foundation of relationships and clear communication. She prides herself on forming partnerships with her clients and helping families build certainty around their biggest investments.

2nd Place: Holly Topping

Holly Topping is a real estate agent based out of Kennewick. Find her on social media @hollyellison.

3rd Place: Taylor Alton

Taylor Alton is a licensed Realtor serving most of Washington State, specializing in Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco.

Recreation

1st Place: Rascal Rodeo

Rascal Rodeo is a non-profit organization helping people with physical and developmental disabilities discover unknown abilities in a unique, safe and modified rodeo environment. Founder Ann-Erica Whitemarsh encourages anyone to come see the joy of a Rascal Rodeo event.

2nd Place: Firehouse Elite

Firehouse Elite’s mission is to develop powerful and self-confident athletes in the sport of cheer. Find them at their location in Richland.

3rd Place: Northwest Paddleboarding

Northwest Paddleboarding is a mother-daughter owned, full-service paddleboard company who offers paddleboard rentals, lessons, tours, SUP yoga, and equipment sales.

Thank you to all our readers who nominated and voted for their favorite local businesses! Keep an eye out for when we open up nominations again in spring.

This feature appeared in our Fall/Winter 2022 issue and is generously sponsored by Help-U-Move.

Meet the Fan Favorites, Voted on by Readers!