From the beginning of Springs magazine 10 years ago, we have always looked for ways to tell stories that celebrate Colorado Springs, support local businesses and do our part to make our hometown an even better place to live, play and work. And we love it when our readers can share in the process. That’s why we’ve been so excited to launch our first ever Springs People’s Choice Awards presented by Gold Hill.
And we’ve loved how you have joined in to champion your favorite restaurants, breweries, theaters, venues, hair stylists, nail salons, doctors, mechanics, tattoo artists and much more. Your response has been amazing! Through the process we received nearly 8,500 nominations and about 23,000 votes. And now we’ve come to the moment we’ve all been waiting for: It’s time to reveal the winners!
Below you’ll find the No. 1 People’s Choice Winners for all 90 categories of voting. And you can find all the Top 3 finishers by category here. Congratulations to all our winners, Top 3s and nominees! Keep doing what you do to support and shape Colorado Springs! You deserve to be celebrated! And now, the people have spoken. The People’s Choice Awards winners are:
People’s Choice Awards: Beauty & Style
Best Barber
Nelson’s Barber Shop
Best Hair Salon
Self Care
Best Nail Salon
Taybay Beauty
Best Tattoo Artist/Studio
Fallen Heroes Tattoo & Piercing
People’s Choice Awards: Education
Best College
UCCS
Best Elementary School
Ranch Creek Elementary School
Best High School
Coronado High School
Best Middle School
Holmes Middle School
Best Preschool or Daycare
The Sunshine House
Best Private School
The Colorado Springs School
People’s Choice Awards: Entertainment & Travel
Best Camp
Camp Shady Brook
Best Country Club
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Best Event Venue
Hillside Gardens
Best Family Amusement/Entertainment
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Best Golf Course
Patty Jewett Golf Course
Best Local Festival
Labor Day Lift Off
Best Local Hotel or Resort
Kinship Landing
Best Museum
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum
Best Sports Organization
Switchbacks FC
Best Theatre
Ent Center for the Arts
People’s Choice Awards: Financial Services
Best Bank/Credit Union
Ent Credit Union
Best Financial Planning Company
EJC Insurance and Financial
Best Insurance Agency
USAA
Best Mortgage Broker
NFM Lending
Best Tax Preparation Services
Lockhart & Powell CPAs
People’s Choice Awards: Food & Drink
Best Asian/Sushi Restaurant
Thai Basil
Best BBQ Restaurant
Front Range BBQ
Best Brewery
Goat Patch Brewing
Best Burger Restaurant
Skirted Heifer
Best Caterer
Sides of Aloha
Best Chicken Wing Restaurant
O’Furrys
Best Cocktail Bar
Principal’s Office
Best Coffee Shop
The Exchange
Best Doughnut Shop
Sides of Aloha
Best Fine Dining
The Warehouse
Best Food Truck
Sides of Aloha
Best Happy Hour
Salsa Brava
Best Ice Cream Parlor
Josh and John’s
Best Indian Food Restaurant
Mausam Indian Flavors
Best Italian Food Restaurant
Paravicini’s Italian Bistro
Best Mexican Food Restaurant
Crystal Park Cantina
Best Pizza Restaurant
Pizzeria Rustica
Best Restaurant for Brunch
Urban Egg
Best Sports Bar
Patty Jewett Bar and Grill
Best Steakhouse
MacKenzie’s Chop House
People’s Choice Awards: Health & Wellness
Best Allergy & Asthma Practice
Colorado ENT & Allergy
Best Assisted Living Facility
Brookdale Village at Skyline
Best Chiropractic Practice
Carefree Chiropractic
Best Dentist Practice
Crossroads Family Dentistry
Best Dermatology Practice
Vanguard Skin Specialists
Best Gym or Fitness Studio
Altru Integrated Health
Best Health Care System
UCHealth
Best OB/GYN Practice
UCHealth Women’s Care Clinic, Printer’s Park
Best Optometry Practice
Eye Care Center of Colorado Springs
Best Orthodontics Practice
Pine Top Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Dentist
Kids Rock Dentistry and Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Practice
Iron Horse Pediatrics
Best Physical Therapy Practice
Altru Integrated Health
Best Primary Care Practice
UCHealth Aspen Creek Primary Medical Center
Best Spa
Mateo’s Salon and Day Spa
Best Yoga Studio
Cambio Yoga
People’s Choice Awards: Home Services
Best Auto Repair Shop
Honest Accurate Auto Service
Best Dog Groomer
House of Hounds Grooming
Best Electrician
Kays Electrical
Best Flooring Store
O’Briens Carpet One Floor & Home
Best Home Remodeler
Krueger Brothers Construction
Best House Painter
Five Star Painting
Best HVAC Company
Superheat Mechanical
Best Interior Designer
Maple and Moss Designs
Best Internet Service Provider
StratusIQ Fiber Internet
Best Landscaping/Lawn Care Company
Timberline Landscaping
Best Pet Daycare/Boarding
Paws & Claws In-Home Pet Sitting
Best Plumber
Olson Plumbing and Heating
Best Roofing Company
Krueger Brothers Construction
Best Trash/Recycling Service
SOCO Waste and Recycling Services
Best Veterinary Clinic
Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic
Best Window & Door Company
Krueger Brothers Construction
People’s Choice Awards: Nonprofit Organization
Best Nonprofit Organization
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
People’s Choice Awards: Real Estate
Best Apartment Community
333 Eco Aparments
Best Home Builder
Campbell Homes
Best Master Planned Community
Gold Hill Mesa
Best Real Estate Agent/Team
The Cutting Edge, Realtors
People’s Choice Awards: Shopping
Best Appliance Store
Mountain High Appliance
Best Bike Shop
Criterium Bike Shop
Best Boutique
Nerdstalgia
Best Furniture Store
Platte Furniture
Best Gallery
Platte Collections Art Gallery
Best Jewelry Store
Luisa Graff Jewelers
Best Nursery/Garden Store
Phelan Gardens
Best Outdoor Gear Shop
REI
Congratulations again to all the winners! Be sure to check out all the Top 3 finishers here. And keep supporting all these businesses, organizations and people making Colorado Springs a better place to live.
