• WINNER: Hotel Indigo
500 College Ave. · 706-546-0430
• RUNNER UP: Foundry Park Inn and Spa
295 E. Dougherty St. · 706-549-7020
Hotel Indigo had the audacity to come right into downtown Athens with a cool, affordable, friendly, super modern, sleek, comfortable hotel attuned to music and art. They knew exactly what they were up to, and they quickly made Hotel Indigo a part of the scene. It's the kind of place where you want to stop by for a drink or to hear live music, whether or not you're staying there, though even local people stay there from time to time, just for the fun of it. (Winner: Favorite Hotel)
• WINNER: Zoom Works Photography
585 White Circle · 706-227-3777
• RUNNER UP: Twin Hearts Photography
160 Tracy St., Mercury Air · 706-254-8813
Zoom Works has the photographic power to make the memories of your wedding stand out even more than the occasion itself, and that’s what good photography is all about. You’re not getting pictures made; you’re creating the story of your wedding or your party or other special occasion. Maybe it's like designing your own dream: you write the plot line; Zoom Works produces the visuals, starring you. (Winner: Favorite Photography Studio)
• WINNER: Republic Salon
312 E. Broad St. · 706-208-5222
• RUNNER UP: Rocket Salon
163 N. Jackson St. · 706-353-0500
• WINNER: Lyric Bellotte at Republic Salon
312 E. Broad St. · 706-208-5222
• RUNNER UP: Shayne McBride at City Salon and Spa
100 Athens Town Blvd. · 706-552-1515
• WINNER: Kim Lisenbee
115 Hampton Park Dr. · 706-613-0467
• RUNNER UP: Jill Caudill at Classic Hair & Spa
1528 Prince Ave. · 706-227-1669
• WINNER: Pain and Wonder Tattoo Studio
285 W. Washington St. · 706-208-9588
• RUNNER UP: Walk the Line Tattoo Co.
364 E. Broad St. · 706-369-9424
• WINNER: Rubber Soul
675 Pulaski St. · www.rubbersoulyoga.com
• RUNNER UP: Athens Five Points Yoga
1687 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-355-3114
Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution is so serious about yoga that it’s funny. Cal Clements leads a staff who vary in their approach to yoga but not in their belief that meditation in action leads to the centered life in a healthy body. Or, as they put it in their mission statement: "Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution intends to provide community-based yoga at a price affordable to all. We define 'yoga' broadly, to include many disciplines, including meditation, healthy lifestyle and performing arts." Located in the Leathers Building on Pulaski Street. (Winner: Favorite Yoga Studio)
• WINNER: Urban Sanctuary Spa
810 N. Chase St. · 706-613-3947
• RUNNER UP: Spa at Foundry Park Inn
295 E. Dougherty St. · 706-425-9700
• WINNER: Bodyplex Fitness Adventure
196 Alps Rd. · 706-548-3481
• RUNNER UP: Wow! Boot Camp
• WINNER: Canopy Studio
160 Tracy St. · 706-549-8501
• RUNNER UP: Good Dirt
510 N. Thomas St. · 706-355-3161
Canopy Studio has for 10 years put Athenians of all ages up in the air, discovering that fitness can be exhilarating. Exercise, discipline and performance combine to provide a healthful sense of daring accomplishment, which can be shared during such public performances as the recent "ROAM" and through Canopy's after-school outreach program. You've got to admit that hanging upside down while flying gracefully through the air beats pushups. (Winner: Favorite Creative Class)
• WINNER: Tires Plus
1425 College Station Rd. · 706-208-9918
1181 Jennings Mill Pkwy. · 706-549-5583
275 Collins Industrial Blvd. · 706-549-6816
• RUNNER UP: Auto Tech of Athens
170 Coile Dr. · 706-549-3316
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