The 2023 Community’s Choice — Best of the Upstate awards gala was held Friday, July 21 at the Greenville Convention Center.
More than 600 people attended the gala event, as awards were announced in 195 different categories, honoring service providers, restaurants, retailers and more.
More than 25,000 voters cast 223,000 votes for their favorites.
Attendees at the Gala posted dozens of photos on Social media. Search #bestofgreenville or #bestoftheupstate on Facebook to see how many of the award winners celebrated.
The awards are presented each year by the Greenville News, GreenvilleOnline.com and TALK Greenville Magazine. Check back for more photos from Friday’s event. Here are the award winners:
Beauty & Health
Alternative Medicine Garner’s Natural Life
Barber Shop The Edge Barbershop
Body Movement Solutions StretchLab
Chiropractic Clinic The Joint Chiropractic
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center Advanced Cosmetic Surgery
Dental Clinic Indigo Pediatric Dentistry
Dermatology Clinic Greenville Dermatology
Eye Care Clinic Clemson Eye
Family Practice Brio Primary Care
Hair Salon Capelli
Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center Hearing Healthcare Center
Home Health Care Services Elite Home Care & Day Centers
HospicePatriot Hospice & Palliative Care
Hospital/Medical Center Shriners Children’s Greenville
Massage Therapy Urban Nirvana Spa & Salon
Maternity & Childbirth Center The Doula Group
Mental Health Provider iTrust Wellness Group
Nail Salon – Manicure/Pedicure Oscar Nails & Spa
Non-Medical Home Health Services The Woodlands at Furman
Nutrition/Vitamin/Supplement Store Garner’s Natural Life
Orthodontic Clinic Marshall Orthodontics
Orthopedic Center Shriners Children’s Orthopedics
Pediatric Clinic Shriners Children’s Greenville
Pediatric Dental Clinic Smile Place
Physical Therapy Clinic Elite Integrated Therapy Centers
Spa/Medical Spa Clemson Eye Aesthetics
Tanning Salon Browning Studio
Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic AFC Urgent Care Bon Secours
Weight Loss Center The Bariatric Clinic
Beauty & Health – People
Chiropractor Kevin Lewis, DC Greenville Spine Institute
Hair Stylist Bobbi Gregory GLAM Salon
Oral Surgeon Brett M. Shigley, DMD, MS Magnolia Falls Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center
Dining
All-Around Restaurant The Southern Growl
Asian Food Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
Bakery Gio’s Pastry, Caffe & Italian Market
BBQ Henry’s Smokehouse
Breakfast Stax Omega Diner
Brunch Eggs Up Grill
Buffet Mutt’s BBQ
Burger Five Guys
Caterer/Catering Company2 Bros Pizza
Country Cooking Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Dessert Brick Street Cafe
Family Friendly Dining The Southern Growl
Food Truck The Noodle Lady
Greek Food Pita House
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Good Karma Ice Cream
Indian Food Saffron Indian Cuisine
Italian Food Portofino’s Italian Restaurant
Local Coffee Shop Coffee Underground
Meal Prep Company Clean Eatz
Mexican Food El Tejano Mexican Restaurant
New Restaurant Smitty’s Smokin’ Soul Food
Pizza Sidewall Pizza Company
Romantic Restaurant The Peddler Steak House
Seafood Restaurant Coral
Steakhouse The Peddler Steak House
Sushi Otto Izakaya
Dining – People
Chef Eli Biggs The Southern Growl
Entertainment & Leisure
Art Gallery Model Trains Station
Axe Throwing/Darts/Pool Group Therapy Pub & Playground
Comedy Club Cafe And Then Some
Community Theater Peace Center Concert Hall
Event Venue The Chapel at Mountain Springs
Family Amusement Model Trains Station
Festival/Fair Artisphere
Live Music/Concert Venue Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Live Theater Peace Center Concert Hall
Museum The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
Place of Worship Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School
Sports Team – Local Greenville Drive
Tourist/Seasonal Attraction – Local Falls Park on the Reedy
Entertainment & Leisure – People
DJ – Event/Wedding Sam Luba – Power House Entertainment Group
TV Personality Chris Justus WYFF 4 News
Weather Reporter Chris Justus WYFF 4 News
Finance
Bank Bank of Travelers Rest
Credit Union Spero Financial Federal Credit Union
Investment Firm Wagner Wealth Management
Mortgage Lending Company Greenville Federal Credit Union
Home & Home Services
Apartment Complex The Lofts at Woodside Mill
Assisted/Senior Living The Woodlands at Furman
Bathroom/Kitchen Remodeling Company Bath Fitter
Foundation Repair/ Basement / Water Proofing Service Company Upstate Structural Repair
Green Home Builder Meritus Signature Homes
Home Builder SK Builders
Home Repair/Remodeling Company Cornerstone Construction
Interior Design Company Dwell Chic
Moving Company Tiger Moving
Property Management Company Reedy Property Group
Real Estate Company – Commercial Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS
Real Estate Company – Residential Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
Retirement/55+ Community The Springs at Simpsonville
Swimming Pool/Spa Aqua Blue Pools
Home & Home Services – People
Real Estate Agent Renia Trickett 864 Team: Rosenfeld Realty Group
Real Estate Team/Group The Van Gieson Team
Kids & Education
Child Care Little Me Academy
College/University Clemson University
Dance Studio/School Shock Dance Center
Learning/Tutoring Center Wired Minds Tutoring
Pre-School Little Me Academy
School – Private Southside Christian School
Pets
Pet Grooming Company The Barkershop at The K9 Corner
Pet Kennel/Boarding/Day Care The K9 Corner
Pet Store EarthWise Pet Supply & Grooming
Veterinary Clinic Travelers Rest Animal Hospital
Services
Bail Bond Company Carolina Bail Bonding Inc.
Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company Stanley Steemer
Clothing Designer Carolina Soma
Commercial Roofing Company Grier Roofing
Computer/Tablet or Cell Phone Repair Computer-Tech-Services
Concrete/Rock/Brick Company Pride Masonry
Electrician/Electrical Service Company Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air
Film and VHS Conversion Service Image East Video
Flooring Installation Greer Flooring Center
Garage Door Company Bry Overhead Door Service
Heating/AC Service Company Complete Heat and Air
Insurance Agency SDR Insurance
Law Firm David R. Price, Jr., PA
Lawn Care/Landscaping Company Grass Nerds
Pest Control Company Scout’s Pest Control
Piercing Studio Purple Haze
Plumbing Company Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air
Roofing Company Grier Roofing
Security Company CPI Security Systems
Self-Storage Company Public Storage
Solar Service Company Firefly Solar & Roofing
Travel Agency Polka Dots N’ Wishes Travel
Window Company Taylors Window & Screen
Services – People
Attorney – Family Law John M. Mussetto The Law Offices Of John Mussetto
Attorney – Personal Injury David R. Price, Jr., PA
Attorney – Real Estate Chris Cogdill The Cogdill Law Firm
Attorney – Trial Lawyer Nihar Patel, The Carolina Law Group, LLC
Insurance Agent Guy Furay, The Insurance Source
Photographer/Videographer Jennifer Weaver, Weaver Wedding Films
Shopping
Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store Trudy’s Timeless Treasures
Appliance Store Fanning’s Appliances
Arts & Crafts Store Bernina Sewing Center We’re In Stitches
Book Store – New/Used Mr K’s Used Books, Music and More
Boutique That’s Karma Consignment Boutique
CBD Store Palmetto Hemp Provisions
Children’s Clothing Store Doodlebugs
Consignment Store The Dream Center Resale Store
Do It Yourself Store A Do It Yourself Pest Control Store
Firearms Store Dewey’s Pawn Shop
Flooring Store Greer Flooring Center
Furniture Store Jeff Lynch Appliance & TV Center
Garden Center/Nursery Country Boy’s Garden, Gift & Home
Gift Shop The Shoppes Off Trade
Grocery Store Ingles Markets
Hardware/Home Improvement Store Classic Ace Hardware
Jewelry Store Julie’s Jewels & Gifts
Lighting Store Gallery of Lighting
Mall/Shopping Center Haywood Mall
Mattress Store Mr. Mattress, Inc.
Men’s Clothing Store Smith & James
Outdoor Equipment Blades Outdoor Equipment, LLC
Pawn Shop Dewey’s Pawn Shop
Plumbing Supply Store/Showroom ProSource Plumbing Supply
Quilt Store All About Fabrics
Shoe Store Foot Solutions
Specialty Shop Under the Carolina Moon
Thrift Store Miracle Hill Thrift Store
Women’s Clothing Store Julie Mayer Collection
Spirits
Bar Fireforge Crafted Beer
Brewpub/Brewery Fireforge Crafted Beer
Cocktails – Restaurant/Bar The Southern Growl
Craft Beer Store Greenville Beer Exchange
Happy Hour Group Therapy Pub & Playground
Liquor Store Bouharoun’s Fine Wines & Spirits
Margarita Tipsy Taco
Sports Bar Local Cue Sports Bar
Wine Store City Scape Winery
Winery City Scape Winery
Sports & Fitness
Bicycle Store Sunrift Adventures
Fitness Center/Gym CrossFit Potentia
Golf Course Furman University Golf Club
Health Club YMCA of Greenville
Shooting Range Palmetto State Armory
Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store Cabela’s
Yoga/Pilates Studio Southern Om Hot Yoga
Sports & Fitness – People
Personal Trainer Tee Lollis, Crossfit Potentia
Top Employers
Eco-Friendly/Green Business Green Laundry Lounge
Place to Work The Woodlands at Furman
Vehicles, Dealers & Services
4-Wheel/Off Road Center Clemson 4 Wheel Center
Auto Body/Collision Center Benson Collision Repair
Auto Dealer Service Department Benson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Auto Repair Shop Certified Automotive
Boat/Marine Dealer Upstate Marine
Car Wash/Detail Shop Waves Express Car Wash
Limo/Transportation Service GSP Limousine
Motorcycle Dealer Harley-Davidson of Greenville
New Car Dealership Benson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
RV Dealership Camping World
Tire Center Tires Unlimited II of Greer
Used Car Dealership Spartanburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram