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Best of Walker Contest |
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And the 2011 Winners are...
BEST PEOPLE/PLACES
Schools/Children
Elementary School
- Second Place – Chickamauga Elementary
- First Place – North LaFayette Elementary
Middle/Junior High School
- Second Place – Gordon Lee Middle School
- First Place – LaFayette Middle School
High School
- Second Place – Gordon Lee Memorial High School
- First Place – LaFayette high School
Local Coach
- Second Place – Tommy Swanson, LaFayette High School
- First Place – Tab Gable, Lafayette High School
Principal
- Second Place – Kim Cardwell, North LaFayette High School
- First Place – Mike Culberson, LaFayette High School
Teacher
- Second Place – Steve Bennett, Gordon Lee High School
- First Place - Ryan Bandy, Ridgeland High School
Medical/Health Care
Doctor
- Second Place – Dr. Ted Scoggins
- First Place – Dr. Suzanne Storey
Drug Store
- Second Place – Medi-Thrift Pharmacy
- First Place – Ledford’s Express Pharmacy
Dental Office
- Second Place – Walter Levie Jr. DDS-PC
- First Place – Mason & Chamberlain
Chiropractor
- Second Place – Dr. Leisha Espy
- First Place – Ford Chiropractic
Optometrist
- Second Place – Wal-Mart
- First Place – North Georgia Eye Care
Nursing Home
- Second Place – NHC Rossville
- First Place – Heritage Health Care
Home Health/Hospice Agency
- Second Place – Hutcheson Hospice
- First Place – Countryside Hospice
Auto, ATV, Bike Sales/Services
Automobile Dealership
- Second Place – Jenkins Chrysler Dodge Jeep
- First Place Jackson Chevrolet Buick GMC
Auto Mechanic/Service Dept.
- Second Place – Dale Wilson Pure Station
- First Place - Jackson – Chevrolet – Buick - GMC
Car Wash
- Second Place – Rock Spring Wash & Lube
- First Place – Fountain Plaza Car Care
Body Shop
- Second Place – Frye’s Collision Center
- First Place – Dixie Collision
Towing/Wrecker Service
- Second Place – Dixie Collision
- First Place – Durham Wrecker Service
Beauty and Personal Care
Hair Salon
- Second Place – Creative Image Salon
- First Place – Bedazzled Hair & Tanning
Barber Shop
- Second Place – Stu’s Barber Shop
- First Place – Teddy’ D’s Barber Shop
Nail Salon
- Second Place – Bedazzled Hair & Tanning
- First Place – L&N Nails
Fitness Center/Gym
- Second Place – The Key to Fitness
- First Place – City Club
Professional
Attorney/Firm
- Second Place – Womack, Gottlieb and Rodham, P.C.
- First Place – Cunningham & Mullinax Law Firm
Accountant/Firm
- Second Place – Timothy M. Mason, CPA
- First Place – Mahan Tax Service
Veterinarian/Clinic
- Second Place – Cornerstone Veterinary Services
- First Place – LaFayette Animal Clinic
Religion/Church
Youth Program
- Second Place – Oakwood Baptist Church
- First Place – First Baptist Church of LaFayette
Seniors’ Program
- Second Place – Oakwood Baptist Church
- First Place – First Baptist Church of LaFayette
Music Program
- Second Place – Second Baptist Church of LaFayette
- First Place – First Baptist Church of LaFayette
Community Ministry/Outreach
- Second Place – Kids 4 Christ
- First Place – Oakwood Baptist Church
Homes & Gardens
Neighborhood
- Second Place – Oak Park
- First Place – Dogwood Circle
Home Builder/Contractor
- Second Place – Fryar Construction
- First Place – Steve Jones Construction
Real Estate Agent/Agency
- Second Place – Teems & Teems Realty
- First Place – Jackson Realty
Electrician
- Second Place – McFadden Electric
- First Place – David’s Electric
Plumber
- Second Place – Bailey’s Plumbing
- First Place – Mitchell’s Plumbing
Painter
- Second Place – Rick Jones Painting
- First Place – Scott’s Painting
Lawn/Landscaping Service
- Second Place - GrassScapes
- First Place – Grounds Keepers
Hardware Store
- Second Place – Hammond-Jones Hardware
- First Place - Ace Hardware
Furniture Store
- Second Place – Westbrook Furniture Co.
- First Place – Farmer’s Home Furniture
Financial/Banking & Personal Planning
Stock, Investment and Financial Management Firm/Broker
- Second Place – Calvin Allmon – Edward Jones
- First Place – Jon Dutton – Edward Jones
Bank
- Second Place – TIE - Bank of Chickamauga & Cohutta Banking Company
- First Place – The Bank of LaFayette
Insurance Agency
- Second Place – Ajaye Brown
- First Place – Teems & Teems Agency
Funeral Home
- Second Place – Wilson Funeral Homes
- First Place – Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home
Other Retail
Grocery Store
- Second Place – BI-LO
- First Place – Shop-Rite
Convenience Store
- Second Place – Mapco
- First Place – Kangaroo
Photographer
- Second Place – Alycia Edgeman Photography
- First Place – Ms. Tina’s Photography
Florist
- Second Place – The Bouquet Shop of LaFayette
- First Place – Debbi’s Flowers
Dry Cleaner
- Second Place – City Dry Cleaners
- First Place – LaFayette Cleaners
Gift/Specialty Shop
- Second Place – Sew Cute Shop
- First Place – Buttercup Alley
Jewelry Store
- Second Place – The Jewelry Chest
- First Place – Chapman Jewelry
Variety Store
- Second Place – The Real Deal
- First Place – Fred’s
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Mexican Restaurant
- Second Place – Los Potro’s
- First Place – Los Gurrerro’s
BBQ Restaurant
- Second Place – Big John’s BBQ
- First Place – Choo Choo BBQ & Grill
Pizza
- Second Place – Pie Slingers Pizzeria
- First Place – Pizza Hut
Bakery
- Second Place – Land’s Old Fashion Bakery
- First Place – Bountiful Blessings Bakery
BEST ENTERTAINMENT & DINING
Restaurant
- Second Place – Los Gurrerro’s
- First Place – CJ’s Southern Traditions
Fast Food
- Second Place – Sonic Drive-In
- First Place – Wendy’s
Caterer
- Second Place – Ivy Cottage Restaurant
- First Place – Melinda’s Catering & Gifts
Golf Course
- Second Place – Jones Lake Par 3 Golf Course
- First Place – LaFayette Golf Course
Overnight Lodging
- Second Place – Day’s Inn
- First Place – Key West Inn
Local Event
- Second Place – Down Home Days
- First Place – Balloons & Tunes Festival
Tourist Attraction
- Second Place – See Rock City
- First Place – Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
WALKER COUNTY COMMUNITY
Place to Work
- Second Place – Walker County Schools
- First Place – Roper Corporation
Most Beautiful Place in the County
- Second Place – Pigeon Mountain
- First Place – McLemore’s Cove
Best Downtown
- Second Place - LaFayette
- First Place – Chickamauga
Information for Winners
Winners are encouraged to help announce their achievements in the 2011 Best of Walker contest by participating in two official marketing opportunities.
Walker County Messenger Special Section - The Walker County Messenger and the Walker County Chamber of Commerce will publish a special section dedicated to first and second place winners of the contest. The section will be published on December 14, 2011.
Street Banner – The Walker County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Scenic City Signs to offer winners the opportunity to have a special banner made announcing this wonderful achievement.
**As the Chamber is offering winners the opportunity to purchase a unique banner to celebrate this achievement please note that only banners purchased via Scenic City Signs are allowed to use the 2011 Best of Walker graphic as well as the Walker County Chamber and Walker County Messenger logos.
For those winners not in attendance at the event, certificates and plaques will be delivered by the Chamber’s Ambassadors during the next few weeks.
Previous Winners
Curious as to who has won in the past? Please click the links below to view previous winners!
2008 Best of Walker
2009 Best of Walker
2010 Best of Walker
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