The Laker has opened voting for its 2024 Readers’ choice awards.
Readers can nominate their favorite companies in more than 10 categories through Oct. 31.
The readers’ choice campaign allows local companies to get the recognition they deserve while also providing the community a resource in the form of a list of businesses that deliver exceptional products, services and experiences.
Imagine if Rocky Balboa bothered looking up the winners of Best Gym, Best Massage Therapy or Best Supplement Store. The Italian Stallion may have beaten Apollo Creed in their first boxing match.
The Griswold family in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” could have avoided a series of cross-country calamities had they consulted first with the Best Travel Agent.
And Anakin Skywalker probably would have made better decisions in “Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith,” if he had talked about his troubles with a bartender from the Best Bar or a server from the Best Wine Bar. Perhaps a trip to the Best Coffee House would have given Young Skywalker a bit more focus?
Time to give local businesses the spotlight they deserve. Here are the pages of categories where you can vote:
- Animals (Best Dog Trainer, Best Pet Store etc.)
- Beauty (Best Hair Salon, Best Hair Stylist etc.)
- Drinks (Best Bar, Best Coffee Shop etc.)
- Education (Best College Preparation Service, Best Day Care etc.)
- Entertainment (Best Art Gallery, Best Community Theater etc.)
- Food (Best Bakery, Best Mexican Food etc.)
- Health (Best Chiropractor, Best Dentist etc.)
- Home (Best Hardware Store, Best Plumber etc.)
- Shopping (Best Bookstore, Best Gift Shop etc.)
- Professional Services (Best Attorney, Best Bank etc.)
- Sports (Best Gym, Best Dance Studio etc.)
