Best Architectural Treasure | Best Backdrop for a Selfie

Bixby Bridge

Best Beach | Best Place to Watch the Sunset | Best Place to Walk the Dog

Carmel Beach

Best Business Sign

The Wharf Marketplace

Best Clergy

Rev. Patrick Dooling

Best Contemporary | Modern Building

Taylor Farms Building

Best Event/Festival

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Best Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Best Green/Eco Trend

Reusable Bags

Best Hangout for Seniors

Carmel Foundation

Best Hangout for Teens

Del Monte Shopping Center

Best Hiking Trail

Garland Ranch Regional Park

Best Hotel

Monterey Plaza

Best K-12 Teacher

Dan Rhoads at International School of Monterey

Best Library

Monterey Public Library

Best Local Blog

Big Sur Kate

Best Local Do-Gooder

Bruce Delgado

Best Local Nonprofit | Best Place to Take Visitors

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Best Local Politician

Bill Monning

Best Local Website

MontereyCountyWeekly.com

Best Neon Sign

In-N-Out Burger

Best Park

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Best Place To Drink Next To A Celebrity

Mission Ranch

Best Place for a Birthday Party

Gianni’s Pizzeria

Best Place to Bike / Mountain Bike

Fort Ord National Monument

Best Place to Eavesdrop

Starbucks

Best Place to Get Married

Lovers Point

Best Place to Read the Weekly

At Home

Best Place to See and Be Seen

Restaurant 1833

Best Place to Work

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

Best Professor

Dr. Bill Little at Monterey Peninsula College

Best Public Golf Course

Pacific Grove Golf Links

Best Radio DJ

Jeff White on KRML 102.1

Best Radio Station

KAZU 90.3 FM

Best School

California State University Monterey Bay

Best Surf Spot

Asilomar Beach

Best TV News Personality

Dan Green

Best Volunteer Organization

SPCA for Monterey County