Voters choose 1st annual Readers Choice Award Winners

The votes are in, the readers have spoken and the Herald is proud to announce the official 2021 Readers Choice Awards Winners List! We want to thank everyone who voted in this first year of these awards and also thank all the sponsors who advertised with us throughout the process!

These winners will be receiving a certificate and ribbon for their specific category. We will be in touch with them regarding delivery of the certificates.

If you don't see your favorites on this list, remember to vote next year!

Here is the official Winners List for 2021:

Best Turkey Salad: Bendi’s Diner

Best BBQ: DePriest BBQ

Best Catfish: Kountry Kitchen

Best Omelets: Waffle House

Best Pizza: Pizza Hut

Best Chicken Wings: Supreme Wingz

Best Dentist: Carl Overcash

Best Insurance Agent: Hunter Cornelison

Best Aesthetician: Katy Medford

Best Administrative Assistant: Danielle DeGunion

Best Logging Consultant: WC Quinn

Best Accountant: Libby Davenport

Best Revenue Agent: Annette Hamilton

Best Neighbor Ever: Regina Rathburn

Best Law Enforcement Officer: Jason Martin

Best Educator, Administrative: Stacey Caldwell Pearson

Best Photographer: Wil Wes Studios

Best Wildlife Officer: Mike W. Neal

Best Tax Assessor: Renee Neal

Best Mayor: Jim Stinson

Best Mural Artist: Tony McMath

Best Local Christian Author: Sue Walls

Best Public Building Maintenance Professional: Rocky Curtis

Best District Court Clerk: Brandy Quinn

Best Flying Service: E&M Flying

Best Rice Manufacturer: Specialty Rice

Best Towing Service: Baldwin Wrecker Service

Best Body Shop: Arlin’s Body Shop

Best Accounting Firm: Hood, Pagan & Associates and Vickers-Reinhart & Crawford - TIED

Best Insurance Agency: Monroe County Farm Bureau

Best Gift Shop: The Flower Patch

Best Physical Therapy: Fenter Physical Therapy

Best Furniture Store: Dixie Furniture

Best Consignment Store/Flea Market: Bizzy B’s

Best Auto Parts Store: O’Reilly’s

Best Ag Service: Tri-County Farmers

Best HVAC: Baskins HVAC

Best Liquor Store: Henard’s One Stop

Best Daycare Center: Nanci Jarrett

Best Child Advocacy Center: CASA

Best Civic Organization: Brinkley Lions Club

Best Grocery Store: Kroger

Best Tire Store: Bobby Henard Tire Service

Best Store: Low’s Bridal

Best Hardware Store: Discount AG

Best Ambulance Service: Southern Paramedic Service

Best Fire Department: Brinkley Fire Department

Best Police Department: Brinkley Police Department

Best Church/Religious Group: Brinkley FUMC GroupMe Prayer Group

Best Event Venue: Brinkley Convention Center

Best Historical Landmark: Louisiana Purchase Monument State Park

Best Outdoor Place: Lake Greenlee

Best Non-Profit Organization - Wade Knox Children’s Advocacy Center, Best Mental Health Therapist: Jordan Wilkison

Best Drinks: Nutritional Teas at The Silos on Grand, Best Restaurant Staff: Robin Baxter

Best Restaurant, Best Gourmet Food, Best Sandwiches, Best Salads, Best Chicken Salad, Best Taco Soup, Best Steaks, Best Waitstaff/Service, Best Desserts, Best Restaurant Atmosphere: Cottagemall & Café

Best Burgers, Best Milkshakes, Best Street Tacos, Best Brownies, Best Specialty Item, The Very Best Old Time Steamed Bun Footlong Hot Dog: Lion’s Den

Best Homemade Rolls, Best Seamstress: Nancy Henry

Best Ice, Best Curbside Service: Sonic

Best Customer Service: Brinkley Family Pharmacy, Best Pharmacist: Marco Middleton,

Best Pharmacy Tech: Courtney Hall

Best Hair Salon: SassyCutz, Best Hair Stylist: Jennifer Heavner

Best Bank: Bank of Brinkley, Best Bank Employee: Tracy Johnson

Best Car Detailer: Roger Privett, Best Car Detailing Service: Rog’s Details

Best Medical Service: Mid Delta Health Systems, Best Medical Care Provider: Nancy Hornsby

Best School: Partee Elementary, Best Teacher: Regan Martin

Best Church: Brinkley First Assembly of God, Best Women’s Group: Brinkley 1st Assembly Women of Worth, Best Pastor: Eric & Jackie Harrell