Photo: Community Bank accepts their award in May 2022. Baldwin Photography photo.
Over 100 Vermont Companies Recognized as the Best in their Category
Vermont Business Magazine After more than three years of all of us dealing with this global pandemic, VermontBiz, is proud to announce the 2023 Best of Business Awards (BOB Awards) winners. This awards program celebrates the best Vermont companies in more than 100 business-to-business categories. Vermont businesses are very resilient and deserve to be recognized for their commitment to Vermont consumers.
VermontBiz readers chose the winners! Starting on January 1, 2023, and closing on March 1st, VermontBiz surveyed its magazine and digital subscribers. We asked our readers – the business leaders of Vermont – who they trust to provide their services in over 100 different categories. After over 81,000 votes, up more than 20% over 2022, we compiled the go-to list in the state for everything from Best Hotel and Best Engineering Firm to Best Vermont Made Product. Some of the questions and answers were based on a regional perspective while most of the categories were looking for statewide winners.
See full list below.
VermontBiz has spent the last 50-plus years forging its relationship with Vermont's business community and the BOB Awards provides an opportunity to tell us, other readers and the rest of the state which companies in Vermont have the best products and services for businesses. This is the eighth year that VermontBiz has surveyed its readers to find the Best of the Best companies in Vermont.
The results of the BOB Awards speak to the stand-out businesses in Vermont: the ones that offer the best customer service, that are willing to go above and beyond and to pay attention to detail. VermontBiz is proud to share the results honoring the Best of Business in Vermont for 2023. The winners will be honored at a celebration at Hula in Burlington, May 18th.
2023 Best of Business Winners:
| Best Hotel for Business Travel: Chittenden County | Hotel Vermont |
| Best Hotel for Business Travel: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Basin Harbor |
| Best Hotel for Business Travel: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | Stoweflake Resort & Conference Center |
| Best Hotel for Business Travel: Rutland/Bennington Counties | Equinox Hotel |
| Best Hotel for Business Travel: Windham/Windsor Counties | Woodstock Inn & Resort |
| Best Credit Union: Chittenden County | New England Federal Credit Union |
| Best Credit Union: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Vermont Federal Credit Union |
| Best Credit Union: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | VSECU |
| Best Credit Union: Rutland/Bennington Counties | Heritage Family Credit Union |
| Best Credit Union: Windham/Windsor Counties | Vermont Federal Credit Union |
| Best Bank: Chittenden County | Community Bank |
| Best Bank: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Peoples Trust Company |
| Best Bank: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | Northfield Savings Bank |
| Best Bank: Rutland/Bennington Counties | The Bank of Bennington |
| Best Bank: Windham/Windsor Counties | Mascoma Bank |
| Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Chittenden County | The Essex Resort & Spa |
| Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Middlebury Inn |
| Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Central Vermont/Northeast Stoweflake Resort & Conference Center | |
| Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Rutland/Bennington Counties | Mountain Top Resort |
| Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Windham/Windsor Counties | Woodstock Inn & Resort |
| Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Chittenden County | Champlain Valley Exposition |
| Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Basin Harbor |
| Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | Capitol Plaza Hotel |
| Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Rutland/Bennington Counties | Killington Grand Hotel |
| Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Windham/Windsor Counties | Lake Morey Resort |
| Best Health Club: Chittenden County | The EDGE |
| Best Health Club: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Planet Fitness |
| Best Health Club: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | Green Mountain Community Fitness |
| Best Health Club: Rutland/Bennington Counties | Vermont Sport & Fitness |
| Best Health Club: Windham/Windsor Counties | Upper Valley Aquatic Center |
| Best Golf Course: Chittenden County | Rocky Ridge Golf Club |
| Best Golf Course: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Basin Harbor |
| Best Golf Course: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | Stowe Country Club |
| Best Golf Course: Rutland/Bennington Counties | Neshobe Golf Club |
| Best Golf Course: Windham/Windsor Counties | Lake Morey Resort |
| Best Coffeehouse: Chittenden County | Speeder & Earl's |
| Best Coffeehouse: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Vermont Coffee Company Café |
| Best Coffeehouse: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | Red Hen Baking Company |
| Best Coffeehouse: Rutland/Bennington Counties | The Roasted Bean |
| Best Coffeehouse: Windham/Windsor Counties | Mocha Joe's Roasting Co |
| Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Chittenden County | Windjammer Restaurant |
| Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Fire & Ice |
| Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | Sarducci's |
| Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Rutland/Bennington Counties | Café Provence |
| Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Windham/Windsor Counties | Grafton Inn |
| Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Chittenden County | Hen of the Wood |
| Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | Jeff's Maine Seafood |
| Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | J. Morgans Steakhouse |
| Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Rutland/Bennington Counties | Ye Old Tavern |
| Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Windham/Windsor Counties | Black Rock Steakhouse |
| Best After-Work Bar: Chittenden County | Spot on the Dock |
| Best After-Work Bar: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties | 14th Star Brewing Co. |
| Best After-Work Bar: Central Vermont/Northeast Region | Mulligan's Irish Pub |
| Best After-Work Bar: Rutland/Bennington Counties | The Copper Grouse |
| Best After-Work Bar: Windham/Windsor Counties | Trail Break Taps & Tacos |
| Best Corporate Event Caterer: | Bluebird BBQ |
| Best Bank Statewide: | Northfield Savings Bank |
| Best Advertising Agency: | Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising |
| Best Digital Media Agency: | Mount Mansfield Media |
| Best Sticker and Label Manufacturer: | Sticky Brand |
| Best Website Developer: | Edgeworks Creative LLC |
| Best Pet-Friendly Office: | Pet Food Warehouse |
| Best Travel Agency For Business Travel: | Milne Travel |
| Best Sporting Event To Take Clients To: | Vermont Lake Monsters |
| Best Downhill Ski Area: | Smugglers' Notch Resort |
| Best Cross Country Ski Area: | Trapp Family Lodge |
| Best Commercial Photographer: | Andrew Cate Photography |
| Best Public Relations Agency: | Junapr |
| Best Renewable Energy Company: | SunCommon |
| Best Architectural Firm: | TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design |
| Best Engineering Firm: | Trudell Consulting Engineers |
| Best General Contractor: | ReArch Company |
| Best Electrical Contractor: | Cummings Electric PC |
| Best Plumbing Contractor: | Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning |
| Best Mechanical Contractor: | New England Air Systems |
| Best Concrete Company: | SD Ireland |
| Best Lumber Company: | rk MILES, Inc. |
| Best Landscaping Company: | Green Mountain Landscaping |
| Best IT Service: | SymQuest |
| Best Cell Phone Provider: | Verizon Wireless |
| Best Telephone Service: | Burlington Telecom |
| Best Internet Provider: | Comcast |
| Best Computer Equipment Provider: | Small Dog Electronics |
| Best Copier Provider: | SymQuest |
| Best Office Furniture: | Burlington Furniture |
| Best Commercial Printer: | Paw Print & Mail |
| Best Commercial Sign Maker: | Main Street Graphics, LLC |
| Best Accounting Firm: | Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP |
| Best Payroll Service Provider: | PayData Payroll Services |
| Best Staffing Service Provider: | TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. |
| Best Courier/Delivery Service: | Green Mountain Messenger |
| Best Corporate Moving Service: | Grunts Move Junk |
| Best Commercial Real Estate Broker: | Pomerleau Real Estate |
| Best Property Management Company: | Redstone |
| Best Waste Removal Company: | Casella Waste Services |
| Best MBA Program: | Champlain College |
| Best Online Degree Program: | CCV |
| Best Financial Planning/Investment Firm: | One Day In July |
| Best Employee Benefits Firm: | Hickok & Boardman HR Intelligence & Corporate Retirement Plans |
| Best Commercial Property/Casualty Insurance Provider: | Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group |
| Best Health Insurance Provider: | BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont |
| Best Hospital: | University of Vermont Medical Center |
| Best Auto Dealership: | The Automaster |
| Best Truck Dealership: | Heritage Automotive Group |
| Best Vermont Made Product: | Darn Tough Vermont |
| Best Vermont Made Beverage: | 14th Star Brewing Co. |
| Best Vermont Made Food Product: | Cabot Creamery |
| Best Young Professionals Network: | Burlington Young Professionals |
| Best Awards and Promotional Products Provider: | Vermont Awards & Engraving |
| Best Bankruptcy Law Firm: | Pratt Vreeland Kennelly Martin & White, Ltd |
| Best Corporate Law Firm: | Sheehey Furlong & Behm |
| Best Employment Law Firm: | Primmer Piper Eggelston & Cramer |
| Best Intellectual Property Law Firm: | Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC |
| Best Real Estate Law Firm: | Peet Law Group |
| Best Tax Law Firm: | Langrock Sperry & Wool |
| Best Non-Profit Organization: | Vermont Foodbank |
| Best Manufacturer: | Champlain Cable Corp |
| Best Retailer: | Lenny's Shoe and Apparel |
| Best NEW Business in 2022: | Routine Nutrition |
Source: VermontBiz 2023
