Vermont Business Magazine The 2017 Best of Business Awards (BOB Awards) winners have been announced by Vermont Business Magazine. This awards program celebrates the best Vermont companies in more than 100 business-to-business categories, as chosen by VBM readers. Starting in January 2017 and closing on March 1st, VBM 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 nearly 1,000 responses, we compiled the go-to list in the state for everything from Best Bank and Best Public Relations Firm to Best College for an Online Degree. Some of the questions and answers were based on a regional perspective while most of the categories were looking for statewide winners.
Vermont Business Magazine has spent the last 45 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.
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. VBM is proud to share the results honoring the Best of Business in Vermont for 2017.
Awardees
Best Hotel for Business Travel:
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Hotel Vermont
Chittenden County
Middlebury Inn
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Best Western Inn & Suites – Rutland/Killington
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Latchis Hotel
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Credit Union:
VSECU
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
New England Federal Credit Union
Chittenden County
Vermont Federal Credit Union
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Heritage Family Credit Union
Rutland/Bennington Counties
River Valley Credit Union
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Bank:
Community National Bank
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Merchants Bank
Chittenden County
National Bank of Middlebury
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Bank of Bennington
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Brattleboro Savings & Loan
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Corporate Event Caterer:
Susanna's Catering
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Sugarsnap
Chittenden County
Santini Catering by Chef Susan LeClair
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
East Creek Catering
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Entera Artisanal Catering
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meeting and Events:
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
DoubleTree by Hilton
Chittenden County
Middlebury Inn
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Franklin Conference Center
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Jackson Gore Inn at Okemo
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Large Venue for Meeting and Events:
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
The Sheraton Burlington Hotel
Chittenden County
Middlebury Inn
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Killington Grand Resort Hotel
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Lake Morey Resort
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Golf Course:
Orleans Country Club
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Burlington Country Club
Chittenden County
Basin Harbor
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Rutland Country Club
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Brattleboro Country Club
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Health Club:
First In Fitness
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
The Edge
Chittenden County
Duke's Fitness Center
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Vermont Sport & Fitness Club
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Outer Limits Health Club
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch:
Sarducci's Restaurant and Bar
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Windjammer Restaurant
Chittenden County
Jeff’s Maine Seafood
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Table 24
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Restless Rooster Cafe
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner:
J.Morgans Steakhouse
Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Hen of the Wood
Chittenden County
Fire & Ice
Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Southside Steakhouse
Rutland/Bennington Counties
Duo's Restaurant
Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Advertising Agency:
Brandthropology
Best New Media Agency:
Mondo Mediaworks
Best Website Developer:
Earthlogic
Best Sporting Event to Take Clients To:
UVM Hockey
Best Downhill Ski Area:
Killington-Pico Ski Resort
Best Cross Country Ski Area:
Trapp Family Lodge
Best Public Relations Agency:
People Making Good (PMG)
Best Architectural Firm:
TruexCullins
Best Engineering Firm:
Enman Kesselring Consulting Engineers, Rutland
Best General Contractor:
PC Construction Company
Best Electrical Contractor:
Cummings Electric
Best Plumbing Contractor:
Benoure Plumbing & Heating
Best Mechanical Contractor:
Alliance Mechanical
Best Concrete Company:
SD Ireland
Best Lumber Company:
rk Miles
Best Landscaping Company:
Carpenter & Costin
Best IT Service:
SymQuest
Best Cell Phone Provider:
Verizon Wireless
Best Telephone Service:
FairPoint Communications
Best Internet Provider:
Comcast
Best Computer Equipment Provider:
Small Dog Electronics
Best Copier Provider:
SymQuest
Best Office Furniture:
Office Environments
Best Commercial Signage Provider:
Awesome Graphics
Best Accounting Firm:
Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs
Best Payroll Service Provider:
PayData
Best Staffing Service Provider:
TLC Nursing Associates
Best Courier/Delivery Service:
Green Mountain Messenger
Best Corporate Moving Company:
Morway Movers
Best Commercial Real Estate Broker:
TPW Real Estate
Best Property Management Company:
Lake Point Property Management
Best Waste and Recycling Service Provider:
Casella Waste Systems
Best MBA Program:
University of Vermont
Best Online Degree Program:
Champlain College
Best Financial Planning/Investment Firm:
Copper Leaf Financial
Best Employee Benefits Firm:
OneDigital Health and Benefits
Best Commercial Property/Casualty Insurance Provider:
Kinney Pike Insurance
Best Life Insurance Provider:
National Life Group
Best Health Insurance Provider:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Best Auto Dealership:
The Automaster
Best Truck Dealership:
Heritage Automotive Group
Best Limousine/Car Service:
Vermont Limousine and Shuttle
Best Vermont Made Product: Beverage
14th Star Brewing Company
Best Vermont Made Product: Food
Cabot Creamery
Best Business Networking Event:
VBSR Spring Conference
Best Young Professionals Network:
Rutland Young Professionals
Best Awards and Promotional Products Provider:
Vermont Trophy and Engraving
Best Corporate Law Firm:
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
Best Employment Law Firm:
WrightJones PLC
Best Real Estate Law Firm:
Costello, Valente & Gentry, PC
Best Tax Law Firm:
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
Source: Vermont Business Magazine 4.4.2017