Best Celebrity
George Brett

Best Politician
Kansas City, Mo., Mayor
Mark Funkhouser

Best Blogger
Tony Botello
tonyskansascity.com

Best Failed Candidate
Alvin Brooks

Best Neighborhood Activist
Alvin Brooks

Best Local Athlete
Larry Johnson
Kansas City Chiefs

Best Sports-Talk Personality
Soren Petro
The Program, WHB 810

Best Up-and-Comer in the Fashion World
Halliday Bertram

Best Artist
Stretch

Best Performance in a Play
Ron Megee in La Cage Aux Folles
Unicorn Theatre

Best Street Performer
James "J-Wizz" Hathron

Best Street Party
First Fridays

Best Local Author
Whitney Terrell
The Huntsman, The King of Kings County

Best Music Blog
Wayward Blog
blogs.pitch.com/wayward

Best Radio Station
KMJK 107.3

Best Band
The Elders

Best DJ
Johnny Dare
The Johnny Dare Morning Show,
KQRC 98.9

Best Album
Joey Skidmore, Ventriloquist Doll

Best Local Song
Wilbert Harrison, "Kansas City"

Best Sexy Musician
Casey Todd

Best Homegrown Product, Mo.
Boulevard Beer

Best Homegrown Product, Kan.
Garmin International

Best Thrift Store
Boomerang
1415 West 39th Street, 816-531-6111

Best Mom and Pop
Classic Cookie
409 West Gregory, 816-444-1933

Best Milkshake
Winstead's
Multiple locations

Best Burger
Westport Flea Market
817 Westport Road, 816-931-1986

Best Pizza
Spin
6541 West 119th Street, Overland Park, 913-451-7746

Best Chili
Dixon's Famous Chili
9105 East U.S. Hwy. 40, Independence, 816-861-7308
209 Southeast State Route 291,
Lee's Summit, 816-554-0019

Best Lunch Buffet
Korma Sutra
4113 Pennsylvania,
816-931-7775
7217 West 110th Street, Overland Park, 913-345-8774

Best Fast Food
Culver's Frozen Custard
and ButterBurgers
Multiple locations

Best Gyro Sandwiches
Jerusalem Café
431 Westport Road,
816-756-2770

Best Sliders
Lew's
7539 Wornall,
816-444-8080

Best Free Food
Samples at Costco
Multiple locations

Best Patio
Harry's Bar and Tables
501 Westport Road,
816-561-3950

Best Hotel Dining Room
Phillips Chophouse
106 West 12th Street,
816-221-9292

Best Happy Hour
Kona Grill
444 Ward Prkwy,
816-931-5888

Best 3 a.m. Bar
Sidekicks
3707 Main,
816-931-1430

Best New Bar, Kan.
Coaches
14893 Metcalf, Overland Park,
913-897-7070

Best New Bar, Mo.
Paddy O'Quigley's
100 East 20th Street,
816-842-0400

Best Dive
Y.J.'s Snack Bar
128 West 18th Street,
816-472-5533