Voting Categories for Muncie's Quest for the Best
Activities & Entertainment
Annual Event/Festival
Any sports event or short series that occurs within the local region
Charity Event
Event that raises money for worth while causes primarily for non profit organizations
Children's Birthday Party Venue
Any venue that hosts children's birthday parties
Dance/Cheer Studio
Any dance studio
Date Night Spot
Any establishment, show, etc.
Event DJ
Family Attraction
Any attraction with a family focus
Golf Course
Public or private golf course, includes country clubs
Hotel
Any hotel or motel, local, franchise, or national chain
Place For Group Fun
Place to Volunteer
Nonprofit or non for profit
Business & Professional Services
Bank
Bank that is local, regional, or national
Bookkeeping
Commercial Real Estate
A commercial Real Estate agent
Credit Union
Credit union that is local, regional, or national
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in defense law
Estate Law
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in estate, wills and trusts
Family Law
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in family law
Investment Advisor
IT/Office Technology
Law Firm
Lawyer or law firm with general or specific practice of law
Manufacturing Company
Personal Injury Lawyer
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in personal injury law
Student Housing
Tax Prep
Food & Beverage
All-Around Restaurant
Any restaurant
Asian Food
Any restaurant that specializes in asian cuisine
Bakery
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery.
Bar & Grill
Pub style restaurant or bar that serves wine, beer, and/or spirits
BBQ
Restaurant specializing in bbq
Bloody Mary
Breadsticks
Breakfast
Any restaurant serving breakfast
Brewery
A place where beer is made commercially
Brunch
Any restaurant
Burger
Any restaurant
Catering
Onsite or offsite full service catering (not including rentals)
Chicken Wings
Any restaurant
Coffee Shop
Cookies
Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery that bakes cookies onsite
Craft Beer
Dessert
Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery
Diner
Any coffee shop and//or dinner with table service
Donuts
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery
Fine Dining Restaurant
Any restaurant with table linens
Food Truck
Any portable restaurant where food is cooked onsite
Ice Cream
Ice cream pre-made or soft serve
Lunch Spot
Any restaurant serving lunch
Margaritas
Any restaurant or bar serving margaritas
Meat Market
Mexican Food
Any restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine
Outdoor Dining
Any restaurant with a specific area for outdoor dining
Pizza
Restaurant or establishment where pizza is the primary offering
Sandwiches
Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sandwiches are made to order
Smoothies/Tea/Nutrition Beverages
Sports Bar
A retail business establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails with a sports theme
Steak
Sushi
Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sushi is made to order
Tenderloin
General Services
Childcare/Preschool
Customer Service
Open to all businesses
Dry Cleaners
Traditional dry cleaning and laundry service, onsite or remote
Funeral Home/Services
Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services
Insurance Agent
Individual insurance agent
Marketing Firm/Graphic Design
Nonprofit Organization
Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status
Pet Boarding
Pet Daycare
Pet Grooming
Pet groomers for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store
Photographer
All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.
Place to Work
Any business
Sales Staff
Storage
Any business in personal storage units
Travel Agency
Wedding Venue
Home & Garden
AC/HVAC Service
Hvac services that include new equipment, service, and repairs
Apartment Complex
Residential apartment living
Appliance Repair
Carpet & Flooring Cleaner
Carpet and flooring cleaning companies
Carpet & Flooring Store
All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store
Commercial Contractor
Countertop Supply Company
Electrician
A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment
Florist
Furniture Store
Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store
Garage Door Company
Company specializing in garage door installation and/or repair
Gardening Store/Nursery
Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store
Gutters
Handyman Services
An individual or business that is licensed and is employed to do occasional domestic repairs and minor renovations
Home Builder
New home builder
Home Mortgage
Primary financing for residential homes
Home Remodeler
Housekeeping
Housekeeping refers to the management of duties and chores involved in the running of a household, such as cleaning, cooking and home maintenance
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Landscaping
Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance
Lawn/Farm Equipment
Pest Control
The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities
Plumber
A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems
Pool Maintenance
Weekly or monthly pool service for chemistry; not pool building
Property Management
Real Estate Agent
An individual who is licensed and sells and rents out buildings and land for clients
Real Estate Company
Real estate company with an employing broker
Real Estate Team
A group of individual licensed real estate agents that are a defined team within a real estate company
Roofing Company
An individual or business who constructs or repairs roofs
Title Company
A business that provides title insurance, a form of indemnity insurance which insures against financial loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage loans
Window Company
Any company offering installation or sales of windows (new or retrofit)
Window Treatment
Lifestyle & Beauty
Barbershop
Traditional barbershop
Day Spa
A business that provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials
Gym
Gym or fitness center
Hair Salon
Hair salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc.
Massage
Massage therapist or massage establishment
Nail Salon
Salon that offers manicures and pedicures, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment
Tanning
Ultraviolet tanning services, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment.
Tattoo Parlor
Yoga/Pilates
Gym, fitness center, fitness classes, etc. that focus on yoga and/or pilates
Medical
Assisted Living
Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed
Behavioral/Mental Health Treatment
Chiropractor
A practitioner or group focused on the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments or the joints
Dentist
Individual general dentist or dental practice
Dermatologist
Individual or group that practices medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Doctor
Individual medical doctor or medical practice
Eye Doctor
Family Physician
Medical doctor specializing in family practice.
Hearing Center
Any center offering hearing solutions, including audiologist individual doctors or medical practice/clinics
Home Care Agency
Hospice
Long Term Care
Med-Spa/Permanent Make-Up
Medical Facility
Medical clinic or specialty that is free-standing and not a department of a hospital
Orthodontist
A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws
Orthopedic Surgeon
The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system
Pain Clinic
Health care facility that focuses on the diagnosis and management of chronic pain
Pediatric Dentist
Individual or group practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry (formerly endodontics) is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence
Pediatrician
A medical practitioner or group that specializing in children and their diseases
Physical Therapy
Individual doctor or medical practice/clinic
Rehabilitation Center
A facility providing therapy and training for rehabilitation; the center may offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, vocational training, and special training such as speech therapy
Veterinarian Clinic / Hospital
Individual veterinarian office and/or clinic
Shopping
Antiques/Collectibles
Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Bicycle Shop
Store that specializes in bicycles, equipment, riding tours and clothing
Boutique Shop
Small store that sells stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods
Consignment/Thrift Store
Any for profit or non-profit consignment or thrift store
Farmers Market
Gift Shop
Gun Store
Anyone who deals in ammo or guns.
Jewelry Store
Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store
Mattress Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses
Pawn Shop
Business that offers secured loans to people, with items of personal property used as collateral
Pet Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling items specific to domestic pets
Specialty Shop
Vape/Smoke Shop
Women's Clothing Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store
Vehicles & Services
Auto Body Repair
Any auto body repair services, free standing or part of a dealership
Auto Dealership New
Any licensed auto dealership
Auto Dealership Pre-Owned
Auto Detailing
Auto Parts Store
A retail outlet specializing in the selling of parts for automobiles
Auto Service Center
Any auto service center
Car Wash
Oil & Lube
Any fast oil and lube establishment, primarily where the driver stays in the vehicle while serviced
Recreational Vehicle
Tire Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store selling tires