You voted and we counted! Here are the people, places, and things you voted as the Best of 2018!
ARTS & ENRICHMENT
Best Art Studio: Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester
508-799-4406
Runner-up: Art on the Rocks
96 Main St., Gardner
978-503-9340
80 Franklin Rd., Fitchburg
978-503-9340
Best Dance Studio: H&H Dance Academy
175 W Main St., Millbury
508-865-0083
Runner-up: Diane Kelley Dance Studio
76 Central St # E., West Boylston
508-835-2678
Best Day Camp: Girls Inc. of Worcester
125 Providence St., Worcester
508-755-6455
Runner-up: Holden Recreation Summer Camp
1420 Main St., Holden
508-829-0263
Best Gymnastics Studio: The Little Gym
342 W Boylston St.Suite #34b., West Boylston
508-232-7678
Runner-up: Giguere's
148 Main St., Cherry Valley
508-892-3797
Best Martial Arts Studio: McCoy's Action Karate
770 Southbridge St., Auburn
508-832-4110
Runner-up: America's Best Defense
274 South St., Shrewsbury
508-925-8942
Best Music School: Worcester Music Academy
9 Irving St., Worcester
508-635-6900
Runner-up: Pakachoag Music School
203 Pakachoag St., Auburn
508-791-8159
Best Sleep-Away Camp: Treasure Valley Boy Scout Camp
394 Pleasantdale Road., Rutland
508-886-2213
Runner-up: Camp Marshall
92 McCormick Rd., Spencer
508-885-4891
Best Theatre Program/Camp: Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
2 Southbridge St., Worcester
877-571-7469
Runner-up: Theater at the Mount
444 Green St., Gardner
978-630-9388
BUSINESSES & SERVICES
Best Bank: Fidelity Bank
75 Main St., Leominster
978-534-5222
9 Leominster Blvd., Leominster
800-581-5363
675 Main St., Leominster
978-345-4331
Runner-up: Cornerstone Bank
2 Center Depot Road., Charlton
508-248-7323
1073 Main St., Holden
508-829-0865
121 South Main St., Leicester
508-892-4100
253-257 Main St., Southbridge
508-765-9103
495 East Main St., Southbridge
508-765-1555
130 West Main St., Spencer
508-885-2221
72 West Main St, Route 9 West., Spencer
508-885-9707
176 Main St., Spencer
508-885-5313
200 Charlton Road, Route 20., Sturbridge
508-347-2701
968 Main St., Warren
413-436-7726
86 Worcester Rd., Webster
508-949-2600
230 Park Ave., Worcester
508-421-8070
70 West Boylston St., Worcester
508-853-6899
Best Barbershop: Matt's at the Buzzer
118 Elm St., Millbury
508-865-2047
[caption id="attachment_25379" align="alignnone" width="1732"] Matt's at the Buzzer[/caption]
Runner-up: Goodfellas
1124 Pleasant St., Worcester
508-796-5522
Best Bike Shop: Barney's Bicycle
582 Park Ave., Worcester
508-799-2453
Runner-up: Trek Stop
49 N Main St., North Grafton
508-839-9199
Best Independent Bookstore: Tatnuck Bookseller
18 Lyman St., Worcester
508-366-4959
Runner-up: Annie's Book Shop (Worcester)
65 James St., Worcester
508-796-5613
Best Car Dealer (New): Herb Chambers
809 Washington St., Auburn
508-832-8000
Runner-up: Patrick Motors Subaru
3 Elm St., Shrewsbury
888-266-3979
Best Car Dealer (Used): Linder's
211 Granite St., Worcester
508-756-5125
Runner-up: Patrick Motors Subaru
3 Elm St., Shrewsbury
888-266-3979
Best Car Wash: Ernie's Auto Wash
888 Southbridge St., Auburn
1 Meadow Road., Spencer
114 W Boylston St., West Boylston
215 Grove St., Worcester
579 Millbury St., Worcester
Runner-up: Fitzy's Car Wash
85 Worcester St., North Grafton
508-839-5252
Best Children's Photographer: Shawna Shenette
22 West St. #21., Millbury
508-685-0885
Runner-up: True Life Photography
243 Stafford St.,Worcester
774-293-8165
Best Consignment Store: Cutie Patutie's Consignment
1021 Central St., Leominster
978-534-6604
Runner-up: Children's Orchard
18 Lyman St., Westborough
508-366-5437
Best Credit Union: Digital Federal Credit Union
220 Donald Lynch Boulevard., Marlborough
508-263-6700
Runner-up: Leominster Credit Union
137 Shrewsbury St.,Worcester
978-537-8021
50 Sunset Ln., Paxton
800-649-4646
20 Adams St., Leominster
978-537-8021
910 W Boylston St., Worcester
978-537-8021
715 Main St., Holden
978-537-8021
159 Mechanic St., Clinton
978-537-8021
7 Main St., Sterling
978-537-8021
Best Flower Shop: Windmill Florist and Gifts
448 Mechanic St., Fitchburg
978-342-2347
Runner-up: Danielson Flowers
660 Main St., Shrewsbury
508-842-8992
Best Haircut for Kids: Snip-its
157 Bedford St., Burlington
781- 221-9939
95 Washington Street., Canton
781- 821-1900
25 Boylston Street., Chestnut Hill
617-566-7647
1 Worcester Road., Framingham
508-370-0006
92 Derby St. Suite 133., Hingham
781-740-2306
70 Worcester Providence Tpke Suite 531., Millbury
508-865-7647
544 Turnpike St., North Andover
978-655-7120
300 Andover St., Peabody
978-532-1400
231C Highland Avenue., Seekonk
508-336-2626
Runner-up: D'Iorio's
335 Plantation St., Worcester
508-756-7791
Best Home Heating: Peterson Oil
75 Crescent St., Worcester
508-368-1000
Runner-up: ckSmithSuperior
99 Crescent St., Worcester
508-753-1475
Best Home/Auto Insurance Company: Commerce Mapfre Insurance
11 Gore Rd., Webster
800-221-1605
Runner-up: Liberty Mutual
110 Tpke Rd, Ste 201., Westborough
508-755-7326
Best Jewelry Store: Elliott's Jewelers
63 Whalon St., Fitchburg
978-342-9107
Runner-up: Pucci's Fine Jewelry
205 W Boylston St., West Boylston
508-835-6855
Best Liquor Store: Wyman's Liquors
30 Pleasant St., Leominster
978-537-5537
Runner-up: Austin Liquors
117 Gold Star Blvd., Worcester
508-853-8953
370 Park Ave., Worcester
508-754-0149
20 Boston Turnpike., Shrewsbury
508-755-8100
Best Mom's Salon or Spa: Tu Moda
574 Pleasant St., Worcester
508-754-1513
Runner-up: St. Cyr Salon & Spa
235 Park Ave., Worcester
508-752-2222
Best Nursery/Garden Center: Sterling Greenery
44 Redemption Rock Trail., Sterling
978-422-0071
Runner-up: Bemis Farms Nursery
29 N Brookfield Rd., Spencer
508-885-4247
Best Shopping Center/Mall: The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike., Millbury
617-232-8900
Runner-up: Natick Mall
1245 Worcester St., Natick
508-655-4800
Best Store for Kids' Clothes: The Children's Place
385 Southbridge., Auburn
508-721-0260
580 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough
508-303-0277
100 Commercial Rd., Leominster
978-466-7408
1324 Worcester St., Natick
508-647-0063
Runner-up: Children's Orchard
18 Lyman., Westbrough
508-366-5437
Best Tire Store: Townfair Tire
320 Southbridge St., Auburn
508-832-6227
886 Memorial Drive., Chicopee
413-593-5193
875 Merriam Ave., Leominster
978-466-8801
481 Boston Post Rd E., Marlborough
91 Medway Rd., Milford
508-422-9223
1276 Worcester Rd., Natick
508-653-2233
376 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury
508-761-4880
Runner-up: Pete's Tire Barns
407 Hartford Tpke., Shrewsbury
508-754-9876, petestire.com
Best Wine Selection: Wyman's Liquors
30 Pleasant St., Leominster
978-537-5537
[caption id="attachment_25383" align="alignnone" width="1582"] Wyman's Liquors[/caption]
Runner-up: Julio's Liquors
140 Turnpike Road., Westborough
508-366-1942
Best Women's Boutique: French Twist Boutique
1098 Pleasant St., Worcester
774-437-9192
[caption id="attachment_25378" align="alignnone" width="1582"] French Twist[/caption]
Runner-up: Paisley Boutique
40 N Main St., North Grafton
508-730-8585
45 Main St., Hudson
774-641-2678
DINING
Best Bakery: Gerardo's Italian Bakery
339 W Boylston St., West Boylston
508-835-2200
Runner-up: The Queen's Cups
56 Water St., Worcester
508-459-9600
Best Breakfast: Lou Roc's Diner
1074 West Boylston St., Worcester
508-852-6888
Runner-up: Livia's Dish
1394 Main St., Worcester
508-926-8861
Best Buffet: Nancy Chang Restaurant
372 Chandler St., Worcester
508-752-8899
nancychang.com
Runner-up: Jasmine Restaurant
711 Southbridge St., Auburn
508-832-8868
Best Burger Place: The Fix Burger Bar
108 Grove St., Worcester
774-823-3327
Runner-up: Wahlburgers
132 Brookline Ave., Boston
617-927-6810
Best Date Night: The Sole Proprietor
118 Highland St., Worcester
508-798-3474
Runner-up: 111 Chop House
111 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
508-799-4111
Best Frozen Yogurt Shop: Meola's Wayside Ice Cream
165 W Boylston St., West Boylston
508-835-9747
110 Leominster Road., Sterling
978-422-3900
1134 Main St., Holden
Runner-up: WooBerry
141 Highland St., Worcester
508-202-8894
Best Hot Dog Stand: George's Coney Island
158 Southbridge St., Worcester
508-753-4362
Runner-up: Hot Dog Annie's
244 Paxton St., Leicester
508-892-9059
Best Ice Cream Stand: Rota Spring Farm
117 Chace Hill Road., Sterling
978-365-9710
Runner-up: Ronnie's Seafood and Ice Cream
871 Southbridge St., Auburn
508-832-9068
Best Kids' Meals: O'Connor's Restaurant
1160 W Boylston St., Worcester
508-853-0789
Runner-up: 110 Grill
123 Front St., Worcester
774-420-2733
Best Pizza Parlor: Antonio's Pizza by the Slice
268 Chandler St., Worcester
774-530-6000
Runner-up: Pizza Chef
32 N Main St., Millbury
508-865-3700
Best Place for Family Dinner: The Boynton Restaurant
117 Highland St., Worcester
508-756-8458
Runner-up: Wright's Farm
84 Inman Rd., Harrisville RI
401-769-2856
Best Restaurant: The Sole Proprietor
118 Highland St., Worcester
508-798-3474
Runner-up: Armsby Abbey
144 Main St., Worcester
508-795-1012
Best Restaurant for Families with Allergies: O'Connor's Restaurant
1160 W Boylston St., Worcester
508-853-0789
Runner-up: 110 Grill
123 Front St., Worcester
774-420-2733
EDUCATION
Best Afterschool Program: Girls Inc of Worcester
125 Providence St., Worcester
508-755-6455
Runner-up: Holden Recreation Department
1420 Main St., Holden
508-829-0263
Best Childcare: Shrewsbury Children's Center
138 N Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury
508-755-3922
Runner-up: Muddy Puddles Early Learning Program
Whitinsville, MA
508-266-7046
Best Children's Library: Worcester Public Library
3 Salem St., Worcester
508-799-1655
Runner-up: Beaman Memorial Public Library
8 Newton St., West Boylston
508-835-3711
Best Parent/Child Class: Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester
508-799-4406
Runner-up: Music Together at Pakachaog
203 Pakachoag St., Auburn
508-791-8159
Best Parochial School: Saint Bernard's
45 Harvard St., Fitchburg
978-342-3212
Runner-up: Saint Peter-Marian
781 Grove St., Worcester
508-852-5555
Best Preschool: Jack & Jill Preschool
693 Main St., Oxford, 508-987-3085
Runner-up: Little Hearts Learning Center
155 Shrewsbury St., Holden
508-210-0273
Best Private School: St. Peter-Marian
781 Grove St., Worcester
508-852-5555
Runner-up: Saint John's High School
378 Main St., Shrewsbury
508-842-8934
FAMILY FUN
Best Campground: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
30 River Rd., Sturbridge
508-347-9570
Runner-up: Pine Acres Family Camping Resort
203 Bechan Rd., Oakham
508-882-9509
Best Fair, Festival or Special Event: The Big E
1305 Memorial Ave.,West Springfield
Runner-up: stART on the Street
Park Ave., Worcester
Best Family Indoor Attraction: EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way., Worcester
508-929-2700
Runner-up: Great Wolf Lodge New England
150 Great Wolf Dr., Fitchburg
978-343-9653
Best Family Outdoor Attraction: Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill Road., Sterling
978-422-6666
Runner-up: Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge
800-733-1830
Best Hiking Trail: Purgatory Chasm
198 Purgatory Rd., Sutton
508-234-3733
Runner-up: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
345 Mountain Rd., Princeton
978-464-2987
Best MA Beach Destination: Salisbury Beach
1 Beach Rd., Salisbury
978-462-4481
Runner-up: Horseneck Beach State Reservation
5 John Reed Rd.,Westport
508-636-8816
Best Movie Theatre: Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema De Lux
70 Worcester-Providence Tpke., Millbury
800-315-4000
Runner-up: West Boylston Cinema
101 W Boylston St., West Boylston
508-835-8888
Best Museum: Museum of Science
1 Museum of Science Driveway., Boston
617-723-2500
Runner-up: Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress St., Boston
617-426-6500
Best Orchard (Pick-Your-Own): Tougas Family Farm
234 Ball St., Northborough
508-393-6406
[caption id="attachment_25381" align="alignnone" width="1582"] Tougas Family Farm[/caption]
Runner-up: Red Apple Farm
455 Highland Ave., Phillipston
978-249-6763
Best Place to Picnic: Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive., Boylston
508-869-6111
Runner-up: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
345 Mountain Rd., Princeton
978-464-2987
Best Skating Rink: Worcester Common Oval
Runner-up: FMC Ice Sports
1275 VFW Pkwy., West Roxbury
Best Ski, Boarding, or Tubing: Wachusett Mountain
499 Mountain Rd., Princeton
978-464-2300
Runner-up: Ski Ward
Best Water Park: Great Wolf Lodge New England
150 Great Wolf Dr., Fitchburg
978-343-9653
Runner-up: Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides
520 N W Main St., Douglas
508-476-2664
Best Zoo: Southwick's Zoo
2 Southwick St., Mendon
Runner-up: Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Best Fertility Practice: Brigham & Women's Hospital
45 Francis St., Boston
617-732-5500
Runner-up: Women's Health of Central Massachusetts
328 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
508-755-4861
Best Health Insurance Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
446 Main St #5., Worcester
508-791-0961
Runner-up: Fallon Community Health Plan
10 Chestnut St., Worcester
800-333-2535
Runner-up: Tufts Health Plan
Mercantile St., Worcester
617-972-9400
Best Hospital: UMass
55 N Lake Ave., Worcester
508-334-1000
Runner-up: Saint Vincent Hospital
123 Summer St., Worcester
508-363-5000
Best Local Gym or Exercise Facility: YMCA of Central Massachusetts
4 Valente Drive., Westborough
508-870-1320
766 Main St., Worcester
508-755-6101
75 Shore Drive., Worcester
508-852-6694
55 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg
978-343-4847
108 Adams St., Leominster
978-401-2290
Runner-up: Worcester Fitness
440 Grove St., Worcester
508-852-8209
Best OB/GYN Practice: Women's Health of Central Massachusetts
328 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
508-755-4861
Runner-up: Saint Vincent Hospital
123 Summer St.,Worcester
508-363-5000
Best Optometrist or Opthamologist: Auburn Westboro Eye Associates
48 Auburn St., Auburn
508-832-9392
4 Lyman St., Westborough
Runner-up: Eyes on Worcester
488 Pleasant St., Worcester
508-756-6832
Best Orthodontist: New England Kids
48 Auburn St., Auburn
508-832-6278
Runner-up: Witt Orthodontics
42 Auburn St., Auburn
508-721-7900
Best Pediatric Dentist: Doctor Tony Saito
67 West Boylston St., West Boylston
508-835-6752
Runner-up: Wachusett Pediatric Dentistry
100 Whalon St., Fitchburg
978-342-3004
Best Pediatrician: Child Health Associates
105 Millbury St., Auburn
508-832-9691
604 Main St., Shrewsbury
508-842-1500
Runner-up: Dr. Howard Zinman
299 Lincoln St., Worcester
508-856-0200
PARTIES
Best Birthday Party Entertainer: Magic World Amusements & Entertainment
149 Memorial Dr., Shrewsbury
508-842-2177
Runner-up: Face Escape
70 Dudley St., Fitchburg
Best Birthday Party Venue: Sky Zone Trampoline Park
290 Turnpike Rd., Rt. 9, Westborough
508-870-5867
Runner-up: Zoink's Fun Factory
7 Pioneer Dr., North Oxford
508-987-1141
Best Party Rental: Magic World Amusements & Entertainments
149 Memorial Dr., Shrewsbury
508-842-2177
Runner-up: Toomey's Rent-All Center
35 Park Ave., Worcester
508-791-2383
SPECIAL NEEDS
Best Advocacy Organization: United Way of Central Mass.
484 Main St., Worcester
508-757-5631
Runner-up: Horace Mann Educational Associates
6 Latti Farm Rd., Millbury
508-363-0290
Best After School Program: Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
65 Tainter St., Worcester
508-753-3377
Runner-up: Whitin Community Center
60 Main St., Whitinsville
508-234-8184
Best Camp: YMCA of Central Massachusetts
766 Main St., Worcester
508-755-6101
Runner-up: Kid Power Gymnastics
159 Worcester Rd., Charlton
508-439-9987
Best Museum/Attraction: Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress St., Boston
617-426-6500
Runner-up: EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way., Worcester
508-929-2700
Best Special Needs Services: Worcester Center for Expressive Therapies
255 Park Ave., Worcester
774-243-7792
[caption id="attachment_25382" align="alignnone" width="1582"] Worcester Center for Expressive Therapies[/caption]
Runner-up: Camp Shriver at UMass
Boston
617-287-7250
Best Speech-Language Therapy: Speech & Language Specialties
364 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury
508-757-6981
Runner-up: Thom Child and Family Services
251 W Central St., Natick
508-655-5222
Best Therapy Facility: Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
189 May St., Worcester
508-791-6351
Runner-up: Worcester Center for Expressive Therapies
255 Park Ave., Worcester
774-243-7792
PETS
Best Animal Hospital: Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic
1 Skyline Dr., Worcester
508-751-7670
Runner-up: Riverlin Animal Hospital
287 Riverlin St., Millbury
508-865-4075
Best Boarding Kennel: The Barkwood Inn Pet Resort
462 Worcester Rd., Charlton
508-248-7474
[caption id="attachment_25377" align="alignnone" width="1582"] Barkwood Pet Resort[/caption]
Runner-up: Worcester Animal Rescue League
139 Holden St., Worcester
508-853-0030
Best Dog Groomer: Bark ‘n Bubbles
154 Riverlin St., Millbury
508-865-8155
Runner-up: Ellie's Pet Barn, Holden
785 Main St., Holden
508-829-8200
elliespetbarn.com
Best Pet Store
Maggie's Foods for Pets
67 W Boylston St, West Boylston
508-835-2323
maggiesfoodsforpets.com
Runner-up: Gibson's Natural Pet
994 Grafton St., Worcester
508-926-8628
gibsonsnaturalpet.com
Best Veterinarian
Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic
1 Skyline Dr., Worcester
508-751-7670
vetmed.tufts.edu/tufts-at-tech/
Runner-up: Riverlin Animal Hospital
287 Riverlin St., Millbury
508-865-4075
Runner-up: Westside Animal Clinic
262 Mill St., Worcester
508-756-4411
WINNERS! baystateparent's Best of 2018
