Services
Afterschool program (non-school)
Winner: YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, multiple locations; ymcadetroit.org
Finalists: Alternatives for Girls, Downtown Boxing Gym, Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center, Metro Detroit Youth Clubs
Afterschool classes (non-school)
Winner: The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music, Royal Oak; detroitschoolofrockandpop.com
Finalists: Jeannie Zibalatti’s Dance School, Michigan Stage Playlabs, Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Rata2ee
Architect
Winner: Albert Kahn Associates, Detroit; albertkahn.com
Finalists: AZD Associates, Brian Neeper Architecture, DesignTeam Plus, Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects, Hamilton Anderson Associates, Krieger Klatt Architects, Saroki Architecture
Auto detailing/car wash
Winner: Jax Car Wash, multiple locations; jaxkarwash.com
Finalists: El Car Wash, Matick Auto Wash, Redford, Motor City Auto Spa, Mr. C’s Car Wash
Auto repair
Winner: Rochester Hills Collision, Inc., Rochester Hills; rochesterhillscollision.com
Finalists: Automotive Authority, Brakes & More, Dynasty Auto Repair, O’Brien Services
Caterer
Winner: Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Clinton Township, Shelby Township; vinceandjoes.com
Finalists: Forte Belanger, Livonia Bakery and Cafe, Reva Constantine Events, Skosh Catering, The Silver Shamrocks
Financial planner
Winner: Foguth Financial Group, multiple locations; foguthfinancial.com
Finalists: Dewey Steffen of Great Lakes Wealth, Ecos Wealth Advisors, Great Lakes Wealth, Jeffrey Fratarcangeli of Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, Kirk Dahring – Dahring | Cusmano and Associates
Home improvement
Winner: Kendall Design + Build, Royal Oak; kendalldesignbuild.com
Finalists: Basements Plus, Level Up Home Improvement, M.J. Whelan Construction, Maple & Mill, Nightingale Company
Hotel
Winner: Shinola Hotel, Detroit; shinolahotel.com
Finalists: Cambria Hotel Downtown Detroit, Dearborn Inn, Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection, MGM Grand, ROOST Detroit, Royal Park Hotel, Saint John’s Resort, The Townsend Hotel, Westin Book Cadillac
Interior design
Winner: VERSA Design, Royal Oak; versa-design.com
Finalists: Amareaux, Design Studio Detroit, Ruth Casper Design, Tanya Rynicke Interiors
Kitchen design service
Winner: KSI Kitchen & Bath, multiple locations; ksikitchens.com
Finalists: Authentic Kitchen & Design, E.W. Kitchens, Kendall Design + Build, Maple & Mill
Landscape design
Winner: Great Oaks Landscape, Novi; greatoakslandscape.com
Finalists: Dul Landscape Architecture, Great Lakes Landscape Design, Marino’s Landscape, Mosher Design Co., Tocco Mannino Landscaping
Limo service
Winner: Metro Cars, Taylor; metrocars.com
Finalists: Dream Limousines, Inc., Empire Luxury Transport, Golden Limousine International, World Class Detroit
Michigan resort
Winner: Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island; grandhotel.com
Finalists: Boyne Mountain Resort, Crystal Mountain, Grand Traverse Resort, Hotel Walloon, Inn at Bay Harbor, Mission Pointe Resort, Saint John’s Resort, The Homestead
Pet groomer
Winner: All Paw Spa, Ferndale; allpawspa.com
Finalists: Annie’s Pet Parlor, LC’S Detroit Pet Salon, Peticured, Scrubber’s Dog Wash
Photographer
Winner: Hannah Marie Photography, Farmington Hills; hannahmariephotographyllc.com
Finalists: Chelcie Lou Photography, Purple Tree Photography, Studio Belle Mere
Real Estate Agent
Winner: Cynthia (Nicholson) Miller (Cynthia Lynn Luxury Real Estate), Northville; cynthialynnluxury.com
Finalists: Dan Gutfreund (Realty Group | Signature Sotheby’s International Realty), Jillian Moutafis, Real Estate One, Kathy Broock (Kathy Broock & Co., Max Broock Realtors), Kristy Paul (KW Lakeside, Keller Williams), Lauren Fortinberry, Leslie E. Martin, Renee Lossia-Acho, TVA+RLA, Tushar Vakhariya, TVA+RLA,
Special-occasion venue
Winner: Shinola Hotel, Detroit; shinolahotel.com
Finalists: Anthology Events in the Book Tower, Paddle + Par, Roostertail, Saint John’s Resort, Shenandoah County Club
Summer day camp
Winner: The Friendship Factory, multiple locations; thefriendshipfactory.com
Finalists: Create Camps at Cranbrook, Rata2ee, Tollgate Farm Summer Camps, Willoway Day Camp,
Travel Agent / Agency
Winner: Corporate Travel Service, Northville; ctscentral.net
Finalists: JCV World Travel, Linda DeAngelis of Volare Travel, Melissa Failla/Magical Vacation Planner, Volare Travel
Venue for a kids’ party
Winner: Friendship Factory, multiple locations; thefriendshipfactory.com
Finalists: Born Yoga, Breakout Escape Rooms, Fascination Factory, Livonia Bakery and Cafe, Troy Gym 4
Wedding cakes
Winner: For the Love of Sugar, Detroit; fortheloveofsugar.com
Finalists: Arnold’s Home of Sweets, Cakes by Stephanie, Christine’s Cakes and Pastries, Pastry Guru, Sweet Heather Anne, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market, Vito’s Bakery
Wedding photography
Winner: Everlasting Moments; everlastingmoments.com
Finalists: Abby B. Photography, Amber Marie Photography, Chelcie Lou Photography, Orange Blossom Photography
Wedding planner
Winner: Utsav Planners, Livonia; utsavplanners.com
Finalists: A June Event, Bunny & June Events, Dreams2Vision Events, Perfect Day Planners, Sugar Events
Wedding venue
Winner: The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe; warmemorial.org
Finalists: Anthology Events in the Book Tower, Colony Club, Planterra Conservatory, Roostertail, Saint John’s Resort, Shenandoah Country Club, Shinola Hotel, Waterview Loft
Retail
Antique shop
Winner: Town Peddler, Livonia; townpeddler.com
Finalists: Odd Fellows Antiques, Riverside Vintage Market, The Rabbit Hole, Vogue Vintage
Appliance shop
Winner: ABC Warehouse, multiple locations; abcwarehouse.com
Finalists: A Dependable Maytag, Big George’s, Sargeant Appliance, Specialties Showroom
Auto dealership (group)
Winner: LaFontaine Automotive Group, multiple locations; familydeal.com
Finalists: Feldman Automotive, Matick Auto Group, Serra Automotive, Tamaroff Group
Auto dealership (individual)
Winner: Hodges Subaru, Ferndale; hodgessubaru.com
Finalists: Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Bowman Chevrolet, Crest Lincoln, Fox Buick GMC, George Matick Chevrolet, Heidebreicht Chevrolet, Russ Milne Ford, Twins Auto Sales 8 Mile
Beer Selection (store)
Winner: Holiday Market, Birmingham, Canton, Royal Oak; holiday-market.com
Finalists: Beverage Warehouse, Discount Drinks, Off the Wagon, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market
Bike shop
Winner: Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop, Ferndale; downtown-bikeshop.com
Finalists: Bike Blades and Boards, Macomb Bike & Fitness, Metropolis Cycles, Ted’s Bike Shop
Bookstore
Winner: John K. King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, Ferndale; johnkingbooksdetroit.com
Finalists: Book Beat, Literati, Read My Lips, Sidetrack Bookshop, Source Booksellers, Toadvine Books
Bridal salon
Winner: The Wedding Shop, Berkley; theweddingshoppe.net
Finalists: Ashley and Alexandria’s Bridal Atelier, Bella Bridal, Beloved Bridal, LeBori Bridal Vault, Roma Sposa
Butcher shop/deli
Winner: Nino Salvaggio, multiple locations; ninosalvaggio.com
Finalists: El-Sayed Meat Market, Marrow, Randazzo Fresh Market, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market
Cake shop
Winner: The Home Bakery, Rochester; thehomebakery.com
Finalists: Christine’s Cakes & Pastries, For The Love Of Sugar, Good Cakes and Bakes, Randazzo Fresh Market, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market
Candy store
Winner: Doc Sweets, Clawson; docsweets.com
Finalists: Spun Sugar Shoppe, Sweet Arrangements, Sweet Essentials, Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory
Cannabis dispensary
Winner: House of Dank, multiple locations; shophod.com
Finalists: Dispo, Nature’s Remedy, Puff, Quality Roots
Children’s clothing store
Winner: Connie’s Children’s Shop, St. Clair Shores; shopconnies.com
Finalists: Apple Blossom Baby, Guys N Gals, Lil’ Rascals, Twinkle Toes & Clothes
Children’s resale clothing store
Winner: Once Upon a Child, Troy; onceuponachild.com
Finalists: Little Threads, Pipsqueak Boutique, The Funky Frog
Chocolate/chocolatier
Winner: Sanders, Clinton Township, Rochester; secondnaturebrands.com/pages/sanders-candy
Finalists: Bon Bon Bon, Elan Candies by Marilyn, Quix Chocolate
Cider mill
Winner: Yate’s, Rochester Hills; yatescidermill.com
Finalists: Blake’s, Franklin Cider Mill, Long Family Orchard, Parmenters, Three Cedars Farm, Northville
Cigar shop
Winner: Churchill’s, Birmingham; churchillscigarbar.com
Finalists: Hill and Hill, La Casa, O Cigar Bar, Robustos
Clothing and accessory resale
Winner: Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge; regenerationclothing.org
Finalists: Council Resale, Renue Style & Home, Resale Connection, Sum Girls Boutique
Coffee brand
Winner: Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters, multiple locations; docr.coffee
Finalists: Craig’s Coffee, Ground Control Coffee Roasters, Kekoa Brew Co., Roos Roast, Sabbath Coffee Roasters, Zingerman’s Coffee Company
Comic book shop
Winner: Vault of Midnight, Ann Arbor, Detroit; vaultofmidnight.com
Finalists: Big Ben’s Comix Oasis, Comic City, Time Travelers, Warp 9
Farmers market
Winner: Eastern Market, Detroit; easternmarket.org
Finalists: Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Birmingham Farmers Market, Farmington Farmers Market, Oakland County Farmers Market, Rochester Farmers Market, Royal Oak Farmers Market
Fish market
Winner: Noble Fish, Clawson; noblefish.com
Finalists: Monahan’s, Nino Salvaggio, Randazzo Fresh Market, The Lobster Pot, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market
Flower shop
Winner: Viviano, multiple locations; viviano.com
Finalists: Bellisario Florist, Blossoms, Nino Salvaggio, Olive’s Bloombox
Furniture and home goods resale
Winner: Dee Dee’s Fine Vintage, Clawson; deedeesfinevintage.com
Finalists: Renue Style & Home, Resale Connection, Riverside Vintage Market
Furniture store
Winner: Leon & Lulu, Clawson; leonandlulu.com
Finalists: 28 Furniture Co., Alexandra June, Bright Ideas Furniture, Gardner White, Royce Furniture & Lighting
Gift shop
Winner: Leon & Lulu, Clawson; leonandlulu.com
Finalists: Catching Fireflies, City Bird, Detroit Institute of Arts Gift Shop, Modern Supply, Rail & Anchor
Gluten-free products
Winner: Plum Market, multiple locations; plummarket.com
Finalists: Mongers Provisions, Nino Salvaggio, Randazzo Fresh Market, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market
Gourmet foods
Winner: Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, Multiple locations; ninosalvaggio.com
Finalists: Mongers’ Provisions, Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market, Papa’s Kitchen, Plum Market, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market
Home décor shop
Winner: Leon & Lulu, Clawson; leonandlulu.com
Finalists: 28 Furniture Co., Alexandra June, Dee Dee’s Fine Vintage, Greene & Company Interior Design Studio + Shoppe, Modern Supply, Riverside Vintage Market
Jewelry store
Winner: Lucido’s Fine Jewelry, multiple locations; lucidojewelry.com
Finalists: Cooper & Binkley, Darakjian, Diamond Castle, Jacob Matthew Jewelers, Steven Bernard Jewelers, Tapper’s
Leather goods
Winner: Shinola, multiple locations; shinola.com
Finalists: A&M Leather, Bespoke By Feldman, London Luggage Shop, Noir Leather, Pingree, Wills Leather Goods
Lighting shop
Winner: Ray Electric Supply, multiple locations; rayelectricsupply.com
Finalists: City Lights Detroit, Michael’s Lamp Shop, Pine Tree Lighting, Royce Furniture & Lighting
Lingerie store
Winner: Harp’s Lingerie, Birmingham; harps-lingerie.com
Finalists: Bra-Vo Intimates, Busted Bra Shop, Hush Intimate Apparel, Sunny J’s
Men’s clothing store
Winner: George Gregory, Detroit; shopgeorgegregory.com
Finalists: Alexander’s Custom Clothiers, Carl Sterr 1922, Claymore Shop, Craig Ryan Fine Clothing, Joe Porter’s, Manno Clothing & Tailoring, Randazzo Formal Wear, Todd’s Menswear
Nursery/greenhouse
Winner: English Gardens, multiple locations; englishgardens.com
Finalists: Bordine’s, Deneweth’s Garden Center, Farmer John’s, Ray Wiegand’s Nursery, Telly’s, Wojo’s
Optical shop
Winner: Henry Ford OptimEyes, multiple locations; henryford.com/optimeyes
Finalists: House of Optical, Optik, Roland Optical, Shades, Spectacle Society
Place to buy an engagement/wedding ring
Winner: Lucido Fine Jewelry, Birmingham, Rochester, Sterling Heights; lucidojewelry.com
Finalists: Ahee Jewelers, Cooper and Binkley, Darakjian, Jacob Matthew Jewelers, Tapper’s
Pet supply store
Winner: Premier Pet Supply, multiple locations; premierpetsupply.com
Finalists: K-9 Specialties, Lou’s Pet Shop, Specialty Pet Supplies, The Pet Beastro, Tolonen Family Pet, Val’s Pet Supplies, Wags to Wiskers
Place to buy art
Winner: Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor; theannarborartfair.com
Finalists: Alexandra June, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, David Klein Art Gallery, DuMouchelles, Paint Creek Center for the, Rochester
Record store
Winner: Dearborn Music, Dearborn; dearbornmusic.net
Finalists: Flipside Records, Found Sound, People’s Records, The Detroit Record Club, Weirdsville Records
Shopping mall
Winner: Somerset Collection, Troy; thesomersetcollection.com
Finalists: Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, The Mall at Partridge Creek, The Village of Rochester Hills,Twelve Oaks Mall
Skincare shop
Winner: Rivage Day Spa, Birmingham; rivagedayspa.com
Finalists: Beautiphi Aesthetic Boutique, HueVine Skincare, Jackie Naik Aesthetics, Margo European Spa, Salem Skincare
Sustainable store
Winner: Arts & Scraps, Detroit; artsandscraps.org
Finalists: 86 Plastic, Eugenie, Refill Emporium, Walking Lightly
Toy store
Winner: Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy, St. Clair Shores; whistle-stop.com
Finalists: Funky Monkey, MiPops Comics & Collectibles, Modern Natural Baby, Toyology Toys
Vintage/consignment clothes
Winner: Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak; lostandfoundvintage.com
Finalists: Boro, Regeneration, Renue Style & Home, Resale Connection
Wine store
Winner: Red Wagon Shoppe, Rochester Hills, Troy; redwagonshoppe.com
Finalists: Elie Wine Co., Fine Wine Source, Kakos, Michigan Wine by the Bottle, Old Woodward Cellar, Woods Wholesale Wine
Women’s boutique
Winner: Peacock Room, Detroit; shoppeacockroom.com
Finalists: Chrysalis Couture by Mira, Coup D’état, Eugenie, Hersh’s Boutique, La Vie en Rose, Tender
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This story originally appeared in the June 2026 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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