Best NBC On-air Personality
WINNER
Matt Lauer, New York
HONORABLE MENTION
Brian Williams, New York
Katie Couric, New York
Jay Leno, Burbank, CA
Tom Brokaw, New York
Best Community Activist
WINNER
Terrence Steele, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Hazel Wright, Sherman
Pete Peterson Ada, Ok
Dale Bonner, Denison
Donna Dow, Durant
Best Artist
WINNER
Freeman Loughridge, Ardmore
HONORABLE MENTION
Missy Sofey, Sherman
Jason Meadows, Calera, OK
Pat Wayman, Denison
Shannon Cain, Sherman
Best Chef
WINNER
Shanta Menon, Blue Door Cafe, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Mike & Cathy Trewitt at the Paper Plate, Denison
Mike (The Library), Sherman
The Chef at Papa Gjorgjo, Ada
Boone Garrett, Idabel, OK
Best Morning Radio Team
WINNER
Dan Stone, KMAD-FM, Mad Rock, 102.5 in Denison
HONORABLE MENTION
Jason Taylor & Anne Oliver, KMKT, Katy Country, 93.1 in Denison
John Coley & Leila Scantlin, KLAK-FM, K-Lake, 97.5 in Denison
"Big Dave" Hilton, KTRX-FM, Texoma Rocks, 92.7 in Ardmore
David Wayne, KYKC-FM, Continuous Hit Country, 100.1 in Ada
Best Performer Headed for the Big Time
WINNER
Jason Meadows (Nashville Star), Calera, OK
HONORABLE MENTION
Spur 503, Denison
Cardinal Trait, Ardmore
Dustin Perkins, Bells, TX
Julie Johnson, Whitewright, TX
Friendliest Business Owner
WINNER
Dale Bonner, Team Bonner, Denison & Whitesboro
HONORABLE MENTION
Shannon King, The Muse, Sherman
Brody Pettit, Pettit Machinery, Ardmore
Dorothy of Dorothy's Bumper Club, Sherman
Garry Simpson, Briteway Oil Change, Sherman
Best Hairdresser/Barber/Stylist
WINNER
Danielle Sharp, Imperial Barbers, Denison
HONORABLE MENTION
Ashlee Calhoun, Great Clips for Hair, Sherman
Danielle Shirley, Bellissima Day Spa and Salon, Ardmore
Mickey Bulla, Magazine Salon, Ardmore
Best Children's Playground
WINNER
Central Park, Ardmore
HONORABLE MENTION
Fairview Park Sherman Idabel City Park, Idabel, OK
Hillcrest Park, Sherman Wintersmith Park Ada OK
Best Kid-Free Environment
WINNER
Cellarman's American Pub, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Arbuckle Ballroom, Davis, OK
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, Sherman
Bellisima Day Spa & Salon, Ardmore
Calhoons Club, Denison
Best Place to Volunteer
WINNER
Crisis Center, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Great Days of Service, Sherman
McCurtain Memorial Hospital, Idabel, OK
Meals on Wheels, Tri-County Senior Nutrition Project, Inc., Denison
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Best Scenic Drive
WINNER
Talihina & Talimena Scenic Drive, North of Broken Bow, OK
HONORABLE MENTION
Scenic State Hwy 77, Lake Murray State Park, OK
The Roosevelt Bridge over the Washita River arm of Lake Texoma, Kingston, OK
Turner Falls Park, Davis, OK Herman Baker Park, Sherman
Best Place to Have Fun for Free
WINNER
Herman Baker Park, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Lake Texoma Lake Murray, Carter County
First United Methodist Church, Sherman
Old Settlers Park, Sherman
Best Place to Soak Up Some Culture
WINNER
Red River Historical Museum of Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
The Muse, Sherman
Magnolia Festival
Chickasaw Nation Museum Archives and Library, Tishomingo, OK
Finley Cultural Center-Finley Playhouse, Sherman
Best Place to Get Creative
WINNER
Hobby Lobby, Ardmore
HONORABLE MENTION
Anywhere Outdoors in Sherman
Interior HomeStore,Sherman Art from the Heart, Sherman
Sherman Arts Fest, Sherman
Best Place to Prepare for a Party
WINNER
Card and Party Factory, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Hobby Lobby, Sherman
Susan's All Seasons Florist, Denison
Toys R Us, Sherman
Best Business to Assist with a Job/Career Change
WINNER
Workforce Texoma-Grayson, Denison
HONORABLE MENTION
Workforce of Oklahoma, Ardmore
Express Personnel Services, Ada
Big 5 Community Services, Ardmore
Kelly Services, Sherman
Best Live Music Club
WINNER
Cutters Country Western Club, Denison
HONORABLE MENTION
Shotz Billiard Club, Sherman
Two Frogs Grill, Ardmore
Arbuckle Ballroom, Davis, OK
Break Time, Denison
Best Place to Buy Books or Music
WINNER
Hasting's Books Music & Videos, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Books-A-Million, Sherman
Hasting's Books Music & Videos, Ada
Hasting's Books Music & Videos, Ardmore
Ashley's Bookstore and More, Ardmore
Best Place for Unique Gifts
WINNER
La Bella Fine Apparel and Gifts, Ardmore
HONORABLE MENTION
Pier 1 Imports, Sherman Kelly Square
Denison Bunny Hutch, Ada
Best Church, Synagogue, or Mosque
WINNER
First United Methodist Church, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Trinity Lighthouse Church, Denison
Abundant Life Temple, Durant
Bells United Methodist Church, Bells, TX
Centrahoma Baptist Church, Centrahoma, OK
Best Texoma College or University
WINNER
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant
HONORABLE MENTION
Austin College, Sherman
Grayson County College, Denison
East Central University, Ada
Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK
Best Local Internet Provider
WINNER
Internet Texoma Inc, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Communicomm Services - Internet Services, Durant
Cable One, Ardmore
Cable One, Sherman
Starnet BBS, Paris, TX
Best Bank or Credit Union
WINNER
American Bank of Texas, North Travis, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Landmark Bank NA, Ada
American Bank of Texas, FM120, Denison
First National Bank - Downtown Bank, Durant
Texans Credit Union, Sherman
Best Electronics or Appliance Store
WINNER
Wal-Mart Supercenter, Ada
HONORABLE MENTION
Crouch Home Furnishings, Denison
Office Depot, Sherman
Mackey Home Appliance Sound Center, Durant
Radio Shack, FM120, Denison
Best Wedding Gifts
WINNER
Dillard's - Midway Mall, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Ventura's China Gifts and Stationery, Sherman
Belk Dept Store, Sherman
Brown Paper Bag, Ardmore
Curtis Jewelry, Durant
Best Toy Store
WINNER
Toys-R-Us, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
The Bookseller, Ardmore
Wal-Mart Supercenter, Ardmore
Wal-Mart Supercenter, Hugo, OK
Wal-Mart Supercenter, Sherman
Best Place to Buy Plants or Flowers
WINNER
Maria's Garden, Ardmore
HONORABLE MENTION
Special Occasions, Sherman
Twin Oaks Nursery Inc, Denison
Twin Oaks Nursery Inc, Sherman
Gardenland Nursery, Sherman
Best Honky-Tonk
WINNER
Cutters Country Western Club, Denison
HONORABLE MENTION
Yellow Rose Dance Hall & Saloon, Denison
Carlotta's Cantina, Kingston, OK
Best Mexican Food
WINNER
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
El Chico Mexican Restaurant, Ardmore
Jalapeno Tree, Denison
El Tapatio, Madill, OK
Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant, Durant
Best Seafood Restaurant
WINNER
Red Lobster Restaurants, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Bubba's Catfish & Crab Shack, Durant
Huck's Catfish, Denison
Windy's Catfish, Cartwright, OK
Arlene's Katfish, Colbert, OK
Best Bread
WINNER
Panera Bread, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Luigi's Italian Restaurant, Ardmore
Johnny Carino's Country Italian, Sherman
Golden Corral, Sherman
Creations Byjo, Ardmore
Best Pizza
WINNER
Papa John's Pizza, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Papa's Pizzaria, Ardmore Pizza Hut, Idabel, OK
Pizza Hut, Sherman Pizza Inn, Sherman
Best White Tablecloth Restaurant
WINNER
Blue Door Café, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Feco's Restaurant, Hugo, OK
The Point Restaurant, Denison
Gia Como's, Colbert, OK
Papa Gjorgjo's, Ada
Best Casual Restaurant
WINNER
Cheddar's Casual Café, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Interurban Classic Grill, Ardmore
Logan's Roadhouse, Sherman
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Sherman
Chili's Grill & Bar, Sherman
Best Late-Night Dining
WINNER
Denny's Restaurant, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Sherman
Cheddar's Casual Café, Sherman
Daylight Donut Shop, Ada
IHOP Restaurant, Ardmore
Best Deli/Sandwich Place
WINNER
Subway Sandwich & Salad, Main Street, Ada
HONORABLE MENTION
Quiznos Classic Subs, Duncan, OK
Quiznos Classic Subs, Sherman
Subway Sandwich & Salad, Denison
Subway Sandwich & Salad, Texoma Pky, Sherman
Best Catfish Joint
WINNER
Huck's Catfish, Denison
HONORABLE MENTION
Huck's Catfish, Howe, TX
Arlene's, Colbert, OK
Chuck's Bar-B-Que, Calera, OK
MA & PA's Bar-B-Que, Coleman, OK
Best Sporting Goods
WINNER
Second Hand Sports, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Hibbett Sports, Ada Wal-Mart Supercenter, Durant
Bruton's, Broken Bow, OK
Second-Hand Sports LLC, Ardmore
Best Marina on Lake Texoma
WINNER
Catfish Bay Marina, Kingston, OK
HONORABLE MENTION
Eisenhower State Park, Denison
Grandpappy Point Marina, Denison
Bridgeview Resort, Madill, OK
Highport Marina, Fink, TX
Best Place to Skateboard
WINNER
Carl Albert Memorial Park, Durant
HONORABLE MENTION
Denison Skate Park, Denison
Hawn Park, Sherman
Ardmore Regional Skate Park (Under Construction), Ardmore
Wintersmith Park, Ada
Best Fishin' Hole
WINNER
Below Denison Dam
HONORABLE MENTION
Blue River, Tishomingo, OK
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, Grayson County, TX
Healdton City Lake, Healdton, OK
Lake Texoma (Anywhere)
Best Place for a Bike Ride
WINNER
Waterloo Park, Denison
HONORABLE MENTION
Herman Baker Park, Sherman
Fairview Park, Sherman
Lake Murray, Carter County, OK
Best Golf Course
WINNER
Tanglewood Resort Golf Course, Pottsboro, TX
HONORABLE MENTION
Chickasaw Pointe Golf Resort, Kingston, OK
Woodlawn Country Club, Sherman
Silverado Golf Course, Durant
Tishomingo Golf & Recreation Club, Tishomingo, OK
Best Swimming Pool
WINNER
Denison City Parks & Rec. - Waterloo Pool, Denison
HONORABLE MENTION
Wintersmith Park Pool, Ada
Sherman City - Fairview Pool, Sherman
Durant City - Carl Albert Pool, Durant
Hawn Park Spray Ground, Sherman
Best Place to Work Out
WINNER
Nautilus Sport & Fitness Center, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Curves for Women, Ada
Health Trends, Denison
Nautilus Sport & Fitness Center, Denison
Curves for Women, Sherman
Best Bowling Alley
WINNER
Lonestar Lanes of Sherman, Sherman
HONORABLE MENTION
Durant Bowling Center, Durant
Imperial Lanes, Ardmore
Lazer Zone, Ada
