Community members gathered to celebrate the businesses and individuals to make Federal Way a better place at the Best of Federal Way 2017 awards Wednesday at the Federal Way Community Center.
Jack Walsh, owner of SubZero ice cream shop in Federal Way, releases liquid nitrogen into the bowl of ice cream being mixed by employee Jennifer McKell Wednesday at the Best of Federal Way.
Kim Bahn, standing, performs a microplaning procedure on Teresa Reed at the Twin Lakes Hair Salon booth at the Best of Federal Way event Wednesday.
David Landon of Pacific Island Grill putting his secret Loli Loli teriyaki sauce on some BBQ chicken for samples of da Flava of da Isles.
The winners of the Best of Federal Way 2017 gather for a group photo after the ceremony. The first-place winners of each category are:
Food
Asian, Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
Barbeque, Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse
Brunch / Breakfast, Salty’s
Buffet, Salty’s
Coffee Shop, Poverty Bay Coffee Company
Deli / Sandwich, Panera Bread
Family, Red Robin
Hamburger, Burger Express
Ice Cream, SubZero
Indian, East India Grill
Lunch, Panera Bread
Mexican, Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican Restaurants
Pizza, The Rock
Seafood, Salty’s
Steakhouse, Black Angus Steakhouse
Living
Bar / Night Club, Scoreboard
Best Cop, Chief of Police Andy Hwang
Best Firefighter, Captain Jeff Bellinghausen
City Leader, Susan Honda
Community Volunteer, Cindy Ducich
Educational Facility, Christian Faith School
Kid’s Activity, Federal Way Community Center
Local Arts Group, Centerstage Theatre
Local Charity / Non-Profit, Multi-Service Center
Teacher / Elementary, Molly Callender / Sherwood Forest
Teacher / High School, Sherry Kerr / Federal Way High School
Teacher / Middle School, Chrissie Bianchi / Christian Faith School
Tourist Attraction, Dash Point State Park
Service
Adult In-Home Care, Comfort Keepers
Attorney, Frank Cornelius
Auto Detail, Jim’s Detail Shop
Auto Repair Shop, Spark’s Car Care
Bank / Credit Union, BECU
Barber Shop, Great Clips
Barista / Location, Kasie Charles / Big Foot Java
Bartender / Location, Tawna Gogolin / Salty’s
Chiropractor, Life & Health Chiropractic & Massage Centre
Computer Repair, Infotech now
Day Care, Federal Way Community Center
Day Spa, 8th Day Spa
Dentist, Dr. Kenneth Brossel, DDS
Financial Advisor, Matthew Jarvis
1st Place – Tie, Fitness Facility / Location, Temple Fitness
1st Place – Tie, Fitness Facility / Location, Federal Way Community Center
Hair Salon, 8th Day Spa
Healthcare Clinic, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Healthcare Professional, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Insurance Agent / Company, Terry Koubele / Allstate
Mortgage Company, HomeStreet Bank
Nail Salon, 8th Day Spa
Real Estate Agent / Company, Sarah Asay / Keller Williams
Residential Painter, Protect Painters
Senior Living Facility, Village Green Retirement Campus
Tutor, Sylvan Learning of Federal Way
1st Place – Tie, Veterinarian, Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital
1st Place – Tie, Veterinarian, Vets For Less
Waiter / Location, Tad Richter / Salty’s
Waitress / Location, Jen Rosentrator / Time Out Ale House
Shopping
Jewelry Store, Jeffrey’s Jewelers
Nursery & Garden Store, Branches Garden Center
Pet Store, Mud Bay
Tire Store, Les Schwab
Photos by JESSICA KELLER, the Mirror
