Residents of Federal Way gathered together at the Federal Way Community Center for the 18th annual Best of Federal Way event hosted by the Federal Way Mirror on March 9.
After three businesses were nominated for various categories, Publisher Rudi Alcott revealed the winner.
Community members won prizes in a raffle drawing and enjoyed food from vendors before the awards ceremony.
For the second time, editorial staff presented three Story of the Year awards. The first award presented was given to the Webster family and photographer Stephanie Jarstad, the second was awarded to Centerstage Theatre, and the third was given to Chris Frazier with the Keishindo Martial Science Academy.
Presely Anderson, 8, was chosen as the Citizen of the Year.
The winning businesses were:
FOOD
Asian
1st Place
Salty’s
2nd Place: Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
3rd Place: Thai Bistro
Bakery
1st Place
Panera Bread
2nd Place: Poverty Bay Coffee Company
3rd Place: H-Mart
Barbeque
1st Place
Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse
2nd Place: Billy McHale’s
3rd Place: Buffalo Wild Wings
Brunch/Breakfast
1st Place
Black Bear Diner
2nd Place: Poverty Bay Coffee Company
3rd Place: Biscuits Cafe
Buffet
1st Place
East India Grill
2nd Place: Salty’s
3rd Place: Jasmine Mongolian Grill
Coffee Shop
1st Place
Poverty Bay Coffee Company
2nd Place: Starbucks at Dash Point
3rd Place: Marista’s
Deli/Sandwich
1st Place
Panera Bread
2nd Place: Jimmy John’s
3rd Place: Deli Smith
Family Restaurant
1st Place
Black Bear Diner
2nd Place: Red Robin
3rd Place: The Ram
Hamburger
1st Place
Burger Express
2nd Place: Red Robin
3rd Place: Stacks
Ice Cream
1st Place
SubZero
2nd Place: Cold Stone Creamery
3rd Place: Menchie’s
Indian
1st Place
East India Grill
2nd Place: Indochina Seafood and Satay Bar
3rd Place: Can Am Pizza
Lunch
1st Place
Black Bear Diner
2nd Place: Panera Bread
3rd Place (tie): East India Grill, Deli Smith, Flame Burgers
Mexican
1st Place
Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican Restaurants
2nd Place: Azteca
3rd Place: Los Bigotes de Villa
Pizza
1st Place
The Rock
2nd Place: Gino’s Bistro
3rd Place: Pizza Pizazz
Seafood
1st Place
Salty’s
2nd Place: McGrath’s
3rd Place: Ivar’s
Steakhouse
1st Place
Black Angus Steakhouse
2nd Place: Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
3rd Place: Outback Steakhouse
LIVING
Best Cop
1st Place
Andy Hwang
2nd Place: Mike Chi
3rd Place: John Stray
Best Firefighter
1st Place
Jeff Bellinghausen
2nd Place: Ed Plumlee
3rd Place: Al Church
City Leader
1st Place
Susan Honda
2nd Place: Jim Ferrell
3rd Place: Dini Duclos
Community Volunteer
1st Place
Cindy Ducich
2nd Place: Janice Siebenaler
3rd Place: Dave Larson
Educational Facility
1st Place
Sylvan Learning of Federal Way
2nd Place: Federal Way Community Center
3rd Place: Christian Faith School
Kid’s Activity
1st Place
Federal Way Community Center
2nd Place: Wild Waves Theme Park
3rd Place: Pattison’s West
Local Charity/Non-Profit
1st Place
Multi-Service Center
2nd Place: World Vision
3rd Place: FUSION
Teacher – Elementary
1st Place
Kris Baker, Brigadoon
2nd Place (tie): Oksana Sokolan, Christian Faith School; Cindy Dennison, Meredith Hill
Teacher – High School
1st Place
Donald Peters, Christian Faith School
2nd Place (tie): Laurie Beaver, Decatur High School; Karin Weberg, Federal Way; James Brown, Thomas Jefferson
Teacher – Middle School
1st Place
Frank Wood, Illahee
2nd Place: Yvette Gregg, Illahee
3rd Place: Jerry Krueger, Kilo
Tourist Attraction
1st Place
Dash Point State Park
2nd Place: Wild Waves Theme Park
3rd Place: Farmer’s Market
NIGHTLIFE
Bar/Night Club
1st Place
Scoreboard
2nd Place: Time Out Ale House
3rd Place: Billy McHale’s
Casino
1st Place
Muckleshoot Casino
2nd Place: Iron Horse Casino
3rd Place: Emerald Queen Casino
Local Arts Group
1st Place
Centerstage Theatre
2nd Place: Federal Way Symphony
3rd Place: Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory
SERVICE
Adult In-Home Care
1st Place
Comfort Keepers
2nd Place: Multi-Service Center
3rd Place: Village Green Retirement Campus
Attorney
1st Place (tie)
Herman C. Brewer IV; Frank Cornelius
3rd Place: Tim Hickel
Auto Body/Collision
1st Place
Bob Bjorneby Federal Way Collision
2nd Place: Blackstone’s Collision
3rd Place: Complete Collision
Auto Detail
1st Place
Jim’s Detail Shop
2nd Place: Pro Touch Auto Interiors
3rd Place: Karl Sutterlin
Auto Repair Shop
1st Place
Sparks Car Care
2nd Place: Eagle Tire and Automotive
3rd Place: Greg’s Japanese Auto
Bank/Credit Union
1st Place
Heritage Bank
2nd Place: BECU
3rd Place: Sound Credit Union
Barber Shop
1st Place
Gents Fine Grooming for Men
2nd Place: SportClips
3rd Place: Gene Juarez
Barista
1st Place
Kasie Charles, BigFoot Java
2nd Place: Jamie Carlisle, Starbucks Fred Meyers
3rd Place (tie): Jeff Aasen, Asensio Coffee; Amber, Thompson, Jump Start Espresso
Bartender
1st Place
Lacey Johnson, Scoreboard
2nd Place: Tawna Gogolin, Salty’s
3rd Place: Jen Rosentrater, Time Out Ale House
Chiropractor
1st Place
Wolf Chiropractic Center
2nd Place (tie): Life & Health Chiropractic & Massage Centre; Bastron Chiropractic
Clinic/Hospital
1st Place
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
2nd Place: Virginia Mason Medical Center
3rd Place: MultiCare
Computer Repair
1st Place
Geeks @ Site
2nd Place: Infotech
3rd Place: Best Buy
Day Care
1st Place
KinderCare Learning Centers
2nd Place: Federal Way Community Center
3rd Place: St. Luke’s Childcare
Day Spa
1st Place
8th Day Spa
2nd Place: Twin Lakes Hair Salon
3rd Place: Massage Envy
Dentist
1st Place
Dr. Kenneth Brossel, DDS
2nd Place: Donald Ausink
3rd Place: Brian K. Filbert, DDS
Financial Adviser
1st Place
Patrick Rhodes
2nd Place: Dan Altmayer
3rd Place: Barney Hartley, Cetera Advisors
Fitness Facility
1st Place
Federal Way Community Center
2nd Place: LA Fitness
3rd Place: Jazzercise
Hair Salon
1st Place
Twin Lakes Hair Salon
2nd Place: 8th Day Spa
3rd Place: MeMe & Co.
Healthcare Professional
1st Place
Jade River Acupuncture
2nd Place: Virginia Mason Medical Center
3rd Place: St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Insurance Agent
1st Place
Jack Stanford, Stanford Insurance
2nd Place: Jeff Burnett, Allstate
3rd Place: Terry Koubele, Allstate
Nail Salon
1st Place
Twin Lakes Hair Salon
2nd Place: 8th Day Spa
3rd Place: Eden Nails
Pet Groomer
1st Place
Simply Paws
2nd Place: Biscuits Federal Way
3rd Place: Petsmart
Real Estate Agent
1st Place
Debi Braulik, Keller Williams
2nd Place: Sarah Asay, Keller Williams
3rd Place: Byron Hiller, Coldwell Banker Danforth
Residential Painter
1st Place
Protect Painters
2nd Place: JA Painting Services
3rd Place: Doxa Painting & Services
Senior Living Facility
1st Place
Village Green Retirement Campus
2nd Place: Brookdale Foundation House
3rd Place: SHAG
Tutor
1st Place
Sylvan Learning of Federal Way
2nd Place: Treehouse
3rd Place: Kumon Learning Centers
Veterinarian
1st Place
Vets For Less
2nd Place: Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital
3rd Place: Banfield Pet Hospital
Waiter
1st Place
Dustin Vistante, Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican Restaurants
2nd Place: Tristan Gamble, Billy McHale’s
3rd Place: Jose Garcia, Black Bear Diner
Waitress
1st Place
Jade Conway, Scoreboard
2nd Place: Jen Maden, Red Robin
3rd Place: Cassandra Mangialardi, Applebees
SHOPPING
Discount Store
1st Place
Costco Wholesale
2nd Place: WinCo Foods
3rd Place: Walmart
Jewelry Store
1st Place
Jeffrey’s Jewelers
2nd Place: Federal Way Custom Jewelers
3rd Place: Fred Meyer Jewelers
Nursery & Garden Store
1st Place
Branches Garden Center
2nd Place: Lowe’s
3rd Place: Oriental Garden Center
Pet Store
1st Place
Simply Paws
2nd Place: Mud Bay
3rd Place: Petsmart
Second Hand Store
1st Place
Goodwill
2nd Place: Deseret Industries
3rd Place: Heaven Sent Children’s Resale
Tire Store
1st Place
Les Schwab
2nd Place: Eagle Tire and Automotive
3rd Place: Discount Tire
Photos by Terrence Hill, the Mirror
