Here are your People’s Choice 2016 Happening List WINNERS of North Delaware – 13 Groups; 260 Categories. Click each category below to view the award page and to view all finalists and nominees. Be sure to purchase and reserve your tickets to the Happening List Blue Carpet Awards Bash on Thursday evening, June 23, 2016 at The Waterfall in North Wilmington. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Purchase BASH tickets, click here. Winners promote your win, order custom banners, signs, etc – learn how, click here.
BEAUTY WINNERS
- Blowout – Studio Michelle (Wilmington)
- Cosmetic Surgery – Dr. Jonathan Saunders (Newark)
- Eyelash Extension – Lindsay Burns & Annalee Slaugh, Spice Salon & Spa (Wilmington)
- Facial – Pagave Salon and Spa (Wilmington)
- Hair Color – Salon Pasca (Wilmington)
- Haircut – Twisted Hair DESIGNS (Wilm/Newark)
- Makeup (on-site) – Ooh La La Makeup Salon (Wilmington)
- Makeup (salon & spa) -Ooh La La Makeup Salon (Wilmington)
- Man Grooming – Sport Clips Newark (People’s Plaza)
- Manicure – Chez Nicole (Wilmington)
- Pedicure – Chez Nicole (Wilmington)
- Piercing – Vikky Perry (Agaru Tattoo)
- Tanning – Tantini Tanning Bar (Newark)
- Tattoo – Agaru Tattoo (Wilmington)
- Updo – Gloss Salon (Wilmington)
- Waxer – Jennifer’s Spa (Wilmington)
WELLNESS WINNERS
- Acupuncturist – Sanctuary Healing Center(Newark)
- Cardiologist – Dr. Gilbert Leidig Jr., MD (Newark)
- Chiropractor – Pro Rehab Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Services(Multiple Locations)
- Crossfit – Legion Transformation Center (Wilmington)
- Day Spa – Jennifer’s Spa (Wilmington)
- Dentist – Pike Creek Dental (Wilmington)
- Dermatologist – Premier Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery(Newark)
- Dieting/Nutrition – Wellness for Life, LLC
- Group Exercise – Legion Transformation Center(Wilmington)
- Gym – Legion Transformation Center(Wilmington)
- Hospital – A.I Dupont Hospital for Children (Wilmington)
- Massage – Brandywine Bodywork(Wilmington)
- Med Spa – First State Vein and Laser MedSpa (Wilmington)
- Orthodontist – Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics (Wilmington)
- Personal Training – Levieres Fitness
- Physical Therapy – Dynamic Physical Therapy ( Multiple Locations)
- Pilates – Vital Pilates Mara Raskin (Wilmington)
- Sports Medicine – Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists (Multiple Locations)
- Tennis Club – USTA Delaware
- Yoga – Aerial Fun and Fitness (Newark)
EVERYTHING NORTH DELAWARE WINNERS
- Business Chamber or Networking Group – Delaware Small Business Chamber
- Business or Chamber Event – Middletown Area Chamber Spring Expo
- Charity – Kids Runway For Research
- College or University – University of Delaware
- Downtown/Main Street – Main Street Newark
- Elementary School – Odyssey Charter School (Wilmington)
- Family Event – Right Coast Pro Wrestling (Newark)
- Foodie Event – Olde-Tyme Peach Festival (Middletown)
- Fundraiser – UDance Dance Marathon (Newark)
- High School – Padua Academy (Wilmington)
- Middle School – Ursuline Academy (Wilmington)
- Outdoor Event – Wilmo A Go-Go Car Show
- Place to Work – eZanga.com
- Summer Event – Delaware BASS Club
FOOD WINNERS
- Appetizer – FireBirds
- Bagels – Newark Deli and Bagels
- Bakery – Sweet Melissa Cake Boutique (Middletown)
- Best Kept Secret – Guzzy-Q Competition BBQ & Catering (Middletown)
- Breakfast – Mary’s Kountry Kitchen (Wilmington)
- Brunch – Deerfield Golf Club (Newark)
- Burger – Five Guys (Multiple Locations)
- Butcher – Hermans Quality Meats (Newark)
- Candy – Candy Connections (Middletown)
- Cheesesteak – Claymont Steak Shop (Claymont)
- Chinese – Hong Kong Chinese Food (Wilmington)
- Chocolatier – Govatos (Wilmington)
- Crabs – Crabby Dicks (Delaware City)
- Cupcakes – Half Baked Patisserie (Middletown)
- Dessert – Sweet Somethings Dessert Shoppe (Wilmington)
- Diner – Hollywood Grill (Wilmington)
- Doughnut – Dunkin Donuts (Multiple locations)
- Farmer’s Market – New Castle Farmers Market
- Food Truck – Kapow (Rolling all over North Delaware)
- French Fries – Olive Tree Cafe (Newark)
- Frozen Yogurt – Berri Yummy (Wilmington)
- Gourmet Market – GoodEase (Wilmington)
- Grocery Store – Newark Natural Food Market
- Healthy – Olive Tree Cafe (Newark)
- Ice Cream – The Ice Cream Shoppe (Wilmington)
- Italian – BellaVista Trattoria & Pizzeria (Wilmington)
- Kid Friendly Restaurant – Pirees Piri Piri Grill (Wilmington)
- Lunch – Kapow Food Truck (Rolling all over North Delaware)
- Mexican – Jose’s Border Cafe (Christiana/Newark)
- Onion Rings – Kid Shelleens (Wilmington)
- Outdoor Dining – Kapow Food Truck (Rolling all over North Delaware)
- Pizza – Ciao Pizza (Wilmington)
- Salad – Pizza By Elizabeths (Greenville)
- Sandwich – Mojo Loco Food Truck(Rolling all over North Delaware)
- Seafood Market – George and Sons Seafood Market (Hockessin)
- Seafood Restaurant – Harry’s Seafood (Wilmington)
- Specialty Cake Design – Sweet Melissa Cake Boutique (Middletown)
- Specialty Food – Guzzy-Q Competition BBQ & Catering ( Middletown)
- Steak – Valle Cucina(Pike Creek)
- Sushi – Sushi Yama (Middletown)
- Thai – Kapow Food Truck(Rolling all over North Delaware)
- Water Ice – Bernie’s Original Italian Water Ice (Wilmington)
- Wings – Pirees Piri Piri Grill ( Wilmington)
DRINK WINNERS
- Beer Bar – Two Stones Pub (Newark & Wilm)
- Brewery – Frozen Toes Brewing at PBE (Greenville)
- Coffee – Brew HaHa (Multiple locations)
- Happy Hour – Timothy’s (Newark)
- Irish Pub – Murph’s Irish Pub (Wilmington)
- Late Night Dining – Timothy’s (Newark)
- Margarita – Jose’s Border Cafe (Christiana/Newark)
- Martini – Two Stones Pub (Newark & Wilmington)
- Nightclub – Firestone Grill on the Riverfront ( Wilmington)
- Specialty Cocktails – Vincenza & Margherita Italian American Bistro (Wilmington)
- Sports Bar – Rocco’s Italian Grill & Bar (Wilmington)
- Trivia Night – 1984 (Wilmington)
- Wine List – Columbus Inn (Wilmington)
- Winery or Tasting Room – Franks Wine (Wilmington)
HOME WINNERS
- Carpet & Flooring – Family Carpet (Wilmington)
- Carpet Cleaning – Rainbow International of New Castle
- Contractor – R. S. Widdoes & Son – Concrete Contractors (Wilmington)
- Electrician – Abe Electric LLC (Smyrna)
- Garden Center/Nursery – Gateway Garden Center (Hockessin)
- Handyman – The Handyman Service (Wilmington)
- Heating & Cooling – Miller Heating & Cooling (Townsend)
- Home Builder – Handler Homes ( Wilmington)
- Home Improvement – Paddy’s LLC (Newark)
- Interior Designer/Decorator – Reico Kitchen and Bath (Newark)
- Kitchen & Bath – Reico Kitchen and Bath (Newark)
- Landscaping – Treemendous Tree Care (Wilmington)
- Moving Company – G & G Moving (Newark)
- Painter – Cassidy Painting (Newport)
- Pool Services – Colony Pool Service (Wilmington)
- Real Estate Agency – Dave Mays, Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach (Bear)
- Roofing – G. Fedale Roofing and Siding (Wilmington)
KIDS WINNERS
- Camp – Drama Kids of Wilmington
- Children’s Boutique – First & Little Baby Boutique (Middletown)
- Children’s Haircut – La Petite Salon and Spa (Newark)
- Children’s Party – Launch Trampoline Park ( Newark)
- Children’s Play Center or Gym – Gymboree Play and Music of Wilmington
- Children’s Photographer – LaBella Vita Photography ( Wilmington)
- Dance Studio – New Castle Dance & Music Academy (Newark)
- Day Care – Lifespan Development Center (Wilmington)
- Gymnastics School – First State Gymnastics (Newark)
- Martial Arts Studio – KarateFIT ( Hockessin)
- Music Instruction – Delaware Arts Conservatory (Bear)
- Nursery School – The Independence School ( Newark)
- Pediatrics – Nemours duPont Pediatrics (Wilmington)
- Private School – The Independence School ( Newark)
- Sports League/Organization – USFT Sports (Wilmington)
- Tutoring Services – Dr. Deborah M. Fetzer, Stellar Associates Tutoring Center
PEOPLE WINNERS
- Artist – Jarred Fisher, Painting Parties, LLC
- Attorney – 3 WAY TIE — Clark C. Kingery, Esq. (Wilmington) Colleen D. Shields – Eckert Seamans (Wilmington) Richard Rago (Wilmington)
- Author – Melissa Escaro, Author of In10tions: A Mindset Reset Guide to Happiness
- Bartender – Dominick Marroni, Rocco’s (Wilmington)
- Blogger – Kita Roberts | GirlCarnivore & PasstheSushi
- Chef – Chef Norrawit J. Milburn, Kapow Food Truck
- Entertainer – DJ Dave AMAZE, Icon DJS
- Entrepreneur – Brenda Cabrera-Nieves, Media 226
- Famous Delawarean – Kyle McMahon – Oprah’s Lifeclass, Selma
- Insurance Agent – Leaders Insurance Group LLC
- Life Coach – Get Life Coaching – Joe White
- Musician or Band – The Bullbuckers (Wilmington)
- Photographer – LaBella Vita Photography ( Wilmington)
- Power Person – Willis M. Howard, Delaware Man of Mystery
- Radio Personality – WJBR 99.5 John and Charlie in the Morning
- Social Media Personality – Susan Mclean @nodomesticdiva
- Teacher – Josephine Mangano – Ursuline Academy
- Travel Agent – Creative Travel (Wilmington)
- Volunteer – Spunk Amoroso, Motorcycle Accident Victims United Way Abcares
PETS WINNERS
- Boarding – American K-9 Doggie Daycare and Training Center(Middletown)
- Dog Park – Levels Road Dog Park(Middletown)
- Dog-friendly Establishment – Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast (Newark)
- Grooming – American K-9 Doggie Daycare and Training Center(Middletown)
- Pet Daycare – American K-9 Doggie Daycare and Training Center(Middletown)
- Pet Event – Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile by Faithful Friends Animal Society
- Pet Shop – Concord Pets(Multiple locations)
- Pet Training – American K-9 Doggie Daycare and Training Center(Middletown)
- Pet Walker or Sitter – Spot-ified Pet Sitting (Middletown)
- Veterinarian – TIE>Atlantic Veterinary Center (Middletown) & Windcrest Animal Hospital (Wilmington)
PLACES WINNERS
- Amusement – Launch Trampoline Park (Newark)
- Art Gallery – Station Gallery (Greenville)
- Bed & Breakfast – Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast (Newark)
- Celebration Location – Painting With A Twist (Newark)
- Date Night – Painting With A Twist (Newark)
- Golf Course – Rock Manor Golf Club (Wilmington)
- Group Outing – Painting With A Twist (Newark)
- Historic Spot – Blue Hen Bed and Breakfast(Newark)
- Hotel – Christiana Hilton
- Live Music Venue – Delaware State Parks Outdoor Summer Concert Series
- Members-Only Club – DAP – Delaware Association of Police (Wilmington)
- Most Romantic – The House of William & Merry (Hockessin)
- Movie Theater – WestTown Movies (Middletown)
- Museum – TIE – Dutch House (New Castle) & Hagley Museum & Library (Wilmington)
- Nature Spot – Bellevue State Park (Wilmington)
- Outdoor Recreation – Delcastle Recreational
- Park/Playground – Carousel Park & Equestrian Center (Wilmington)
- People Watching – The Christiana Mall (Newark)
- Pool – YMCA
- Romantic Escape – Blue Hen Bed and Breakfast (Newark)
- Scenic View – Battery Park Riverview (New Castle)
- Spot for Singles – Painting With A Twist (Newark)
- Theater – City Theater Company (Wilmington)
RETAIL WINNERS
- Antique Shop – Goodeals (Wilmington)
- Bang for Your Buck – Style Studio by LuLu (Wilmington)
- Bicycle Shop – Wooden Wheels Bike Shop (Newark)
- Car Dealership – Newark Chrysler Jeep Dodge
- Consignment Shop – This-N-That Resale Store
- Crafting Vendor or Retailer – This-N-That Resale Store
- Eyewear – Simon Eye (Pike Creek)
- Framing – Talleyville Frame Shoppe & Gallery (Wilmington)
- Furniture Store – Urban Furniture Outlet (New Castle)
- Gift Shop – Purple Sage Herbs & Gifts – Tea Shop (Middletown)
- Jeweler – Stephens Jewelers of Wilmington
- Lingerie – Bare Essentials (Wilmington)
- Men’s Clothing – Wright & Simon (Wilmington)
- Online Retailer – Lina Lashes (LinaLash.com)
- Shoes – Nordstroms (Christiana Mall)
- Shopping Destination – Christiana Mall (Christiana)
- Specialty Apparel – Unique Image Screen Printing, Embroidery, & Promotional Products(Newark)
- Sports Shop – The Ski Bum (Newark)
- Vintage – The Ski Bum (Newark)
- Women’s Clothing – EntreDonovan (Wilmington)
- Women’s Formal Wear – Morgans of Delaware (Wilmington)
SERVICES WINNERS
- Accounting/Tax Preparation – Doherty & Associates (Wilmington)
- Auto Repair – Diamond State Automotive (New Castle)
- Cleaning Service – Premier Pro Cleaning Solutions (Middletown)
- Computer Repair – DJM Computer Repair (Wilmington)
- Graphic Design – ZZ House ( Newark)
- Media Production – Bruce Productions (Wilmington)
- Merchant Services – Metro Merchant Services
- Mortgage Lending – Ben Besosa & Nick DiEmidio, Pike Creek Mortgage
- Oil Change – EXPRESS LANE Newark
- Pest Control – First State Pest and Home Service (Middletown)
- Plumbing – Pipe Pros Jetting & Plumbing (New Castle)
- Public Relations – Dana Dobson Public Relations ( Wilmington)
- Recruiting/Career Services – Exclusive Search Connections LLC (Newark)
- Senior Care – Rockland Place (Wilmington)
- Wealth Management/Financial Advisory – Edward Jones Investments – Eric Reynolds (Wilmington)
- Web Designer – Teakettica (Newark)
WEDDING WINNERS
- Alterations – TIE — Formal Affairs (Newark) & Matthew’s Formal Wear (Wilmington)
- Bridal Boutique – TIE — Louis Marie Bridal (Middletown) & Jennifer’s Bridal (Hockessin)
- Caterer – Clarion Hotel – The Belle
- DJ – Icon Djs
- Event Rentals – Delaware Valley Tent Rentals (Wilmington)
- Florist – DiBiaso’s Florist (Wilmington)
- Invitations – ZZHouse Design (Newark)
- Limousine Service – Dave’s Limousine, Inc (Wilmington)
- Men’s Formalwear – Formal Affairs (Newark)
- Rings – Stephens Jewelers (Wilmington)
- Venue – Executive Banquet and Conference Center(Newark)
- Videographer – CineMavericks Media(Wilmington)
- Wedding Band – Club Phred (Wilmington)
- Wedding Officiant – Altared Vows by Taya
- Wedding Photographer – Paul Pruitt Photography (Wilmington)
- Wedding Planner – Luxe and Lovely Events (Wilmington)
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