Chamber hands out annual awards
Last Friday night, dozens of local business owners filled the Elaine K. Smith building.
They were there for the annual Best of Boulder City awards hosted by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. The awards are voted upon by the public with a wide variety of categories.
“Congratulation to all of the 2026 businesses selected by the Best of Boulder City voters,” Chamber CEO Jill Rowland-Lagan said afterward. “Boulder City is lucky to have so many awesome businesses, whether participating or not, whether winning or not, that allow such an amazing quality of life for each of us.”
This year’s winners were:
■ Best Antiques, Consignment and Thrift Store: Goatfeathers
■ Best Area Casino: Railroad Pass Hotel &Casino
■ Best Attraction: Golf / Museum: Boulder Bowl
■ Best Bakery, Pastry or Sweet Shop: Grandma Daisy’s, Inc.
■ Best Bar / Pub / Lounge / Brewery: Beer Zombies Boulder City
■ Best Barbershop: RockHouse Barbershop &Shave Parlor
■ Best Beauty / Salon: Rock N Beauty
■ Best Boutique / Gift / Art: Sage Boutique &Gifts
■ Best Business Services: Boulder City Chamber of Commerce
■ Best Church or Worship: St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church
■ Best Cleaning Service: Residential/Commercial: Soaptree Cleaning Company
■ Best Coffee Shop: Dam Roast House &Browder Bookstore
■ Best Community Partner / Support Organization: Senior Center of Boulder City
■ Best Community Resources: Boulder City Library
■ Best Contractor / Service Tech: Ace of Trades Plumbing
■ Best Dine-In Restaurant: Huevos Avenue
■ Best Education Services: Little Lambs Preschool ~ A Ministry of Christ Lutheran Church and School
■ Best Entertainment / Performance Venue: Cleveland’s, The Lounge
■ Best Event of the Year: Art in the Park
■ Best Event Rentals / Coordination / Planning: Events With Holly
■ Best Family Activity / Kid-Friendly Venue: Boulder Bowl
■ Best Finance Services: Petrizzo Financial
■ Best Financial Institution: Boulder Dam Credit Union
■ Best Flower / Plant / Garden Shop: Iron Rose Plants and Vintage
■ Best Food Truck / Mobile Vendor: BC Dam Tacos
■ Best Grocery / Convenience Store: 7-11 on Utah
■ Best Health or Fitness (Non-Medical): Snap Fitness Boulder City
■ Best Home &Business Improvement / Contractor: (Tie): Urban Jungle Contractors, Ltd., Jack of All Trades / Boulder City Yard Squad
■ Best Home &Business Repair &Maintenance: The Dam Plumber
■ Best Home Business / Direct Sales: Mary Kay Independent Sales Director
■ Best Home Décor / Improvement: Big Bully Turf
■ Best Hotel / Motel / RV Park: Boulder Dam Hotel
■ Best Insurance Services: Kendra Wright Agency, Inc.
■ Best Jeweler: Oro &Jewelers
■ Best Legal Services: Bluebird Injury Law
■ Best Marine / RV / Vehicle Services: First Choice Automotive
■ Best Marketing / Promotions: 365 Things To Do In Boulder City
■ Best Medical Services: Downtown Dental
■ Best New Business of Year, 1 Year or Less: The Bourbon Babe
■ Best Pet Grooming / Services / Store: Dam Dog House
■ Best Photographer / Videographer: 28 Sunflowers Photography
■ Best Podcast of Boulder City: Best Dam 411
■ Best Quick Serve Restaurant: Boulder Pit Stop, Inc.
■ Best Real Estate / Property Services: Desert Sun Realty-Bret Runion &Associates
■ Best Recreation Activity - Group / Club: Boulder City Jr/High school rodeo team
■ Best School K-12: Boulder City High School
■ Best Senior Living / Services: Senior Center of Boulder City
■ Best Service / Community Club: Boulder City Elks Lodge
■ Best Solar: BC Solar Inc.
■ Best Specialty Food / Beverage: Crispy Boi Burgers
■ Best Specialty Retail: Ace Hardware Shopper Stopper
■ Best Specialty Services: Dailey Digital
■ Best Storage Facility: Canyon Road Self Storage
■ Best Tour Operator: Desert Adventures
■ Best Utility Services: City of Boulder City
■ Best Vet or Veterinarian Hospital: Animal Hospital the Pet Oasis
■ Best Wedding Services: Events With Holly
■ Best Wellness Services: Linder Wellness
■ Citizen of the Year: Jack Ritoli
■ Pastor of the Year: Deborah Downs, Christian Center
■ Server of the Year: Madison Dion, Coffee Cup
■ Sports Coach of the Year: James Cracolici- Boulder City Bears Football Coach
■ Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Honey and Mrs. Campbell
■ Volunteer of the Year: Erin Sammarco
■ Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Big Ben’s curb painting
■ Youth Volunteer of the Year (18 and under): Carson Senger
