2023 BOB AWARDS
2023 Best of Business in Vermont Recipients Announced
Over 100 Vermont Companies Recognized as the Best in their Category
After more than three years of all of us dealing with this global pandemic, VermontBiz, is proud to announce the 2023 Best of Business Awards (BOB Awards) winners. This awards program celebrates the best Vermont companies in more than 100 business-to-business categories. Vermont businesses are very resilient and deserve to be recognized for their commitment to Vermont consumers.
VermontBiz readers chose the winners! Starting on January 1, 2023, and closing on March 1st, VermontBiz surveyed its magazine and digital subscribers. We asked our readers – the business leaders of Vermont – who they trust to provide their services in over 100 different categories. After over 81,000 votes, up more than 20% over 2022, we compiled the go-to list in the state for everything from Best Hotel and Best Engineering Firm to Best Vermont Made Product. Some of the questions and answers were based on a regional perspective while most of the categories were looking for statewide winners.
See full list below.
VermontBiz has spent the last 50-plus years forging its relationship with Vermont's business community and the BOB Awards provides an opportunity to tell us, other readers and the rest of the state which companies in Vermont have the best products and services for businesses. This is the eighth year that VermontBiz has surveyed its readers to find the Best of the Best companies in Vermont.
The results of the BOB Awards speak to the stand-out businesses in Vermont: the ones that offer the best customer service, that are willing to go above and beyond and to pay attention to detail. VermontBiz is proud to share the results honoring the Best of Business in Vermont for 2023. The winners will be honored at a celebration at Hula in Burlington, May 18th.
2023 Best of Business Winners:
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Chittenden County
Hotel Vermont
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Basin Harbor
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Stoweflake Resort & Conference Center
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Equinox Hotel
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Windham/Windsor Counties
Woodstock Inn & Resort
Best Credit Union: Chittenden County
New England Federal Credit Union
Best Credit Union: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Vermont Federal Credit Union
Best Credit Union: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
VSECU
Best Credit Union: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Heritage Family Credit Union
Best Credit Union: Windham/Windsor Counties
Vermont Federal Credit Union
Best Bank: Chittenden County
Community Bank
Best Bank: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Peoples Trust Company
Best Bank: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Northfield Savings Bank
Best Bank: Rutland/Bennington Counties
The Bank of Bennington
Best Bank: Windham/Windsor Counties
Mascoma Bank
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Chittenden County
The Essex Resort & Spa
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Middlebury Inn
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Stoweflake Resort & Conference Center
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Mountain Top Resort
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Windham/Windsor Counties
Woodstock Inn & Resort
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Chittenden County
Champlain Valley Exposition
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Basin Harbor
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Killington Grand Hotel
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Windham/Windsor Counties
Lake Morey Resort
Best Health Club: Chittenden County
The EDGE
Best Health Club: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Planet Fitness
Best Health Club: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Green Mountain Community Fitness
Best Health Club: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Vermont Sport & Fitness
Best Health Club: Windham/Windsor Counties
Upper Valley Aquatic Center
Best Golf Course: Chittenden County
Rocky Ridge Golf Club
Best Golf Course: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Basin Harbor
Best Golf Course: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Stowe Country Club
Best Golf Course: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Neshobe Golf Club
Best Golf Course: Windham/Windsor Counties
Lake Morey Resort
Best Coffeehouse: Chittenden County
Speeder & Earl's
Best Coffeehouse: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Vermont Coffee Company Café
Best Coffeehouse: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Red Hen Baking Company
Best Coffeehouse: Rutland/Bennington Counties
The Roasted Bean
Best Coffeehouse: Windham/Windsor Counties
Mocha Joe's Roasting Co
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Chittenden County
Windjammer Restaurant
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Fire & Ice
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Sarducci's
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Café Provence
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Windham/Windsor Counties
Grafton Inn
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Chittenden County
Hen of the Wood
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Jeff's Maine Seafood
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
J. Morgans Steakhouse
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Ye Old Tavern
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Windham/Windsor Counties
Black Rock Steakhouse
Best After-Work Bar: Chittenden County
Spot on the Dock
Best After-Work Bar: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
14th Star Brewing Co.
Best After-Work Bar: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Mulligan's Irish Pub
Best After-Work Bar: Rutland/Bennington Counties
The Copper Grouse
Best After-Work Bar: Windham/Windsor Counties
Trail Break Taps & Tacos
Best Corporate Event Caterer:
Bluebird BBQ
Best Bank Statewide:
Northfield Savings Bank
Best Advertising Agency:
Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising
Best Digital Media Agency:
Mount Mansfield Media
Best Sticker and Label Manufacturer:
Sticky Brand
Best Website Developer:
Edgeworks Creative LLC
Best Pet-Friendly Office:
Pet Food Warehouse
Best Travel Agency For Business Travel:
Milne Travel
Best Sporting Event To Take Clients To:
Vermont Lake Monsters
Best Downhill Ski Area:
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Best Cross Country Ski Area:
Trapp Family Lodge
Best Commercial Photographer:
Andrew Cate Photography
Best Public Relations Agency:
Junapr
Best Renewable Energy Company:
SunCommon
Best Architectural Firm:
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
Best Engineering Firm:
Trudell Consulting Engineers
Best General Contractor:
ReArch Company
Best Electrical Contractor:
Cummings Electric PC
Best Plumbing Contractor:
Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Best Mechanical Contractor:
New England Air Systems
Best Concrete Company:
SD Ireland
Best Lumber Company:
rk MILES, Inc.
Best Landscaping Company:
Green Mountain Landscaping
Best IT Service:
SymQuest
Best Cell Phone Provider:
Verizon Wireless
Best Telephone Service:
Burlington Telecom
Best Internet Provider:
Comcast
Best Computer Equipment Provider:
Small Dog Electronics
Best Copier Provider:
SymQuest
Best Office Furniture:
Burlington Furniture
Best Commercial Printer:
Paw Print & Mail
Best Commercial Sign Maker:
Main Street Graphics, LLC
Best Accounting Firm:
Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
Best Payroll Service Provider:
PayData Payroll Services
Best Staffing Service Provider:
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc.
Best Courier/Delivery Service:
Green Mountain Messenger
Best Corporate Moving Service:
Grunts Move Junk
Best Commercial Real Estate Broker:
Pomerleau Real Estate
Best Property Management Company:
Redstone
Best Waste Removal Company:
Casella Waste Services
Best MBA Program:
Champlain College
Best Online Degree Program:
CCV
Best Financial Planning/Investment Firm:
One Day In July
Best Employee Benefits Firm:
Hickok & Boardman HR Intelligence & Corporate Retirement Plans
Best Commercial Property/Casualty Insurance Provider:
Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group
Best Health Insurance Provider:
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont
Best Hospital:
University of Vermont Medical Center
Best Auto Dealership:
The Automaster
Best Truck Dealership:
Heritage Automotive Group
Best Vermont Made Product:
Darn Tough Vermont
Best Vermont Made Beverage:
14th Star Brewing Co.
Best Vermont Made Food Product:
Cabot Creamery
Best Young Professionals Network:
Burlington Young Professionals
Best Awards and Promotional Products Provider:
Vermont Awards & Engraving
Best Bankruptcy Law Firm:
Pratt Vreeland Kennelly Martin & White, Ltd
Best Corporate Law Firm:
Sheehey Furlong & Behm
Best Employment Law Firm:
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer
Best Intellectual Property Law Firm:
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
Best Real Estate Law Firm:
Peet Law Group
Best Tax Law Firm:
Langrock Sperry & Wool
Best Non-Profit Organization:
Vermont Foodbank
Best Manufacturer:
Champlain Cable Corp
Best Retailer:
Lenny's Shoe and Apparel
Best NEW Business in 2022:
Routine Nutrition
Source: VermontBiz 2023
