The results are in! The KG Best of the Best awards have recognized the top businesses and organizations that make King George a thriving community. These outstanding winners have demonstrated excellence in quality service and commitment to their loyal customers.

A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and finalists who continue to set the standard for business and community success in King George. This level of business recognition would not have been feasible without the residents and customers who submitted over 350 nominations to determine the almost 200 finalists in the 42 categories for the awards. Participants casted nearly 2,750 votes in support of these exceptional businesses.

Finalists and winners will be honored during the King George Economic Development Authority Annual Business Appreciation Reception in early May.

If you didn’t see your favorite business listed or want to continue your support of an organization, be on the lookout for the 2027 KG Best of the Best Awards.

 

2025 LIST OF FINALISTS & WINNERS

350 nominations & 2,750 votes

 

1. BEST OVERALL

• Backporch Vineyard
• Elite Clean Pressure Wash
• Four Elements Electric

• GARDENING GAYS FARM (WINNER)

• Machodoc Creek Marina & Café
• Mary’s Cakery & Candy Kitchen
• Minter’s Towing & Repair
• Pelion Gym
• R.K. Payne Heating & Air
• Sundaze Kitchen
• Taste of Himalaya
• Topside Federal Credit Union
• Uncle Dave’s Jr.
• Westbrooke Home

2. BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

• CHICK-FIL-A (WINNER)

• Creekside Farm Brewery
• Gardening Gays Farm
• King George Mobile Equipment Repair
• Kings Pizza & Italian Restaurant
• Revived Detailing
• Taste of Himalaya
• The Grooming Cottage

3. BEST FAMILY-OWNED

• Catfish Kelly’s, King George
• Creekside Farm Brewery
• D&D Gas Services

• GARDENING GAYS FARM (WINNER)

• King George Mobile Equipment Repair
• King’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
• Revived Detailing
• Taste of Himalaya
• Uncle Dave’s Jr.

4. BEST NEW BUSINESS

• Repair Hub LLC
• Round Hill Hibachi

• RUFF LIFE PET RESORT (WINNER)

5. BEST SMALL BUSINESS

• Catfish Kelly’s, King George
• Creekside Farm Brewery

• GARDENING GAYS FARM (WINNER)

• King George Mobile Equipment Repair
• Mary’s Cakery & Candy Kitchen
• Revived Detailing
• Taste of Himalaya
• The Grooming Cottage
• Uncle Dave’s Jr.

6. BEST PET GROOMER

• EAGLE’S NEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL (WINNER)

• Ruff Life Pet Resort
• The Grooming Cottage

7. BEST PET BOARDER, DAYCARE OR SITTER/WALKER

• KG Critter Sitters
• On Cloud 9

• RUFF LIFE PET RESORT (WINNER)

• Whisky 6 Ranch

8. BEST PET RESCUE OR SHELTER

• King George Animal Rescue League

• KING GEORGE PUBLIC ANIMAL SHELTER (WINNER)

9. BEST VETERINARY SERVICES

• EAGLE’S NEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL (WINNER)
• Mobile Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Knowles
• Veterinary Home Care, Dr. Aukward

10. BEST COMMUNITY EVENT

• Caledon Art & Wine Festival

• KING GEORGE FALL FESTIVAL (WINNER)

• King George Family Day
• King George Independence Celebration
• Run for Valor
• St. Paul’s Oktoberfest

11. BEST ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT

• CREEKSIDE FARM BREWERY (WINNER)

• The Estate at White Hall Vineyard
• King George High School Theatre Department

12. BEST NON-PROFIT

• LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (WINNER)

• The Opp Shop
• Valor Ranch
• VFW Post 12202

13. BEST PARK OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY/SPACE

• Barnesfield Park

• CALEDON STATE PARK (WINNER)

• Cedell Brooks, Jr. Park
• Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail
• Sealston Sports Complex

14. BEST VENUE

• Backporch Vineyard
• Belle Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast

• CREEKSIDE FARM BREWERY (WINNER)

• The Estate at White Hall
• Landino’s Barn

15. BEST VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION

• King George Animal Rescue League

• LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (WINNER)

• Valor Ranch
• VFW Post 12202

16. BEST BREWERY OR WINERY

• Backporch Vineyard

• CREEKSIDE FARM BREWERY (WINNER)

• The Estate at White Hall Vineyard
• Highmark Brewery
• Two Dogs Whine

17. BEST COFFEE SHOP

• HAPPY DANCE COFFEE SHOP (WINNER)

• ZOE Mobile Coffee Bar

18. BEST DESSERT OR SNACK SPOT

• Jenn’s Eclairs at King George Farmers Market

• MARY’S CAKERY & CANDY KITCHEN (WINNER)

• Uncle Dave’s Jr.

19. BEST FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANT

• El Rancharro Mexican Restaurant
• King’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
• Machodoc Creek Marina & Cafe
• Pizza Bono
• Taste of Himalaya
• Uncle Dave’s Jr.

• VINNY’S ITALIAN GRILL & PIZZERIA (WINNER)

20. BEST FAST FOOD OR CASUAL DINING

• Catfish Kelly’s

• CHICK-FIL-A (WINNER)

• Jersey Mikes
• McDonald’s

21. BEST FOOD TRUCK

• Fire Escape Crazy Burgers
• Lisa’s Mobile Kitchen
• Morning Buzz N Bagels

• PREACHER DAVE’S BBQ (WINNER)

• ZOE Mobile Coffee Bar

22. BEST DENTAL PRACTICE

• DAHLGREN DENTAL (WINNER)

• Richard Cottrell, DDS, & Associates
• Dr. Wendy Moore, DDS

23. BEST PRIMARY/FAMILY MEDICAL CARE

• King George Pediatrics

• MARY WASHINGTON PRIMARY CARE, KING GEORGE (WINNER)

• New Heights Pediatrics, LLC

24. BEST URGENT OR SPECIALTY MEDICAL CARE

• Centercare Family Practice, LLC

• MARY WASHINGTON URGENT CARE (WINNER)

25. BEST AGRICULTURE OR FARM BUSINESS

• GARDENING GAYS FARM (WINNER)

• King George Farmers Market
• Valor Ranch
• Victory Crest Farms

26. BEST ANTIQUE OR THRIFT STORE

• Gitie’s
• The Opp Shop

• UNIQUE ANTIQUES MALL (WINNER)

27. BEST GROCERY OR CONVENIENCE STORE

• Gardening Gays Farm
• Food Lion, Dahlgren

• FOOD LION, KING GEORGE (WINNER)

• Sealston Deli
• Walmart

28. BEST ACCOUNTANT/TAX SERVICE

• BRABANT’S BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE, INC. (WINNER)

• Jamie Brissey Account, Inc.
• Shaffer’s Accounting & Tax Services

29. BEST AUTO DEALER

• BAYSIDE (WINNER)

• J’s Cars, LLC

30. BEST AUTO REPAIR

• C&S Auto Repairs, Inc.

• CARROLL’S AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (WINNER)

• Dahlgren Garage
• Gray’s Service Center
• HDR Services
• Minter’s Towing and Repair, LLC
• Sealston Automotive, LLC

31. BEST BANK

• Atlantic Union Bank
• C&F Bank

• TOPSIDE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (WINNER)

• Truist Bank

32. BEST BARBER, HAIR SALON OR NAIL SALON

• MJs Barber Shop

• SIMPLY BLISS SALON & SPA (WINNER)

• T&K Nail Spa
• Tanglez Hair & Tan Studio
• The Lighthouse Salon

33. BEST CHILDCARE PROVIDER

• Four Seasons Daycare

• KIDS COTTAGE (WINNER)

34. BEST CLEANING SERVICE

• Polished Spaces by N&N
• Red Owl Services

• 301 CLEANERS (WINNER)

35. BEST ELECTRICIAN OR PLUMBER

• Four Elements Electric
• Professional Plumbing Solutions
• R.K. PAYNE HEATING & AIR (WINNER)
• Sure Flow Plumbing

36. BEST GYM OR FITNESS CENTER

• Anytime Fitness
• BIO Crossfit
• Pelion Gym

• KING GEORGE FAMILY YMCA (WINNER)

37. BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

• HANDY GIRL HOME IMPROVEMENT (WINNER)

• Riverbend MMR, LLC

38. BEST HOMEBUILDER

• WESTBROOKE HOMES (WINNER)

• Weston Homes

39. BEST LANDSCAPING

• Bakers Acres
• Grasshopper Lawn Care

• GREEN ACRES (WINNER)

40. BEST PHOTOGRAPHER OR VIDEOGRAPHER

• April Rose Photography

• SARAH GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY (WINNER)

41. BEST REAL ESTATE BUSINESS

• Coldwell Banker Elite

• KING GEORGE REALTY (WINNER)

42. BEST TOWING SERVICE

• C&S Auto Repairs
• Gray’s Service Center

• MCDANIEL’S SERVICES (WINNER)

• Minter’s Towing & Repair