
YOU HAVE VOTED AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!
FROM THE PUBLISHER

Publisher
2020 was simultaneously an eventful and equally uneventful year. It seemed like we all stayed home and watched while the world around us was in chaos, and most of us are probably glad it is now in the rearview mirror. At Connection Publishing, 2020 was equally rewarding and challenging. We saw dear friends struggle and some even close their businesses, while others thrived and couldn’t keep inventory in place. We sincerely hope each of you continue to make the effort to shop local and support local. We are proud to be a publication where local businesses and brands are able to make themselves better known to you, our readers. As you turn the pages of these magazines each month, we hope you will choose to support our advertisers as they make this magazine possible.
2020 also marks the year that we started a new tradition for the magazine with our Favorites Readers’ Poll. Thank you to all of you who voted and made your voice heard. We wanted to hear what your favorite businesses and services in the community were this past year, and you answered the call; this special results issue is the product of your votes.
One of the challenges of a Readers’ Choice Poll is finding a balance between having too many categories and not covering something important to the community. If you see something we missed, please let us know, and we can add it next year. That being said, one readers’ poll we researched before we launched our own had over 250 categories with some odd ones like “best public bathroom,” which is nice if you are in a bind with a newly potty-trained two-year-old, but maybe not something everyone would vote on. We made our initial list and then narrowed it down as best we could to have as much impact as possible. After the votes were tallied, we even knocked a few more off the list because they didn’t get enough overall votes. We also made sure to Google every business to ensure we found the correct company and spelling. With fill-in-the-blank voting like we had, it can sometimes be difficult to know for sure what someone is referring to when they might have it spelled incorrectly. We think we found everyone, though, and the results are listed in this special section.
Each category you will see in the following pages is listed with 1st-place winners and runners up, with winners listed in bold and runners up listed below. In some cases, there was even a tie. It is a great accomplishment to make it on the list. People voted their mind anonymously and had to type in the name of the business for it to receive a vote. We would like to extend a congratulations to everyone on the list. Well done for being a business that your customers are willing to vote for. Keep up the good work, and we look forward to seeing you in next year’s Favorites Poll.
Ryan Spelts
Publisher
The Favorites Winners!
Thank you for voting in our first Readers’ Favorites Polls.
ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Theater
- UEC Syracuse Stadium 6
AMC Layton Hills 9
Megaplex Theaters at the Junction
Live Theatre/ Venue
- Warehouse 22 Event Center
Syracuse Arts Council
Centerpoint Theater
Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater
Hale Centre Theatre
On Pitch Performing Arts Center
Syracuse Arts Academy
CAR/AUTO
New Car Dealership
- Ed Kenley Ford
Larry H Miller – Riverdale
Used Car Dealership
- Jerry Shepherd’s Custom Auto
Haacke Motors – Layton
Repair Shop
- Shadetree Automotive
Paul’s Automotive and 4×4
Jer’s Elite Automotive
Pearson Auto
Body Shop
- Anderson Auto Body
Custom Auto Ogden
Car Wash
- Utah Wash Factory of Syracuse
Willy Wash and Detail
BEAUTY & FITNESS
BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL
Real Estate Agent
1. Dustin Peterson (ERA Skyline – Two Brothers)
1. Jonathan De Young (Century 21)
Annette Judd (Realty One Group Arete)
Real Estate Brokerage
1. Realty One Group Arete
1. ERA Skyline (Two Brothers)
Mortgage Broker/ Loan Officer
- Jennifer Nollner SWBC Mortgage
Econ Mortgage
Jan & Keith Brady North Star Mortgage
Home/ Auto Insurance
- A Insurance
Platinum Insurance Group
The Bon Agency Insurance
Credit Union/ Bank
- America First Credit Union
Bank of Utah
Horizon Credit Union
Wells Fargo
Tax Advisor
- Jennifer Brown My Tax Advisor
Health Insurance
China Barnes with Switch Insurance
FOOD & DRINKS
Donut

- Fry Me To The Moon
Krispy Kreme
Madbrook Donut Company
Coffee Shop
- Futures Coffee
Beans & Brews
Vintage Grind
Steak House
- Texas Roadhouse
Maddox Ranch House
Sizzler
Pizza

- The Base Restaurant & Bar
Little Caesars
Gio’s Pizza
Hungry Howie’s
Marco’s Pizza
Papa Murphy’s
The Pie
Hamburger
- Crown Burgers
Iceberg Drive Inn
The Base Restaurant & Bar
The Habit Burger Grill
Warrens
BBQ
1. Famous Dave’s
1. Holy Smoke BBQ & Grill
Breakfast
- Chris’ Cafe
Sill’s Cafe
Appetizer
- The Base Restaurant & Grill
Applebee’s
Ice Cream/ Frozen Treat

- Iceberg Drive Inn
Cold Stone Creamery
Farr Better Ice Cream
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Zeppe’s Italian ice
Italian
- Olive Garden
Soda Pop Stand
- FiiZ Drinks
Swig
Twisted Sugar
Buffet
- Chuck-A-Rama
Asian Buffet
Golden Corral
HEALTH
Pharmacy
- Smith’s
Walgreens
Walmart
Orthodontist
- Sheldon Peck Orthodontics
Coleman Orthodontics
Hospital
- McKay-Dee Hospital
Layton Hospital
Health Store
- Good Earth Natural Foods Co.
Physical Therapy
- Mountain Land Physical Therapy
Chiropractic
- Simply Wellness Chiropractic
Chiropractic Health Center/Dr. Bosley
HOBBIES & LEISURE
Golf Course
- Glen Eagle Golf Course
Schneiter’s Bluff Golf Course
Sports, Hunting, Fishing Store
- Sportsman’s Warehouse
Ski Resort
- Snowbasin
Powder Mountain
HOME & GARDEN
Appliance/Furniture Store
- RC Willey
Duerden’s Appliance & Mattress
Garden Center/Nursery
- J&J Nursery and Garden Center

HVAC
- Total Home Services of Utah
Rentmeister Total Home Service
Plumber
- 212 Degree Radiant
H&S Plumbing
Rentmeister Total Home Service
Electrician
- STF Electric
Rich Olsen Electric Services
Master Electric
Landscaping, Lawncare
- Rushton Lawncare
Big League Lawns
Cleaning Service
- Got Dirt
Desert Ridge Services - Two Girls Cleaning
Hardware Store
- South Fork Hardware
The Home Depot
Lowe’s
Carpet and Flooring
- Cotton & Timber
Allman’s Flooring
RC Willey
Door and Window Replacement

- Northern Utah Glass
Sander Glass
Remodel/Handyman
- R-n-R Carpet Center
JS ProFinish
Painter
1. JS ProFinish
1. Rosewood Painting
Garage Door Repair
- A1 Garage Door Repair
Dry Cleaning
- Faye’s Hoffman Cleaners
Pest Control
1. Columbia Pest Control
1. Beeline Pest Control
Roofing Company
- Bear Creek Roofing
CCR Roofing
JOB & EDUCATION
Charter School
- NUAMES
- Oasis Montessori Schools
Preschool
- Oasis Montessori School
Bravo Arts Academy
Memory Lane Preschool
PETS & ANIMALS

Animal Hospital
- Antelope Animal Hospital
Quail Pointe Veterinary Hospital
SHOPPING
Grocery Store
- Smith’s
Walmart
WinCo