CoverStory Best Performance Artist Best Crafter Best Elected Politician 1. Vanessa Wojtalik (Wojo’s Mojo) Best Place to Make Out in Public 1. Dahab at World Dance Centre* 2. Jean Paul De Roover 2. Katie Hughdie (Sew Whimsical) 1. Hillcrest Park 2. Michael Gravelle 3. Sheena Hoops (tie) 3. Tuija Hansen Fibre Design* 2. Marina Park* 3. Aldo Ruberto 3. Eric the Juggler (tie) Best Public Art Installation Best Tattoo Artist 1. Meghan Niittynen at Underground Ink 1. DieActive Mural, Waverley Public Library (Definitely Superior Art Gallery) 2. Remy Chunick at Creation Body Piercing 2. “Traveller’s Return” (Water Drops) at Marina Park by Andy Davies 3. Fenton Gilbert at Underground Ink* 3. The Bluffs Best Place to People-Watch 2. Marina Park* 3. Adam Krupper 3. Bay and Algoma Neighbourhood 1. Dahab at World Dance Centre Best Art Exhibit Best Place to Impress a Visitor 2. Ashley Milne 1. Marina Park* 3. Beth Deprophetis 2. Kakabeka Falls 2. Urban Infill (Definitely Superior Art Gallery) 3. Terry Fox Lookout 3. Nowhere is a Place - Julie Cosgrove (Thunder Bay Art Gallery) 1. Jessie Kajorinne Best Thunder Bay Souvenir 2. Crissy McKay (tie) 1. Amethyst* Best Street Art 2. Faye Gleeson (tie) 2. Persians 1. DieActive Waverley Public Library (Definitely Superior Art Gallery) 2. DieActive Simpson Street (Definitely Superior Art Gallery)* 3. boy Roland Best Art Gallery 1. Definitely Superior Art Gallery* 2. Thunder Bay Art Gallery City Scene Best View of the Sleeping Giant 1. Hillcrest Park* 2. Marina Park 3. Red River Road at High Street 3. Gallery 33 Best View of the City Best Art Shop 1. Mount McKay* 1. Gallery 33* 2. Fireweed 2. Hillcrest Park 3. The Bluffs 3. Chenier Fine Arts Best Thunder Bay-ism Best Clothing Designer 1. “Persian”* 1. Elfarrow Apparel (Kyley Blomquist) 2. Joyce Seppala 3. Ungalli Clothing Co. Best Locally Owned Clothing Shop 1. The Loop 2. Elfarrow Apparel 3. Mars. Clothing Best Potter 1. Early Snows Pottery (Fritz Lehmberg)* 2. Island Pottery (Tim Alexander) 2. “Shag” 3. “Camp” 3. I heart Thunder Bay t-shirt Best Weekend Getaway 1. Duluth 2. Grand Marais* 3. Lutsen 1. Kevin Durand 2. Paul Shaffer* 3. Patrick Sharp Best Comedian 1. Ron Kanutski* 2. Chris Holland 3. Kris LaBelle Best Busker 1. Eric the Juggler* 2. Dee Marie 3. Marley Guinta Best Grassroots Organization 1. Waverley Resource Library * 2. Mary J. L. Black Branch 3. Brodie Resource Library Best Hairdresser 1. Ryan at Solidarity Salon & Spa 2. Courtney at Transitions 3. Sara at Transitions Best Barber 1. Brian at The Barber Shop 2. Sam at Sam's Barbershop 1. Calico Coffeehouse* Best Blog 3. Bean Fiend Café and Sandwich Bar Best Celebrity Best Library Best Place to Read (The Walleye) 2. Marina Park 1. Brian Hamilton 2. Linda Bruins Best Dancer (International Best Dancer (Jazz, Tap Ballet, Hip Hop) Best Community Activist 1. Intercity Mall 3. “Naturally Inflated” (Balloon Animals) at Marina Park by Paul Slipper and Nadine Stefan 1. Walking With Our Sisters (Thunder Bay Art Gallery) 1. Keith Hobbs* 3. Frank at Frank's Hairstyling 1. Hot Rods and Jalopies (tie) 2. Eating Dirt (tie) 1. Roots to Harvest * With “punks growing food” as their mantra, it’s no surprise that this non- profit took first place in this category. Using food as a tool to equip youth with life skills, Roots to Harvest is seen throughout the city: at its garden on Cornwall and Algoma streets, selling food at market stands, and in high school cafeterias. “[We’re] about good things that everyone can relate to— young people, food, land, sustainability, resiliency,” says program coordinator Erin Beagle. Best Place to Go on a First Date 3. Maria Maria Photography 2. EcoSuperior 1. Marina Park* Best Tweeter 1. Lawrence Badanai (@Badanai) * 3. Evergreen 2. Calico Coffeehouse 2. Lisa Laco (@morningshowlisa) 3. The Sovereign Room 3. The Walleye (@thewalleye) 3. Alan Moon Pottery The Walleye 9