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2011

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Temores of Prodigy Fitness is a ‘different type of trainer'

George Temores, owner of Prodigy Fitness, has a simple philosophy: train your mind, and work your body.

It is this philosophy that allows people to achieve results, and has made Prodigy a favorite among locals since its opening in October.

Updated: 4:21 pm | See more

Team Orthodontics puts a smile on your face

At one point or another, most children, and even adults, make monthly trips to the orthodontist. It's no doubt that people not only choose their orthodontist because of their exceptional dental skills, but because of their stellar customer service.

Team Orthodontics gives their customers just that, and maybe even more; so it's no surprise that this orthodontics office would win in the "Best Customer Service" category.

Updated: 11:57 am | See more

Strong connections with customers are the key ingredients for Mixtures Pharmacy

When speaking with Lori Allen, one can immediately recognize how much Ahwatukee means to her.

Having lived in the area since 1992, she wanted to open Mixtures Pharmacy so that she could serve her community while still living close to home.

Updated: 5:03 pm | See more

Rodriguez treats each customer as a friend

When you go to a restaurant, the quality of the food is equally as important as the person who's serving it. While some restaurants may have amazing food, if the staff doesn't seem excited to do their job, the food might as well be horrible.

Luckily, the balance between good food and good service is easily achieved between Sakana Sushi and Grill and Ramon Rodriguez, the winner in the "Best Waiter" category.

Updated: 12:45 pm | See more

Price feels lucky to have the most important job in the world

"I think I can, I think I can."

This famous phrase forms the basis of Watty Piper's classic children's book, "The Little Engine That Could."

Updated: 9:53 am | See more

Honorable mentions

Best New Business Naked Pizza, Phoenix Dance Cooperative
Best Customer Service Biscuits, Eye Priority
Best "Mom And Pop" Barefoot Organic Carpet Care, Curbside Cyclery
Best Waiter/ Waitress/Bartender  Heather Hess CK's Tavern & Grill, 
Chuck Sheets Ruffino Italian Cuisine
Best Teacher  Donna Morrissey Kyrene de la Estrella, 
Katie Edgecombe Desert GardenMontessori
Best Italian food  Va Bene Italian Cuisine and Wine Bar, Caffe Boa
Best Asian Food/Sushi Sushi Ken, RA Sushi
Best Mexican Food Secreto, The Original Burrito & Co
Best Dessert Caffe Boa, Cupz n' Crepes
Best Pizza Bell' Italia Pizzeria, Barro's Pizza
Best Wings Loco Patron, Barro's Pizza
Best Place To Watch The Game Tukee's, Loco Patron
Best Happy Hour Bleachers Sports Grill, Arrivederci Trattoria
Best Restaurant Bell' Italia Pizzeria, Caffe Boa, Native New Yorker
Best Pet Training PetSmart
Best Pet Grooming Shampooch, Pet Stylist
Best Pet Services Joy to the Pets, Wiggles and Wags
Best Veterinarian Ahwatukee Animal Care Hospital, Family VetCare
Best Pool Services VIP Pool Services, Clear Diamond Pool Care
Best Place To Get Your Car Fixed Greulich's Automotive Services, 
Advanced Auto Service and Tire Centers
Best Preschool God's Garden Child Development Center, 
Primrose School of Ahwatukee
Best Bicycle Shop Performance Bicycle, Landis Cyclery
Best Real Estate Agent/Agency Pam and Jon Eagan Realty Executives, 
Geno Ross and Rebekah Liperote West USA Realty
Best Financial Advisor Jack Mettham, John Symmes Merrill Lynch
Best Attorney/Law Office Ken Royer Royer Law Office, Christian Henrichsen CKGH Law
Best Dry Cleaners Vardhan Brothers, Joy Cleaners & Shoe Repair
Best Golf Course Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, Arizona Grand Resort
Best Dance Studio Phoenix Dance Cooperative, Dance Depot
Best Insurance Agent Randy Leydecker Sentry Insurance, Mark Deitchman R. P. Ryan Insurance, Jim Hunt Farmers Insurance Henderson-Hunt Insurance Agency
Best Medical Doctor Dr Janet L. Mullins KACHINA family practice,
Michael Carlton Accredited Internal Medicine
Best Medical Specialist Team Orthodontics, Desert Valley Pediatric Therapy
Best Dentist Ahwatukee Family Dentistry, Desert Dentistry
Best Orthodontist Dr. Janet Jordan Ahwatukee Orthodontics, Dental by Design
Best Eye Care Primary Eye Care
Best Chiropractor Dr. Camaran Khavari COLBY AZ Spine & Disc, Dr. Peter Nemanic
Best Nurse Practitioner Maura Tarden at Dr. Coldman's office, 
Brenda Vogl Arizona Premier Dermatology
Best Pediatrician  Mesa Pediatrics, Pueblo Pediatrics
Best Place To Work Out Prodigy Training Center, LA Fitness
Best Personal Trainer Revonne Matulis Rehab Plus, Sandy Johnson The Body Firm, Shannon Sorrels Physix
Best Physical Therapy/Rehab  Mountainside Wellness Center, Spooner Physical Therapy
Best Hair Salon/Barber Shop Dragonfly Hair Salon, Sports Clips
Best Nail Salon Sabrina Keene, Madison Avenue Salon and Day Spa
Best Massage/Reflexology  Mountainside Wellness Center, Massage Envy
Best Skin Care Ahwatukee Skin and Laser, Cloud 9 Salon and Spa
Best Grocery Store Bashas', AJ's Fine Foods

Best Of 2012 rules and regulations

The Ahwatukee Foothills News reserves the right to qualify all entries for eligibility. Voters will be required to enter their name, phone number and a valid email address in order to submit their vote. Voter information will not be used for publication; it is necessary for the AFN’s internal records only. Limit one vote per person per day. Any names we determine to be duplicated within a 24-hour period or any email addresses that are false will be disqualified. If a business is going to set up a voting station, it must have official approval from the AFN and register its IP address for tracking purposes at www.ahwatukee.com/best_of/registration. The station must be located at the place of business and votes must be cast during regular business hours. As we audit our votes, if we determine a business is unfairly padding the vote, they will receive one warning. Upon the second infraction, they will be disqualified from the Best of contest entirely. For questions regarding Best of Ahwatukee voting, please contact Kent Johnson, Ahwatukee Foothills News publisher, at kjohnson@ahwatukee.com.

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