Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Casa Mañana co-owner Adam Hoopes, left, receives his award from Taylor Banks during the 2021 ceremony. Voting is now open for this year’s Best of Safford.
By Jon Johnson
SAFFORD – It’s that time of year again when we as customers get to have our voices heard as the Safford Downtown Association’s annual Best of Safford nominations are in and the voting has begun.
Check out the nominees and vote for your favorites in each of the seven categories by clicking here. Voting concludes on April 4.
The nominees are:
Best Business Remodel of 2023: Big O Tires, Copper & Cotton Lifestyle Co., Ginaveve’s/Main Street Bean, Kendra’s Bridal Boutique, Manor 415, Mocha’s, and Tiny Bean.
Best Dining Experience 2023: Branding Iron Steakhouse, Casa Mañana, Copper Steer, El Charro, Fancy Pizzeria, Ginaveve’s/Main Street Bean, Jerry’s, Salty Heifer.
Best Customer Service 2023: Safford Builders/Ace Hardware, Arizona@Work, Casa Mañana, CMI, Copper & Cotton Lifestyle Co., Ginaveve’s Main Street Bean, One AZ Credit Union, Palmer and Johnson Family Dental, Pollocks, Roycycled Treasurers, The Wear, Tiny Bean, Top Notch Salon.
Best of Safford – Best Newcomer of 2023: Fancy Pizzeria, Kendra’s Bridal Boutique, Poppin Balloon Co., Revive Innovations, The Nook Learning Center Book Store, Salty Heifer Grill.
Best of Safford Business Excellence – Retail Business of 2023: Ace Hardware/Safford Builders, Copper & Cotton Lifestyle Co., Enchanted Boutique, Ginaveve’s/Main Street Bean, Marcia’s Garden, Roycycled Treasurers, The Wear, Tiny Bean.
Best of Safford Business Excellence – Service Business 2023: Ash Creek Financial Advisors, AV & Son’s Superior Construction, AZ Air Ventures, Boulevard Glass, Johnson Motors, Kim’s Window Tinting, Palmer & Johnson Family Dental, Sorensen Financial, Top Notch, Trendz Salon.
Best Food Truck with a Safford license 2023: Antojitos El Cholo, Auntie Has Waffle Truck, Bee’s Kitchen, Big Tex BBQ, DUG’s Blow’n-Smoke BBQ, Isabel’s South of the Border, Meg’s Place, Nana’s Kitchenette.
