Here Are the Finalists for the Best Reston Business Awards; Voting Starts Tuesday

The winners of the 2017 Best Reston Business awards will be determined in a week of online voting, starting Tuesday.

Subscribers to Reston Now’s email list will receive a link Tuesday to access the ballot to make their choices in the 18 categories. The ballots will be available for one week, and winners will be announced Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Below are the finalists in each category.

• Best Apartment Building: The Avant at Reston Town Center, BLVD at Reston Station
• Best Architect or Designer: AKG Design Studio, Cindy Beyer Design
• Best Arts/Entertainment Venue: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston Community Center
• Best Bar/Happy Hour: Jackson’s Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge, Lake Anne Brew House
• Best Builder, Remodeler or Contractor: HandyMensch Home Remodeling, My Kitchen & Bath
• Best Child Care or Preschool: Lake Anne Nursery Kindergarten, Reston Children’s Center
• Best Dentist or Orthodontist: Reston Serenity Smiles, Smilezone Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Best Fast-Casual Restaurant: Cafesano, Chick-fil-A Village Commons
• Best Financial Business: Baird, CST Group CPAs PC
• Best Fitness Business: Fusion 360 Inc., Potomac River Running Store
• Best Legal Practice: Berry & Berry LLC, Khanna Law PLLC
• Best Local Shop: Chesapeake Chocolates, Wine, Gifts and More; Reston’s Used Book Shop
• Best Medical Practice: Colleen Neumann Psychology LLC, Generations Medical Aesthetics
• Best New Business: Lake Anne Brew House, Lake Anne Coffee House & Wine Bar
• Best Pet Care: Just Cats Clinic, Villaridge Pet Sitters
• Best Private School: Berthold Academy, Reston Montessori School
• Best Real Estate Agent: Eve Thompson, Susannah Palik
• Best Sit-Down Restaurant: Jackson’s Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge, PassionFish

To make sure you get a ballot, make sure to register for Reston Now’s email subscription.