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Accounting Firm (Local)
Winner: Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell
Finalists:
- Adeptus Advisors (tie 2nd)
- Sullivan & Co., CPAs (tie 2nd)
- CLA (formerly Dembo Jones) (tie 3rd)
- GRF CPAs & Advisors (tie 3rd)
Antiques and Vintage Store
Winner: My Big Finds
Finalists:
- Heirloom
- New4You Thrift Boutique (tie)
- Sugar Pea Vintage (tie)
Auto Dealership
Winner: Chevy Chase Acura
Finalists:
- Euro Motor Cars
- Fitzgerald Auto Mall
- Jim Coleman Toyota
Bike Store
Winner: Griffin Cycle
Finalists:
- Terrapin Bicycles
- REI
- Bethesda Bike & Ski (tie)
- Conte’s Bike Shop (tie)
Children’s Boutique
Winner: Rue + Roe
Finalists:
- Pink Chicken
- The Blue House
- Lilac
Commercial Real Estate Firm
Winner: AMR Commercial
Winner: EagleBank
Finalists:
- Atlantic Union Bank (formerly
- Sandy Spring Bank)
- Founders Bank
- Forbright Bank (tie)
- M&T Bank (tie)
Consignment/Resale Store
Winner: My Big Finds
Finalists:
- Reddz Trading
- Uptown Cheapskate
- Kid to Kid (tie)
- Sunflowers Consignment
- Boutique (tie)
Dog Walking Service
Winner: Bethesda Dog Walkers
Finalists:
- A Walk in the Park
- Community Happy Dogs
- 4 On the Floor Dog Training
Emergency Veterinary Practice
Winner: Friendship Hospital for Animals
Finalists:
- BluePearl Pet Hospital
- Veterinary Referral Associates
- Potomac Animal Hospital
Family Law Attorney
Winner: Erin Kopelman
Finalists:
- Lloyd Malech
- Jessica Markham
- Bianca Pinnock
Financial Adviser
Winner: David Hurwitz
Finalists:
- Keyan Abrishamkar (tie)
- Anna Benham (tie)
- Paula Landau
Fine Jewelry Store
Winner: Boone & Sons Jewelers
Finalists:
- Alan Furman & Co
- Kaufmann Jewelers
- Brilliant Earth
Gift Store
Winner: The Blue House
Finalists:
- My Big Finds (tie)
- Occasions Gift Store (tie)
- Red Orchard (tie)
Marijuana Dispensary
Winner: Peake ReLeaf
Finalists:
- Rise
- Health for Life
- Liberty Cannabis
New Store
Winner: Wonderland Books
Finalists:
- District DabbleLab
- Maximum Magic Shop
- Rails
Personal Injury Attorney
Winner: Michael Nakamura
Finalists:
- Paul Chung
- Andy Bederman (tie)
- Seann Malloy (tie)
Pet Boarding
Winner: DogiZone
Finalists:
- Dog’s Day Farm
- Bone Jour
- Dogtopia
Pet Boutique/Specialty Store
Winner: DogiZone
Finalists:
- Bone Jour
- Pet Wants
- Liora’s Whole Pet (tie)
- Wag N Wash (tie)
Pet Day Care
Winner: DogiZone
Finalists:
- Bone Jour
- Dog’s Day Farm
- Dogtopia
Pet Grooming
Winner: Bone Jour
Finalists:
- DogiZone
- Elysiem
- Olde Towne Pet Resort
Pet Trainer
Winner: Your Dog’s Friend
Finalists:
- DogiZone
- 4 On the Floor Dog Training (tie)
- Rollins Family Dog Training (tie)
Photographer for Family Portraits
Winner: Erica Land Photography
Finalists:
- Michael Bennett Kress Photography
- Alexia Ballantine Photography (tie)
- Danielle Sara Photography (tie)
Place to Buy Glasses (Not a National Chain)
Winner: Moda Optic
Finalists:
- Wink Eyecare Boutique
- Voorthuis Opticians
- Colonial Opticians
Place to Buy High-End Appliances
Winner: Bray & Scarff
Finalists:
- ABW Appliances
- Appliance Distributors Unlimited
- ApplianceLand
Shopping Center
Winner: Shops at Wildwood
Finalists:
- Westfield Montgomery
- Cabin John Village
- Bethesda Row
Tailor
Winner: Montgomery Custom Tailor
Finalists:
- Bethesda Custom Tailors (tie 2nd)
- SK Cleaners and Custom Tailors (tie 2nd)
- 5 Star Cleaners (tie 3rd)
- Super Cleaners (tie 3rd)
Travel Agent
Winner: Gurvinder Ravery
Finalists:
- Lisa Cohen Dumani
- Jamie Baraff Pond
- Guido Adelfio (tie)
- Alexis Anolik (tie)
Trusts and Estates Attorney
Winner: Meredith Hill
Finalists:
- Gary Altman
- Patrick Howley
- Justin DeVault
Veterinary Practice
Winner: Potomac Animal Hospital
Finalists:
- Benson Animal Hospital
- Alpine Veterinary Hospital
- Veterinary Park Potomac
Wealth Management Firm
Winner: Chevy Chase Trust
Finalists:
- Ameriprise Financial (tie)
- Key Wealth Managers (tie)
- Morgan Stanley
Women’s Clothing Boutique
Winner: Belina Boutique
Finalists:
- Apricot Lane Boutique
- Jurisdiction Clothing (tie)
- Sassanova (tie)
This appears in the January/February 2026 issue of Bethesda Magazine.
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