The nominees for the 2024 Alabama Retailer of the Year awards operate stores plus eating and drinking establishments in cities throughout Alabama and represent the breadth of retail in our state. These nominees have until Monday, June 3, to return entry information to be considered for the 2024 awards. Congratulate these retailers on their nominations and encourage them to complete their entry forms by the deadline.
Paige Albright | Paige Albright Orientals | Mountain Brook
Joan and Wake Asbury | Wakefield Home | Opelika
Casey Atherton | Waldo’s Chicken and Beer | Vestavia Hills
David Bennett | Bennett’s Clothing | Athens
Stevi Bell and Amanda Bell Calhoun | Fantasy Island Toys | Fairhope
Mark Brickey | Sand Mountain Toyota | Albertville
Teresa Brodie | Pimentos | Athens and Owens Cross Roads
Robert Bryant | Leaf & Petal Florist & Gifts | Eight Mile
Justin Carlson and Heath Davis | The Potting Shed | Auburn (2)
Jorge and Aimee Castro | Sol y Luna | Mountain Brook
Kim Pacey Clay | Punta Clara Kitchen Inc. | Point Clear
Frank Davies III | Little Hardware | Mountain Brook
Paige Dawson | The Fairhope Inn and Restaurant | Fairhope
Dawne Douthit and Jessica Douthit Clark| Epiphany Boutiques | Madison and Athens
Wil Drake, Jason Wallis, Molly Seckman, Nick Pihakis, Paul Yeck and Rachel Ishee | Hero Doughnuts and Buns | Homewood, Birmingham, Hoover and Trussville
Katie Fine | Karma’s Coffee House | Cullman
Tammy Flowers | Mia Moda | Vestavia Hills
Tiffany Gaines | Olde Town Scoops and Olde Town Boutique and Gifts | Jemison
Gina Gambino | The Ravenite Pizzeria |Fairhope
Debbie Gaydos | Shopaholic Home Decor and Gifts | Enterprise
Joshua Gentry, Nick Pihakis and Rachel Ishee | Little Donkey | Homewood and Montgomery
Mike Graham | Pies by Mike | Clanton
David and Erica Grant | Catch a Taste | Tuscaloosa
Mary K. Hayes | Hayes Jewelers Inc. | Mobile
Lori Hill | Athens Alehouse & Cellar | Athens
Kalee Hodge | The UPS Store at Tiger Town | Opelika
Kasey Hope | P’zazz Art Studio | Prattville
Dave Horn and Taylor Hughes | Soho Social, Soho Standard & Soho Taco | Homewood
Kenneth Jernigan | The Kart Doctor | Newton
Matthew Jimmerson | Athens Florist and Gifts | Athens
Mike Johnson and Bob Cox | Printers & Stationers Inc. | Florence
Anita Kern | Hammer’s Department Store | Scottsboro, Fort Payne and Oneonta
Larry and Linda Kessler | Beef ‘O’ Brady’s | Spanish Fort
David and Leah Knight | Bandwagon Sports | Homewood, Vestavia Hills and Trussville
Paige Ledbetter and Leigh Ann Kelley| Will Creeks Clothing | Attalla
Adam Lilly and Morgan Hunt | VeloCity Cycles | Tuscaloosa
Jeremiah Matthews | Southwood Kitchen | Daphne
Judy McKinney | Orville Farmer’s Market | Orrville
Stephanie and Matt Mell | Church Street Family restaurant group | Huntsville and Athens
Hunt Mobley | Mobley and Sons | Mountain Brook
Shelli Morrow | Cottage Basket | Homewood
Dara Murphy | Rosa Lee | Anniston
Jason and Angelia Nettles | A&J Catering | Mobile
John Nonnenmacher | Camellia Trophy and Specialties | Mobile
Bob Omainsky | Wintzell’s Oyster House | Mobile
Alex Pikul | Kind Café | Fairhope
Gene Poole | Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers | Tuscaloosa
Matt and Nikki Ray | EatMyBeats Inc. | Tuscaloosa
Chris Reebals | Christopher Collection | Homewood
Kimberly Rodgers | Please Reply Huntsville | Huntsville
Melinda Sanders | Filthy Gorgeous on Main | Madison
Todd Seaton | Old Black Bear Brewing | Madison and Athens
Kelly Seibels | Seibels Cottage | Homewood
David Sessions and Carlos Sarana | Hungry Howie’s | Mobile
Jimmy Smith and Elizabeth Smith Meredith | Jimmy Smith Buick-GMC | Athens
Emma Wells Strait | Heezie’s | Mountain Brook
Suzanne Swift | Fleet Feet | Huntsville and Madison
Terry Thompson | Terry Thompson Chevrolet | Daphne
Lynsey Todd | Monograms Plus | Cullman
Andy, Andrew and Austin Virciglio | Piggly Wiggly | Homewood
Paul Wilson, Pamelia Bennett and Jess Hodges | Soles for Souls | Thrifty Lizard | Red C Café | Wadley
Eric and Kevin Witherington | Moe’s Original BBQ | Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Trussville and Birmingham
Mary Romeo Young | Romeo’s Sporting Goods | Vestavia Hills