WINNER PROFILES: 2021 Omaha's Choice Awards winners

One of Omaha’s favorite salons is celebrating a milestone this year.

Creative Hair Design Salon & Spa has reached 40 years in business. Owner John Mangiameli says credit for this success goes to his employees and customers.

It was a flat tire on his daughter’s bike that took Doug Long from selling hammers and ladders to selling freedom, fun and fitness.

While waiting at a bike shop for the tire’s repair, Long tried out an electric bike in the cycle shop and was smitten.

Customers keep coming back to Fernando’s two Omaha locations, and their owners know why.

“We have loyal customers who love our service, quality and reasonably priced menu,” says Mitch Tempus, who with his wife, Carole, own and work daily in their restaurants.

Pickleman’s is proud to be the 2021 winner of best sandwich in Omaha as voted by the readers of the Omaha World-Herald.

Pickleman’s has a variety of delicious menu options, including gourmet toasted sandwiches, salads, thin crust pizzas, soups and amazing homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Brace yourselves, Omaha drivers: Winter is coming.

When the snow starts falling, the road salt will follow. And while it helps to keep drivers safe, road salt is no friend to vehicles, says Travis Barker, owner of Omaha's IQ Car Wash.

If it’s date night, look for Nick and Crystal Crites at Infinite Loop, competing in virtual boxing matches or avoiding zombies that have taken over Los Angeles.

If one of their daughters is celebrating a birthday, same place, bigger crowd — and playing virtual reality offerings geared to a younger crowd.

Omaha’s favorite pizza is made of more than bread, cheese, toppings and sauce.

Come for the coffee, stay for the vibes.

The unique atmosphere of Omaha’s Zen Coffee sets it apart, says owner Abby McLeay.

We want to give our sincerest thanks to our community for voting us best independent living in the 2021 Omaha's Choice Awards.

Serving you and your family is a great honor, but to be publicly recognized for our efforts is truly a blessing.

Since opening in 2014, Generation V Vape + CBD Shop has quickly become Omaha’s favorite vape shop.

Generation V was named Omaha’s Choice for Vape Shop three years in a row by World-Herald readers, taking home first place again this year.

Because of its intense focus on sleep health, it may not seem surprising that Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center has won this year’s Omaha's Choice Award for sleep apnea treatment.

“We are the only dental practice in the area that solely focuses on sleep apnea and snoring treatment,” said Brea Woodson, director of marketing and practice development.

Omaha’s DC Centre is a one-stop shop for events.

For more than 30 years, the facility has hosted weddings, graduations and many other celebrations and gatherings, hosting hundreds of thousands of guests in that time, says owner and CFO Pamela Christianson.

When it comes to firearms, knowledge is power.

That’s why The Marksman indoor range places an emphasis on training and education, says co-owner Jessica Ulrich.

A lot of faith, a little flour and a family history of bakers.

That’s all Shandy Thorell had when she first dreamed of opening a bakery.

Now more than ever, Omaha area residents need a clean place to live, work and play.

“We’re busier than ever,” says Maids & More owner Jim Lovely. Jim and his wife, Stephanie, have owned and operated the local cleaning business since 2005.

If you’re sick, you see a doctor. If you have a sick tree, you call Emergen-Tree Health Services.

The Papillion-based tree pest and treatment service was named best tree service in the 2021 Omaha's Choice Awards.