A life well-lived is due in part to the communities we frequent and the people we meet. Here are the Best of Federal Way winners and finalists in the living categories.
Thank you to all who voted in this year’s contest!
Categories for Best…
Bank
1st — Umpqua Bank
2nd — Heritage Bank
3rd — HomeStreet Bank
Bar/Nightclub
1st — Billy McHale’s
2nd — JP’s Tavern
3rd — Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse
City Leader
1st — Susan Honda
2nd — Jim Ferrell
3rd — Dave Larson
Community Volunteer
1st — Cheryl Hurst
2nd — Shelley Pauls
3rd — Rose Ehl
Credit Union
1st — BECU
2nd — Qualstar Credit Union, Red Canoe Credit Union (tie)
3rd — Sound Credit Union
Doggy Daycare/Groomers
1st — The Soggy Doggy
2nd — Biscuits
3rd — Brush & Beyond, PetSmart (tie)
Educational Facility
1st — Pacific Christian Academy
2nd — Brooklake Christian School
3rd — Federal Way Community Center
Firefighter
1st — Ann Hoag
2nd — Brad Chaney
3rd — Ryan Herrera
Fitness Facility/Location
1st — BestHour Fitness
2nd — Federal Way Community Center
3rd — Curves
Jewelry Store
1st — Federal Way Custom Jewelers
2nd — Jeffrey’s Jewelry Design Studio
3rd — Fred Meyer Jewelers
Local Arts Group
1st — Centerstage Theatre
2nd — Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory
3rd — Federal Way Symphony
Local Non-Profit
1st — FUSION
2nd — Multi-Service Center
3rd — Kiwanis Club of Federal Way
Pet Store
1st — Mud Bay
2nd — The Soggy Doggy
3rd — Petco
Police
1st — Andy Hwang
2nd — Casey Jones
3rd — Lindsey Sperry
Senior Living Facility
1st — Village Green Retirement
2nd — Brookdale Federal Way
3rd — Garden Terrace Federal Way, SHAG – Celebration Senior Living (tie)
Teacher – Elementary
1st — Kiersten Stimets, Pacific Christian Academy
2nd — Mandy Eldridge, Twin Lakes Elementary
3rd — Myrtle Dickson, Pacific Christian Academy
Teacher – Middle School
1st — Ahmad Tirhi, Sacajawea Middle School
2nd — Rachel Johnston, Pacific Christian Academy
3rd — Yvette Gregg, Illahee Middle School
Teacher – High School
1st — Helena Cho, Pacific Christian Academy
2nd — Renita Hall, Pacific Christian Academy
3rd — Lauren Hamilton, FWHS
Tire Store
1st — Les Schwab #378
2nd — Costco Federal Way
3rd — Discount Tire
Tutor
1st — Sylvan Learning
2nd — Kumon Math and Reading Center of Federal Way
3rd — Treehouse Learning Center
