Sass Magazine is proud to announce the winners of its 5th Annual Reader's Choice Awards, recognizing over 125 exceptional businesses, professionals, and organizations across the Frederick region.
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This year's awards drewover2,000 business nominationsand more than45,000 votesfrom readers, making it the magazine's biggest Reader's Choice Awards to date.
The winners, officially announced to the public onSeptember 3rd, were celebrated in style at the sold-outChoice Awards CelebrationheldSeptember 26th at Tenth Ward Distilling Companyin downtown Frederick.
About the Reader's Choice Awards
Launched in 2021, Sass Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards celebrate the businesses, professionals, and community leaders who make Frederick thrive. Each year, readers nominate and vote for their favorites across dozens of categories, creating a grassroots celebration of local excellence. The annual Choice Awards Celebration offers an opportunity for winners to connect, celebrate, and be recognized.
About Sass Magazine
Sass Magazine is a women's lifestyle publication based in Frederick, Maryland, highlighting bold stories, career inspiration, and real-life community connections. Since its founding, Sass has elevated women's voices across business, beauty, wellness, and life – with a strong local focus and an unapologetically confident tone.
2025 Sass Choice Awards Winners
Beauty Services
Brows/LashesBombshell Beauty Co.Threaded. by Melissa
Hair SalonCriswell Hair CompanyHead Rush Studio, LLC
Med Spa/Day SpaEvergrace AestheticsMaria Hawkins Aesthetics
Misc/Other Beauty ServicesBombshell Beauty Co.JKW Beauty
Nail Salon/Nail CareLa SorellaSpilt Polish Nail & Skin Spa
Skincare/Makeup ServicesBug and Jane – Self Care SanctuaryJKW Beauty
Events & Experience
Adventure/Entertainment ExperienceCrash and Catharsis Rage FactoryTree Trekkers
Date Night/Romantic Getaway LocationBavarian InnVisitation Hotel Frederick
Event/Wedding PlannerProtea Event PlanningSleeping Bee Designs
Event/Wedding VenueBig Cork VineyardsMontagu Meadows
Event Services (Other)Bella Balloons, LLCBurnside Events
Local Festival/EventFrederick PrideGreat Frederick Fair
Food & Beverage
BakerySweet Maddies, Cookies on DemandTaralicious Treats
Breakfast/Brunch LocationCafé NolaTom & Rays
BreweryIdiom Brewing Co.RAK Brewing Co
Caterer/Catering CompanyCanapésThe Box Theory
Coffee/Tea ShopDublin RoastersGravel & Grind
Dinner LocationDutch's DaughterLazy Fish
DistilleryMcClintock DistillingTenth Ward Distillery
Food TruckBoxcar BurgersThe Pita King
Happy HourFrederick SocialWhite Rabbit Gastropub
Ice Cream ShopJimmie ConeSouth Mountain Creamery
Lunch SpotIsabella's Taverna & Tapas BarWags
Overall RestaurantsDutch's DaughterManalú Italian Restaurant
WineryBig Cork VineyardsLinganore Winecellars
Health & Wellness
Chiropractor/Physical TherapyFrederick Chiropractic Wellness CenterpelvRX Physical Therapy
Dentist/OrthodontistTerrace Dental GroupWilliam J. Hall DDS, PA
Dermatology ServicesBug and Jane – Self Care SanctuaryMaria Hawkins Aesthetics
Dietician/NutritionistBrandi Wynne NutritionKindred Nutrition & Kinetics
Family Doctor/PediatricianErica Meyers, C.R.N.PFrederick County Pediatrics
Gym/Fitness CenterClub Pilates – South FrederickStraight Shot Training
Holistic/Alternative HeathErica Pearre, Massage TherapySeventh Balance
Mental Health ServicesAlison J. Bomba, Psy.D., LLCTrauma Specialists of Maryland
Women's Health/Medical ProviderCapital Women's CareLifted Wellness
Yoga/Pilates StudioClub Pilates – South FrederickYogamour Yoga & Healing Arts Center
Home Service
Cleaning/Home Organization CompanyKidwell's KleaningLVCD Cleaning Services
Home Building and MaintenanceA&S Construction, LLCNoel's Fire Protection
Interior Designer/DecoratorBeyond the Box InteriorsEddaRose Interiors
Landscaping/Lawn Care/NurseryHawkins Landscaping IncThanksgiving Farms
RealtorAudra Jacob, Samson PropertiesMorgan McAuliffe, Compass
Personal Service
Auto Service/Mechanic ShopDynamic AutomotiveSecond Chances Garage
Financial Planner/BankDetails Matter Bookkeeping & AdvisoryHummingbird Wealth Management
Florist/FlowersBlossom and Basket BoutiqueFrederick Floral Bar
Personal Development/Life CoachingNeely Coaching & TrainingpLink Leadership
Pet Services/VeterinaryCompassion Veterinary CenterYellow Springs Veterinary Clinic
Photography/VideographyAk's GraFix & PhotoJulie Zeger Photography
Travel Agent/AgencyMaggie Ballantyne, Wishes Family TravelKim Mogard, Cruise Planners
Shopping & Retail
AntiquesLily & Birch MarketVintage MC Frederick
Grocery/ Food MarketCommon MarketWegmans
Home Goods/Home DecorFig & FireVintage MC Frederick
Jewelry/AccessoriesJessica Jordan Jewelry & GiftsStyle Me Sue Consignments
Specialty ShopChappelle & Co.Take Root
Thrift/ConsignmentFetch ThriftStyle Me Sue Consignments
Women's ClothingFrederick Fashion BoutiqueStyle Me Sue Consignments
Specialty
Blog/Podcast/MediaRich in Life PodcastThe Frederick Mom
Local AuthorLaura SpivakShaylynn Marks
Local Maker/Artist/ArtisanFig & FireVenus & Vine
Local Non-Profit OrganizationAmplified ChangeHeartly House
Local Media Page/Social InfluencerFrederick HomebodyThe Frederick Mom
Woman Owned: Food, Hospitality & WellnessSunny Side Stays, LLCTrauma Specialists of Maryland
Woman Owned: Retail/Product-Based BusinessGifts by LBStyle Me Sue Consignments
Woman Owned: Service-Based BusinessBeyond the Box InteriorsCrash and Catharsis Rage Factory
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