Here is a list of our 2025 Simply the Best Categories. Click on the name of the group to go to that group on the ballot. See also our list of categories alphabetically.
Automotive
Auto Body Shop
Auto Customization
Auto Dealer (New Domestic)
Auto Dealer (New Import)
Auto Dealer (Preowned/Used)
Auto Detailer
Auto Express Services
Auto Repair Shop
Auto Salesperson (Name & Dealership)
Auto Service by a Dealer
Car Wash
Detailing by Auto Dealer
Business
Insurance Agency
Local Home Business
Local Online-Only Business
Promotional Services
Real Estate Agency
Real Estate Agent (Name & Agency)
Real Estate Inspections & Appraisals
Real Estate Services
Real Estate Team
Specialty Service (w/o a Category)
Staffing Agency/Services
Community
Animal Rescue or Charity
Community Park
Customer Values – Large Business
Customer Values – Medium Business
Customer Values – Small Business
Library
Nonprofit Organization
Place to Volunteer
Public Service Organization
Radio Personality
Radio Station
TV Personality (Name & TV Station)
TV Station
Dental
Cosmetic Dental Clinic
Dental Assistant (Name & Clinic)
Dental Clinic – East Shore
Dental Clinic – West Shore
Dental Hygienist (Name & Clinic)
Dentist for People with Dentophobia (Name & Clinic)
Dentist that’s Good with Kids (Name & Clinic)
General Dentist (Name & Clinic)
Oral & Maxillofacial Clinic
Orthodontist Clinic
Pediatric Dental Clinic
Specialty Dentist (Name & Clinic)
Dining – East
American Restaurant – East
Downtown Harrisburg Dining
East Shore Dining (Other locations)
Harrisburg (Not Downtown)
Hershey Dining
Local Brewery – East
Overall Dining – East
Takeout – East
Wings – East
Dining – West
American Restaurant – West
Camp Hill Dining
Lemoyne/New Cumberland Dining
Local Brewery – West
Mechanicsburg Dining
Overall Dining – West
Takeout – West
West Shore Dining (Other locations)
Wings – West
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer Distributor
Coffee
Happy Hour
Local Distillery
Local Pub
Overall Bar
Place for a Craft Beer
Place for a Night Out
Place for an Elegant Night Out
Sports Bar
Wine List / Selection
Financial
Accounting Firm
Bank
Credit Union
Financial Consultant (Name & Business)
Financial Planning Company (1 Location)
Financial Planning Company (2+ Locations)
Investment Company
Mortgage Company
Retirement/Estate Planning Company
Tax Preparation
Food
Appetizers
Bakery
Barbecue
Breakfast
Cake & Cupcakes
Comfort Food
Deli
Desserts
Food Truck
Home-Style Cooking
Ice Cream
Lunch Spot
Meal for the Money
Seafood
Sweets & Treats (Candy, Chocolates, etc.)
Harrisburg Area Life
Child/Day Care Center
College/University
Hospice Care
Pet Boarding and/or Sitter
Pet Groomer
Pet Supply Store
Place to Take Your Pet
Senior Living (Retirement, Assisted Living, Long Term, Etc.)
Specialty Pet Store (w/o a category)
Trade/Vocational School
Veterinary Clinic
Health & Fitness
Aesthetic Physician Office
Alternative Medical Specialist Clinic
Dance Studio
Fitness Center/Gym
Healthy Eats
Laser / Skin Care
Martial Arts
Microneedling
Physical Therapist
Place That Helps You Lose Weight
Yoga/Pilates/Barre Studio
Home Building
Architect Firm
Contractor / Remodeler
Countertops & Cabinetry
Door & Window Company
Gutter Company
Home Builder / Developer
Outdoor Home Construction Company
Roofing Company
Siding Company
Home Improvement
Cleaning Service
Flooring Sales & Installation
Home Improvement Specialist
Home Repair / Handyman
Interior Decor & Design
Kitchen &/or Bath Remodeling Company
Remodeling Specialist
Renovations & Restoration Services
Home Maintenance
Electrician
Heating & Air Conditioning Company
Landscaping
Lawn Care Specialist
Painters
Pest Control
Plumber
Pool/Spa Service
Tree Service & Stump Removal
Legal
Bankruptcy Attorney (Name & Law Firm)
Business/Corporate Attorney (Name & Law Firm)
Criminal Defense Attorney (Name & Law Firm)
Divorce/Family Law Attorney (Name & Law Firm)
Estate Planning Attorney (Name & Law Firm)
Law Firm
Personal Injury Attorney (Name & Law Firm)
Tax Attorney (Name & Law Firm)
Workman’s Compensation Attorney (Name & Law Firm)
Local Interest
Family Owned Business
Minority Owned Business
New Business
One Man Operation
Place to Work (1 to 10 Employees)
Place to Work (101+ Employees)
Place to Work (11-50 Employees)
Place to Work (51 to 100 Employees)
Veteran Owned Business
Woman Owned Business
Medical
Eye Specialists
General or Family Physician Clinic
Hearing Specialist
In-Home Health Care
Medical Specialist Clinic (W/O A Category)
Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Pain Specialist Clinic
Plastic Surgery Clinic
Podiatry
Psychologist or Psychiatrist Office
Walk-In Urgent Care Facility
Personal Services
Barber Shop
Beauty/Hair Salon
Chiropractic Clinic
Counseling or Therapy Office
Day Spa
Facials
Hair Removal Services
Hair Stylist/Barber (Name & Salon/Shop)
Massage
Place to get Your Nails Done
Tattoo Parlor
Recreation & Leisure
Community/Charity Event
Entertainment Center (jump, go-carts, etc.)
Family-Friendly Event
Free Entertainment
Historical Site
Holiday Attraction
Live Entertainment Venue
Museum
Must See Place in/near Harrisburg
Place for an Outdoor Adventure
Place to Have Fun
Place to Ski, snowboard or Tube
Place to Spend a Day Off
Place to Take Kids
Tourist Activity
Travel Agency
Restaurants
Asian Restaurant
Business Lunch
Chef
Date Night Restaurant
Diner
European Restaurant
Latin American Restaurant
Pizza Place
Place to Eat with Kids
Restaurant Service
Sandwich Place
Steakhouse
Sunday Brunch
Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly
Shopping
Antiques/Home Decor
Clothing Boutique
Farmers Market
Florist
Framer
Jewelry Store
Local Store (w/o a Category)
Specialty Store
Sporting/Exercise Gear Store
Store for Kids
Supermarket/Grocery Store
Unique Gift Store
Wedding & Events
Birthday Party Services
Caterer
DJ Service
Event Coordinator
Event Entertainment
Event Venue
Local Band
Local Musician or Soloist
Lodging
Party Rentals
Photographer
Place to Shop for Your Wedding
Romantic Getaway
Wedding Cakes
Wedding Florist/Decor
Wedding Planner