Best New Bar (Since March 2006)

Rockbar

Best New Neighborhood Bar

Horseshoe Lounge

Best Neighborhood Bar Disguised as a Swank LoDo Club

The Lure

Best Dive Bar in the 'Burbs

12 Volt Tavern

Best Free WiFi in a Mexican Dive Bar

Aztec Sol

Best Bar Urinal for Bad Aimers

Pint's Pub

Best Denver Answer to Cheers

3 Kings Tavern

Best Denver Answer to Brooklyn

Sputnik

Best Bar to Watch Japanese B-Movies

Mario's Double Daughter's Salotto

Best Punk-Rock Bar and Pizzeria

Pasquini's Pizzeria Uptown

Best Leather Bar That Should Be Featured in Architectural Digest

Denver Eagle

Best Bar to Test Your Friends for Homophobia

J.R.'s Bar & Grill

Best Rock Club

hi-dive

Best New Club (Since March 2006)

DC 10

Best Club for Dancing

Rise

Best After-Hours Dance Parties

AfroBlu

Best Spy Dance Parties

gogoLab

Best Club Above a
Strip Club

Tabu

Best Club Comeback

The Loft

Best Club Move

Soiled Dove Underground

Best Club Expansion

El Chapultepec Too

Best Club Night

Chit Chat

Best Club Night for Hooking Up

Night of the Living Shred

Best Comedy Night

Tuesday nights Squire Lounge

Best New Funnyman

Ben Kronberg

Best Karaoke Night

Charlie's

Best DIY DJ Night

Bring Your Own Records Party

Best Goth Night

Disintegration

Best Jazz Club

Dazzle

Best Jazz Jam

The Meadowlark

Best All-Comers Jam

Tantrums Jam

Best Drummer Jam

Denver Drum Collective

Best Jam Flashback

Colorado '88

Best Recording Studio

8 Houses Down

Best Record Label

Needlepoint Records

Best Record Label With Grammy Ties

Silver Wave Records

Best Recording (Since March 2006)

If This Thing Should Spill

Best Local Concert (Since March 2006)

Born in the Flood/Nathan & Stephen CD-release show

Best Concert (Since March 2006)

Tool

Best In-Store Show by an Indie Hero

Calvin Johnson

Best Concept-Album Performance

Mothership

Best Solo Outing

Sarah Lucey

Best Happy-Hour Troubadour

Jim Yelenick

Best Sound Man

Ron Gordon

Best Live Band

Kingdom of Magic

Best Band With the Worst Name

Pee Pee

Best New Band

Nathan & Stephen

Best Band From an Actual Cowtown

Vitamins

Best Band to Come Out of Nowhere

Tifah

Best Purveyors of Mile- High Honky Crunk

3OH!3

Best Diamond in the Rough

The Heyday

Best Singer-Songwriter -- Male

Gregory Alan Isakov

Best Singer-Songwriter -- Female

Rachael Pollard

Best Guy Who Spends Forty Hours a Week at Band Practice

Andrew Segreti

Best Guy Playing Music for All the Right Reasons

Chris Adolf

Best Expatriate Still Involved in Local Music

Andrew Murphy

Best Meeting of the Minds

The Oriental Theater and the Bianchi Brothers

Best Creative Upsurge

Landlordland

Best Unlikely Comeback

Eyes Caught Fire

Best Frontman

Dameon Merkl

Best Frontwoman

Becca Mhalek

Best Neo-Shoegaze Album

Avoiding the Consequences

Best Demo Recording

The Furnace Room Demos

Best Art-Rock Disc

Laps in the Sleep Saloon

Best Post-Hardcore Disc

The Always Open Mouth

Best Blues Disc

The Turner Diaries

Best Post-Jam Disc

Yonder Mountain String Band

Best Fusion of Hip-Hop and Jazz on Disc

True by Design

Best Led Zeppelin Connection

Waterloo, Tennessee

Best Underground Venue

Blast-o-Mat

Best Underground Mixed-Use Venue

Rhinoceropolis

Best Show Fliers

Yerkish

Best Graffiti Advocates

Guerilla Garden

Best Collectible
Graffiti Art

The Magnet Mafia

Best New Public Art (Since March 2006)

"Denver Monoliths," by Beverly Pepper

Best New Public Art -- Indoors

"ENGI," by Tatsuo Miyajima

Best New Public Art -- Suburbs

"Kawil," by David Mazza

Best Climbable Art

"Scottish Angus Cow and Calf," by Dan Ostermiller

Best Spinning Art

"The Windmill Project," by Patrick Marold

Best Museum Exhibit (Since March 2006)

RADAR

Best Fond Farewell

Retirement of Dianne Vanderlip

Best Gallery Show -- Solo

COLIN LIVINGSTON

Best Gallery Show -- Group

Directions in Abstraction

Best Debut

Yoshitomo Saito

Best Old West Show

Colorado & the West

Best Old Modern Show

Colorado Modernism: 1930-1970

Best Show About Former Hippies

The Armory Group

Best Recent-History Show

Decades of Influence

Best Artful Family Reunion

Vavra Triptych

Best Art History Lesson

Treasures Revealed: The Art of Hungary

Best Asian Art History Lesson

Japanese Art

Best Contemporary Asian Art Lesson -- Museum

Waves on the Turquoise Lake

Best Contemporary Asian Art Lesson -- Gallery

Under the Radar

Best Historic Photo Show -- Group

From Nordenskiold to Nusbaum

Best Historic Photo Show -- Solo

Denver's Pictorial Photographer

Best Iconic Photo Show

Marilyn Monroe: Beginning
to End

Best Contemporary Photo Show -- Solo

John Bonath: Blessings Revisited

Best Showcase of Photograph Trends

(REAL): Photographic Constructs

Best Sculpture Solo

James Surls

Best End to a Daydream

Matthew Rose: Spelling With Scissors

Best Ceramics Show -- Solo

Martha Daniels

Best Ceramics Show -- Group

Breaking the Mold

Best Imitation of Carnival Spin Art

Something to Consider

Best Installation Show

Weekend in So Show

Best Video Projection

Chimera

Best Show by an Emerging Conceptualist

Undergo

Best Design Show

DoubleButter Boontje

Best Place to Find Undiscovered Artists

Art-O-Mart

Best Drawing Lessons

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School

Best Clay Lessons

First Friday mini-shops

Best Denver Flashback

Jack Kerouac's On the Road scroll exhibit

Best Film Flashback

On the Road film project

Best Local Drinking Film

Drunk by Noon

Best Local Sports Film

The Goal

Best Local Hair Film

Combover: The Movie

Best Showcase of Local Filmmakers

5 Minute Film Fest

Best Film Festival

The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival

Best Performance by a Coloradan in a Film

Jessica Biel

Best Performance by Colorado in a Film

Skills Like This

Best Movie Theater -- Comfort

Harkins Northfield 18

Best Movie Theater -- Programming

Starz FilmCenter

Best Movie Theater -- Food

Cinema Grill

Best Cheap Movie Night

Tiffany Park Movies 6

Best Reason Not to Kill Your TV

Denver Open Media

Best New Book by a Colorado Publisher

Golem Song

Best New Book by a Colorado Author -- Thriller

Kill Me

Best New Book by a Colorado Author -- Literary

Augusta Locke

Best New Book by a Colorado Author -- Vampire

The Nymphos of Rocky Flats Mario Acevedo

Best Online Poetry Slam

www.podslam.org

Best Therapeutic Poetry Organization

Art From Ashes

Best Original Play -- Local Authors

A Synopsis of Butchery

Best Original Play -- Non-Local Author

1001, by Jason Grote

Best News for Playwrights -- Small Venue

Curious Theatre Company

Best News for Playwrights -- Large Venue

Denver Center Theatre Company

Best Theater Production

The Caretaker

Best Theater Season

Buntport Theater Company

Best Performance by an Audience Member

Unnamed audience member

Best Audience

Shadow Theatre Company

Best Comedy

Plenty of Time

Best Comedic Performance of the Year

Michael Shalhoub Tartuffe Germinal Stage Denver

Best Actress in a Comedy

Angela Reed

Best Actor in a Comedy

John Hutton

Best Nasty Comedy

Vigil

Best Return to Denver

Caitlin O'Connell

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy

Sydney Parks

Best On-Stage Freakout

Charlotte Booker

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy

Erik Edborg

Best Actress in a Drama

Trina Magness

Best Actor in a Drama

Ami Dayan

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama

Mare Trevathan

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama

Josh Hartwell

Best Actor in a Musical

Scott Beyette

Best Actress in a Musical

Jean Arbeiter

Best Supporting Actor in a Musical

Geoffrey Kent

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical

Genevieve Baer

Best Season for an Actor

Leonard Barrett

Best Season for an Actress

Simone St. John

Best Performance in a One-Person Show

Diana Dresser

Best Direction of a Comedy

Jamie Horton

Best Season for a Director

Terry Dodd

Best Set -- Large Theater

The Clean House

Best Set -- Small Theater

A Synopsis of Butchery

Best Music

1001

Best Musical

Crazy for You

Best Asset to the Stage

Annie Dwyer

Best Theatrical Politics

The Exonerated

Best Theatrical Gamble

Urinetown

Best Impact in a Small Role -- Tragic

William Hahn

Best Impact in a Small Role -- Comic

Bill Christ

Best Lobby Entertainment

White Christmas Holiday Revue

Best Sideshow Performer

Ukulele Loki

Best Absurdist Cabaret Artist

Nina Rolle

Best Drag Show

Demented Divas

Best Jesus Freak

Devout dancer

Best Place to Find Non-Ironic Mullets on Men

The Grizzly Rose

Best Place to Find Non- Ironic Mullets on Women

The Denver Detour

Best People-Watching

Supreme Court

Best Place to See a Drunk Liberal

Drinking Liberally

Best Place to See a Drunk Conservative

Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Party

Best Drunken Gang

Geeks Who Drink

Best Canine Fashion Show

Mutts & Models

Best Paper Fashions

Paper Runway Fashion Show

Best Secret Halloween Party

Pumpkin Follies and Goat Show

Best Kids' Birthday Party

tRUNks

Best Family Freebie

Target Free First Tuesday Nights

Best Free Entertainment

La Piazza Dell'Arte

Best New Outdoor Festival

SunStock

Best Place to See a Rainstorm

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Best Annual Yuletide Celebration

Golden

Best Annual Celebration of Fall

Famous Flamethrower's High Altitude Chili Cookoff Weekend

Best Free Service

DVD rentals

Best First-Friday Freebie

Friday Night Blow Outs

Best Hotel Bargain

Comfort Inn Downtown

Best Dollar Store

Dollar Tree

Best Strip Mall for Cheapskates

JCRS Shopping Center

Best Cheap Car Wash

Octopus Car Wash

Best Retailer's Slogan

"Corporate Gifts Suck! Please Buy Local!"

Best Easy Philanthropy

Buffalo Exchange

Best Federal Monument

Federal Heating

Best Reggae Monument

Caribbean Marketplace

Best Spot to Get Lei'd

Little Grass Shack

Best Place to Buy Your Freak Flag

Heaven Sent Me

Best Cop Shopping

Colorado State Patrol Protective Association Store

Best Store in Belmar

A++ Boutique de Force

Best Store on the 16th Street Mall

Cook's Fresh Market

Best Downtown Neighbors

Cali & Mo and Lilly Partain

Best Store in Cherry Creek

Macy's

Best New Store on Broadway (Since March 2006)

Fancy Tiger

Best Store on Old South Gaylord Street

Pome

Best Store on West 32nd Avenue

Studio Bead

Best Store on Littleton's Main Street

Savory Spice

Best Store in Olde Town Arvada

Olde Town Pickin' Parlor

Best Store on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall

Powell's Sweet Shoppe

Best Store Almost on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall

Bliss

Best Store at Denver International Airport

Radio Road

Best New Store on Colfax (Since March 2006)

Constance Love

Best New Old Store
on Colfax

Twist & Shout

Best New Old Bookstore

Tattered Cover Book Store

Best New Used Bookstore

Miss Prothero's Books

Best Cheap Books

Goodwill Industries

Best Place to See a Book Come to Life

Sage Moon

Best Book to Taste

130 Years and 130 Dishes

Best Flea Market

Sweet William Market

Best New Farmers' Market

Civic Center Park

Best Arty Markets

Dana Cain

Best Design Shop

P Design Gallery

Best New Counterculture Hangout

Idle Hands Boutique and Gallery

Best New Hipster Hangout

Joy Engine

Best Chocolate With a Message

Original Hip Hop Chocolates

Best Coffee Brewed in an Oversized iPod

NOVO Coffee

Best Place to Battle Over Cappuccino

Mile High Buzz

Best Candles

Ambiance de Provence

Best Dish Towels

Max & Me

Best Knitting Shop

LambShoppe

Best Do-It-Yourself Jewelry

Desert Gems

Best Do-It-for-You Jeweler -- Metal

Anesha Jewelry by Amy Kahn

Best Do-It-for-You Jeweler -- Gems

Lee Alexander Jewelery

Best Crafts Shop

Willow

Best Disco Knockout

GlowFur

Best Punk Knockout

FashioNation

Best Woman to Make You a Knockout

Susan Matthews

Best Man to Make Your Daughter a Knockout

Jaider Sanchez

Best Clothing for Real Women

Harriet's San Francisco

Best Cheap Shoes

True Love

Best Expensive Shoes

Strut

Best Recycled Shoes

Bruise

Best Recycled Clothing

Potential Fashions

Best Handbags

Kismet

Best Handbags for Cowgirls

Zelda's

Best Stuff to Put in Your Handbag

Sephora

Best Duds for Little Hipsters

Rare Bird Vintage Clothing

Best Duds for Little Prepsters

Petite Patoot

Best Prayer Party

Denise Barnes's Kick-Ass Peace Prayer Gatherings

Best Drive-Up Prayers

Kingdom of Glory Christian Center

Best Headwear for Jews

Aharon's Jewish Books and Judaica

Best Tattoo Removal Service

Ink-B-Gone

Best Anti-Smoking Aid

JuJu Central

Best Aphrodisiac for Men

Oskar Blues Old Chub Stick

Best Place to Shave

Melt Products

Best Beauty Fix

CRAVE Parties

Best No-Boys-Allowed Parties

Hip Chicks Out/ Mystique Erotique

Best Online Shopping

www.talulahonline.com

Best Dog-Proof Furniture

The Livable Home Store

Best Canine Accessory

The PetPeek

Best Attempt to Take Over the World

Firehouse Animal Health Centers

Best Way to Leave This World

Tender Touch Animal Hospital

Best Garden Shop for Serious Gardeners

Birdsall & Co.

Best Place to Shred

Action Recycling

Best Senior Senior Seminar

VIVA

Best Solution to College Binge Drinking

Student Emergency Medical Services

Best Alcohol Delivery System

Pocket Shot

Best Dinner for $10 (for two)

Tacos D.F.

Best Sometime Italian

Tonti's

Best Taste of Denver

Elway's

Best Taste of Denver on the Cheap

Brewery Bar II

Best Taste of the New West

Cafe Star

Best Old West Restaurant

Buckhorn Exchange

Best Way Out West Restaurant

Vesta Dipping Grill

Best American Restaurant

Mel's

Best New American Restaurant

Deluxe

Best Old American Restaurant

Bastien's

Best Taste of the Past

Zengo

Best Taste of the 21st Century

Tula

Best Taste of the Future

Potager

Best Tasting Menu

Sushi Sasa

Best Small-Plates Menu

The 9th Door

Best Fusion Menu

L'Atelier

Best Fusion Restaurant

Opus

Best Late-Night Menu

Sketch Food & Wine

Best 24-Hour Menu

Breakfast King

Best Breakfast

Toast

Best Cheap Breakfast

The Bagel Store

Best Breakfast in Bed

Les Delices de Paris

Best International Breakfast

British Bulldog

Best Really International Breakfast

Pho 79

Best Breakfast Burrito

Santiago's

Best Breakfast Burrito at 2 A.M.

Viva Burrito Company

Best Taste of the D.F.

Los Carboncitos

Best Burrito Vendor

Milagro Burrito

Best Taste of Hong Kong

Mee Yee Lin

Best Dim Sum

Super Star Asian

Best Dim Sum for Beginners

Palace Chinese Restaurant

Best Brunch

Bistro Vend�me

Best Brunch With Grandma

Brown Palace

Best Afternoon Tea

Dushanbe Teahouse

Best Taste of NOLA

Lucile's

Best Chain

Tokyo Joe's

Best Free Lunch (or Dinner)

SAME Cafe

Best Quick Lunch

Famous Pizza

Best Cheap Lunch

Ba Le Sandwich

Best Sandwiches

Pat's #1

Best Sandwiches From a Gas Station

South Philly Cheesesteak

Best Cuban

Buenos Aires Pizzeria

Best Cheap Dinner

Cowbobas

Best Taste of Your Childhood

P.B. Loco

Best Taste of Someone Else's Childhood

Steuben's

Best Green-Chile Cheeseburger

The Cherry Cricket

Best Hamburger

Bud's Bar

Best Taste of What Might've Been

Griff's Burger Bar

Best Hot Dog

Old Fashioned Italian Deli

Best Hot Dog Cart

Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

Best Taste of the
Windy City

Chicago

Best Happy-Hour Menu

Dazzle

Best Expense-Account Dinner

Elway's

Best Dinner for $2,000 (for One)

Palace Arms

Best Special-Occasion Dinner

Duo

Best Dinner on a Monday Night

Frasca

Best Dinner, Period

Mizuna

Best Cheese Course

Fruition

Best Desserts

Duo

Best Free Dessert

Palace Arms

Best Moments

Restaurant Kevin Taylor

Best Place to Be a Regular

Chama

Best Place to Be Irregular

Brix

Best Lemonade

Bourbon Grill

Best Coffeehouse

City, O' City

Best One-Two Punch

Paris on the Platte/Paris Wine Bar

Best Barista

Doug Naiman

Best Beer List

Falling Rock Tap House

Best Microbrew List

Great Divide Brewing Company

Best Colorado Distillery

Stranahan's Colorado Distillery

Best Brewpub

Wynkoop Brewing Co.

Best Taste of Tomorrow's Brews

North Star Restaurant & Brewery

Best Wine List

Palace Arms

Best Wine List for Mortals

Z Cuisine

Best Wine List for Tasting

Frasca

Best Tequila/Mezcal List

Mezcal

Best Margarita

Mezcal

Best Cocktail Menu

Vita

Best Classic Cocktails

Gaetano's

Best Contemporary Cocktails

Parallel 17

Best Steakhouse

Capital Grille

Best Steakhouse for Democrats

Club 404

Best Steakhouse for Republicans

Northwoods Inn

Best Steakhouse for Tourists

Buckhorn Exchange

Best BBQ

Cabin Creek Smokehouse BBQ

Best BBQ Sandwich

Sam Taylor's Bar-B-Que

Best BBQ Pork

Yazoo BBQ Company

Best Asian BBQ

Pacific Ocean International Market

Best BBQ From a
Drive-Thru

Jim 'n Nick's

Best Potato Chips

Govnr's Park

Best French Fries

Via

Best Fried Chicken

Castle Cafe

Best Taste of Southern Hospitality

Joseph's Southern Food

Best Chicken-Fried Steak

Reiver's

Best Chicken Wings

Wingman

Best Taste of Buffalo

Luciano's Pizza and Wings

Best Fried Cheese

Fruition

Best Fried Dumplings

Szechuan Chinese

Best Shrimp Cocktail

El Coyotito #3

Best Shrimp-and-Beer Cocktail

Tula

Best Green Chile

Jack-n-Grill

Best Colorado-Style Green Chile

Reiver's

Best Burrito

Se�or Burrito

Best Tamales

Amaizing Corn Tamales

Best Taco

Tacos D.F.

Best Taste of Mexico City

El Taco de M�xico

Best Taste of Michoac?n

Taquer�a Patzcuaro

Best Taste of Oaxaca

Del Maguey Mezcal

Best Taste of the New World

Senor Ric's

Best Free Chips and Salsa

Los Carboncitos

Best Cactus

Rosa Linda's Mexican Cafe

Best Carnitas

Taquer�a Patzcuaro

Best Taste of Federal

Avanza Market

Best Taste of Old South Federal

New Saigon

Best Taste of Old North Denver

Three Sons

Best Italian Restaurant

Venice Ristorante

Best Neighborhood Italian Restaurant

Frasca

Best Return to Form

Luca d'Italia

Best Ciabatta

Dolce Sicilia Italian Bakery

Best Pizza

The Oven

Best Gourmet Pizza

D Note

Best Rocky Mountain Pie

Wazee Supper Club

Best Place to Reminisce About Peter Frampton Before He Felt Like
We Do

Oblio's Pizzeria

Best Taste of Naples

Via

Best International Pizza

Buenos Aires Pizzeria

Best Taste of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Grill

Best Taste of Latin America

Sabor Latino

Best Central/South American Restaurant

Los Cabos II

Best Taste of Lima

Lim�n

Best Fried Plantains and Ceviche

Red Tango

Best Raw Fish

Sushi Den

Best Sushi Restaurant

Sushi Sasa

Best Taste of Tokyo

Oshima Ramen

Best Japanese Restaurant

Domo

Best Vietnamese Restaurant

Kim Ba

Best Taste of Hanoi

Ha Noi Pho

Best Nouvelle Vietnamese

Parallel 17

Best Taste of Saigon

Pho Saigon

Best American Chinese Restaurant

Chopsticks China Bistro

Best Authentic Chinese Restaurant

Super Star Asian

Best Chinese Takeout

East China

Best Korean Restaurant

Han Kang

Best Thai Restaurant

US Thai

Best Indian Restaurant

Royal Peacock

Best Indian Buffet

Little India

Best Taste of History

Jewel of India

Best Vegetarian Indian

Masalaa

Best Vegetarian Restaurant

D Note

Best Greens

Mercury Cafe

Best Garden in a Restaurant

Gaia Bistro

Best Flowers in a Restaurant

Flower Wraps

Best Picnic on the Patio

Rioja

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

Ya Hala

Best Taste of Persia

House of Kabob

Best Taste of Greece

Yanni's Greek Taverna

Best African Restaurant

Arada Ethiopian Cafe

Best Taste of North Africa

Cafe Paprika

Best Taste of Provence

Restaurant Aix

Best Taste of Paris on the Cheap

Le Central

Best French Restaurant

Z Cuisine

Best Opening

Lim�n

Best Move

Lola

Best Comeback

Solera

Best Taste of Denver When Coming Home

Jack-n-Grill

Best Neighborhood Restaurant

Tables

Best Restaurant Neighborhood

Highland

Best New Restaurant Neighborhood

Sixth Avenue

Best New Restaurant (Since March 2006)

Fruition

Best Slogan for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver

"Rocky Mountain High"

Best Next Official State Song

"The Foreclosure Blues"

Best New State Motto

"Everybody's High"

Best New State Nickname

"The Highest State"

Best New State Grass

The legal kind

Best New State Animal

The Lobbyist

Best New State Bird

Joe Nacchio prosecution
witnesses

Best New State Fish

Sushi

Best New State Folk Dance

Go Ger Swing

Best New State Fossil

James Dobson

Best New State Tree

Ailanthus

Best New State Mineral

Titanium

Best New State Rock

The Fray

Best Source on State Symbols

Colorado State Archives

Best New Name for Commerce City

Commerce City

Best Threat to the Tranquility of Highlands Ranch

The Question Alliance

Best Real World: Denver Cast Member

Alex

Best Real World: Denver Artist

Rodney Wallace

Best Museum on a Reality Show

Clear Creek History Park

Best Denverite on a Reality Show

Mike Nickels

Best Religious Ad

"Anna Nicole and Jesus"

Best New Job for
Ted Haggard

Demented Divas! Understudy

Best Activist

Rita Bertolli

Best Denver Export

The Denver Drill

Best Liquid Asset

Denver Water

Best Source of Water News

Coyote Gulch

Best Building Block

DenverInfill

Best Online Ramblings of a Renaissance Man

Wash Park Prophet

Best Blog -- Cultural

www.hughgrahamcreative.com

Best Blog -- Political

www.progressnowaction.com

Best Offspring of a National Blog

Colorado Confidential

Best Left-Wing Media Criticism

Colorado Media Matters

Best Right-Wing Media Criticism

The Independence Institute

Best Capitol Idea

Reopening the Dome

Best Political Ad

Ken Gordon

Best Statesmanship

Ken Gordon and Mike Coffman

Best Capitol Pet

Buckley

Best Capitol Watchdog

Ron Binz

Best Freshman in the Colorado Legislature

Chris Romer

Best Veteran in the Colorado Legislature

Andrew Romanoff

Best New Building

Frederic C. Hamilton Building

Best New Residential Low-Rise

Golden Row Townhomes

Best New Residential High-Rise

Glass House

Best High-Style "Green" Building

Signature Centre at Denver West

Best New Light-Rail Station

E. Louisiana Ave. and S. Pearl St.

Best Tribute to Money

Colorado Business Bank

Best Celebration of Finished Business

Frederic C. Hamilton Building Opening Weekend

Best Celebration of Unfinished Business

Highland Bridge Opening

Best Early-Warning System

CDOT Traveler Information

Best Political Campaign Souvenir

"Both Ways Bob" Flip-Flops

Best Souvenirs in a Gas Station

Conoco

Best Souvenirs by a Gravesite

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Best CU Recruiter

Hank Brown

Best Hair on a TV Personality -- Male

Chris Tanaka

Best Hair on a TV Personality -- Female

Crystal Egger

Best Nose on a TV Personality

Drew Soicher

Best TV Anchor

Jim Benemann

Best TV Sportscaster

Marc Soicher

Best TV Weathercaster

Marty Coniglio

Best Return of a TV Forecaster

Sunny Roseman

Best Return of a TV Wackadoo

Dan Daru

Best TV Fact-Checkers

Adam Schrager and Raj Chohan

Best Unsung Investigator

Tony Kovaleski

Best TV Newscast -- Night

Channel 9

Best TV Newscast -- Morning

Channel 4

Best Marathon TV Newscast

Channel 9/Channel 20

Best Jazz Station Here or Anywhere

KUVO

Best New-Music Radio Station

Radio 1190

Best World-Music Radio Show

TerraSonic

Best Radio-Station Swap

Classic Country for ESPN Radio

Best Really Old Oldies Station

Studio 1430

Best Radio DJ

Bret Saunders

Best Radio Talk-Show Host

Jay Marvin

Best Spellcheck Snafu

"Donald Armsful"

Best Spellcheck Snafu -- Runner-Up

"Al Lies at DenverPost.com"

Best Unknown Cable Network

HDNet

Best Denver Insult

Dave Barry

Best Mascot

Rocky

Best Sports Announcer

Mike Haynes

Best Rockie

Matt Holliday

Best Bronco

Champ Bailey

Best Nugget

Marcus Camby

Best Av

Paul Stastny

Best Rapid

Kyle Beckerman

Best Crush

Damian Harrell

Best Mammoth

Gary Gait

Best Sports Team -- Professional

Denver Nuggets

Best Sports Team -- College

Falcons Men's Basketball Team

Best Coach -- Professional

Mike Shanahan

Best Coach -- College

Jeff Bzdelik

Best Deal for Season- Ticket Holders

Colorado Rockies

Best Batting Cages

Denver Hitting Club

Best Pitch

HitStreak

Best Terrain Park

Keystone

Best Locals Mountain

Loveland

Best Upscaling of a Down-Home Resort

Black Mountain Lodge

Best Ski Deal

Ruby Hill Rail Yard

Best Official Skatepark

Sandstone Ranch Skate Park

Best Unofficial Skatepark

Highland Bridge

Best DIY Project

Bennett DIY Skatepark Project

Best Skateboard School

Colorado Skate University

Best Secret BMX Spot

The V

Best Fitness on Wheels

US on Wheels

Best Place to Ride High

Golden Oldy Cyclery

Best Place to Get High

SkyVenture Colorado

Best Race to the Top of a Building

Run the Register

Best Reason to Top Mount Elbert

50-50-1

Best Place to Go Under

Downtown Aquarium

Best New Beach

Neusteter Plaza

Best River Cleaning

South Platte River Sweep

Best Answer to Match.com

V Outdoors

Best Place to Pick Up Eco Chicks

REI

Best Place to Pick Up
Eco Boys

Confluence Kayaks

Best Unauthorized Dog Park

Hirshorn Park

Best Guide to Colorado

Colorado Mountain Club Press

Best Urban Nature Walk

High Line Canal Trail

Best Butt-Kicking

Genesis Fitness Camps

Best Bowling Alley

Elitch Lanes

Best Pool Hall

Tarantula Billiards and Bar

Best Gamesmanship

Underground Games

Best Child's Play

World's Largest Field Day (for Big Kids)

Best Venue for an
All-Night Party

Fat City

Best Train Ride for Kids

Polar Express

Best Train Ride for Adults

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Best Apres-Ski Pit Stop

The Red Ram

Best Sports Bar for the Non-Sports Fan

College Inn

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