We would like to congratualate all of the Marion Chamber of Commerce members who were honored as a 2021 Southern Illinoisian Readers Choice winner!!
A full list of categories and winners are available on their website.
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Congratulations to 2021 Readers Choice Recipients!
Karen Mullins • Mar 08, 2022
2021 Readers Choice Winners: Marion Chamber Members
FIRST PLACE WINNERS
Family Entertainment: SI Bowl Family Fun Center
Best Kids Party Venue: The Creative Getaway
Best Live Theater: Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Best Local Golf Club: Kokopelli Golf Course
Best TV Station: WSIL-TV Channel 3
Best Chicken Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings
Best Coffee: Crown Brew
Best Mexican Restaurant: La Galeria Mexican Cuisine & Creamery
Best Sushi: Fujiyama
Best Bank: First Southern Bank
Best Car Wash: Finish Line
Best Caterer: Crystal’s Catering
Best Credit Union: SIU Credit Union
Best Orthopedic Service: The Orthopaedic Institute
Best Printing: Silkworm
Best Real Estate Agency: Century 21 House of Realty
Best Auto Dealer New: Marion Toyota
Best Butcher Shop: Small’s Meat Market
Best Home Decor: Perfectly Posh Boutique
Best Liquor Store: Speakeasy Liquors
Best Motorcycle / Motor Sports Store: Black Diamond Harley Davidson
Best Music Store: Byassee Music and Sound
SECOND PLACE WINNERS
Best Local Golf Course: Crab Orchard Golf Course
Best Radio Station: WCIL-FM 101.5
Best TV Station: KFVS-TV Channel 12
Best BBQ: 17th Street BBQ
Best Mexican Restaurant: Don Sol Marion
Best Doctor (General Practice): Eric Graham
Best Auto Repair / Service Shop: PMR Auto
Best Bank: Legence Bank
Best Dry Cleaners: Monroe Cleaners
Best Pest Control: Envirotech
Best Printing: Hill Printing
Best Real Estate Agency: House 2 Home
Best Roofing Services: Reynolds Exteriors & Coatings
Best Solar Installer: AES Solar | Advanced Energy Solutions
Best Auto Dealer New: Watermark Ford
Best Auto Dealer Used: Marion Toyota
Best Children’s Clothing Store: Whimsey, A Children’s Clothing Store
Best Flooring Shop: Floorscapes
Best Furniture Shop: Anderson’s Furniture
Best Home Decor: The Creative Getaway
Best Jewelry Store: Your Jeweler
Best Locally Owned Clothing Store (Favorite): Perfectly Posh
Best Locally Owned Grocery: Small’s Food Store & Meat Market
THIRD PLACE WINNERS
Best Live Music Venue: Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Best Local Website: The Southern Illinoisan
Best TV Station: WSIU TV
Best Chili: 17th Street BBQ
Best Pizza: Walt’s
Best Financial Advisor: Kevin Frost
Best Orthodontist: Smile Doctors by Kevin Cook Orthodontics
Best Bank: Farmers State Bank
Best Caterer: Debra K’s Catering
Best Fitness Center: The HUB Recreation Center
Best Heating & Air Service: Fowler Heating and Cooling
Best Law Firm: Lawler & Brown Law Firm
Best Mental Health Facility: Centerstone
Best Pharmacy: The Medicine Shoppe
Best Physical Therapy Center: Joyner Therapy Center
Best Retirement Facility: The Voyage Senior Living
Best Vision Center: Crabtree & Merriman
Best Auto Dealer New: Watermark Nissan
Best Auto Dealer Used: Watermark Ford
Best Children’s Clothing Store: Perfectly Posh
Best Home Decor: Magpie Market
Best Tire Dealer: Best One Tire
Best Toy Store: Whimsey, A Children’s Clothing Store
Participation in this event is organized by the Marion Chamber Legislative Affairs Committee. To learn more about this group, click here.
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