Sass Choice Awards

About the Sass Choice Awards

The ultimate LADIES CHOICE AWARDS! With over 45,000 votes and 1,000 business nominations, the following businesses were voted our top Sass Choice Awards winners in each category! Join us in congratulating these local Frederick-area businesses! Show them your support by sharing their win on social media (be sure to use #sasschoiceawards), visiting their shops, and generally giving them a big pat on the back!

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Sass Choice Awards Winners:

BEAUTY SERVICES

Brows/Lashes

Bombshell Beauty Co.

Threaded. by Melissa

 

Hair Salon

Criswell Hair Company

Head Rush Studio, LLC

 

Med Spa/Day Spa

Evergrace Aesthetics

Maria Hawkins Aesthetics

 

Misc / Other Beauty Services

Bombshell Beauty Co.

JKW Beauty

 

Nail Salon / Nail Care

La Sorella

Spilt Polish Nail & Skin Spa

 

Skincare / Makeup Services

Bug and Jane – Self Care Sanctuary

JKW Beauty

 

EVENTS & EXPERIENCE

Adventure/Entertainment Experience

Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory

Tree Trekkers

 

Date Night/Romantic Getaway Location

Bavarian Inn

Visitation Hotel Frederick

 

Event / Wedding Planner

Protea Event Planning

Sleeping Bee Designs

 

Event / Wedding Venue

Big Cork Vineyards

Montagu Meadows

 

Event Services (Other)

Bella Balloons, LLC

Burnside Events

 

Local Festival / Event

Frederick Pride

Great Frederick Fair

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Bakery

Sweet Maddies, Cookies on Demand

Taralicious Treats

 

Breakfast/ Brunch Location

Café Nola

Tom & Rays

 

Brewery

Idiom Brewing Co.

RAK Brewing Co

 

Caterer / Catering Company

Canapés

The Box Theory

 

Coffee / Tea Shop

Dublin Roasters

Gravel & Grind

 

Dinner Location

Dutch’s Daughter

Lazy Fish

 

Distillery

McClintock Distilling

Tenth Ward Distillery

 

Food Truck

Boxcar Burgers

The Pita King

 

Happy Hour

Frederick Social

White Rabbit Gastropub

 

Ice Cream Shop

Jimmie Cone

South Mountain Creamery

 

Lunch Spot

Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar

Wags

 

Overall Restaurants

Dutch’s Daughter

Manalú Italian Restaurant

 

Winery

Big Cork Vineyards

Linganore Winecellars

 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Chiropractor/Physical Therapy

Frederick Chiropractic Wellness Center

pelvRX Physical Therapy

 

Dentist/ Orthodontist

Terrace Dental Group

William J. Hall DDS, PA

 

Dermatology Services

Bug and Jane- self care sanctuary

Maria Hawkins Aesthetics

 

Dietician/Nutritionist

Brandi Wynne Nutrition

Kindred Nutrition & Kinetics

 

Family Doctor / Pediatrician

Erica Meyers, C.R.N.P

Frederick County Pediatrics

 

Gym / Fitness Center

Club Pilates – South Frederick

Straight Shot Training

 

Holistic/Alternative Heath

Erica Pearre, Massage Therapy

Seventh Balance

 

Mental Health Services

Alison J. Bomba, Psy.D., LLC

Trauma Specialists of Maryland

 

Womens Health / Medical Provider

Capital Women’s Care

Lifted Wellness

 

Yoga / Pilates Studio

Club Pilates – South Frederick

Yogamour Yoga & Healing Arts Center

 

HOME SERVICE

Cleaning/Home Organization Company

Kidwell’s Kleaning

LVCD Cleaning Services

 

Home Building and Maintenance

A&S Construction, LLC

Noel’s Fire Protection

 

Interior Designer/ Decorator

Beyond the Box Interiors

EddaRose Interiors

 

Landscaping/Lawn Care /Nursery

Hawkins Landscaping Inc

Thanksgiving Farms

 

Realtor

Audra Jacob, Samson Properties

Morgan McAuliffe, Compass

 

PERSONAL SERVICE

Auto Service/ Mechanic Shop

Dynamic Automotive

Second Chances Garage

 

Financial Planner/ Bank

Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory

Hummingbird Wealth Management

 

Florist / Flowers

Blossom and Basket Boutique

Frederick Floral Bar

 

Personal Development/Life Coaching

Neely Coaching & Training

pLink Leadership

 

Pet Services/ Veterinary 

Compassion Veterinary Center

Yellow Springs Veterinary Clinic

 

Photography/ Videography

Ak’s GraFix & Photo

Julie Zeger Photography

 

Travel Agent/ Agency

Maggie Ballantyne, Wishes Family Travel

Kim Mogard, Cruise Planners

 

SHOPPING & RETAIL

Antiques

Lily & Birch Market

Vintage MC Frederick

 

Grocery/ Food Market

Common Market

Wegmans

 

Home Goods / Home Decor

Fig & Fire

Vintage MC Frederick

 

Jewelry/ Accessories

Jessica Jordan Jewelry & Gifts

Style Me Sue Consignments

 

Specialty shop

Chappelle & Co.

Take Root

 

Thrift/Consignment

Fetch Thrift

Style Me Sue Consignments

 

Womens Clothing

Frederick Fashion Boutique

Style Me Sue Consignments

 

SPECIALTY

Blog/Podcast/Media

Rich in Life Podcast

The Frederick Mom

 

Local Author

Laura Spivak

Shaylynn Marks

 

Local Maker / Artist / Artisan

Fig & Fire

Venus & Vine

 

Local Non-Profit Organization

Amplified Change

Heartly House

 

Local Media Page/Social Influencer

Frederick Homebody

The Frederick Mom

 

Woman Owned: Food, Hospitality & Wellness

Sunny Side Stays, LLC

Trauma Specialists of Maryland

 

Woman Owned: Retail/Product-Based Business

Gifts by LB

Style Me Sue Consignments

 

Woman Owned: Service-Based Business

Beyond the Box Interiors

Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory

 

Winner Notifications

All Sass Choice Awards winners will be notified either by email, DM or phone throughout the month of August. If you’re a winner and would like information on our Sass Choice advertising discounts email Kim at advertising@sassmagazine.com.

Celebrate With Us!

Join us to celebrate our 2025 Sass Choice Awards winners! Meet our winning businesses, mix and mingle with our readers, and meet the ladies who bring you Sass Magazine. No agenda, no itinerary…just a night to enjoy good company, try great food and CELEBRATE! THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT AND TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.  

Friday, September 26
Event: 6:30 – 9:00PM
Tenth Ward Distilling Co.

(All attendees must be 21 years of age or older with valid government issued identification to attend this event. No exceptions.)

About the Sass Choice Awards

The Sass Choice Awards, presented by Sass Magazine, celebrate the best in local businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations who embody creativity, innovation, and excellence. It’s more than just an award; it’s a celebration of passion, hard work, and the inspiring spirit of the community.

NOMINATION PHASE

May 15-Jun 15

VOTING PHASE

July 1-July 20

WINNERS ANNOUCED

Sept/Oct Issue

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