Sass Choice Awards

Congrats to Our Winners!

Our readers spoke, and the sixth annual Sass Choice Awards are here to celebrate Frederick’s local favorites!

With over 2,000 nominations and nearly 50,000 votes cast, this year’s ballot was full of new faces and hometown heroes alike. Rather than ranking first, second or third, we spotlight the top two businesses in each category — giving more local businesses a moment in the spotlight. Congrats to all this year’s winners! Cheer them on by sharing their success with #sasschoiceawards, stopping by their shops and giving them a well-deserved high five.

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2026 Sass Choice Awards Winners:

All winners are listed in alphabetical order. Some categories may include more than two winners due to a tie.

Events & Experiences

Home Services

Shopping & Retail

Specialty Categories

Are You a Winner?

All Sass Choice Awards winners have been notified either by email or phone. However, if you are a winner and have not received your notification, please respond to us at advertising@sassmagazine.com. We will give you access to our winners materials as well as information regarding our Sass Choice Awards Celebration event!

Celebrate With Us!

Join us for the 2026 Sass Choice Celebration, an evening dedicated to celebrating this year’s winners and the amazing local community behind them.

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Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 6:30-9pm
Location: Tenth Ward Distilling Co.

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Be Part of the Celebration

Put your business front and center at our BIGGEST (and one of our favorite) events of the year! A limited number of Sass Choice Celebration sponsorships are available, giving your business additional visibility before, during and after the event.

 

YES, I'D LIKE TO BE AN EVENT SPONSOR!

Make It Official

Order Your Winners Plaque before October 31!

Every winner will receive a Choice Awards certificate. But, if you want to make things even more official, show off the recognition you’ve earned with an official Sass Choice Award Winner plaque or other winner materials.

Display it in your storefront, office or business as a reminder that your community chose YOU.

ORDER TODAY!