Best of Roanoke 2014

Here’s the Best of Roanoke, with thanks to our readers: The most voters in the most categories ever in the 28-year history of our reader-poll awards!

Pop-Out People

Your Local Hero

• Platinum: Monica Mannino, Training Coordinator at Fleet Feet Sports
• Gold: Loren Wright (a winner with readers in recognition of her three-year fight with cancer, Loren Wright passed away February 17.)
• Silver: Ed Walker, developer

Most Brilliant Mind

• Platinum: Ed Walker     
• Gold: Bob Goodlatte
• Silver: Diana Rosapepe, Director of Library Services at Roanoke County Library

Government Person Who Gets It

• Platinum: Sam Rasoul, 11th District House Delegate    
• Gold: Bob Goodlatte
• Silver: David Trinkle    

Government Person With Foot In Mouth

• Platinum: David Bowers    

Crown This Person King (Or Queen) Of The Valley

• Platinum: Zack Jackson, K92 FM
• Gold: (tie) Ed Walker, Pearl Fu

Local Celeb You’d Want For Your Charity Event    

• Platinum: John Carlin, WSLS 10
• Gold: Karen McNew, WSLS 10    
• Silver: Robin Reed, WDBJ 7

On The Air

TV News Person You Rely on Most

• Platinum: Jean Jadhon, WDBJ 7
• Gold: John Carlin, WSLS 10
• Silver: Karen McNew, WSLS 10    

TV Weather Person You Rely on Most    

• Platinum: Robin Reed, WDBJ 7    
• Gold: Jamey Singleton, WSET 13
• Silver: Jeff Haniewich, WSLS 10

TV Sports Person Getting It Across Best

• Platinum: Travis Wells, WDBJ 7
• Gold: John Appicello, WSLS 10
• Silver: Karen Loftus, WDBJ 7

Most Fun On The Radio (personality)

• Platinum: Brett Sharp, Star Country 94.9 FM
• Gold: Danny Myers, K92 (92.3 FM)
• Silver: Zack Jackson, K92 FM

Best Serious Stuff On The Radio (station)

• Platinum: WVTF 89.1 AM    
• Gold: WFIR 960 AM / 107.3 FM    

Best Music On The Radio (station)

• Platinum: Steve FM 106.1 & 101.7 FM    
• Gold: Star Country 94.9FM
• Silver: K92 FM

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