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
