Best of Roanoke 2017

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Readers Vote: 158 Categories, 487 Winners!



Your “Star of the Star City”

Platinum: Chris Hurst, formerly of WDBJ7

Gold: Kristina Montuori, WSLS 10

Silver (tie): Ed Walker, Developer; Sam Rasoul, 11th District Delegate


Most Brilliant Mind

Platinum: Ed Walker

Gold (tie): Sam Rasoul; Michael J. Friedlander, Ph.D., Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute


Government Person Who Gets It:

Platinum: Sam Rasoul

Gold: Chris Morrill, former city manager

Silver: Bob Goodlatte, 6th District Representative


Government Person With Foot In Mouth

Platinum: David Bowers,former mayor of Roanoke

Gold: Bob Goodlatte

Silver: Al Bedrosian, Roanoke County Supervisor


TV News Person You Rely on Most

Platinum – Honorable Mention: Chris Hurst, formerly of WDBJ7

Platinum: John Carlin, WSLS 10

Gold: Jean Jadhon, WDBJ7

Silver: Kimberly McBroom, WDBJ7


TV Weather Person You Rely on Most

Platinum – Honorable Mention: Robin Reed (Now an anchor)

Platinum: Kristina Montuori

Gold: Leo Hirsbrunner, WDBJ7

Silver: Jeff Haniewich, WSLS 10


TV Sports Person Getting It Across Best

Platinum: Travis Wells, WDBJ7

Gold: John Appicello, WSLS 10

Silver: Alyssa Rae, WSLS 10


Most Fun On The Radio (personality)

Platinum: Zack Jackson, K92

Gold – Honorable Mention: Danny Meyers, formerly of K92

Gold: Monica Brooks, K92

Silver: Dick Daniels, Q99


Best Serious Stuff On The Radio (station)

Platinum: WVTF

Gold: WFIR

Silver: Spirit FM


Best Music On The Radio (station)

Platinum: K92

Gold: Star Country

Silver: Q99


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