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Best of Roanoke 2018

With 139 categories and 437 winners, our readers weigh in on the best and brightest in the Roanoke Valley.

Best of Roanoke 2017

Our readers weigh in on the best and brightest in the Roanoke Valley.

Best of Roanoke 2016

Here's our 30th annual collection of reader-voted people, places, and more-in 162 categories.

Best Of Roanoke 2015

See our list of winners from our 2015 Best of Awards, voted on by our readers.

Best of Roanoke 2014

It's the creme de la creme de la Roanoke Valley! Here’s the Best of Roanoke 2014, with thanks to our readers: The most voters in the most categories ever in the 28-year history of our reader-poll awards!

Best of Roanoke 2013

Who’s more passionate about the best of our area than our readers? We’re convinced that nobody is. With more than 51,000 individual votes in this year’s Best of Roanoke balloting, you have broken all records for voicing your views. We’re pleased to p

Best of Roanoke 2012

Our readers gather together in droves every year to proclaim their undying affection for all things Roanoke. Pick up a copy of our May/June issue for their pronouncements on the very best people, places and things our fair city has to offer!

The Best of Roanoke 2011

New categories! New faces and places! Our readers have voted in unprecedented numbers on their favorite things in the Roanoke Valley. Our thanks to all who voted and our invitation to make use of those results.

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Best of Roanoke 2018

With 139 categories and 437 winners, our readers weigh in on the best and brightest in the Roanoke Valley.
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Best of Roanoke 2017

Our readers weigh in on the best and brightest in the Roanoke Valley.
best of roanoke 2016

Best of Roanoke 2016

Here's our 30th annual collection of reader-voted people, places, and more-in 162 categories.
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Best Of Roanoke 2015

See our list of winners from our 2015 Best of Awards, voted on by our readers.
Best of 2014

Best of Roanoke 2014

It's the creme de la creme de la Roanoke Valley! Here’s the Best of Roanoke 2014, with thanks to our readers: The most voters in the most categories ever in the 28-year history of our reader-poll awards!
Best of Roanoke 2013

Best of Roanoke 2013

Who’s more passionate about the best of our area than our readers? We’re convinced that nobody is. With more than 51,000 individual votes in this year’s Best of Roanoke balloting, you have broken all records for voicing your views. We’re pleased to p

Best of Roanoke 2012

Our readers gather together in droves every year to proclaim their undying affection for all things Roanoke. Pick up a copy of our May/June issue for their pronouncements on the very best people, places and things our fair city has to offer!

The Best of Roanoke 2011

New categories! New faces and places! Our readers have voted in unprecedented numbers on their favorite things in the Roanoke Valley. Our thanks to all who voted and our invitation to make use of those results.
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Streets of Roanoke: Interstate 581

Interstate 581 turns 50 this year, with many of those years overcoming controversy and hurdles to connect different areas of

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