Best of Roanoke | The Roanoker

Championing Community Empowerment

The President and CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley has a heart for service, earning her the title of “Best Community Builder of the Year.”

Our fifth episode highlights two big winners from our 37th Annual Best of Roanoke Reader Poll plus a local nonprofit’s hard work!

Congratulations to our winners for being recognized as the best of the best by our readers!

We’re celebrating our 36th annual Best of Roanoke reader poll — now meet your winners!

Downtown Roanoke is the Platinum winner for “Best Spot for a Day Date” in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Mill Mountain Star is the Platinum winner for “You’re Not a Real Roanoker Until You Visit…,” in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Big Lick Gifts is the Platinum winner for multiple categories, including “Best Local Gifts,” in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Friendship is the Platinum winner for multiple categories, including “Best Employer,” in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Tyler Carlin is the Platinum winner for “Most Savvy Entrepreneur” in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Kianna Price is the Platinum winner for “Female Star of the Star City” in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.