Laundromat
Keeping your whites white and your colours bright is the purpose of good laundromats. Herald readers trust these highly ranked Laundromats:
Avalon: Again this year Franklyn Avenue Laundromat cleans up with first place followed by Twin City Laundromat in second and Mighty Whites in third.
Off the Avalon: First place here went to Tony's in Grand Falls-Windsor followed by Midtown in Gander and New Lee Done in Corner Brook.
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Lighting Store
Light fixtures add that perfect touch to the décor of your home or office. For diverse style and selection see what our voters had to say about their favourite lighting stores.
Avalon: Lighting up first for still another year is The Lamp Post. Kent's comes in second place with McLoughlin's in third place.
Off the Avalon: Canadian Tire shines the brightest Off the Avalon, followed by Gander Electrical in second and Murley's in Marystown in third.
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Long Distance Company
With families today spread throughout the world, it can be difficult to keep abreast of what's happening on a day to day basis.  Keeping in touch with loved ones is much easier with the many options of great long distance plans but which one to choose.  Listen to what our readers say to help you make your decision.
Avalon: Voters say that Newtel is the best in long distance savings with Sprint a close second and A T & T third.
Off the Avalon: Newtel is the big winner in this category taking 100 per cent of the vote.
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Muffler Shop
Car sounding like an army tank? It's probably time to get that muffler fixed. For the best in service and value, check out these muffler shops.
Avalon: Midas Muffler, who have won for 10 years, reigns our first place winner followed by Speedy in second and Foxtrap Muffler Shop in third.
Off the Avalon: For the best in muffler repair off the Avalon, voters chose Canadian Tire in first place followed by Thruway Muffler in Corner Brook and Speedy Muffler in Clarenville.
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Musical Instruments
Whether you're looking for a fiddle or accordion, or one of the many other instruments played today, you can find exactly what you're looking for in one of these fine music stores as recommended by our readers.
Avalon: Music City receives the highest honours in this category followed again this year by O'Brien's Music in second and Griffith's Guitar Works third.
Off the Avalon: MEA Music in Gander takes first place with Radio Shack in Clarenville taking second and Bow Eaters in Marystown in third.
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Paint Shop
Whether you're painting just one room or your entire house, get what you need from one of these paint shops.
Avalon: The Paint Shop finished at the front of the line with this year's voters. Templeton's moves to second place and Colour Your World is third.
Off the Avalon: Voters off the Avalon agree with their Avalon counterparts; The Paint Shop takes first place province-wide. Following them in second place is Canadian Tire followed by Murley's in Marystown with a third place finish.
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Pet Shop
Looking for the perfect pet? Well look no further than this category. Check out some cuddly critters at one of these popular pet shops.
Avalon: Still leading the way at number one is Pet City. Cuddling its way into second place in this category is Critters 'N' Things.
Off the Avalon: First place honours go to purrfect Pet City in Grand Falls-Windsor. Pet Plus in Marystown is in second place while Pet Place in Clarenville makes a fine third-place showing.
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Photo Finishing
Pictures capture our most precious moments, and if you want to have good quality prints, trust in these 'best of' winners.
Avalon: Japan Camera is the number one choice with this year's Best of Newfoundland voters on the Avalon. Wal-Mart slips to second place while Foto One snaps up a terrific third-place finish.
Off the Avalon: Wal-Mart takes first place among voters Off the Avalon. They're followed by Dominion and Falk Foto in Gander.
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Picture Framers
If you've been meaning to get those special pictures framed, bring them to someone who's known for their quality and exceptional service. According to our readers here are the best:
Avalon: Randy Dawe Photography moves to first place this year and Neville's slips to second. Spurrell Gallery comes in third.
Off the Avalon: Newfoundlanders Off the Avalon choose Wal-Mart for the best in picture framing, followed by Falk Foto in Gander in second and Hunt's in Clarenville is third.
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Post Secondary School
Thinking about a career - if you have a career path in mind but are not sure which post secondary school is best for you, our readers may be able to help. Here are this year's educated suggestions.
Avalon: Memorial University of Newfoundland celebrates yet another victory after winning in this category for several years.  College of the North Atlantic holds firm in second and Corona College is third.
Off the Avalon: College of the North Atlantic takes first place, with Keyin College in second and Corona College in third.
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