In 2019, we decided to separate the individual categories from the regular Simply the Best competition. Individual categories are ones where a person is nominated, rather than the business. These awards go to the person, not the business. In 2020, these categories were integrated into Simply the Best and not been done as a separate competition. The categories in 2019 were divided into four groups: Attorneys, Community, Professionals, and Service Providers.
Attorneys
Bankruptcy Attorney
Paul Murphy @ Dethlefs, Pykosh & Murphy
Civil Rights Attorney
Vincent Champion @ Champion Law LLC
Criminal Defense Attorney (Tie)
Adam Klein @ Smigel, Anderson & Sacks
Geoff McInroy @ Law Office of Geoff McInroy
Divorce Attorney (Tie)
LeRoy Smigel @ Smigel, Anderson & Sacks
Jason Carpenter @ The Law Office of Jason R Carpenter
Employment Attorney
Wendell Courtney @ Smigel, Anderson & Sacks
Family Law Attorney
Deborah Crum @ Smigel, Anderson & Sacks
General Practice Attorney
Stuart Sacks @ Smigel, Anderson & Sacks
Personal Injury Attorney
Michael Kelley @ Smigel, Anderson & Sacks
Property / Real Estate Attorney (Tie)
Mark Wendaur @ Wendaur Law
Stuart Magdule @ Smigel, Anderson & Sacks
Workman’s Compensation Attorney
Joseph Quinones @ Wendaur Law
Community
Community Activist
Hagir Elsheikh @ Tomorrow’s Smile Inc
Firefighter
John Weikle @ Lower Swatara Township Fire Department
Local Hero (Tie)
John “Ski” Sygielski @ Harrisburg Area Community College
Mickey Minnich @ Vickie’s Angel Foundation
Local Television Personality
Ali Lanyon @ ABC27 News
Police Officer
Anthony Fiore @ Harrisburg City Police
Radio Personality (Tie)
Sue Campbell @ WINK 104
Jen Shade @ WQXA
Teacher (Tie)
Jill Matson @ North Side Elementary
Angel Kelton @ Central Dauphin High School
Volunteer
Stacy Lobdell Miller @ E.N.A.C.T
Professionals
Accountant
Sarah Coy @ SKC Accounting, LLC
Chiropractor
Jenifer Epstein @ Hershey Family Chiropractic
Dental Assistant
Melinda Whire @ Verber Family Dentistry
Dentist (Tie)
Michael Verber @ Verber Family Dentistry
Patrick McElwee @ Glossner and McElwee Comprehensive Dental Care
Doctor (Tie)
Lindsey Surace @ Jackson-Siegelbaum Gastroenterology
Timothy Deimling @ Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Insurance Agent
Warren Stumpf @ Capital Region Insurance Agency
Nurse (Tie)
Olivia Loy @ Pinnacle Health
Pamela Keller @ Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Office Worker
Kara Stambaugh @ H L Stoneberger Plumbing & Heating
Real Estate Agent (Tie)
Maria Sapio @ Keller Williams of Central PA
Julie Hallisey @ Howard Hanna
Stockbroker
Douglas Charney @ Charney Investment Group
Service Providers
Car Salesperson
Shana Gardner @ Faulkner Honda
Hair Stylist (Tie)
Brittaney Franklin @ Jenny’s Salon
Morgan Carmichael @ Jenny’s Salon
Mechanic (Tie)
Robert Winters @ R&R Repair
Colton Campbell @ Alfaro’s Service Center
Personal Trainer
Matt Fitzpatrick @ Matt Fitzpatrick Personal Training
Tattoo Artist
Laci Hess @ 717 Tattoo