Here is a list of all 211 of the 2016 Simply the Best Categories and where the winning results can be found. Although we try to consistently group categories, we don’t always succeed especially if a category can fit into more than one group.
| Category | Location |
| Accountant | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Alternative Bar | Food & Drink |
| Alternative Medical Specialist | Wellness |
| Antique Shop | Retail |
| Architect | Home & Garden |
| Art Gallery | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Assisted Living Facility | Life Stages & Kids |
| Auctioneer | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Auto Body Shop | Auto |
| Auto Dealer | Auto |
| Auto Detailer | Auto |
| Auto Service Department | Auto |
| Bagel Shop | Food & Drink |
| Bakery | Food & Drink |
| Bank | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Barber Shop | Wellness |
| Bed & Breakfast Inn | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Beer Distributor | Food & Drink |
| Beer List | Food & Drink |
| Bike Shop | Retail |
| Bistro | Food & Drink |
| Black-Tie Charity Event | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Breakfast (Chain) | Food & Drink |
| Breakfast (Local) | Food & Drink |
| Bridal Shop (Chain) | Weddings |
| Bridal Shop (Local) | Weddings |
| Brunch | Food & Drink |
| Burger (Chain) | Food & Drink |
| Burger (Local) | Food & Drink |
| Business Law Attorney | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Candy Store | Food & Drink |
| Car Wash | Auto |
| Carpenter | Home & Garden |
| Carpet/Floor Cleaning Service | Home & Garden |
| Casual Men’s Clothes (Local) | Retail |
| Casual Women’s Clothes | Retail |
| Childcare Center | Life Stages & Kids |
| Chinese Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Chiropractor | Health |
| Coffeehouse | Food & Drink |
| Columnist/Journalist | Media |
| Commercial Photographer | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Consignment Shop (Clothing) | Retail |
| Consignment Shop (Furniture) | Retail |
| Counseling | Wellness |
| Countertops | Home & Garden |
| Crabs | Food & Drink |
| Credit Union | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Criminal Attorney | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Dance Club | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Dance Studio | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Day Spa | Wellness |
| Deli | Food & Drink |
| Dentist | Health |
| Diner | Food & Drink |
| Dining Bargain | Food & Drink |
| Divorce Attorney | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Downtown Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Dry Cleaner | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Electrician | Home & Garden |
| Estate Planner | Life Stages & Kids |
| Facial | Wellness |
| Family Doctor | Health |
| Family Law Attorney | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Festival | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Financial Planner | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Fine Men’s Clothier | Retail |
| Florist | Home & Garden |
| Framer | Retail |
| Free Entertainment | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Funeral Home | Life Stages & Kids |
| Garden Shop | Home & Garden |
| Gift Shop | Retail |
| Golf Course | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Gym/Health Club (Chain) | Wellness |
| Gym/Health Club (Local) | Wellness |
| Hair Salon | Wellness |
| Handyman | Home & Garden |
| Health Insurance Company | Health |
| Home Builder | Home & Garden |
| Home Furnishing Store | Retail |
| Hospital | Health |
| Hot Dog | Food & Drink |
| Hotel | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Hvac | Home & Garden |
| Independent Bookstore | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Independent Movie Theater | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Indian Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| In-Home Healthcare | Health |
| Insurance Agency | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Interior Designer | Home & Garden |
| Italian Restaurant (Chain) | Food & Drink |
| Italian Restaurant (Local) | Food & Drink |
| Japanese Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Jazz Artist | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Jeweler | Retail |
| Kennel | Pets |
| Kids’ Clothing Boutique | Life Stages & Kids |
| Kids’ Clothing Consignment | Retail |
| Kids’ Menu (Chain) | Life Stages & Kids |
| Kids’ Menu (Local) | Life Stages & Kids |
| Kitchen And Bath Experts | Home & Garden |
| Ladies Boutique | Retail |
| Landscaper | Home & Garden |
| LASIK Surgery | Health |
| Laundromat | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Law Firm | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Lawn Care | Home & Garden |
| Library | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Limousine Service | Weddings |
| Local Band | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Local Beer | Food & Drink |
| Local Pub | Food & Drink |
| Local Wine | Food & Drink |
| Long-Term Care Facility | Life Stages & Kids |
| Maid Service | Home & Garden |
| Mall | Retail |
| Margarita | Food & Drink |
| Martial Arts | Wellness |
| Martini | Food & Drink |
| Massage Therapist | Wellness |
| Medical Specialist | Health |
| Mexican Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Museum | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Music Supply Store | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| New Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Nurse | Health |
| Ophthalmologist | Health |
| Optometrist | Health |
| Oral Surgeon | Health |
| Organic Foods Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Organic Foods Store | Food & Drink |
| Orthodontist | Health |
| Outdoor Dining | Food & Drink |
| Overall Dining East Shore | Food & Drink |
| Overall Dining West Shore | Food & Drink |
| Pediatrician | Health |
| Pennsylvania College/University | Life Stages & Kids |
| Pennsylvania Tech/Trade School | Life Stages & Kids |
| Performance Hall | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Personal Trainer | Wellness |
| Pest Control | Home & Garden |
| Pet Groomer | Pets |
| Pet Supplies | Pets |
| Pilates | Wellness |
| Pizza | Food & Drink |
| Place For Reception | Weddings |
| Place To Be Seen | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Plastic Surgeon | Health |
| Plumber | Home & Garden |
| Podiatrist | Health |
| Pool Tables | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Portrait Photographer | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Power Dinner | Food & Drink |
| Power Lunch | Food & Drink |
| Psychologist | Health |
| Radio Morning Show | Media |
| Radio Station | Media |
| Real Estate Agency-Commercial | Home & Garden |
| Real Estate Agency-Residential | Home & Garden |
| Real Estate Agent-Commercial | Home & Garden |
| Real Estate Agent-Residential | Home & Garden |
| Renovations | Home & Garden |
| Rental Items | Weddings |
| Restoration Services | Home & Garden |
| Role Model | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Romantic Getaway | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Romantic Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Sandwich (Chain) | Food & Drink |
| Sandwich (Local) | Food & Drink |
| Seafood (Local) | Food & Drink |
| Service | Food & Drink |
| Specialty Cakes | Food & Drink |
| Specialty Footwear | Retail |
| Sports Bar | Food & Drink |
| Sports/Entertainment Center (Chain) | Life Stages & Kids |
| Sports/Entertainment Center (Local) | Life Stages & Kids |
| Staffing Services | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Steak House (Chain) | Food & Drink |
| Steak House (Local) | Food & Drink |
| Stockbroker | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Storage Facilities | Home & Garden |
| Suburban | Food & Drink |
| Supermarket | Food & Drink |
| Sushi | Food & Drink |
| Talk Show Host (Local) | Media |
| Tattoo Studio | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Tax Accountant | Business, Finance & Legal |
| Thai Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Themed Fundraiser | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Tire Dealer | Auto |
| Tobacco Shop | Retail |
| Tourist Attraction | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Traffic Report (Radio) | Media |
| Traffic Report (TV) | Media |
| Travel Agency | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Tv News (Local) | Media |
| Urgent Care | Health |
| Used Auto Dealer | Auto |
| Vegetarian | Food & Drink |
| Veterinarian | Pets |
| Volunteer Organization | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Weather Report | Media |
| Wedding Cakes | Weddings |
| Wedding Caterer | Weddings |
| Wedding Entertainment | Weddings |
| Wedding Photographer | Weddings |
| Wedding Planner/Designer | Weddings |
| Window Replacement | Home & Garden |
| Window Treatments | Home & Garden |
| Wine List | Food & Drink |
| Wings | Food & Drink |
| Yoga Studio | Wellness |