Here is a list of all 211 of the 2017 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.
| Accountant | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Alternative Bar | Food & Drink |
| Alternative Medical Specialist | Wellness |
| Antique Shop | Retail |
| Architect | Home & Garden |
| Art Gallery | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Assisted Living Facility | Kids & Life Stages |
| Auctioneer | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Auto Body Shop | Auto |
| Auto Dealer | Auto |
| Auto Detailer | Auto |
| Auto Service Department | Auto |
| Bagel Shop | Food & Drink |
| Bakery | Food & Drink |
| Bank | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Barbecue (Chain) | Food & Drink |
| Barbecue (Local) | Food & Drink |
| Barber Shop | Wellness |
| Bed and 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 | Food & Drink |
| Brewery / Brew Pub | 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, Financial & Legal |
| Candy Store | Food & Drink |
| Car Wash | Auto |
| Carpet/Floor Cleaning Service | Home & Garden |
| Casual Women’s Clothes | Retail |
| Childcare Center | Kids & Life Stages |
| Chinese Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Chiropractor | Health |
| Coffeehouse | Food & Drink |
| Columnist/ Journalist | Media |
| Commercial Photographer | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Consignment Shop (Clothing) | Retail |
| Consignment Shop (Furniture) | Retail |
| Counseling | Wellness |
| Countertops | Home & Garden |
| Crabs | Food & Drink |
| Credit Union | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Criminal Law Attorney | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Cyber School | Kids & Life Stages |
| Dance Studio | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Day Spa | Health |
| Deli | Food & Drink |
| Dentist | Health |
| Diner | Food & Drink |
| Dining Bargain | Food & Drink |
| Divorce Attorney | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Downtown Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Dry Cleaner | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Electrician | Home & Garden |
| Estate Planner | Kids & Life Stages |
| Facial | Wellness |
| Family Doctor | Health |
| Family Law Attorney | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Festival | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Financial Planner | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Florist | Home & Garden |
| Framer | Retail |
| Free Entertainment | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Funeral Home | Kids & Life Stages |
| 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 |
| Happy Hour | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Health Insurance Company | Health |
| Home Builder | Home & Garden |
| Home Furnishings Store | Retail |
| Hospital | Health |
| Hot Dog | Food & Drink |
| Hotel | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| HVAC | Home & Garden |
| Independent Bookstore | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Independent Movie Theatre | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Indian Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| In-Home Healthcare | Health |
| Insurance Agency | Business, Financial & 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 | Retail |
| Kids’ Menu (Chain) | Kids & Life Stages |
| Kids’ Menu (Local) | Kids & Life Stages |
| Kids’/Teens’ Clothing Consignment | Retail |
| Kitchen and Bath Experts | Home & Garden |
| Ladies Boutique | Retail |
| Landscaper | Home & Garden |
| LASIK Surgery | Health |
| Laundromat | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Law Firm | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Lawn care | Home & Garden |
| Library | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Limousine Service | Weddings |
| Local Band | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Local Pub | Food & Drink |
| Long-term Care Facility | Kids & Life Stages |
| Maid Service | Home & Garden |
| Mall | Retail |
| Margarita | Food & Drink |
| Martial Arts | Wellness |
| Martini | Food & Drink |
| Massage Therapist (location) | Wellness |
| Medical Specialist | Health |
| Men’s Clothier | Retail |
| Mexican Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Museum | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Music Supply Store | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| New Restaurant | Food & Drink |
| Night Club | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| 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 | Kids & Life Stages |
| Pennsylvania Tech/Trade School | Kids & Life Stages |
| 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 |
| Plastic Surgeon | Health |
| Plumber | Home & Garden |
| Podiatrist | Health |
| Pool Tables | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Portrait Photographer | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Power Dinner | Food & Drink |
| Power Lunch | Food & Drink |
| Psychologist | Health |
| Radio Morning Show | Media |
| Radio Station | Media |
| Radio Talk Show Host (local) | 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 | Food & Drink |
| Service | Food & Drink |
| Speciality Footwear | Retail |
| Specialty Cakes | Food & Drink |
| Sports Bar | Food & Drink |
| Sports/Entertainment Center (Chain) | Kids & Life Stages |
| Sports/Entertainment Center (Local) | Kids & Life Stages |
| Staffing Services | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Steak House (Chain) | Food & Drink |
| Steak House (Local) | Food & Drink |
| Stockbroker | Business, Financial & Legal |
| Storage Facilities | Home & Garden |
| Suburban | Food & Drink |
| Supermarket | Retail |
| Sushi | Food & Drink |
| Tattoo Studio | Arts, Events & Leisure |
| Tax Accountant | Business, Financial & Legal |
| 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 |
| TV Talk Show Host/Anchor (Local) | Media |
| Urgent Care | Health |
| Used Auto Dealer | Auto |
| 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 |
| Yoga Studio | Wellness |
