Orlando WAVE Winners
Favorite Local Politician
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan
2. Orlando City Commissioner Daisy Lynum
3. Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart
Greatest Straight Ally to the LGBT Community
Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart
2. Jack and Margo Dixon, local activists
3. Orlando City Commissioner Daisy Lynum
Greatest Unsung Hero
Jeff Horn, activist
2. Doug Bowser, local theater personality
3. Michael Slaymaker, Orlando Youth Alliance
Most Effective Local LGBT Organization
The Center
2. Orlando Youth Alliance
3. Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, Inc.
Favorite Local Spiritual Leader
Michael Wanzie
2. Rev. John Middleton, Joy MCC
3. Rev. Alice Anderson, Christ Church Unity
3. Rev. Marni Harmon, First Unitarian Church
Favorite Local LGBT (or Friendly) Blog
Michael Wanzie, Wanzie.com
2. Scottie Campbell, Scottie Saves the World
3. Erik Caban, Fire Down Below
Favorite LGBT Sports Organization
Central Florida Softball League
2. Gay and Lesbian Bowling League
3. Orange Blossom Tennis Association
Favorite Local LGBT (or Friendly) Writer
Billy Manes, Orlando Weekly
2. Michael Wanzie, Wanzie.com
3. Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel
Favorite Place for a First Date
Funky Monkey Wine Company
2. Hamburger Mary’s
3. Lake Eola
Favorite Upscale Restaurant
Funky Monkey Wine Company
2. Hue
3. Seasons 52
Gayest Shopping Center/Mall
Mall at Millennia
2. Fashion Square
3. Florida Mall
Favorite Local Movie Theater
Plaza Cinema Café
2. Enzian Theater
3. Regal at Winter Park
Favorite Local Non-Bar Hangout
Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria
2. Hamburger Mary’s
3. Central Florida Softball League
3. Funky Monkey Wine Company
Favorite Local LGBT Annual Event
Come Out With Pride
2. Miss OBTA Pageant
3. Gay Days Weekend
Favorite New LGBT Business
Stonewall
2. Funky Monkey Wine Company
3. Savoy Tattoo
Favorite LGBT Happy Hour
Stonewall
2. Savoy
3. Parliament House
Favorite Place for Karaoke
Stonewall
2. Paradise
3. Parliament House
Favorite Local Health Professional
Dr. Dan Giaquinto
2. Dr. Rafael Pinero
3. Dr. Edwin DeJesus
Favorite Local Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor
Tony Edge
2. Blake McEntyre, House of Health
3. Jessica Todd, YMCA
3. Doug Howard
Best Local Gym
Metro 24/7
2. Downtown YMCA
3. LA Fitness
Favorite Local Hotel/B&B
EO Inn
2. Parliament House
3. Grand Bohemian
Best Local Spa
EO Inn
2. Blades
3. The Spa at Thornton Park
Favorite Local Veterinarian
Dr. Jim Martin, Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
2. Dr. Juan Patino, Kirkpatrick Veterinary Hospital
3. Dr. Chris Brown,The Regal Swan
Favorite Place to Pamper Your Pet
Ranger’s Pet Outpost and Retreat
2. All Creatures Pet Grooming
3. Sparky’s Pet Salon
Favorite Local Realtor
David Dorman, Century 21
2. Jack Mathews, Weichert Realtors
3. Patrick James, Olde Town Brokers
Favorite Local Auto Salesperson
Fred Berliner, Don Reid Ford
2. David Maus, various locations
3. Ty Ostreicher, Saturn of Orlando
Favorite Local Home Furnishing Retailer
IKEA
2. Something Different
3. American Signature Furniture
Favorite Local Clothing Retailer
Sunset Strip
2. Macy’s
3. Urban Body
3. Dechoes
Favorite Local Hair Stylist
Dale Dees,Dale Dees the Salon
2. John “Tweeka” Barber, Vamp Hair Studios
3. Gary Lambert, Gary Lambert Salon
3. Michael Sharp
Favorite Local Florist
Forever Young
2. Lee James Florist
3. Bliss
Favorite Local Bookstore
Urban Think
2. Barnes and Noble on Colonial Avenue
3. Borders in Winter Park
Favorite Local Museum or Art Gallery
Orange County History Center
2. Morse Museum of Art
3. Orlando Science Center
3. Bold Hype
Favorite Framing Shop/Place to Buy Art
Framing of Central Florida
2. Sam Flax
3. Bold Hype
Favorite Casual Restaurant
Hamburger Mary’s
2. Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria
3. WildSide
Favorite Restaurant for Breakfast/Brunch
Brian’s
2. Hamburger Mary’s
3. Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria
Favorite LGBT Bar/Club
Parliament House
2. Stonewall
3. Pulse
Favorite Cruise Bar
Parliament House
2. Hank’s
3. Savoy
Favorite Local Bartender/Server
Steven Watkins, Stonewall
2. Taylor Bullock, Parliament House
3. Brandon Llewellyn, Savoy/Paradise
Favorite Local Drag Performer
Miss Sammy
2. Darcel Stevens
3. Gidget Galore
Favorite Local Stage Performer
Doug Bowser
2. Michael Wanzie
3. Blue
Favorite Local Musician/DJ
Jerome DePape (ViJay ViVian)
2. DJ Scott Robert
3. Blue
Favorite Local LGBT Dancer
Blue
2. Blake Nickerson
3. Louis Velasquez
Favorite LGBT Comedian
Jeff Jones
2. Ronni Radner
3. Michael Wanzie
Favorite Music Venue
Hard Rock
2. House of Blues
3. The Social
Favorite Local Tattoo/Piercing Studio
Ascension Tattoo
2. Black Chapel
3. Axxiom
Most Missed Departed LGBT Business
Friends
2. Full Moon Saloon
3. Southern Nights
3. Lava
Favorite Local Coffee House
Starbucks, Thornton Park Plaza
2. Drunken Monkey
3. Seven Sisters Coffeehouse
Gayest Local Convenience Store
7-11 on Summerlin in Thornton Park
2. 7-11 Vimi
3. 903 Mills Market
Gayest Local Supermarket
Publix, Colonial Drive
2. Publix, Central
3. Publix, Baldwin Park
Gayest Local Neighborhood
Thornton Park
2. College Park
3. Colonialtown
Favorite Local Massage Therapist
Ryan Compton at House of Health
2. Wayne McKay at Spa of Thornton Park
3. Randy Becker – home masseuse
Most LGBT-Friendly Local Workplace
Disney
2. Parliament House
3. Hamburger Mary’s
Favorite Place for a Weekend Getaway
Fort Lauderdale
2. Key West
3. St. Petersburg
Favorite Hook-up Web Site
Adam4Adam.com
2. Craigslist
3. Gay.com
Local I’d Like to See in a Watermark Centerfold
Doug Bowser
2. Blue
3. Michael Wanzie
