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Categories Revealed for The Arlies, ARLnow’s Arlington Community Awards

Last month, we announced the launch of The Arlies, ARLnow’s awards for the top local places, people and organizations in Arlington.

Now, we’re revealing the Winter 2021 categories, which you can vote on starting next week. Here’s a sneak preview of the categories included in the Winter 2021 Arlies:

  1. Best coffee shop
  2. Best spa
  3. Best hill to go sledding
  4. Best bakery
  5. Best family dinner spot
  6. Best pet boarding
  7. Best insurance agent
  8. Best place of worship
  9. Best beer/wine shop
  10. Best chiropractor
  11. Best place to catch a show
  12. Best real estate agent for first-time buyers
  13. Best family physician
  14. Best restaurant for takeout/delivery
  15. Best nail salon
  16. Best electrician or electrical company
  17. Best private elementary school
  18. Best mental health professional
  19. Best personal trainer
  20. Best plumber or plumbing company

Because these awards are strictly reader-driven, we’re counting on you to choose your favorites in each category. Be sure to keep an eye open for when voting opens next Tuesday.

The Arlies will be held seasonally, with a winter, spring, summer and fall edition, each with different categories. Have suggestions for future categories? Let us know in the comments!

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