
2017 BOB Awards
The 2017 Best of Business Awards (BOB Awards) winners have been announced by Vermont Business Magazine. This awards program celebrates the best Vermont companies in more than 100 business-to-business categories, as chosen by VBM readers. Starting in January 2017 and closing on March 1st, VBM surveyed its magazine and digital subscribers. We asked our readers – the business leaders of…
About this Event
The 2017 Best of Business Awards (BOB Awards) winners have been announced by Vermont Business Magazine. This awards program celebrates the best Vermont companies in more than 100 business-to-business categories, as chosen by VBM readers. Starting in January 2017 and closing on March 1st, VBM surveyed its magazine and digital subscribers.
We asked our readers – the business leaders of Vermont – who they trust to provide their services in over 100 different categories.
After nearly 1,000 responses, we compiled the go-to list in the state for everything from Best Bank and Best Public Relations Firm to Best College for an Online Degree. Some of the questions and answers were based on a regional perspective while most of the categories were looking for statewide winners.
Vermont Business Magazine has spent the last 45 years forging its relationship with Vermont’s business community and the BOB Awards provides an opportunity to tell us, other readers and the rest of the state which companies in Vermont have the best products and services for businesses.
The results of the BOB Awards speak to the stand-out businesses in Vermont – the ones that offer the best customer service, that are willing to go above and beyond and to pay attention to detail. VBM is proud to share the results honoring the Best of Business in Vermont for 2017.

Winners
2017 Best Of Business (BOB) Awards
- Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- Hotel Vermont – Chittenden County
- Middlebury Inn – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Best Western Inn & Suites – Rutland/Killington – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Latchis Hotel – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Credit Union
- VSECU – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- New England Federal Credit Union – Chittenden County
- Vermont Federal Credit Union – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Heritage Family Credit Union – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- River Valley Credit Union – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Bank
- Community National Bank – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- Merchants Bank – Chittenden County
- National Bank of Middlebury – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Bank of Bennington – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Brattleboro Savings & Loan – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Corporate Event Caterer
- Susanna’s Catering – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- SugarSnap – Chittenden County
- Santini Catering by Chef Susan LeClair – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- East Creek Catering – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Entera Artisanal Catering – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meeting and Events
- Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- DoubleTree by Hilton – Chittenden County
- Middlebury Inn – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Franklin Conference Center – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Jackson Gore Inn at Okemo – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Large Venue for Meeting and Events
- Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- The Sheraton Burlington Hotel – Chittenden County
- Middlebury Inn – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Killington Grand Resort Hotel – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Lake Morey Resort – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Golf Course
- Orleans Country Club – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- Burlington Country Club – Chittenden County
- Basin Harbor – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Rutland Country Club – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Brattleboro Country Club – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Health Club
- First in Fitness – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- The Edge – Chittenden County
- Duke’s Fitness Center – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Vermont Sport & Fitness Club – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Outer Limits Health – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch
- Sarducci’s Restaurant and Bar – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- Windjammer Restaurant – Chittenden County
- Jeff’s Maine Seafood – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Table 24 – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Restless Rooster Cafe – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner
- J.Morgans Steakhouse – Central Vermont/Northeast Region
- Hen of the Wood – Chittenden County
- Fire & Ice – Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
- Southside Steakhouse – Rutland/Bennington Counties
- Duo’s Restaurant – Windham/Windsor Counties
Best Advertising Agency
- Brandthropology
Best New Media Agency
- Mondo Mediaworks
Best Website Developer
- EarthLogic
Best Sporting Event to Take Clients To
- UVM Hockey
Best Downhill Ski Area
- Killington-Pico SKi Resort
Best Cross Country Ski Area
- Trapp Family Lodge
Best Public Relations Agency
- People Making Good (PMG)
Best Architectural Firm
- TruexCullins
Best Engineering Firm
- Enman Kesselring Consulting Engineers
Best General Contractor
- PC Construction Company
Best Electrical Contractor
- Cummings Electric
Best Plumbing Contractor
- Benoure Plumbing & Heating
Best Mechanical Contractor
- Alliance Mechanical
Best Concrete Company
- SD Ireland
Best Lumber Company
- RK Miles
Best Landscaping Company
- Carpenter & Costin
Best IT Service
- SymQuest
Best Cell Phone Provider
- Verizon Wireless
Best Telephone Service
- FairPoint Communications
Best Internet Provider
- Comcast
Best Computer Equipment Provider
- Small Dog Electronic
Best Copier Provider
- SymQuest
Best Office Furniture
- Office Environments
Best Commercial Signage Provider
- Awesome Graphics
Best Accounting Firm
- Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs
Best Payroll Service Provider
- PayData
Best Staffing Service Provider
- TLC Nursing Associates
Best Courier/Delivery Service
- Green Mountain Messenger
Best Corporate Moving Company
- Morway Movers
Best Commercial Real Estate Broker
- TPW Real Estate
Best Property Management Company
- Lake Point Property Management
Best Waste Removal Company
- Casella Waste Systems
Best MBA Program
- University of Vermont
Best Online Degree Program
- Champlain College
Best Financial Planning/Investment Firm
- Copper Leaf Financial
Best Employee Benefits Firm
- OneDigital Health and Benefits
Best Commercial Property/Casualty Insurance Provider
- Kinney Pike Insurance
Best Life Insurance Provider
- National Life Group
Best Health Insurance Provider
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Best Auto Dealership
- The Automaster
Best Truck Dealership
- Heritage Automotive Group
Best Limousine/Car Service
- Vermont Limo and Shuttle
Best Vermont Made Product – Beverage
- 14th Star Brewery Company
Best Vermont Made Product – Food
- Cabot Creamery
Best Business Networking Event
- VBSR Spring Conference
Best Young Professionals Network
- Rutland Young Professionals
Best Awards and Promotional Products Provider
- Vermont Trophy and Engraving
Best Corporate Law Firm
- Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
Best Employment Law Firm
- Wright Jones PLC
Best Real Estate Law Firm
- Costello, Valente & Gentry, P.C
Best Tax Law Firm
- Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC