Best of YMM 2026 Nominations Announced! Let the Voting Begin!
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The top six (or seven in the result of a tie) have been announced! The Best of YMM finalists are here! Voting has begun now at this link! Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo residents can vote once a day until 11:59 pm on Friday, July 3rd!
BEST PEOPLE OF YMM
Best Childcare Professional
Abeer Slatch - Starshine Dayhome
Early Start Learning Centre team
KPSquared Innovative Childcare
Rainbow Childcare
Sheri Bugden Dayhome
Zohra Ali - The Montessori Centre
Best Server ***DEDICATED IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY VERGE***
Cathy Ewen - Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual
Jesse Daly - Blackhorse Pub
Keisha Cleal - Earls Kitchen + Bar
Kelsey Newhook - The Canadian Brewhouse
Renee Patt - Tavern On Main
Thais Figueiredo - Earls Kitchen + Bar
Zoe Johnson - Q Social
Best Bartender
Ayman Hassen - East Village Pub and Eatery
Chris Kelly - Blackhorse Pub
Dave Boutilier - Cocktails By Boots
Haily Brennan - Q Social
Ryan Hurford - Q Social
Vanessa Robertson - Tavern On Main
Best Chef / Kitchen Staff
Alyssa Santos - Earls Kitchen + Bar
David Quijano - Earls Kitchen + Bar
Lio Valdez - Earls Kitchen + Bar
Paolo Siso - East Village Pub and Eatery
Rusina Pun - Blackhorse Pub
Safi Golamaully - Tavern On Main
Best Baker
Aunt B’s Sweet Treats
Janet Young - The Newfie Sugar Mama
Paula Cayer - Sourdough Bakes
Lora Forgeron - The Cookie Crumb
Urbeli Trillos - Urbeli Cakes
Zsuzsa Gerendi - Sugarmonkey Bar
Best Tattoo Artist
Anjay Evangelista - Espada Ink Studio
Chels Megan - Alchemy Ink
Heather Smith - Hex Haus
Nicole - Studio 56 Hair and Tattoo
Tatiana Lush
Best Photographer
Deidra Ference - Three D's Photography
Jenna Buffett - House Of M
Leslie Wiseman - Inked Lens Photography
Nick Vardy - Moccasin Media
Nicole Maclean Photography
Thomas Hopkins Photography
Best Videographer
Bong Austin - MOG Creatives
Jenna Buffet - House Of M
Leslie Wiseman - Inked Lens Photography
Matt Lorenz - Lancer Media / Rogers TV
Nick Vardy - Moccasin Media
Trevor Butler - Wood Buffalo Media Group
Best Teacher
Kayla Pilgrim - Westview Public School
Kim Huygen - Fort McMurray Christian School
Laura Crawley - St Martha School
Ms Majeau - Elsie Yanik Catholic School
Tanya Quaglia - St Kateri Catholic School
Ms Tracey - St Gabriel Catholic School
Best In School Administration
Amanda Dolhanty - Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Dan Tulk - Frank Spragins High School
Lou Ann Demers-Noble - Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Joanna MacNeil - Ecole St Paul School
Laura Schella - Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School
Meredith Macneill - Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School
Sarah Hiscock - Elsie Fabian School
Best Team Sports Coach
Dylan Elias - Northern Spirits Football
Jenny Ingram - Premier Academy
Jeremy Wilenga - Keyano Huskies Men’s Basketball
Jo Young - Fort McMurray Mantas Swim Club
Tom Keca - Fort McMurray Oil Barons
TJ Campbell - Fort McMurray Minor Hockey / u11 AA Oil Barons
Best Personal Trainer / Fitness Class Leader
Alison Gauthier - Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Chantelle Christensen - BREATHE MOVE SWEAT
Jessica Reykdal - Kallistrare Kinetics
Judy Dredge - 9Round Fitness
Kelly Acorn - The District YMM
Megan Coish - The District YMM / Renu Fitness Club
Best Yoga Instructor
Brandy Hepdtich - The District YMM
Cassie Anderson - The District YMM
Helen Killorn - Oxygen Yoga & Fitness / Renu Fitness Club
Matt Clements - The District YMM / Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Morgan Rae Chisolm
Olivia Martineau - Oxygen Yoga & Fitness / Yoga Solutions
Roxy Oliver - Sitka Health Collective
Best Health Care Provider
Alexis Benoit - The Face Fairy
Dr. Jacinta Sullivan & Dr. Sam Clouthier - Juniper Naturopathic Clinic
Dr. Nasim Arruj - Hardin Medical Clinic
Dr. Padraic McCombe - Signal Medical Clinic
Dr. W. Van Herde - Signal Medical Clinic
Stephanie Hottentrager NP - Aspen Health Group
Best Massage Therapist / Chiropractor / Physiotherapist
Cheylene Deep - The Twisted Body YMM
Dr. Derek MacNeill - MacNeill Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Holly Homes - Achieve Wellness
Holly Verge - Spoiled Rotten Beauty Salon
Dr. Liliana Niewczas - Pinnacle Chiropractic
Yvonne Gilbert RMT
Best Beauty Care & Salon Specialist
Alexis Benoit - The Face Fairy
Alishia Randall - Be-You-tiful Skin Care
Johnny Nguyen - Nails By Johnny
Ryan Drum - Beauty Injectory
Vanessa Oehlke - VG Beauty Bar
Zachary Peters - Sunny’s Salon
Best Pet Care Provider
Ann Kidston - Ann's Pet Services
Emily Rabik - Alpha Canines
Kara Solecki - Pawsitive Luxury Inc.
Kat Barbour - WeCare Pet Services
Northern Veterinary Services
Stephanie Hogue - True Pawtential Inc
Best Animal Groomer
Amanda - Uptown Pet Salon
Emily - Dogs by Emily
Emily Rabik - Alpha Canines
Jamie - Pooteloo's
Kaley Patzer - Sitting Pretty
Meghan Baker - Royal K9 Designs
Best Social Media Personality
Don G. McIver
Ginger Auger - Ginger’s Bannock House
Marina & John - play 103.7
Paige Cyr - The Agency North Central Alberta
Spencer - Tiktok : spenny97
Tindahan - Your Local Haven
Best Community Champion
Brian Wyatt - The Music Room YMM
Dan Tulk
Denica Juco - Tindahan
Jennifer Vardy
Lisa Sweet - Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism
Mohamed Tarrabin - Prestige Jewellers
Best Sales Person
Diane Cargini - Northstar Ford
Dominic Doucet-Hollett - NAPA Auto Parts
Jeff Batchelor - Legacy Dodge
Lucas Germanese - The Little Pet Company
Mike Allen - Summit GM
Sophie Tidy - Velenzia
Best Retail Employee
Amanda Rice - The Music Room YMM
Dana - Sobeys Liquor Thickwood
Celina Davies - The Little Pet Company
Charlene King - Rise & Set Boutique
Kaitlyn Steele - Outpost Fine Wine Spirits Beer
Paula Fudge - Sobeys Thickwood
Best Realtor
Alecssa Cerbo - Royal LePage Benchmark
Jeromy Laporte - eXp Realty
Joelle Fraser McGaghey - People 1st Realty
Lisa Hartigan - Coldwell Banker United
Melanie Galea - RE/MAX Connect
Paige Cyr - The Agency North Central Alberta
Best Financial Professional
Adam McGaghey - Experior Financial Group
Chris Castro - Legacy Automotive Group
Elissa McQueen - Artisan Mortgages
Leah Nadeau Mortgage Associate
Lindsay Pinkney - Pinkney Financial Services
Shiva Clarkson - Royal Bank of Canada
Best Mechanic
Bobby Dawson - Borealis Automotive
Bobby Rice - Acden Mechanical Repair and Maintenance
Brad Lamb - Lamb Mechanical
Devon Campbell - YMM Euro
Sean Reddy - Shamrock Autobody
Tim Guitar - Guitar AutoWorkz
Best Local Band
Crosswind
Joe Rebel
Steeltoe Stiletto
Supermodel Taxidermy
Surface Below
West 63
Best Local Singer
Adam Bugden
Dan Tulk
Gin Conger
Matty Parlee
Max Noseworthy
Tyler Whelan
Best Local DJ
D*Nyce Entertainment
DJ Nate - Winlock Entertainment
DJ Shadow
DJ T-Bone
Jon QPid
Rd0 Dave
Best Local Performing Artist (includes but not limited to Theatre, Comedy, Spoken Word, Dance or other non-music performing arts)
Brandon Folmer
Hanna Fridhed
Helen Killorn
Isabella O’Sullivan
Simma Downe
Zenon Campbell
Best Visual Artist (includes Paint or Graphic Design)
Alexandra Kavanagh
Amy Keller-Rempp
Bee n Bear Designs
Carnes Creative Designs
Danielle Fairweather
Liana Wheeldon
Renee Manners
Best Local Writer (Poetry, Journalism, Literature)
Dawn Booth
Jamal E Fatima - The Gilded Writer
Juleus Ghunta
Riley Woodford
Shaylean Gladu
Stacey Grant
Therese Greenwood
Best Local Artisan / Craftsperson
Angst & Co
Candice Pilgrim - CADE’s Bomb Bombs
Deco Moon Glassworks
Kabush Magical Designs
Pamela Mosher
Sarah Reid
Best Event Planner
Cass n Nat Event Planning
Dave Boutilier - Cocktails By Boots
Kirsten Stevenson - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo
Nicole Houle - The Dancery YMM
Ryan Hurford - Q Social
Sweet Tooth Candy Buffet and Events
BEST PLACE OF YMM
Best Barbershop
Classic Cuts Barbershop
Fade 99 Barbershop
Millenium Barbershop
Thickwood Barbershop
YMM Barbershop
The Zone Barbershop
Best Hair Salon
Hair Magic Studio
Joyful Hair Studio
Razors Edge 2.0
Spoiled Rotten Beauty Boutique
Sonny’s Salon
The Hair Loft YMM
Best Spa
Achieve Wellness Spa
Be You Tiful Skin Care
Euphoria Beauty Bar
FOY Medi Spa
Layers Wellness & Spa
Modern Calm Wellness Spa
Best Fitness Centre
9Round Fitness
Gym Nation
Legacy Dodge Training Centre at MacDonald Island Park
Renu Fitness Club
The District YMM
The Dancery
Best Kid’s Birthday Venue
Awesome Khaos
Boston Pizza
Kiddos on the Go
Kings Lounge at Keyano College
PlayOn Space
The Alley YMM
Best Adult’s Birthday Venue
Blackhorse Pub
East Village Pub and Eatery
PG Eh
Q Social
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre
The Alley YMM
Best Live Entertainment Venue
Blackhorse Pub
Keyano Theatre
Kickin Horse Saloon
Kings Lounge
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre
Tavern On Main
Best School
Ecole McTavish High School
Ecole St Paul School
Father Mercredi High School
Frank Spraggins High School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
St Kateri Catholic School
Best Flower Shop
Caribou Flowers
Save On Foods Stone Creek
Sobeys Thickwood
The Bloom Box
The Flower Studio
The Personal Florist
Best Real Estate Agency/ Group
Coldwell Banker United
eXp Realty
People 1st Realty
RE/MAX Connect
Royal Lepage Benchmark
The Agency North Central Alberta
Best Dental Office
Dental Hygiene Express
Fort McMurray Dental
Graystone Dental
Maxx Dental
The Dentists at Thickwood
Timberlea Dental Clinic
Best Medical Office
Al-Madina Medical Clinic
Aspen Health Clinic
Hardin Medical Clinic
Juniper Naturopathic Clinic
Pinnacle Chiropractic
Signal Road Medical
Best Nail Salon
Euphoria Beauty Bar
Heavenly Beauty Bar
King Nails
Layers Wellness & Spa
LUX Nails
Milano Nails Bar
Best Car Dealership
Fort McMurray Toyota
Legacy Dodge
Northstar Ford
Summit GM
Best in Automotive Accessories / Repairs
Audio Dezigns
Borealis Automatovie
Lambs Mechanical
NAPA Autoparts
Shamrock Maintenance & Autobody
YMM Euro
Best Patio
Bear & Buffalo
Earls Kitchen + Bar
East Village Pub and Eatery
Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual
Surekha’s On the Snye
The Banquet
Best Coffee Shop
Avenue Eatery & Cafe
Drop House - Eatery and Coffee
Juice and Coffee Cafe
Kings Lounge at Keyano College
Pocket Heart Cafe
Second Cup
Best Liquor Store
Abasand Liquor Store
ACE Liquor
East Village Liquor
Mr Liquor
Outpost Fine Wine Spirits
Sobeys Liquor
Best Jewellery Store
Ben Moss Jewellers
Canadian Jewellers
Peoples Jewellers
Prestige Jewellers
Best Clothing & Apparel Store
Bestiedas Collection
Crown and Collar
Marks Workwear
Rise and Set Boutique
Sprouting Fawn
Velenzia
Yvonne Laurens
Best Golf Course
Fort McMurray Golf Club
Miskanaw Golf Club
RotaryLinks Golf @ Wood Buffalo
Vista Ridge All Seasons Park
Best In Retail
Benith Comfort
Caribou Flowers
Rise and Set Boutique
The Little Pet Company
The Music Room YMM
Tindahan - Your Local Haven
Velenzia
Best Hotel
Best Western Plus Sawridge Suites
Nomad Hotel & Suites
Pomeroy Hotel
Super 8 by Wyndham
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Best Cleaning Company
Cait Cleaning Co
Clutterbug Cleaners
JLo’s Cleaning Services
Kayla Foley
Poosh Cleaning Services
Wonder V Cleaning
Best in Home Design / Renovations
Jos Will Millwork
MAR Interiors
Melissa Hartigan Design
Northwest Construction Management
The Simone Co YMM
Best in Home Building / Construction
East Coast Roofing and Siding
Fenrir Contracting
Home Hardware
Northwest Construction Management
RJS Contracting Services
Rock & Anchor Carpentry
Best Place to Watch Sports
Blackhorse Pub
Boston Pizza
Brewskis Pub
Q Social
Tavern On Main
The Canadian Brewhouse
Best Pet Store (includes Food and Accessories)
The Bone & Biscuit
Charlie’s Choices
PetSmart
Pet Valu
The Little Pet Company
Best Dance Studio
Brady Academy of Irish Dancers
Generation Dance Studio
MKD The Space
The Dancery
Uptown! At SECPA
YMM Dance Company
BEST FOOD OF YMM
Best Overall Restaurant
Earls Kitchen + Bar
East Village Pub and Eatery
Mr Mikes Steakhouse Casual
Original Joes
Surekha’s On the Snye
Tavern On Main
Best Pub
Blackhorse Pub
Brewskis Pub
East Village Pub & Eatery
Original Joes
Q Social
Tavern On Main
Best Family Restaurant
Boston Pizza
Flavourable Bites
Montana’s BBQ & Bar
Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual
Original Joes
Ricky’s & Famoso
The Fish Place
Best Kid’s Menu
Boston Pizza
Montana’s BBQ & Bar
Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual
Original Joes
The Alley YMM
The Banquet
Best Fast Food
A&W
Athens Authentic Greek Food
Dairy Queen
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
McDonalds Gregoire
The Chopped Leaf
Best New Restaurant
Blue Ivory Habesha Bar and Restaurant
Firehouse Subs
Flavourable Bites
Kings Lounge
Presto Pie Pizza
Q Social
Best Ice Cream
Dairy Queen
Goloso Italian Food
PK’s Corner
Purdy’s Chocolates
Scarpetta’s
Sugar Daddy’s Candy Shop & Ice Cream
Best Dessert
D Spot Dessert Cafe
East Village Pub and Eatery
Mr Mikes Steakhouse Casual
Sugar Daddy’s Candy Shop & Ice Cream
SugarMonkey Bar
The Newfie Sugar Mama
Best Catering Company
AG Catering
Cuss Bakery & Charcuterie
Ginger’s Bannock House
Kings Lounge
Northern Lights Lunches
Wildrose Catering
Best Food Truck
Drink Cartel
Fort McMurray Food Truck
Hoy Pinoy
I Scream Rolls
Three Boyz Coffee
Best Butcher / Meat Shop
M&M Food Market
Premium Meats
The Meat Shoppe
Best Breakfast / Brunch
Avenue Eatery and Cafe
Cora - Fort McMurray
Drop House - Eatery and Coffee
East Village Pub and Eatery
McRay’s Roadhouse Grill
The Fish Place
Best Donair
Cedars Bakery
Cosmos
Franklin Donair
Jomaa’s Pizza
McMurray Donair
PK’s Corner
Best Pizza
Boston Pizza
Famoso Neapolitan Pizza
Hu’s Pizza
Milanos Pizza & Grill
Pizza Hut
PK’s Corner
Best Pasta
Boston Pizza
Earls Kitchen + Bar
East Village Pub and Eatery
Mr Mikes Steakhouse Casual
Scarpetta’s
Surekha’s On the Snye
Tavern On Main
Best Wings
Bear and Buffalo
Blackhorse Pub
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Montana’s BBQ & Bar
Q Social
Tavern On Main
Best Steak
Blackhorse Pub
Earls Kitchen + Bar
East Village Pub and Eatery
Mr Mikes Steakhouse Casual
Tavern On Main
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Best Vegan / Vegetarian
Dawaat Desi
Earls Kitchen + Bar
East Village Pub and Eatery
Hoy Pinoy
Original Joes
Spices Indian Restaurant
The Chopped Leaf
Best Gluten Free
Bear & Buffalo
Earls Kitchen + Bar
East Village Pub & Eatery
Hoy Pinoy
Original Joes
The Friendly Larider
Best Burger
East Village Pub & Eatery
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Kickin Horse Saloon
Mr Mikes Steakhouse Casual
Original Joes
Q Social
Tavern On Main
Best Poutine
Blackhorse Pub
Flavourful Bites
New York Fries
Original Joes
Q Social
Tavern On Main
Best Sandwich
Cuss Bakery & Charcuterie
East Village Pub & Eatery
Firehouse Subs
Kickin Horse Saloon
Original Joes
Tavern On Main
Best Soup
Blackhorse Pub
East Village Pub and Eatery
Original Joes
Pocket Heart Cafe
Surekha’s On the Snye
Tavern On Main
Best Cocktails
Cocktails By Boots
Earls Kitchen + Bar
East Village Pub and Eatery
Kickin Horse Saloon
Tavern On Main
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Best Seafood
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Fuji Fuji Japanese Restaurant
Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual
Surekha’s On the Snye
The Fish Place
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Best Asian Cuisine
Asian Mini Mart
Fuji Fuji Japanese Restaurant
Hoy Pinoy
Pho Mac Vietnamese Cuisine
Siam Thai Kitchen
Spring Moon
Best Filipino Cuisine
Adobo Nation YMM
Asian Mini Mart
Hoy Pinoy
Jacqui’s Restaurant & Catering
La Mesita Restaurant
Nayti’s Kitchen
Best Indian Cuisine
Dawaat Desi Cuisine
Desi Meal Time Indian Restaurant
East Village Pub and Eatery
Spices Indian Restaurant
Best Home Kitchen
Cuss Bakery & Charcuterie
Goloso Italian Foods
Macro Mama
Sugarmonkey Bar
Sweet Bites
The Newfie Sugar Mama
Best in Baked Goods
Aunt B’s Sweet Treats
Cuss Bakery & Charcuterie
Evermore Kookies
Sourdough Bakes
SugarMonkey Bar
The Newfie Sugar Mama
Best Meal Prep
Just Bite Me Meals
Dedicate Kitchen + Prep
Longevity
Macro Mama
Made Right Nutrition
Best Late Night Food
East Village Pub & Eatery
Jomaa’s Pizza
McMurray Donair
Original Joes
Q Social
The Canadian Brewhouse
EVERYTHING ELSE
Best Place to Dance
Blackhorse Pub
East Village Pub and Eatery
Kickin Horse Saloon
Q Social
Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre
The Banquet
Best Place to Stop on Highway 63
7/11 in Wandering River
A&W in Wandering River
Esso Family Restaurant (Flying J) in Grassland
Red Barn Ice Cream in Wandering River
Shell in Wandering River
Wally’s Fast Food in Grassland
Best Home Business
Blow Up Your Birthday
Cades Bomb Bombs
Cuss Bakery & Charcuterie
Sugarmonkey Bar
Sweet Bites Charcuterie
The Newfie Sugar Mama
Best Date Night
Blackhorse Pub
East Village Pub and Eatery
Keyano Theatre
Landmark Cinemas
Q Social
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Best Bar Theme Night
Hawaiian Heatwave at Q Social
Line Dancing at Kickin Horse Saloon
Name That Tune Country & More at Kickin Horse Saloon
Open Mic at Tavern On Main
Trivia Tuesdays at Blackhorse Pub
Trivi-oke with Steph Link at Tavern On Main
Best Theatre Show
Boston Marriage - Swamp Rat Experience
Fiddler on the Roof - Keyano Theatre Company
Peter Jackson & The Lightning Thief - Holy Trinity
The Cottage - Keyano Theatre Company
The Lion and the Jewel - Swamp Rat Experience
Best Concert
AfterHours with Marianas Trench at MacDonald Island Park
Anthrax/Exodus/Supermodel Taxidermy at MacDonald Island Park
Hello Summer at SMS Equipment Stadium
Northern Lights Christmas Concert at Keyano Theatre
Rum Ragged at Keyano Theatre
The Flatliners at Rock The Rails
Best Charity Event or Gala
CMHA Charity Jam & Silent Auction
NLHF Festival of Trees
FORE the Ladies Golf Tournament
Lights Out in the Night Court
SMS Equipment Wine Auction
The Little Pet Company Barking Lot Party
Best Festival
881 Crew Northern Bout
ATC Cultural Festival
Hello Summer
Party In the Park
Rock The Rails
Wood Buffalo Pride Festival
Wood Buffalo Ribfest
Best Children’s Event
Canada Day at MacDonald Island
Clearwater Horse Club Trick or Treating
Rock the Rails
NLHF Festival of Tree’s Santa’s Workshop
Suncor Christmas Kids Party
The Children’s Centre Shamrock Shenanigans
Best Event Planning / Event Decor Company
Balloons by Melanie Bruneau
Carnes Creative
Cass&Nat Event Planning
Encore Tents
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts
Sweet Tooth Candy Buffet and Events
Best Trade Show / Market
Fall/Spring Trade Show & Market - Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce
Micisowin Farmers Market
Santa’s Anonymous Christmas Market
Sip and Shop - The Dancery
The Big Ass Sale - DiSCOVER Fort McMurray
Tindahan Markets - Peter Pond Mall
Best Group or Business That Celebrates Indigenous Culture
Athabasca Tribal Council
Birch Boreal Gifts
Ginger’s Bannock House
Matriarch Beauty
Mocassin Media
Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre
Best New Thing in Fort McMurray
Cuss Bakery and Charcuterie
Forbidden Chapters
New RMWB Council elected
Q Social
Photoclique
YMM Backyard Rentals
Best Hidden Gem
Caribou Flowers
Fairytale Wellness
Modern Calm Wellness Spa
Micisowin Farmers Market
Sugar Daddy’s Candy Shop & Ice Cream
Tindahan - Your Local Haven
