Sass Magazine Celebrates 5th Annual Reader's Choice Awards with Celebration at Tenth Ward Distilling

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sass Magazine is proud to announce the winners of its 5th Annual Reader's Choice Awards, recognizing over 125 exceptional businesses, professionals, and organizations across the Frederick region.

This year's awards drew over 2,000 business nominations and more than 45,000 votes from readers, making it the magazine's biggest Reader's Choice Awards to date.

The winners, officially announced to the public on September 3rd, were celebrated in style at the sold-out Choice Awards Celebration held September 26th at Tenth Ward Distilling Company in downtown Frederick.

About the Reader's Choice Awards

Launched in 2021, Sass Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards celebrate the businesses, professionals, and community leaders who make Frederick thrive. Each year, readers nominate and vote for their favorites across dozens of categories, creating a grassroots celebration of local excellence. The annual Choice Awards Celebration offers an opportunity for winners to connect, celebrate, and be recognized.

About Sass Magazine

Sass Magazine is a women's lifestyle publication based in Frederick, Maryland, highlighting bold stories, career inspiration, and real-life community connections. Since its founding, Sass has elevated women's voices across business, beauty, wellness, and life — with a strong local focus and an unapologetically confident tone.

2025 Sass Choice Awards Winners

Beauty Services

Brows/Lashes
Bombshell Beauty Co.
Threaded. by Melissa

Hair Salon
Criswell Hair Company
Head Rush Studio, LLC

Med Spa/Day Spa
Evergrace Aesthetics
Maria Hawkins Aesthetics

Misc/Other Beauty Services
Bombshell Beauty Co.
JKW Beauty

Nail Salon/Nail Care
La Sorella
Spilt Polish Nail & Skin Spa

Skincare/Makeup Services
Bug and Jane – Self Care Sanctuary
JKW Beauty

Events & Experience

Adventure/Entertainment Experience
Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory
Tree Trekkers

Date Night/Romantic Getaway Location
Bavarian Inn
Visitation Hotel Frederick

Event/Wedding Planner
Protea Event Planning
Sleeping Bee Designs

Event/Wedding Venue
Big Cork Vineyards
Montagu Meadows

Event Services (Other)
Bella Balloons, LLC
Burnside Events

Local Festival/Event
Frederick Pride
Great Frederick Fair

Food & Beverage

Bakery
Sweet Maddies, Cookies on Demand
Taralicious Treats

Breakfast/Brunch Location
Café Nola
Tom & Rays

Brewery
Idiom Brewing Co.
RAK Brewing Co

Caterer/Catering Company
Canapés
The Box Theory

Coffee/Tea Shop
Dublin Roasters
Gravel & Grind

Dinner Location
Dutch's Daughter
Lazy Fish

Distillery
McClintock Distilling
Tenth Ward Distillery

Food Truck
Boxcar Burgers
The Pita King

Happy Hour
Frederick Social
White Rabbit Gastropub

Ice Cream Shop
Jimmie Cone
South Mountain Creamery

Lunch Spot
Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar
Wags

Overall Restaurants
Dutch's Daughter
Manalú Italian Restaurant

Winery
Big Cork Vineyards
Linganore Winecellars

Health & Wellness

Chiropractor/Physical Therapy
Frederick Chiropractic Wellness Center
pelvRX Physical Therapy

Dentist/Orthodontist
Terrace Dental Group
William J. Hall DDS, PA

Dermatology Services
Bug and Jane – Self Care Sanctuary
Maria Hawkins Aesthetics

Dietician/Nutritionist
Brandi Wynne Nutrition
Kindred Nutrition & Kinetics

Family Doctor/Pediatrician
Erica Meyers, C.R.N.P
Frederick County Pediatrics

Gym/Fitness Center
Club Pilates – South Frederick
Straight Shot Training

Holistic/Alternative Heath
Erica Pearre, Massage Therapy
Seventh Balance

Mental Health Services
Alison J. Bomba, Psy.D., LLC
Trauma Specialists of Maryland

Women's Health/Medical Provider
Capital Women's Care
Lifted Wellness

Yoga/Pilates Studio
Club Pilates – South Frederick
Yogamour Yoga & Healing Arts Center

Home Service

Cleaning/Home Organization Company
Kidwell's Kleaning
LVCD Cleaning Services

Home Building and Maintenance
A&S Construction, LLC
Noel's Fire Protection

Interior Designer/Decorator
Beyond the Box Interiors
EddaRose Interiors

Landscaping/Lawn Care/Nursery
Hawkins Landscaping Inc
Thanksgiving Farms

Realtor
Audra Jacob, Samson Properties
Morgan McAuliffe, Compass

Personal Service

Auto Service/Mechanic Shop
Dynamic Automotive
Second Chances Garage

Financial Planner/Bank
Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory
Hummingbird Wealth Management

Florist/Flowers
Blossom and Basket Boutique
Frederick Floral Bar

Personal Development/Life Coaching
Neely Coaching & Training
pLink Leadership

Pet Services/Veterinary
Compassion Veterinary Center
Yellow Springs Veterinary Clinic

Photography/Videography
Ak's GraFix & Photo
Julie Zeger Photography

Travel Agent/Agency
Maggie Ballantyne, Wishes Family Travel
Kim Mogard, Cruise Planners

Shopping & Retail

Antiques
Lily & Birch Market
Vintage MC Frederick

Grocery/ Food Market
Common Market
Wegmans

Home Goods/Home Decor
Fig & Fire
Vintage MC Frederick

Jewelry/Accessories
Jessica Jordan Jewelry & Gifts
Style Me Sue Consignments

Specialty Shop
Chappelle & Co.
Take Root

Thrift/Consignment
Fetch Thrift
Style Me Sue Consignments

Women's Clothing
Frederick Fashion Boutique
Style Me Sue Consignments

Specialty

Blog/Podcast/Media
Rich in Life Podcast
The Frederick Mom

Local Author
Laura Spivak
Shaylynn Marks

Local Maker/Artist/Artisan
Fig & Fire
Venus & Vine

Local Non-Profit Organization
Amplified Change
Heartly House

Local Media Page/Social Influencer
Frederick Homebody
The Frederick Mom

Woman Owned: Food, Hospitality & Wellness
Sunny Side Stays, LLC
Trauma Specialists of Maryland

Woman Owned: Retail/Product-Based Business
Gifts by LB
Style Me Sue Consignments

Woman Owned: Service-Based Business
Beyond the Box Interiors
Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory

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