BEST BUSINESSMAN & BEST FRIED CHICKEN— Sussex County
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Gerald Hocker Sr. started building what would become an entrepreneurial empire quite modestly as a young man. The foundation was laid when he purchased Jake’s Grocery from his uncle, Jake, in 1971. Hocker had just graduated from the University of Delaware earlier that year.

BEST COSMETIC DENTIST,
Dorcester/Talbot Counties
DR. MEREDITH TODD AND THE HARBOR DENTAL CENTER TEAM
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Are you looking for a dentist who not only cares about the health of your teeth, but also your overall well-being? Eastern Shore native Dr. Meredith Todd provides her patients comprehensive, state-of-the-art care that goes far beyond the common “drill and fill” industry mentality.

BEST PROPERTY/RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY— Worcester County
Rhonda & David Marciniak
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Benchmark Property Services stands out in its industry by setting a higher standard in vacation rentals and property management. It achieves this distinction by partnering with property owners instead of contracting with them, which creates genuine and trusting relationships.
Owners David and Rhonda Marciniak are also very selective about whom they partner with,

BEST CABINETRY COMPANY, Worcester County
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It is often said that the most significant financial investment is one’s home—and updating it using licensed professionals can add significant equity to its worth. That’s exactly where the experts at That Design Studio (TDS) in Rehoboth Beach come in.
Owner Steve Simpson and his team help create incredible spaces by carefully listening to their clients’ wants and needs to design functional and aesthetic solutions for how they live.