BEST EVENT PLANNER — Sussex County
ERICA & JIM KIRLIN
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Jim and Erica Kirlin are passionate entrepreneurs. The Delaware couple not only invests their time, resources and creativity into producing incredibly memorable, one-of-a-kind event experiences, they proudly promote community growth by supporting a host of local charities and initiatives through donations and in-kind services.

BEST ANTIQUE STORE, Sussex County
DAVID AND KAREN JAYNE
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Jayne’s Reliable is on a mission to preserve history, inspire creativity, and provide a unique experience that celebrates the past, while fueling imagination for the future.
The antique store achieves this by staying true to its vintage roots by constantly bringing in new treasures.

BEST SIDING COMPANY & BEST WINDOW & DOOR COMPANY, Worcester County
TYLER GORMAN AND KEN HAUCK
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Ken Hauck and Tyler Gorman are breathing fresh air into the home improvement industry across Worcester County. The owners of Sweetwater Contracting may have started their business just three short years ago, but they have made major strides changing the perception of their profession and major improvements in the aesthetics of their community.

BEST CLEANING COMPANY — Sussex County
FRONT ROW: HEATHER DEMARIE & BEAR
BACK ROW: LOGAN BOUGES, LEXI SANTA BARBARA, LONI PENNELL & LISA GRIFFITH
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Heather’s Home Works is one of Sussex County’s most deeply trusted and frequently referred cleaning services. For over 20 years, the company has provided businesses and homeowners with highly personalized service and peace of mind that the work will be finished on time and to the highest standard.