| Category | Winner |
| Restaurants |
| Best Asian | Sushi-Thai Cary |
| Best Sushi | Sushi-Thai Cary |
| Best Mexican | Los Tres Magueyes |
| Best Italian | Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria |
| Best Indian | Saffron Restaurant & Lounge |
| Best Steakhouse | Ruth's Chris Steak House |
| Best Southern Cooking | Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen |
| Best Barbecue | Danny's Bar-B-Que |
| Best Hamburger Place | Five Guys Burgers and Fries |
| Best Pizza | Mellow Mushroom |
| Best Neighborhood Pub | Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant |
| Best Bakery | La Farm Bakery |
| Best Coffee Shop | Java Jive |
| Best Ice Cream | Goodberry's Frozen Custard |
| Best Yogurt | SweetFrog |
| Best Breakfast | Brigs at the Village / Brigs at the Crossing |
| Best Lunch | Firewürst |
| Best Fine Dining | Herons |
| Best New Restaurant | City Barbeque |
| Best Outdoor/Patio Dining | Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar / Café Caturra |
| Best Sweet Tea | Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits |
| Automotive |
| Best Auto Service | Frantz Automotive Center |
| Best Pre-Owned Car Store | Madsen Motor Company |
| Best New Car Store | Autopark Honda |
| Best Tire Store | Discount Tire |
| Best Car Wash | Bunkey's Car Wash |
| Education |
| Best Academic Tutor | Chyten Premier Tutoring & Test Preparation |
| Best Preschool/Daycare | Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play |
| Best Place for Music Education | KinderVillage |
| Retail |
| Best Jewelry Store | Johnson's Jewelers of Cary |
| Best Hardware Store | Town & Country Hardware |
| Best Garden Center | Garden Supply Company |
| Best Furniture Store | Petersons' Consigning Design |
| Best Gift Shop | Swagger Gifts |
| Best Consignment Shop | Petersons' Consigning Design |
| Best Ladies Boutique | Petersons' Consigning Design |
| Best Sporting Goods/Outfitter | Dick's Sporting Goods |
| Best Bike Shop | Performance Bicycle |
| Best Wine Shop | Total Wine & More |
| Best Bookstore | Mr. Mike's Used Books |
| Medical |
| Best Family Practice | Cary Medical Group |
| Best Pediatrician | Cornerstone Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine |
| Best OB/GYN | Cary Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Best Dentist | Family & Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Best Orthodontist | Bovenizer Orthodontic / Gurley, Ritter & Brogden |
| Best Optometrist | Eye Care Center |
| Best Orthopaedist | Cary Orthopaedics |
| Best Chiropractor | Staker Chiropractic Center |
| Best Pharmacy/Drug Store | Ashworth Drugs |
| Real Estate |
| Best Real Estate Company | Fonville Morisey |
| Best Realtor | Gail Ferri |
| Best New Home Community | Cameron Pond |
| Services |
| Best Florist | The Flower Cupboard |
| Best Barber Shop | The Guys' Place |
| Best Hair Salon | J&F Gemelli |
| Best Spa | Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa |
| Best Pet Groomer | Decadent Dogs |
| Best Veterinarian | PetSound Animal Hospital |
| Best Financial Adviser | Bradford Wilson |
| Best Dry Cleaners | Medlin-Davis Cleaners |
| Best Kennel | Camp Bow Wow |
| Diversions |
| Best Spot for Live Music | Koka Booth Amphitheatre |
| Best Nightlife Spot | Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant |
| Best Place to Watch the Game | Carolina Ale House |
| Best Golf Club | Prestonwood Country Club |
| Best Tennis Club | Prestonwood Country Club |
| Other |
| Best Summer Camp | Cary Ballet Conservatory |
| Best Dance School | Cary Ballet Conservatory |
| Best Fitness Center | Life Time Fitness |
| Best Retirement Community | SearStone |