| Category |
Winner |
| Restaurants |
| Best Asian | An Cuisines |
| Best Sushi | Sushi-Thai Cary |
| Best Mexican | Los Tres Magueyes |
| Best Italian | Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria |
| Best Indian | Cilantro Indian Cafe |
| Best Steakhouse | Ruth's Chris Steak House |
| Best Southern Cooking | Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen |
| Best Barbecue | City Barbeque |
| 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/Yogurt | Goodberry's Frozen Custard |
| Best Breakfast | Brigs Restaurant |
| Best Lunch | Firewürst |
| Best Fine Dining | Rey's Restaurant |
| Best New Restaurant | Totopos |
| Best Outdoor/Patio Dining | Ruckus Pizza |
| 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 | Leith Automotive Family |
| Best Tire Store | Atlanic Tire & Service |
| Best Car Wash | Bunkey's Car Wash |
| Education |
| Best Academic Tutor | Chyten Premier Tutoring & Test Preparation |
| Best Preschool/Daycare | St. Paul's Preschool |
| Best Place for Music Education | KinderVillage Music Studio |
| 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 | Triangle Wine Company |
| Best Bookstore | Mr. Mike's Used Books |
| Medical |
| Best Family Practice | Cary Medical Group |
| Best Pediatrician | Cornerstone Pediatrics |
| Best OB/GYN | Cary Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Best Dentist | Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (Raymond Ferri and Patrick Lawrence) |
| Best Orthodontist | Gurley, Ritter & Brogden Orthodontics |
| Best Optometrist | Wake Opthalmology, Robert Stone, MD |
| Best Orthopaedist | Cary Orthopaedics - Dougals J. Martini, MD |
| Best Chiropractor | Triangle Health Center - Dr. Blake Livingood |
| Best Pharmacy/Drug Store | Ashworth Drugs |
| Real Estate |
| Best Real Estate Company | Fonville Morisey Realty |
| Best Realtor | (34) Gary Yellin - ERA Pacesetters Realty |
| Best New Home Community | Amberly |
| Services |
| Best Florist | The Flower Cupboard |
| Best Barber Shop | The Guys' Place |
| Best Hair Salon | Color Salon and Spa |
| Best Spa | Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa |
| Best Pet Groomer | Decadent Dogs Grooming |
| Best Veterinarian | Northwoods Animal Hospital |
| Best Financial Adviser | Brad Wilson - Edward Jones Investments |
| 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 | TMAC |
| 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 | Glenaire |