Best of Peoria 2020
Introducing the fifth annual Best of Peoria: a list of the people, places and things that make Greater Peoria the best place to live, work and play… according to you.
Your nominations were received, and the votes are in. Congratulations to the 2020 winners!
Arts & Culture
- Best Arts Venue: Corn Stock Theatre
- Best New/Emerging Artist: Andrè Petty
- Best Live Performer: Peoria Symphony Orchestra
- Best Theater Production: Kinky Boots, Peoria Players Theatre
- Best Public Art Display: Sculpture Walk Peoria
- Best Cultural Attraction: Peoria Riverfront Museum
- Best Virtual Performance: Unmasked, Corn Stock Theatre
Food & Drink
- Best Brew Pub: Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery
- Best Dinner Date: Connected
- Best International Cuisine: Thanh Linh
- Best Cocktail: Hearth
- Best Outdoor Patio: Cyd’s in the Park
- Best Work Lunch: One World Café
- Best Carryout/Delivery: One World Café
Business
- Best Startup: Four30 Scones
- Best Customer Service: CEFCU
- Best Company for Innovation: AutonomouStuff
- Best Web Presence: Zion Coffee
- Best Small Business: Relics
- Best Product/Service: CxT Roasting Company
- Best Business Pivot: Zion Coffee
Community Life
- Best Community Event: Morton Pumpkin Festival
- Best Hidden Gem: Wildlife Prairie Park
- Best Place to Work Out: RiverPlex
- Best Place for Family Fun: Wildlife Prairie Park
- Best Sports Venue: Dozer Park
- Best Community Supporter (organization): CEFCU
- Best Community Supporter (individual): Kim Blickenstaff