Tom Filomeno presents the briefcase of winning names at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10, 2015 at West Hartford Town Hall. photo by Mick Melvin

Tom Hickey, of West Hartford Magazine and We-Ha.com, kicks off the first ever Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10, 2015 at West Hartford Town Hall. photo by Mick Melvin

Ted and Ronni Newton with Sue and Vinny Farrell at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

The team from Budget Blinds (a finalist in the home improvement category) at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

Vahe and Sofia (owner of Cafe Sofia – a finalist in the Best Coffee/Tea Shop), at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

Bouvier Insurance owner Rob Bouvier (center) with some staff members at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Bouvier Insurance is a title sponsor for BOWH. Photo by Ira Nozik

Director of Community Relations for Mercy Community Health (a Title Sponsor) Christine Looby with Nancy Newman, Bill and Catherine Denton at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

Stanger & Associates (a title sponsor for the Best of West Hartford), at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

The Hilborns with NBC Connecticut’s Heidi Voight (center) at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10, 2015 at West Hartford Town Hall. Sheehan Hilborn Breen was a Silver Sponsor of Best of West Hartford. photo by Mick Melvin

Kamal Doshi and Dr. Roshni Patel of FaceRX MD at Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10, 2015 at West Hartford Town Hall. photo by Mick Melvin

Best Preschool/Daycare: Lollipop Tree Nursery School. NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen with the Schers from Lollipop Preschool at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

Best Breakfast Place: Effie’s Family Restaurant with Owner Johnny Paindiris (center), NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen and Mayor Scott Slifka at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

Showing off their “bling” to celebrate the Best Jewelry Store: Lux Bond and Green are NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen, Lux Bond’s Annie Kovath and Michail Shaw with Mayor Scott Slifka at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

Best Salon/Personal Appearance: Salon Medusa’s Co-Owners Sandro Vernali and Steven Adelstein with NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen and Mayor Scott Slifka at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

Best Exercise/Fitness: Fleet Feet Sports owner Stephanie Blozy (in red dress and sneakers) invited runner’s up WIP Co-Owners Laura Keever and Mary Kate Doyle to stage with NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen and Mayor Scott Slifka at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

Best Men’s Fashion: Daswani Clothiers. M.J. Daswani, co-owner with NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen and Mayor Scott Slifka at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

Having fun presenting the Best Eye Wear Award to Central Optica are NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen, W.H. Center Business Association President Barbara Karsky and Mayor Scott Slifka (with Event Coordinator Kiki Dlugos in background) at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

Best Lawn & Garden: Gledhill Nursery. Barbara Lerner accepting the award and having fun with NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen and Mayor Scott Slifka at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

“Cheers” to the Best Tavern: Plan B by NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen and Mayor Scott Slifka with Park Road Business Association Co-President Tracy Flater at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Mick Melvin

NBC Connecticut’s Brad Drazen and Mayor Scott Slifka with AC Petersen’s Catherine Denton at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10, 2015 at West Hartford Town Hall. photo by Mick Melvin

Dan (owner of Uberdog, a finalist in the best pet services category) and Isabella O’Brien with Cathy Dowd and Shevon Hickey (principal of SBS, a finalist in best preschool) and Tom Hickey at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

Green Tea House (finalist in the coffee/tea shop category) with Mayor Scott Slifka at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

West Hartford YMCA (a finalist in the best camp category) at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

Jahmal and Joe at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

Tom Hickey and NBC Connecticut (a Bronze Sponsor) at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik

Samples of specialty drinks at the Best of West Hartford Awards Show, September 10 2015. Photo by Ira Nozik