Appliance Store
Winner: George Washington Toma TV
& Appliance, Inc.
1353 Commercial St., Weymouth, 781-335-6435
5 Westgate Drive, Brockton, Gwtoma.com
In an age of big box appliance stores, George Washington Toma has survived and thrived since 1953 by providing old-fashioned customer service, personalized attention and a team of factory-trained, friendly technicians. With two locations in Weymouth and Brockton, this family-owned retailer is part of a large buying group, able to offer competitive pricing on a full inventory of appliances.
Runner Up: Yale Appliance
Architect
Winner: SAIL Architects
289 St George St., Suite 210, Duxbury, 781-934-2150, Sailarchitects.com
SAIL Architects is a woman-owned architecture firm that specializes in contemporary coastal design with an emphasis on mindfulness, wellbeing and environmentally sound construction. By embracing WELL methods, SAIL organizes your physical environment to suit the priorities in your day.
Runner Up: Hutker Architects
Bathroom Remodeling
Winner: Renovision
150 Broadway, Hanover, 781-826-0559, Renovisionsinc.com
Renovisions is a one-stop shop design/build company that’s able to drain most of the stress out of bathroom remodeling. Instead of time-consuming trips to hunt for fixtures, tiles and lighting, clients can select them all under one roof at Renovisions, or hire assistance with comprehensive design services, building permits and construction.
Runner Up: the Design Studio
Best Carpet/Flooring Store
Winner: Classic Tile and Stone
9 Whiting St., Hingham, 781-749-5230, Classictile-stone.com
Co-owners Julie Ryan and Kristin Henaghan first met while working at the Boston Design Center, where they became experts in high-end ceramic, natural stone and glass tile available only to design professionals. They now make these exclusive materials available to homeowners and designers alike at their shop, where they guide clients through the selection process.
Runner Up: The Rug Merchant
Bath Fixtures
Winner: Snow and Jones
85 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, 781-878-3312 167 White’s Path, S. Yarmouth, Snowandjones.com
Residents of the South Shore and the Cape will find inspiration for their next bathroom project just around the corner at one of the Snow and Jones showrooms. The showrooms feature magazine-worthy displays of contemporary bathrooms and offer well-trained staff that will work to create a functional and beautiful space that homeowners will enjoy for years
Runner Up: Republic Plumbing Supplies Co
Best Concierge
Winner: Coastal Concierge Lifestyle Management
Hingham, Coastalconciergema.com
Coastal Concierge Lifestyle Management's mission is to give its valued clients the freedom to live their best lives. They do that by taking care of everything from everyday errands, home management, restaurant bookings, relocation assistance and much more
Runner Up: Eldredge Property Services
Custom Home Builder
Winner: Oak Development & Design
30 Summer St., Hingham, Oakdd.com
Runner Up: Lineal
Electrition
Winner: Gardner Electric
163 Candlewood Lane, Hanover, 781-831-3350, Gardnerelectricfire.com
Proudly serving the South Shore and surrounding areas of Massachussetts
From Light fixtures to Fire Alarms. No job too BIG or SMALL.
Runner Up: M.J. Carr Electrical Services, LLC
Best Furniture Store
Winner: Boston Interiors
200 Webster St., Hanover, 781-871-6416, Bostoninteriors.com
In addition to their extensive and affordable inventory (hello frequent discounts and clearance area!), what makes this store a standout is their free in-house design services. Their trained interior design staff also makes fee-based home visits with part of the fee credited back with a minimum furniture order.
Runner Up: Circle Furniture
Garden Center
Winner: Gardeners Choice
408 Washington St., Pembroke, 781-826-4010 https://the-gardeners-choice.myshopify.com/
Be prepared to get lost in the vast inventory of trees, shrubs, flowers, pottery and gifts at Gardener’s Choice. Shoppers can bring in photos of their garden site and consult with the knowledgeable staff, and go home with a whole new vision for their backyard.
Runner Up: Kennedy’s Country Gardens
Heating / Air Conditioning Compay
Winner: Umano Air Systems
Plymouth, 508-846-7974
Veteran Owned and operated Hvac company specializing in both commercial and residential properties. We provide installation, service, and maintenance on all brands and types of HVAC equipment. Licensed and insured.
Runner Up: Melia Fuel
Best Home Accessories
Winner: Welch Company
132 Front St., Scituate, 781-545-1400, Welchcompany.com
Welch Company has been a Scituate staple since 1879. Its new, two-story, harborside location offers a vast array of original artwork, linens, pillows and throws from Matouk and Sferra, tableware from Juliska and Mariposa, and so much more. Free gift wrapping is also available.
Runner Up: Hingham Furniture & Design Home of Framing Concepts
Home Framing
Winner: Bethoney Builders
56 Depot St., Duxbury, 781-898-8018 Bethoneybuilders.com
2022 marks the third year in a row that Bethoney Builders has won the BOSS award for home framing. Reviews of the company frequently cite its professionalism, speed and creative solutions, with one client remarking that her new garage was framed within a week.
Runner Up: Clean Cut Carpentry, Scott Wills
Home Renovation Company
Winner: Copia Real Estate Design & Build
185 Lincoln St., Suite 300, Hingham, 781-875-1199 Copiarealestate.com
At Copia Real Estate Design & Build, we strive to deliver quality service and make the process of buying, selling or building a home as simple as possible. Our ability to deliver satisfying results is something we take great pride in! Clear communication is important to us, and we will be managing your project not just for you but with you from the first meeting to completion.
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Runner Up: Mackenzie Custom Carpentry
Best Home Staging
Winner: Laura Graziano Staging
111 French Avenue, Braintree, 781-718-1834 lauragrazianostaging.com
Accredited Staging Professional working with Homeowners, Realtors and Contractors preparing each property to sell faster for top dollar with integrity.
Runner Up: Queen’s Garden
Kitchen Designer
Winner: The Design Studio
305A Nantasket Avenue, Hull, 781-971-5131 thedesignstudio.design
After meeting with the team to create a vision for their dream kitchen, the lucky clients of the award-winning Design Studio are gifted with a “Design Box,” which contains a three-dimensional design board with swatches, layouts and sample materials – oh and two glasses and a bottle of wine to sip on while they review the concepts. Co-owner Judy Whalen says her proudest accomplishment to date is having been asked to create four kitchen displays for industry leader Clarke, New England’s official Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showrooms.
Runner Up: Transitions Kitchens and Bath
Landscaping Services
Winner: Seoane's Landscape
551 Bedford St., Abington, 781-878-1306 Seoanelandscape.com
With its vast 9-acre garden center and team of seasoned designers, project managers and construction workers, Seoane’s Landscape Design is able to execute every phase of a landscape project. In addition to planting gardens and specimen trees, the team at Seoane’s builds pool decks, stone walls, outdoor kitchens, water features, driveways, and more.
Runner Up: Yardscapes by Renee & Sons
Interior Design
Winner: Vionlandi and Warner Interiors
132 Front St., 2nd Floor, Scituate, 781-378-0121 violandiandwarnerinteriors.com
Violandi + Warner Interiors is a true collaboration of style and sophistication with principals Robin Violandi and Caroline Warner working together to create elegant spaces customized to the needs of their clients. Conveniently located adjacent to Welch Company in Scituate, their Design Loft features a curated collection of fabrics, wallcoverings, window treatments and custom-made pillows.
Runner Up: Hingham Furniture & Design Home of Framing Concepts
Lighting Shop
Winner: Fleming's Lighting
24 Elm St., Cohasset, 781-383-0684, flemingslighting.com
If you want inspiration for your next lighting project, just step into Fleming’s charming antique building in Cohasset Village and tip your head up where you’ll find hundreds of pendants and chandeliers affixed to the ceiling by such companies as Visual Comfort & Co., Thomas O’Brien and E.F. Chapman. Still not sure? Their experienced design staff have been known to bring samples to client’s homes.
Runner Up: Granite City Electric Supply & Showroom
Local Hardware Store
Winner: Hingham Lumber
165 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset 781-749-4200, hinghamlumber.com
Runner Up: Curry Ace Hardware
Outdoor Grills
Winner: Yale Appliance
548 Washington St., Hanover, 781-829-6914 yaleappliance.com
Runner Up: Hingham Lumber Company
Painting Company
Winner: James Harvey Group, LLC
Brant Rock, 781-834-4858, jamesharveygroup.com
A professional residential painting company, James Harvey Group’s commitment to excellence has awarded them the trust and loyalty of hundreds of families in the Marshfield, MA area. Fully licensed and insured, JHG provides outstanding workmanship with an honest and reliable approach. Whether it’s a small, medium, or large job, you can trust the professionals at James Harvey Group.
Runner Up: Mike Hoffse Painting
Best Plumbing Company
Winner: Carmark Plumbing
300 Corporate Park Drive, Pembroke, 781-630-3278, carmarkplumbingandheating.com
Runner Up: Hubbard Plumbing & Heating
Best Pool Store
Winner: SUNSHINE POOL COMPANY
77 Mattakeesett St., Pembroke, 781-293-7075, sunshinepoolcompany.com
Runner Up: Shore Pools & Services Inc Runner Up: Swim Sports Inc
Roofing Company
Winner: JK Garside Roofing
857-445-8356, facebook.com/Joshuakgarside
Runner Up: Superior Exteriors
Best Tile Store
Winner: Bellew Tile & Marble
308 Hingham St., Rockland, 781-982-3030, bellewtile.com
Runner Up: Classic Tile & Stone Inc.