BEST MEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
MAHI GOLD Outfitters
mahigold.com
Runner-Up: ASSEMBLY
Founded on Cape Cod, Mahi Gold Outfitters opened its Hingham location in December of 2020. The boutique is bright and beautiful, with racks filled with a mix of colorful Mahi Gold designs and high-quality clothing brands. The store features a wide range of casual sportswear for men, Including brands like Peter Millar and Faherty. Shoppers can find everything from stylish button-downs and polo shirts to pants, patterned swim trunks and sweaters.
BEST ACCESSORIES
Strand the Boutique
stranddux.com
Runner-Up: Nectar Collective
Caroline Widman launched Strand, the Boutique with the goal of helping South Shore women feel beautiful inside and out. The word “Strand” means “beach” in German, and this Duxbury shop is filled with apparel and accessories that have a relaxed summertime vibe. Outfits can be easily dressed up or down with the shop’s selection of woven straw purses, clutch bags, comfortable sandals, delicate jewelry pieces, and versatile canvas beach bags and totes.
BEST CANDY STORE
Hilliards Chocolates
hilliardscandy.com
Runner-Up: Fedele’s Chocolates
Hilliards Chocolates is a fourth-generation family-run South Shore business and one of New England’s most beloved artisan chocolate brands. The company’s candy-making headquarters is in Easton and they also have retail locations in Norwell and Mansfield. Hilliards is famous for its signature almond toffee crunch, melt-in-your-mouth fudge, and display cases filled with all sorts of bite-sized chocolates. For an extra indulgent treat, try one of their dessert-sized truffles. Their newest truffle flavor is lemon lavender, which is made with velvety smooth ganache enveloped in rich dark chocolate and features subtle notes of lemon and lavender.
BEST BEACHWEAR
Levitate
levitatebrand.com
Runner-Up: Yup Sup
The team at Levitate are experts at soaking up summer. The Marshfield-based surf brand owned by Daniel and Jessica Hassett sells a range of laid-back beach-friendly apparel, from cozy cotton T-shirts to board shorts and bikinis. This summer’s favorite swimsuit is a flirty peek-a-boo tie-front bikini. Fully reversible with alternating ribbed solids and prints, it’s made with super-soft nylon sourced from recycled fishing nets. The team at Levitate custom designed this suit to be extra supportive to keep you covered whether you’re surfing or sunning.
BEST ACTIVEWEAR
Sportworks Ltd
sportworksduxbury.com
Runner-Up: Marathon Sports
BEST ART / PHOTO FRAMER
Frame Center
framecenter.com
Runner-Up: The Frame Studio
BEST ARTISAN GIFTS
BirchBarn Designs
birchbarndesigns.com
Runner-Up: Jackson Square Artisans
BEST BABY GIFTS / GEAR
The Studio of Duxbury
thestudioofduxbury.com
Runner-Up: Brook and Main
BEST BIKE SHOP
Serious Cycles
seriouscycles.com
Runner-Up: Bikebarn Racing
BEST CAR DEALERSHIP (NEW)
Best Chevrolet
thebestchevy.com
Runner Up: Planet Subaru
BEST CAR DEALERSHIP (USED)
Lucchetti’s
Auto Center
lucchettis.com
Runner-Up: S&E Auto Sales
BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
Olivia Rose Children’s Boutique
oliviarosechildrensboutique.com
Runner-Up: Brook and Main
BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP
SHARE
sharemarshfield.com
Runner-Up: B. Home Fine Consignments & More
BEST CRAFT / YARN SHOP
Staci’s Stitches and Skeins
stacisstitches.com
Runner-Up: Plymouth Harbor Knits
BEST EYEWEAR
Scituate Harbor Vision Source
scituateharborvisionsource.com
Runner-Up: Capeway Opticians
BEST FARM STAND
Hornstra Farms
hornstrafarms.com
Runner-Up: Channell Homestead Family Farm
BEST FINE JEWELRY STORE
DeScenza Diamonds (Hingham)
descenza.com
Runner-Up: Hingham Jewelers
BEST FISH MARKET
Mullaney’s Harborside Fish Market
mullaneysfish.com
Runner-Up: Wood’s Seafood
BEST GIFT SHOP
OROPA
oropacafe.com
Runner-Up: Joye
BEST GOURMET FOOD SHOP
Previte’s Marketplace
previtesmarket.com
Runner-Up: Board143
BEST LINGERIE SHOP
Lulabelle The Bra Studio
mylulabelle.com
Runner-Up: Bloom Lingerie and Swim Boutique
BEST LOCAL BOOKSTORE
Buttonwood
Books and Toys
buttonwoodbooksandtoys.com
Runner-Up: Books & Sundry
BEST LOCALLY MADE FOOD PRODUCT
Hippy Pilgrim
hippypilgrim.com
Runner-Up: Mrs. Mekler’s Mercantile
BEST MARINE SUPPLIES
South Shore Dry Dock Marine
southshoredrydock.com
Runner Up: West Marine
BEST MUSIC STORE
Matt’s Music Center
mattsmusic.com
Runner-Up: Scituate Music Center
BEST NUTRITION STORE
Good Health Natural Foods
goodhealthnaturalfood.com
Runner-Up: Healthy Appetites Natural Foods
BEST SHOE STORE
Shoe Market
theshoemarket.com
Runner-Up: LaRossa Shoe
BEST SHOPPING CENTER
Derby Street Shops
derbystshops.com
Runner-Up: Colony Place
BEST SPORTING GOODS
Sportworks LTD
sportworksduxbury.com
Runner-Up: Levitate
BEST STATIONERY SHOP
RSVP Hingham
rsvphingham.com
Runner-Up: Celebrations Etc
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
Strand the Boutique
stranddux.com
Runner-Up: MAHI GOLD Outfitters Hingham