But then, check out the list below for the Top 10 most popular contests each year.
Some of Dayton's favorites from past contests:
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» 3 Italian restaurants every Daytonian must try
» Best places to go for a fine dining experience
» The 3 best destinations for chicken wings
2019-20
1. Best Local Band or Musician
2. Best Tattoo Artist
3. Best Breakfast
4. Best Donuts
5. Best Local Photographer
6. Best Pizza Restaurant
7. Best BBQ
8. Best Burger
9. Best Ice Cream
10. Best Bakery
2018
1. Best Art Gallery
2. Best Asian Food
3. Best Pizza Restaurant
4. Best Breakfast
5. Best Burger
6. Best Bartender
7. Best Donuts
8. Best Local Celebrity
9. Best Sushi
10. Best Bakery
2017
1. Best Asian Food
2. Best Sushi
3. Best Hair Salon
4. Best Local Brewery
5. Best Pizza (Local or Chain)
6. Best Sandwich
7. Best Donuts
8. Best Spa
9. Best Place for a Picnic
10. Best Food Truck
2016
1. Best Local Artist
2. Best Local Celebrity
3. Best Local Brewery
4. Best Donuts
5. Best Bartender
6. Best Asian Food
7. Best BBQ
8. Best Pizza (Local or Chain)
9. Best Local Photographer
10. Best Breakfast
2015
1. Best Local Celebrity
2. Best Tattoo Shop
3. Best Bartender
4. Best Food Truck
5. Best Tattoo Artist
6. Best Hair Salon
7. Best Bakery
8. Best Local Artist
9. Best Karaoke
10. Best Pizza (Local or Chain)