Best of Oxford 2020 Winners
Published 4:15 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2020
PERSONALITIES
Best Banker
Johnny Barnett, FNB
Runner-Up: Brad Ewing, OUB, Michelle Mason, Mechanics Bank
Best Electrician
Runners-Up: Robbie Robinson, Tod Miskelly
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Dennis, Oxford Pediatric Group
Runner-Up: Catherine Phillips
Best Allergist
Dr. Claire Rosenblatt, Mississippi Asthma and Allergy
Best Nurse Practioner
Michaella Perkins
Runner-Up: Stephanie Barrett
Best Dentist
Ross Family Dental
Runner-Up: Lee Family Dental
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Payne, Animal Clinic of Oxford
Runner-Up: Crossroads
Best Firefighter
Tyler Mills
Runner-Up: Jody Black
Best Cardiologist
Dr. Mark Strong, Stern Cardiovascular
Runner-Up: Dr. Justin May, Stern Cardiovascular
Best Oncologist
Dr. Ryan Yates
Best Chef
Elizabeth Heiskell
Runner-Up: John Currence, Vishwesh Bhatt
Best Hair Stylist
Rachel Delashmit, RK Beauty Bar
Runner-Up: Debbie Roland
Best Barber
Don Ferguson
Best Insurance Agent
Connie Cavaness
Runner-Up: Matt Mimms
Best Physical Therapist
Michael Fulton Professional Therapy
Runner-Up: Kyle Wicker – Endurance
Best Architect
Corey Alger
Runner-Up: Tom Howorth
Best Photographer
Eliza Kennard
Runners-Up: Joey Brent, Bruce Newman
Best College Professor
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Runner-Up: Allyn Cascio
Best Psychiatrist
Katherine Pannell
Runner-Up: Laura at Right Track Medical
Best ENT
Dr. Ford Dye
Runner-Up: Pearson Windham
Best Doctor (Any Specialty)
Meredith Griffin – Oxford OBGYN
Runner-Up: Kurre Luber – Oxford Ortho
Best Law Enforcement Officer
Barron Pruitt
Runner-Up: Joey East
Best Local Artist
Eden Flora
Runners-Up: Nicole Lamar, Cindy Aune
Best K-12 Teacher
Carlee Harrison
Runner-Up: Bridget Hancock
Best Oxonian To Follow on Social Media
David Case
Runners-Up: John Cofield, Katie Parker
Best Bartender
Ivey McClellan
Runner-Up: Joe Stinchcomb
Best OBGYN
Meredith Griffin OXFORD OBGYN
Runner-Up: Blake Smith
Best Lawyer
Swayze Alford
Runners-Up: Rhea Tannehill, Jay Carmean
Best Local Writer
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Runner-Up: Ace Atkins
Best Waiter
James Mackey at Volta
Best Aesthetician
Sarah Marsalis, Dermatology Associates of Oxford
Best Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Kurre Luber, Oxford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Best Dermatologist
Dr. Lindsay Shipp
Best Home Builder
Tyler Gore
Best Realtor
Alison Alger
Runner-Up: Tim Phillips, Mark Cleary
Best Plumber
Tim Traylor
Best Accountant
Melissa Swetland
Runner-Up: Laura Kinney
Best Musician/Band
TIE: Kudzu Kings & Wannu
Best ENT
Dr. Ford Dye
Runner-Up: Dr. Pearson Windham
Best Oral Surgeon
Dr. Allan Ligon
Best Podiatrist
Dr. Shaun Lund
Best Massage Therapist
Kay Barron
Runner-Up: Jennifer McMullen
Best Interior Designer
Becki Huelse
Runners-Up: Jennifer Russell, Something Southern
Miscellaneous
Best New Business
Lacca Nail Club
Runner-Up: RK Beauty Bar
Best Business
Neilson’s Department Store