Best Architectural and/or Residential Design Company: Patrick Ahearn, Architect
Nevin Square, 17 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-939-9312, patrickahearn.com
Runner-up: Hutker Architects
Tisbury Marketplace, 79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3344, hutkerarchitects.com
Patrick Ahearn’s historically motivated architecture is the product of much planning, research, and a technique called scripting that gives a structure – be it a new construction or renovation – a story of its own. Hutker practices place-based architecture to ensure that a home fits seamlessly within its landscape.
Best Auto Detailing Company: MV Auto Detailing of Martha’s Vineyard
774-563-8878, mvautodetailing.com
Runner-up: Frank’s Mobile Detailing
508-939-0695
Whether you’ve just driven off the crowded ferry, the sandy beach, or a muddy dirt road, MV Auto Detailing of Martha’s Vineyard will have your car looking like it just drove off the lot. After all, their tag line is “Transforming the Island One Vehicle at a Time.” Frank’s Mobile Detailing comes to you, and services cars, boats, and motorcycles too.
Best Auto Repair Shop: Bink’s Auto
29 Winthrop Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-2168, binks-auto.business.site
Runner-up: deBettencourt’s Service Station
83 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-0751, facebook.com/ debettencourtsgarage
Even a beach jalopy needs to pass inspection. At Bink’s Auto, every car is treated like a Cadillac and every customer like a friend. When you need to fuel up and oil down, deBettencourt’s Service Station offers gas and car care in a jiff.
Best Bank: Martha’s Vineyard Bank
Branches in Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and West Tisbury, 508-627-4266, mvbank.com
Runner-up: Cape Cod 5
Branches in Edgartown and Vineyard Haven, 508-693-1452, capecodfive.com
The Martha’s Vineyard Bank believes in investing in the strength of the community, as evidenced by their small-business outreach this past year. Friendly tellers, personable lenders, and savvy advisers make them the Island favorite. Cape Cod 5 has convenient locations in Vineyard Haven and Edgartown.
Best Cleaning Company: Home Clean Home
508-645-4963
Runner-up: Quick & Easy House Cleaning Services
508-692-1224
Everyone’s an expert at washing their hands these days. Not everyone has learned to scrub, disinfect, and scour like a pro. Thankfully, Home Clean Home has twenty years of experience. Quick & Easy House Cleaning will leave your home spotless.
Best Contractor or Builder: McElhinney Construction
71 Winyah Circle, Vineyard Haven, 508-560-3647, mcelhinneyconstruction.com
Runner-up: D. Best Construction
508-696-8448, dbestconstruction.com
Hire McElhinney Construction and you’ll start building on your dreams. With each project, their passion to create exceptional spaces is obvious. D. Best Construction specializes in historic renovations.
Best Electrical Contractor: David J. Schwab, Electrical Contractor
508-693-0156
Runner-up: Merritt Electric
508-560-5340
David J. Schwab’s highly charged crew of electricians has designed, installed, and helped keep the lights on for countless Island homes and businesses. Merritt Electric can connect automated lights and appliances to your smart phone, leaving you hands- and worry-free.
Best Flooring Contractor: Parker Carpet
Airport Business Park, 15 North Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-7405, parkercarpet.com
Runner-up: Karpet Kare
Woodland Center, 455 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-9462, karpetkaremvi.com
Parker Carpet has been in the flooring business for more than thirty years, so the folks there know a thing or two when it comes to laminate, vinyl, cork, and, of course, carpet. Karpet Kare’s showroom is chock-full of flooring options from top manufacturers.
Best HVAC Company: Brennan & Company
508-696-0043
Runner-up: Fullin & Bettencourt Plumbing & Heating
Airport Business Park, 23 North Line Road, Edgartown, 508-627-9595
Brennan & Company knows how to keep cool when things get hot by installing energy-efficient HVAC systems in both residential and commercial properties. Fullin & Bettencourt’s knowledgeable crew is available 24/7 to help with heating and cooling needs.
Best Interior Design Company: Vineyard Decorators
35 Airport Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-9197, vineyarddecorators.com
Runner-up: Tracker Home Decor
89 Pease’s Point Way South, Edgartown, 508-627-8725, trackerhomedecor.com
The staff of interior designers at Vineyard Decorators know how important it is to feel comfortable in your home. In-store services and home consultations will take the stress out of decorating. Tracker Home Decor’s second-floor design studio can help with all your custom selections.
Best Irrigation Systems & Maintenance: Bettencourt Irrigation & Landscaping
508-627-7100, bettencourtirrigation.com
Runner-up: Island Irrigation
508-627-7952
Pesky crab grass doesn’t stand a chance when Bettencourt’s irrigation crew is on the job. They even offer twenty-four-hour maintenance, so your grass will be green all summer long. Island Irrigation’s small crew is always ready to tackle big irrigation projects.
Best IT Company: Edu Comp
4 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-0803, educompmv.com
Runner-up: MV Tech Inc.
508-693-3178, mvtechinc.com
Blank screen? Hardware malfunction? Trouble downloading Zoom to your desktop? Call Edu Comp to connect with one of the courteous, dependable, and professionally certified tech geniuses. MV Tech Inc. has a great reputation for service and selection.
Best Kitchen Design: Vineyard Home Center
454 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3227, vineyardhomecenter.com
Runner-up: Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Airport Business Park, 25 East Line Road, Edgartown, 508-696-9930, kitchenbathgallery.com
Those longing to whip up midnight pancakes and fall in love in their best impression of a Nancy Meyers movie can get the kitchen of their silver-screen dreams with the help of the experts at Vineyard Home Center. The designers at Kitchen & Bath Gallery can tailor the latest trends to your tastes.
Best Landscape Architect: Second Nature Designs
508-627-6594, secondnaturedesignsmv.com
Runner-up: Tea Lane Nursery
121 Tea Lane, Chilmark, 508-645-9437, tealanenursery.com
Renee Clermont of Second Nature Designs believes that a beautiful landscape begins with an innovative plan. Her services range from full design and build to container planting and garden coaching. Tea Lane Nursery offers extensive design, installation, build, and construction services.
Best Landscape Company: Davies Landscape
774-563-1830, davieslandscaping.com
Runners-up (tie): Contour Landscape Construction
508-330-2593, contourmv.com
Donaroma’s
270 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-3036, donaromas.com
Attention to detail is the name of the game for Davies Landscape. From patios and walkways to weekly mowing and flower care, they take pride in keeping your yard looking its very best. Donaroma’s and Contour offer full-service landscape-care options to clients new and old.
Best Painting Contractor: A-Zeke Painting
843-408-2305
Runner-up: House & Cabinets Painting
508-560-1422, facebook.com/houseandcabinetspainter
Did months stuck at home make you realize you need your front door painted? A trim touch-up? Maybe a whole room re-done? The A-Zeke Painting team can give your whole house a colorful refresh. For those looking to give their kitchen cabinets new life, House & Cabinets Painting is here to help.
Best Plumbing Contractor: Walter Smith Plumbing
9 Weeks Lane, Edgartown, 508-627-5661, waltersmithplumbing.com
Runner-up: Fullin & Bettencourt Plumbing & Heating
Airport Business Park, 23 North Line Road, Edgartown, 508-627-9595
Clogged drains, leaky faucets, and burst pipes are just some of the issues Walter Smith Plumbing can help fix. They even install custom fixtures too. Fullin & Bettencourt has been helping out Island homeowners since 2004 with all of their plumbing needs.
Best Real Estate Company: Point B Realty
Nevin Square, 19 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-627-4567, pointbrealty.com
Runner-up: Compass | Martha’s Vineyard
31 North Summer Street, 2nd Floor, Edgartown, 508-627-0599, mvlistings.com
There’s a reason you see Point B Realty hanging up “Sold” signs all over Martha’s Vineyard. Sophisticated agents, an up-to-date blog, and a unique concierge service sets it apart. Bill Rossi and Peyton Wallace, the Martha’s Vineyard team at Compass, are client-motivated and smart.
Best Roofing Contractor: Thornton Chandler Construction
508-627-8550
Runner-up: O’Brien Enterprises
508-693-2271
A spotless reputation, first-rate workmanship, and efficient service are reasons why all the shingle ladies and gents agree Thornton Chandler Construction takes the prize for Best Roofing Contractor. William O’Brien’s list of credentials, along with his training and skills, set him apart from the rest.
Best Swimming Pool Contractor: Atlantic Pool
508-627-7665, atlanticpoolmv.com
Runner-up: Island Pools & Spas
Airport Business Park, 20 East Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-3040, islandpoolsandspas.com
Atlantic Pool can turn any backyard into an outdoor oasis, perfect for the era of sheltering at home – or just those days when you don’t want to schlep to the beach. Island Pools & Spas specializes in design, construction, and servicing.
Best Tree Care/Arborist: Hagerty Tree Service
508-693-9000, facebook.com/hagertytree
Runner-up: Beetlebung Tree Care
22 Cournoyer Road, West Tisbury, 508-645-2877, beetlebungtreecare.com
Hagerty Tree Service has been scaling the Vineyard’s branches since 1972 to leave its treetops in tip-top shape. Beetlebung Tree Care has the expertise to preserve that one historic tree that’s older than grandpa’s grandpa.
Best Veterinary Service: Animal Health Care Associates
20 Airport Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-6515, animalhealthcaremv.com
Runner-up: Vineyard Veterinary Clinic
276 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown, 508-627-5292, vineyardveterinaryclinic.com
Is Fido feeling fatigued? Is Mr. Socks sickly and sad? Animal Health Care Associates has the expert knowledge to address every malady and malaise that can plague a pet. And if your gecko is green (and shouldn’t be!), Vineyard Veterinary Clinic accepts all companion animal clients – whether they hop, slither, or fly.
