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 builds homes that have the aesthetic pleasure of classic American architecture and the comforts of modern living. Built with an eye toward the past, these homes are designed to fit the Island’s unique character.
Hutker strives to create houses that fit into the natural landscape of the property and contain hallmarks of each client’s unique style.
Best Auto Detailing Company: MV Auto Detailing of Martha’s Vineyard
774-563-8878, mvautodetailing.com
Runner-up: Vineyard Car Detailing
773-999-3133, vineyardcardetailing.com
MV Auto Detailing of Martha’s Vineyard transforms the concept of an Island car one vehicle at a time with waxing, washing, and buffing services that keep vehicles looking their best, whether you’re trekking to the beach or down the Island’s dirtiest dirt roads. With “Clean Car, Clean Mind” as the motto, Vineyard Car Detailing is close to godliness.
Best Auto Repair Shop: deBettencourt’s Service Station
83 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-0751, debettencourtsservicestation.weebly.com
Runner-up: Bink’s Auto
29 Winthrop Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-2168, binks-auto.business.site
From auto repairs to inspections to gas and propane, deBettencourt’s Service Station is a family-run one-stop shop for automotive needs. Bink’s Auto has a longstanding and well-deserved reputation for friendly and reliable service and drive-up inspections.
Best Bank: Martha’s Vineyard Bank
Branches in Vineyard Haven, West Tisbury, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Chilmark, Falmouth, and Woods Hole, 508-627-4266, mvbank.com
Runner-up: Rockland Trust
Branches in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven, 508-627-7038, rocklandtrust.com
Perennial winner Martha’s Vineyard Bank has built a reputation as a reliable commercial and personal bank in large part due to the close relationships it fosters with customers. Rockland Trust, a full-service bank with three Island branches, puts customer satisfaction above all else.
Best Cleaning Company: Shine Bright Martha’s Vineyard Cleaning Services
508-693-3731, shinebrightmv.com
Runner-up: A-1 Cleaning Services
508-696-0609
Shine Bright does more than mop floors and vacuum carpets. The company also provides laundry, ironing, and window washing services with the same professional care and attention to detail. A-1 offers insured cleaning services for Island homes, rentals, businesses, and public institutions.
Best Contractor or Builder: D. Best Construction
508-696-8448, dbestconstruction.com
Runner-up: Rosbeck Builders
Airport Business Park, 20 East Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-6300, rosbeckbuilders.com
Big projects, small ones, new construction, and remodels – D. Best Construction does it all, but prides itself on its historic renovations. Of course, it also prides itself on more than thirty years of experience and reputation as a dependable Island business. Rosbeck builds trusting relationships with clients throughout the construction process.
Best Electrical Contractor: Willett Electric
Airport Business Park, 7 A Street, Edgartown, 508-627-9438
(TIE)
Runners-up: Bettencourt Electric
Airport Business Park, 14 A Street, Edgartown, 508-627-4540
BEST Electricians Inc.
13 Beach Street Extension, Unit 209, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-2378, fittsbest.com
Willett Electric occupies a particularly bright spot in the Island’s electrical services landscape. The company offers quality, energetic service for commercial, industrial, and agricultural electrical needs. Bettencourt Electric has been helping happy customers since 1990. BEST Electricians is a full-service contractor offering residential, commercial, and industrial services.
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
Don’t let the name fool you. Parker Carpet also specializes in laminate floors, vinyl, cork, gym and sports flooring, and much more for residential, commercial, and outdoor projects. Karpet Kare, family owned and operated for fifty years, provides quality flooring installation to Vineyard homes. Both companies have easy-to-view showrooms.
Best HVAC Company: Brennan & Company
508-696-0043
Runner-up: BTU Control
18 Metells Way, Edgartown, 508-627-3999, btucontrol.net
Brennan & Company knows how to keep you feeling comfortable. The company implements energy-efficient heating and air conditioning systems for both commercial and residential customers. Runner-up BTU Control has delivered on its customers’ needs since 1995.
Best Interior Design Company: Vineyard Decorators
35 Airport Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-9197, vineyarddecorators.com
Runner-up: Tracker Home Decor
89 Peases Point Way South, Edgartown, 508-627-8725, trackerhomedecor.com
The experienced team of designers at Vineyard Decorators likes to study a client’s style to best help them redecorate a home, single room, or anything in between. The one-stop shop can also provide dreamy furniture. Tracker Home Decor has a full slate of design services to make your vision a reality.
Best Irrigation Systems & Maintenance: Bettencourt Irrigation & Landscaping
508-627-7100, bettencourtirrigation.com
Runner-up: Contemporary Landscapes
33 Kate’s Way, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6788, clmvland.com
Bettencourt Irrigation & Landscaping has been keeping Island lawns green and healthy for more than thirty years. Contemporary Landscapes knows how to install, maintain, and service their client’s irrigation systems.
Best IT Company: MV Tech Inc.
508-693-3178, mvtechinc.com
Runner-up: MV Help Desk mvhelpdesk.com
The experienced technicians at MV Tech Inc. serve the entire Island with computer, internet, and other information-technology services. MV Help Desk provides whole-house wireless, entertainment, and automation systems.
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
Vineyard Home Center will help build the perfect kitchen to whip up your favorite meals. Kitchen & Bath Gallery has all the cabinetry, tile, and countertops you can imagine to build your dream kitchen.
Best Landscape Architect/Designer: Contemporary Landscapes
33 Kate’s Way, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6788, clmvland.com
Runner-up: Tea Lane Nursery
121 Tea Lane, Chilmark, 508-645-9437, tealanenursery.com
The crew at Contemporary Landscapes knows that design and flow are key when it comes to creating a welcoming outdoor oasis. Every flower, shrub, or tree that is planted is done so with purpose. Tea Lane Nursery is a full-service design, build, maintenance, and landscaping company that specializes in native plantings and organic methods.
Best Landscape Company: Donaroma’s
270 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-3036, donaromas.com
Runner-up: Contemporary Landscapes
33 Kate’s Way,Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6788, clmvland.com
Owned by fourth-generation Islander Mike Donaroma and his wife, Janice, Donaroma’s provides customers with everything from hardscapes to garden and maintenance services. Contemporary Landscapes prides itself on keeping abreast of the latest in renewable energy concepts.
Best Painting Contractor: A–Zeke Painting
843-408-2305, a-zekepainting.com
Runner-up: D. Best Painting
508-696-8448, dbestconstruction.com
Looking to slap a coat of paint on something? Call your neighbor’s kid. For professional, gallery-worthy results, call A-Zeke. The Best of the Vineyard winner offers customers a smooth, seamless experience and a range of custom interior and exterior painting services. Whether it’s a foyer or an office space, D. Best Painting has your walls covered.
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
Plumbing is more than plunging. Walter Smith Plumbing also has experience in heating, well drilling, design, plumbing installation, and service. Since 2004, Fullin & Bettencourt Plumbing & Heating has skillfully handled Islanders’ plumbing needs and repaired and replaced the Island’s oil and propane heating systems and tanks.
Best Real Estate Company: Point B Realty
Nevin Square, 19 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-627-4567, pointbrealty.com
Runner-up: Sandpiper Realty
60 Winter Street, Edgartown, 508-627-3737, sandpiperrealty.com
Point B has earned a reputation as a go-to for Island real estate needs due to its emphasis on customer service as well as the market knowledge of its brokers and agents. The experienced agents at Sandpiper consistently deliver the best for their clients.
Best Roofing Contractor: Thornton Chandler Construction
508-627-8550
Runner-up: O’Brien Enterprises
508-693-2271
Thornton Chandler Construction has a reputation for outstanding service and quality workmanship, as their many satisfied roofing customers will attest. Contractor William O’Brien of O’Brien Enterprises is an experienced roofing specialist.
Best Swimming Pool Contractor: Island Pools
Airport Business Park, 20 East Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-3040, islandpools.com
Runner-up: Atlantic Pool
508-627-7665, atlanticpoolmv.com
Island Pools knows how to build pools perfect for splashing about or spending a leisurely summer afternoon in, or both. Atlantic Pool can help you build the pool of your dreams, and will maintain it once finished.
Best Tree Care/Arborist: Beetlebung Tree Care
22 Cournoyer Road, West Tisbury, 508-645-2877, beetlebungtreecare.com
Runner-up: Hagerty Tree
508-693-9000, facebook.com/HagertyTREE
The arborists at Beetlebung Tree Care are specialists in maintaining Island trees through pruning, irrigation, pest control, landscape design, and plant health care. Hagerty Tree provides comprehensive maintenance.
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
A full-service animal hospital with a skilled and dedicated staff, Animal Health Care Associates provides routine medical care, grooming, and boarding services. The licensed veterinarians at Vineyard Veterinary Clinic make your pets’ health their priority.
