Best Architectural and/or Residential Design Company: Hutker Architects
Tisbury Marketplace, 79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3344, hutkerarchitects.com
Runner-up: Sullivan + Associates Architects
52 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-0500, sullivanassociatesarchitects.com
A Hutker-designed house incorporates iconic Vineyard elements and the natural environment into the clients’ visions, resulting in unique heirloom houses. Sullivan + Associates specializes in putting a modern twist on the classic Vineyard “shingle style” building.
Best Auto Detailing Company: Frank’s Mobile Detailing
19 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-939-0695, franksmobiledetailing.net
Runner-up: Alex’s Car Detailing
774-563-2155, acd-mv.com
Want your car to look as if you just drove it off the lot? Frank’s Mobile Detailing will give you those results using high-quality and eco-friendly products that won’t harm your vehicle or the environment. Alex’s Car Detailing will come to you to make your car shiny and spotless.
Best Auto Repair Shop: Bink’s Auto
28 Winthrop Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-2168
Runner-up: deBettencourt’s Service Station
83 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-0751, debettencourtsservicestation.weebly.com
Bink’s Auto is known for trustworthy assessments and service, convenient drive-up inspections, and a willingness to accommodate emergency repairs. The mechanics at deBettencourt’s are renowned car whisperers, skilled in tackling repairs, oil changes, and more.
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
Martha’s Vineyard Bank has roots going back to 1909, when a group introduced cooperative banking to the Island. Today, the bank is a certified B Corp with ten branches. Rockland Trust offers an Island Living discount program to debit
card holders.
Best Cleaning Company: iCare Cleaning Services
126 Bernard Circle, Vineyard Haven, 508-560-5152, icarecleaningmv.com
Runner-up: Shine Bright Cleaning Services
508-645-2535, shinebrightmaidservice.com
iCare Cleaning Services’ trusty team of professionals can make even the messiest of homes or businesses look brand new. Shine Bright’s array of services, from cleaning to laundry to window washing, make it an all-in-one choice for many busy Island homeowners.
Best Contractor or Builder: B and B Home Improvements
774-563-9798, bandbhomeimprovements.com
Runner-up: D. Best Construction
508-696-8448, dbestconstruction.com
B and B Home Improvements offers a long menu of services, from property management and construction/carpentry to roofing and siding – even painting and power washing. D. Best Construction accepts a wide range of projects, and specializes in historic restorations.
Best Electrical Contractor:
(TIE)
Bettencourt Electric
508-627-4540
Brissette Electric Inc.
508-693-0764, briselectric.com
Runner-up: BEST Electricians Inc.
18 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-2378, fittsbest.com
Bettencourt and Brissette are trusted names when it’s time to call an electrician – these established companies keep lights on, solar panels running, and generators humming across the Island. Add another “B” name to the list: BEST, a full-service electrical contractor.
Best Flooring Contractor: Amaro Flooring
774-836-5914, amaroflooringmv.com
Runner-up: Parker Carpet
378 State Road, Vineyard Haven, Airport Business Park, 11 North Line Road, Edgartown, 508-693-7405, parkercarpet.com
Amaro Flooring is a step above the rest when it comes to refinishing hardwood floors and installing new floors, moldings, and stair treads in residential and commercial buildings. Parker Carpet offers an array of specialty flooring, including cork, gym flooring, and coco mat.
Best HVAC Company: Brennan & Co.
508-696-0043, brennancomv.com
Runner-up: Lowe Energy Design DBA Vineyard Mechanical Services
250 Oak Lane, West Tisbury, 508-693-1298, loweenergydesign.com
When something goes wrong with air conditioning or heat, quick and professional assistance is a must. Brennan & Co. offers 24/7 service in addition to installation and maintenance. Lowe Energy Design offers HVAC installation and repair service, and is there when your unit needs a checkup.
Best Interior Design Company: Vineyard Decorators
35 Airport Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-9197, vineyarddecorators.com
Runner-up: Hutker Architects
Tisbury Marketplace, 79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3344, hutkerarchitects.com
Whether you’re looking to design a powder room, a home office, or a seven-bedroom home, the artistic design team at Vineyard Decorators makes it a priority to bring each client’s vision to life. Hutker Architects’ designers are approachable, knowledgeable, and unafraid of a deadline.
Best Irrigation Systems & Maintenance: Bettencourt Irrigation & Landscaping
508-627-7100, bettirr.com
Runner-up: Beetlebung Tree Care
22 Cournoyer Road, West Tisbury, 508-645-2877, beetlebungtreecare.com
Bettencourt Irrigation, a repeat winner, can transform your outdoor space into a perfectly manicured green lawn. Beetlebung Tree Care specializes in creating environmentally responsible designs and irrigation setups.
Best IT Company: MV Tech Inc.
508-693-3178, mvtechinc.com
Runner-up: NuSpot Tech
247 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown, 508-299-3002, nstmv.com
MV Tech provides Islanders with every computer, internet, and technology service possible, and offers personal and friendly care for even the most broken device. NuSpot offers walk-in service at the Triangle, and is the place to go for unexpected smartphone and computer repairs.
Best Kitchen Design: Vineyard Home Center
454 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3227, vineyardhomecenter.com
Runner-up: Dillon Cabinet Company
508-939-0707, dilloncabinetcompany.com
Vineyard Home Center’s experts can point you in the right direction for all your home -and kitchen- improvement needs. Even dropping into the Vineyard Haven showroom may inspire you to redo your whole space. Is custom cabinetry part of your dream kitchen? Dillon Cabinet Company creates to your specifications.
Best Landscape Architect/Designer: Gayle Gardens Landscape Design
508-645-6134, gaylegardens.com
Runner-up: Vineyard Gardens
484 State Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-8512, vineyardgardens.net
Tara Gayle, owner of Gayle Gardens Landscape Design, has years of hands-on experience, making her the perfect choice when it comes to designing your dream landscape. At Vineyard Gardens, the expert team can help you plan and pick which blooms will work best for your yard.
Best Landscape Company: Donaroma’s
270 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-3036, donaromas.com
Runner-up: Vineyard Gardens
484 State Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-8512, vineyardgardens.net
Donaroma’s-designed window boxes and colorful flower beds have become a venerable part of the Island landscape for the past fifty years, and they’re no stranger to larger projects too. West Tisbury–based Vineyard Gardens can tackle tough plots and turn gardening visions into reality.
Best Painting Contractor: D. Best Painting
508-696-8448, dbestconstruction.com
(TIE) Runners-up:
Bonjour Restoration & Painting
508-560-0464, bonjourpainting.com
Skipper Painting
508-693-1238, skipperpaintingmv.com
Whether called upon for residential or commercial projects, the D. Best Painting crew is trusted for its quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Bonjour offers fair prices for services including painting and deck staining. For more than thirty-five years, Skipper Painting has specialized in interiors and exteriors.
Best Plumbing Contractor: Fullin & Bettencourt Plumbing & Heating
104 Cook Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-627-9595
Runner-up: Lowe Energy Design DBA Vineyard Mechanical Services
250 Oak Lane, West Tisbury, 508-693-1298, loweenergydesign.com
Fullin & Bettencourt gets things flowing again, whether it’s a clogged pipe or a low-pressure shower head that needs fixing. (They’re especially busy after a winter freeze.) Lowe Energy Design, which has been in business for nearly thirty years, provides comprehensive residential plumbing services.
Best Real Estate Company: Point B | Compass
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 | Compass is a full-service real estate brokerage, and its team of agents know the Vineyard – and Vineyard properties – well. The company also offers vacation rental services. Sandpiper Realty has been matching happy clients with new homes and rentals since 1969.
Best Roofing Contractor: B and B Home Improvements
774-563-9798, bandbhomeimprovements.com
Runner-up: Associate Roofing
781-848-4222, vineyardroofing.com
The wear and tear of a roof is no laughing matter. Thankfully, the team at B and B Home Improvements is ready to fully replace or repair those shingles. Associate Roofing is owned by Mike Lynch, a third-generation roofer who knows his stuff.
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
Whether you’re hoping for a backyard water spa or full-length pool, Island Pools will safely design and install your private at-home aquatic paradise. Atlantic Pool will dazzle you with colored tiles and textures, then do the hard work of installation and maintenance.
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
Beetlebung’s commitment to organic agriculture and native landscapes has made the company a top choice for protecting the Island’s natural resources. When you see the Hagerty Tree climbers rising through the leaves, you know your trees are receiving experienced care.
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
Where would local pet owners be without these two essential businesses? Animal Health Care Associates offers a full-service hospital as well as routine care, grooming, and boarding. Vineyard Vet’s experienced, caring staff is ready to treat all kinds of furry friends.