The results are in and your winners have been crowned!

After thousands of nominations and more than 137 000 votes, the Best of Bluff Readers’ Choice Awards are back to celebrate the businesses, people and organisations that make The Bluff, Yellowwood Park, Montclair and surrounding communities truly exceptional.

From favourite restaurants and trusted professionals to retailers, beauty experts, healthcare providers and community champions, these winners have earned the support and admiration of the people who know them best – you.

This year saw an extraordinary increase in votes, proving that our community is more passionate than ever about recognising excellence and supporting local businesses.

The competition was fierce, with the Professional Services category attracting more than 34,000 votes, followed by Food and Drink with over 22,000 votes, and Education with almost 22,000 votes. Every vote represented a recommendation, a vote of confidence, and a heartfelt thank you to the businesses that consistently go above and beyond for their customers.

Whether you’re looking for the best place to eat, shop, relax or find a trusted service provider, you’ll discover the community’s top choices right here.

Congratulations to all our finalists and winners, and thank you to every reader who took the time to nominate and vote. Together, you’ve showcased the very best our community has to offer.

Start exploring the winners below and discover why supporting local never goes out of style.