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Local Hero

Julius Chambers

The civil rights lawyer thwarted racist Southern rage throughout his lengthy career, which included arguing and winning eight cases before the U.S.… Continue

Best Coming-of-Age Story

Former Mayor Anthony Foxx

Talk about an impressive resume. He was the first African-American student body president of Davidson College and went on to earn a… Continue

Best Way to Piss Off Everyone in City Government

Take away our airport

City Hall's usual partisan political fighting was miraculously put aside, thanks to the N.C. General Assembly, as a nearly unanimous city… Continue

Best Dysfunctional Relationship

Board of County Commissioners

There's not much Old Charlotte loves more than formality and decorum. That's why all hell broke loose when the county commission… Continue

Best Bro Hug Between Two Bros Who Just Love to Bro Out

Pat McCrory and Anthony Foxx

The governor and former mayor aren't exactly chummy, and a photo - and subsequent animated gif - taken in March shows… Continue

Best Gathering of Heroes and Villains

HeroesCon and state GOP conventioneers

If art mimics life, any artist who attended the Heroes Convention in June got some really amazing fodder for villains over the… Continue

Best Nod to Old Charlotte

The return of the Hornets

Charlotte Hornets fans were awoken from their hive after New Orleans traded in their longtime name for the Pelicans, thus making available… Continue

Best Way to Deflect Racism at Your Local White Supremacist Rally

Latin American Coalition's approach

When a white supremacist group comes to your city to spew its hate-filled bullshit all over your streets, you have two… Continue

Don't Let the Door Bump Your Ass Award

Former County Manager Harry Jones

County Manager Harry Jones' supporters seemed shocked by his termination, but Jones had given the commission so many reasons to fire… Continue

Best "Fuck You" to the People

The N.C. General Assembly

The legislature morphed North Carolina into a bad national joke. Its hatred of all things Obama led the legislators to deny… Continue

Best Worst Neighbor

Duke Energy

Duke Energy is known for a lot of things around these parts - generating electricity, donating money to the community, etc.… Continue

Best Pride Event

(Tie) Black Gay Pride's Town Hall and Pride's Takeover Friday

Each July, Charlotte Black Gay Pride's annual town hall offers opportunities to explore oft-ignored issues faced by the local LGBT African-American… Continue

Best LGBT Advocate

Scott Bishop

A member of the Human Rights Campaign's national board of governors, Scott Bishop also serves as chairman of the Mecklenburg LGBT… Continue

Best Twitter Personality

@DianneG

Dianne Gallagher of NBC Charlotte is a woman who truly does it all. Not only is she a kick-ass reporter, but… Continue

Best Way to Unintentionally Become the Coolest Guy in Town

Be Tim Funk and get arrested at Moral Monday

The Charlotte Observer's longtime reporter didn't mean to get arrested. Funk was just doing his job and covering Moral Monday protests… Continue

Best Festival

North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival

The festival has grown from just a few tents to a full-fledged beer and music festival, featuring dozens of local brewers… Continue

Best Public Art That Makes a Point

Rosalia Torres-Weiner's "Papalote Project" mural

If you drove down Central Avenue over the summer, you may have spotted a ladder supporting a petite, bob-haired brunette, painting… Continue

Best Damn Reporter in Town

Julie Rose

From banks to Duke to the airport, this WFAE reporter is on top of her beat. The two-time winner of a… Continue

Best Comeback Kid

WFAE

Sure, WFAE's improvement has been gradual, but it's time to give credit where credit is due. In recent years, our ever-popular… Continue

Best "Stick it to the Man" Establishment

Thirsty Beaver

1225 Central Ave. 704-332-3612

John Hatcher Realty, owner of the property surrounding this Plaza Midwood staple, wanted to develop the full plot of land. The… Continue

Best Display of Sheer Strength in a YouTube Video

N.C. Awards Ball video

A melee at the annual North Carolina Awards Ball, a fashion show competition held in February in NoDa, went viral and… Continue

Best Excuse to Become a Highly Functioning Alcoholic

NoDa Brewing Run Club

Drinking beer is the best way to hydrate after a run. No, seriously, ask your doctor. Or join this club, which… Continue

Best Roller Derby Nickname

Charlotte Roller Girls' Margaret Snatch'Her

Marissa Sherman, aka Ms. Snatch'Her, turned her passion for politics and beating ass into the best roller girl name in the… Continue

Local Issue That Needs More Attention

Where are all the leaders?

Bank executives who practically built this city are a thing of the past, as are capable and outspoken members of local… Continue
Reader Picks

Local Hero

Winner: Michael Zytkow Continue

Best Activist (Individual or Group)

Winner: Michael Zytkow Continue

Best Local Charity

Winner: Humane Society of Charlotte Continue

Best Support Group

Winner: Alcoholics Anonymous Continue

Best Member of Local Government

Winner: John Autry Continue

Best Use of Tax Money

Winner: Expansion of light rail Continue

Best Local Athlete

Winner: Cam Newton Continue

Best Museum

Winner: Mint Museum Continue

Best Area to Live In Charlotte

Winner: Plaza Midwood Continue

Best Place to Get Back to Nature

Winner: Freedom Park Continue

Best Place to People-Watch

Winner: Freedom Park Continue

Best Radio Personality

Winner: Nolimit Larry from Power 98 WPEG Continue

Best Radio Show

Winner: Charlotte Talks on WFAE Continue

Best Local TV Personality

Winner: Jon Wilson on WCCB Continue

Best Local Blog

Winner: (tie) Food Babe and Charlotte Burger Blog Continue

Best Twitter Personality

Winner: @prettyannoyed Continue

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