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Local Hero

Beverly Clark

Beverly Clark is a case study in the saying, "Start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can."… Continue

Local Zero

Harold Cogdell

As the consummate smarmy sycophant of Mecklenburg County government, Harold Cogdell comes off as equal parts creepy and corrupt. Disloyal? Cogdell made… Continue

Best Activist (Individual or Group)

Luis Rodriguez

When he isn't involved in a protest, Luis Rodriguez is working behind the scenes to facilitate more of them. The Action NC… Continue

Best Local Charity

Project Halo
This year's winner proves do-goodery often requires personal sacrifice and cannot be done alone. Since it started 15 years ago, Project… Continue

Best Support Group

Narcotics Anonymous

We're kicking off this first-time category with a classic. Narcotics Anonymous has saved the lives of millions of grandparents, parents, children,… Continue

Best Homeless Facility

Urban Ministry Center

945 N. College St. 704-926-0618

The Urban Ministry Center encompasses many buildings, programs and dedicated people, creating an urban oasis for Charlotte's homeless. A few blocks… Continue

Best Member of Local Government

Jennifer Roberts

It takes guts to run for Congress. It takes a whole lot more to be the only Democrat in the race. Mecklenburg… Continue

Worst Member of Local Government

Andy Dulin

Republican City Councilman Andy Dulin left a sour taste in our mouths when he staunchly opposed the same-sex benefits package the council… Continue

Best Use of Tax Money

Greenways

With 37 miles of lush nature trails, you could get lost on the Greenways of Charlotte - and we mean that in… Continue

Biggest Waste of Tax Money

Trolley project, Elizabeth Avenue

The Elizabeth Trolley, which will run from the Charlotte Transportation Center on Trade Street to the Presbyterian Hospital in Elizabeth, has been… Continue

Best Local Athlete

Cullen Jones

He may not have brought home a second Olympic gold medal this year, but we still believe Cullen Jones is the best… Continue

Best Museum

Mint Museum Uptown

500 S. Tryon St. 704-337-2000

http://www.mintmuseum.org

In the past two years, the Mint Museum has been revitalized by its new Uptown location and new executive director, Kathleen… Continue

Best Area to Live In Charlotte

Plaza Midwood

Why is Plaza Midwood still the best damn hood in the city? Because not only does it offer more of the same… Continue

Best Festival

Yiasou Greek Festival

A repeat winner. Yiasou produces some of the best pastries in the Q.C. You'll find tasty loukoumades, galaktoboureko, baklava (also made… Continue

Best Place to Get Back to Nature

Greenways

See "Best Use of Tax Money" above.
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Best Place to People-Watch

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway 704-359-4000

http://www.charlotteairport.com

The airport might be the only place in Charlotte where you can find couples fighting publicly, men in pristine business suits… Continue
Reader Picks

Local Hero

Winner: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers Continue

Local Zero

Winner: Bill James Continue

Best Activist (Individual or Group)

Winner: Occupy Charlotte Continue

Best Local Charity

Winner: Humane Society of Charlotte Continue

Best Support Group

Winner: Time Out Youth Continue

Best Homeless Facility

Winner: Urban Ministry Center Continue

Best Member of Local Government

Winner: Anthony Foxx Continue

Worst Member of Local Government

Winner: Bill James Continue

Best Use of Tax Money

Winner: Light Rail Continue

Biggest Waste of Tax Money

Winner: NASCAR Hall of Fame Continue

Best Local Athlete

Winner: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers Continue

Best Museum

Winner: Mint Museum Uptown 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: SouthPark Mall Continue

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