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Whose idea was that category?

The BOM winners’ archives are a certified treasure trove of retired categories, time capsule moments and community complaints.

The BOM winners’ archives are a certified treasure trove of retired categories, time capsule moments and community complaints.

Editor's note: The best is BACK

Our last Best of Madison issue was sent to the printer on March 8, 2020 — six days later, the world shut down.

Our last Best of Madison issue was sent to the printer on March 8, 2020 — six days later, the world shut down.

Best of Madison 2021 Winners

When 2020 handed out lemons, they gave us their best.

When 2020 handed out lemons, this year's winners gave us their best. This year we honor 458 businesses in our readers’ poll and 13 awards from our editors.

2021 Best of Madison Editors' Picks

Our editorial team picked some businesses, initiatives and people that have stood out over the past year.

Our editorial team, comprised of editor Andrea Behling and associate editors Maggie Ginsberg and Maija Inveiss, picked some businesses, initiatives and people that have stood out over the past year.

Best of Madison 2019 Winners

Come one come all and meet the winners!

Step right up to find out which businesses, people and places were voted to the top of our 38th Annual Readers Poll.