2025 BOB AWARDS
VermontBiz is proud to announce the 2025 Best of Business Awards (BOB Awards) winners. This awards program celebrates the best Vermont companies in more than 100 business-to-business categories.
VermontBiz readers chose the winners! Starting on January 1, 2025 and closing on March 1st, VermontBiz surveyed its magazine and digital subscribers. We asked our readers – the business leaders of Vermont – who they trust to provide their services in 120 different categories. After over 66,000 votes we compiled the go-to list in the state for everything from Best Landscaping Company and Best Digital Media Agency to Best Vermont Made Product. Some of the questions and answers were based on a regional perspective while most of the categories were looking for statewide winners. For the first time in 10 years, we have a tie in one category: Favorite General Contractor, with DEW Construction and ReArch Company. We also have our first write-in winner since the first year of voting, with Open Approach receiving enough write in votes to win the best IT Service company.
Vermont Biz has spent the last 50 plus years forging its relationship with Vermont's business community and the BOB Awards provides an opportunity to tell us, other readers and the rest of the state, which companies in Vermont have the best products and services for businesses. This is the tenth year that VermontBiz has surveyed its readers to find the Best of the Best companies in Vermont.
“The results of the BOB Awards speak to the stand-out businesses in Vermont: the ones that offer the best customer service, that are willing to go above and beyond and to pay attention to detail. VermontBiz is proud to share the results honoring the Best of Business in Vermont for 2025,” said VermontBiz Publisher, John Boutin.
2025 Best of Business Winners
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Chittenden County
Hotel Vermont
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Basin Harbor
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Stoweflake Resort & Conference Center
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Vermont Inn
Best Hotel for Business Travel: Windham/Windsor Counties
Woodstock Inn
Best Credit Union: Chittenden County
Vermont Federal Credit Union
Best Credit Union: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
EastRise Credit Union
Best Credit Union: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
EastRise Credit Union
Best Credit Union: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Heritage Family Credit Union
Best Credit Union: Windham/Windsor Counties
Vermont Federal Credit Union
Best Bank: Chittenden County
Community Bank
Best Bank: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Peoples Trust Company
Best Bank: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Community National Bank
Best Bank: Rutland/Bennington Counties
The Bank of Bennington
Best Bank: Windham/Windsor Counties
Mascoma Bank
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Chittenden County
The Essex Resort & Spa
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Jeff’s Maine Seafood
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Stoweflake Resort & Conference Center
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Mountain Top Resort
Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings and Events: Windham/Windsor Counties
Woodstock Inn
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Chittenden County
Champlain Valley Exposition
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Basin Harbor
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Stoweflake Resort & Conference Center
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Killington Grand Hotel
Best Large Venue for Meetings and Events: Windham/Windsor Counties
Woodstock Inn
Best Health Club: Chittenden County
The EDGE
Best Health Club: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Planet Fitness
Best Health Club: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Green Mountain Community Fitness
Best Health Club: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Vermont Sport & Fitness Club
Best Health Club: Windham/Windsor Counties
Upper Valley Aquatic Center
Best Golf Course: Chittenden County
Burlington Country Club
Best Golf Course: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Basin Harbor
Best Golf Course: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Stowe Country Club
Best Golf Course: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Green Mountain National
Best Golf Course: Windham/Windsor Counties
Lake Morey Resort
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Chittenden County
Windjammer Restaurant
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Jeff’s Maine Seafood
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Sarducci’s
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Café Provence
Best Restaurant for Business Lunch: Windham/Windsor Counties
Grafton Inn
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Chittenden County
Windjammer Restaurant
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
Fire & Ice
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Blackback Pub
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Ye Old Tavern
Best Restaurant for Business Dinner: Windham/Windsor Counties
Black Rock Steakhouse
Best After-Work Bar: Chittenden County
Waterworks Food + Drink
Best After-Work Bar: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties
14th Star Brewing Company
Best After-Work Bar: Central Vermont/Northeast Region
Three Penny Taproom
Best After-Work Bar: Rutland/Bennington Counties
Union Underground
Best After-Work Bar: Windham/Windsor Counties
Trail Break Taps & Tacos
Best Corporate Event Caterer:
Sugarsnap
Best Bank Statewide:
Northfield Savings Bank
Best Credit Union Statewide:
Vermont Federal Credit Union
Best Advertising Agency:
Place Creative
Best Digital Media Agency:
Mount Mansfield Media
Best Sticker and Label Manufacturer:
Sticky Brand
Best Website Developer:
Eternity
Best Pet-Friendly Office:
Pet Food Warehouse
Best Travel Agency For Business Travel:
Milne Travel
Best Sporting Event To Take Clients To:
Vermont Lake Monsters
Best Downhill Ski Area:
Smugglers’ Notch Resort
Best Cross Country Ski Area:
Trapp Family Lodge
Best Commercial Photographer:
Andrew Cate Photography
Best Public Relations Agency:
Fuse
Best Renewable Energy Company:
Green Mountain Solar
Best Electricity Provider:
Green Mountain Power
Best Fuel Provider:
Vermont Gas
Best Architectural Firm:
Weiman Lamphere
Best Engineering Firm:
Otter Creek Engineering
Best General Contractor:
DEW Construction
Best General Contractor:
ReArch Company
Best Electrical Contractor:
Cummings Electric
Best Plumbing Contractor:
New England Air Systems
Best Mechanical Contractor:
New England Air Systems
Best Concrete Company:
SD Ireland
Best Lumber Company:
rk MILES, Inc.
Best Landscaping Company:
Landshapes
Best IT Service:
Open Approach
Best Security Firm:
Chocolate Thunder Security
Best Cell Phone Provider:
Verizon
Best Telephone Service:
Burlington Telecom
Best Internet Provider:
Comcast
Best Computer Equipment Provider:
Small Dog Electronics
Best Copier Provider:
SymQuest
Best Office Furniture:
Office Environments
Best Commercial Printer:
Paw Print & Mail
Best Commercial Sign Maker:
Design Signs
Best Accounting Firm:
Gallagher Flynn & Company LLP
Best Payroll Service Provider:
ADP
Best Staffing Service Provider:
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc.
Best Corporate Moving Service:
Booska Movers
Best Commercial Real Estate Broker:
V/T Commercial
Best Property Management Company:
Redstone
Best Waste Removal Company:
Casella Waste Services
Best MBA Program:
UVM
Best Online Degree Program:
Champlain College
Best Financial Planning/Inv
estment Firm:
Trust Company of Vermont
Best Employee Benefits Firm:
The Richards Group
Best Commercial Property/Casualty Insurance Provider:
Kinney Insurance Agency
Best Health Insurance Provider:
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont
Best Large Health Care Provider: 600+ Employees
University of Vermont Medical Center
Best Small Health Care Provider: Less than 600 Employees
Copley Hospital
Best Auto Dealership:
The Automaster
Best Truck Dealership:
Heritage Ford and Toyota
Best Boat Dealer:
Saba Marine
Best Vermont Made Product:
Darn Tough Vermont
Best Vermont Made Beverage:
Barr Hill
Best Vermont Made Food Product:
Cabot Creamery Co-operative
Best Young Professionals Network:
Burlington Young Professionals
Best Awards and Promotional Products Provider:
Vermont Awards and Engraving
Best Bankruptcy Law Firm:
Primmer Piper Eggelston & Cramer PC
Best Corporate Law Firm:
Gravel and Shea
Best Employment Law Firm:
Langrock Sperry & Wool
Best Intellectual Property Law Firm:
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
Best Real Estate Law Firm:
Peet Law Group
Best Tax Law Firm:
Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C.
Best Non-Profit Organization:
Vermont Foodbank
Best Manufacturer:
Cabot Creamery Co-operative
Best Retailer:
Garderner’s Supply Company
Best NEW Business in 2024:
Kerri Surridge Insurance Agency
