PEOPLE
Education Advocate – Hans Brisch
Friend of the Downtrodden – Jesus House
Inspirational Figure – Rev. Norman Neaves
Local eccentric – Edward L. Gaylord
Local Problem-Solver – Brad Edwards
OU Athlete Who Hasn’t Been Arrested – Stacy King
Local Visionary Performer Who’s Headed for the Big Time – Maya
Person Who Got What He/She Deserved – Barry Switzer
Person Who Didn’t Deserve What He/She Got – Barry Switzer
Person Who Has it and Spends it – Edward L. Gaylord
Person You’d Like to Mix Your Genes With – Tammy Payne
Person You’d Like to Punch out – Edward L. Gaylord
Rising Political Star – David Walters
TV Reporter Who’s Too Good For This Market – Patti Suarez
FOOD & DRINK
Attentive Service – Michael’s Supper Club
Elegant Drinkery – Waterford Hotel
Ethnic Grocery Store – Nayphe’s International Foods
Free Food Buffet – Russell’s
Grocery Store Produce – Homeland
Heart-Healthy Menu – Stefanie’s
Late Night Supper – Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria
Mom & Pop Restaurant – Tony’s Italian Specialties
New Restaurant – Metro Wine Bar & Bistro
Old-Time Neighborhood Bar – T-Bar
Outdoor Dining – Pearl’s Oyster Bar
Place to Drink with a Designated Driver – T-Bar
Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth – Braum’s
Place for Something Different – Magnolia Café
Power Lunch – Petroleum Club
Restaurant That Never Changes – Sleepy Hollow
GOODS & SERVICES
Annual Party – Opening Night
Centennial Celebration – Guthrie
Change to Occur in Oklahoma City in the Eighties – Remington Park
Corporate Landscaping – Kerr-McGee Corp.
Department Store Décor – Foley’s
Downtown Event That’s Not Festival of the Arts – Red Earth
Example of Miplaced Enthusiasm – Myriad Gardens
Highway that’s Long Overdue – Centennial Expressway
Hot Political Issue – Abortion
Local Pipedream – Myriad Gardens
Local Scandal – University of Oklahoma Football
Oklahoma City Suburb – Edmond
Summertime Promotion – U.S. Olympic Festival ‘89
Thing About the Daily Oklahoman – Comics
Thing that Gov. Henry Bellmon Has Done for the State of Oklahoma – Decided Not To Run Again
PLACES
Place for a Fashion Splurge – 50 Penn Place
Place That’s Seen a Better Day – Downtown Oklahoma City
Place That Makes You Feel Good About Oklahoma City – Remington Park
Place to Avoid at Rush Hour – Broadway Extension
Place to be Photographed – Myriad Gardens
Place to Encounter High-Society Snobs – Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
Place to Get a Good Workout – YMCA
Place to Get Away From it All Without Going Too Far – Lake Hefner
Place to Go Incognito – Angles
Place to Have Fun for Free – Martin Park Nature Center
Place to Impress Out-of-Towners – Remington Park
Place to Soak Up Some Culture – Cowboy Hall of Fame
Best Place to Take the Whole Family – Oklahoma City Zoo
Place with Tremendous Potential – Bricktown
MISCELLANEOUS
Auto Care – Pitstop USA
Bank Whose Name Hasn’t Changed – Liberty National Bank
Coffee Table Books – Full Circle Bookstore
Exceptional Gifts – Kamber’s
Floral Creations – Crown Heights Florist
Friendly Chruch – Church of the Servant
Legal Services – Pate & Payne
Magazine Selection – Taylor’s Newsstand & Bookstore
Medical Care – Mercy Health Center
Oklahoma City Souvenirs – Cowboy Hall of Fame
Outrageous Ties – Gil’s Contemporary Clothing
Paint Store – Sherwin Williams Co.
Potted Plants – TLC Florist & Greenhouses
Used Cars – Big Red Imports
Wearable Art – Incurable Collector
THE CLINCHER
The Absolute Best of Oklahoma City – The People
