Actor (Live Theater)
Sam Eisenbaum, Hopewell Junction
@eyesinbomb
Actress (Live Theater)
Maria B. Hickey, Poughkeepsie
@mariabhick
Artist
A.W. Storm Anderson, Poughkeepsie
@a_w_storm_anderson
Author
Julia Dahl, Cornwall-on-Hudson
@msjuliadahl
Blog
A Little Beacon Blog, Beacon
@alittlebeacon
-Reader’s Pick-
Comedian
Ryan Dutcher, Hopewell Junction
@illusionistryandutcher
An illusionist by trade, Ryan Dutcher’s unique mix of mind-boggling magic and sharp comedy enthralls audiences and keeps them coming back for more. Formerly of local hit radio show “Annie in the Morning with Ryan,” his adults-only performances often sell out far in advance. Get tickets for his next shows on July 1 and 2 in Rhinebeck.
Cover Band
The Carrie Zazz Band, Wappingers Falls
@carriezazz
Do-Gooder
Frankie Flowers, Pleasant Valley
@frankieflowers_
Entrepreneur
The Hudson Valley Wreath Company, Hopewell Junction
@handcrafted.by.evelyne
Farmer
Matthew Sabellico, Hopewell Junction
www.facebook.com/HudsonValleyGardenCenter
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Female Vocalist
Carrie Zazz, Wappingers Falls
@carriezazz
Interior Designer
Helen Piteo Interiors, Wappingers Falls
@helenpiteointeriors
Local Band
The Carrie Zazz Band, Wappingers Falls
Local Celebrity
Paul Rudd
@paulrudd_ (fan account)
Male Vocalist
Larry Bassen (The Carrie Zazz Band), Newburgh
Meteorologist
Ben Noll, Hudson Valley and Auckland, New Zealand
@BenNollWeather
News Anchor
Blaise Gomez (News 12), Cornwall
@blaisegomez12
Philanthropist
Frankie Flowers, Pleasant Valley
@frankieflowers_
Radio DJ
Kent “Woodman” Bonham (K104.7), Poughkeepsie
@woodmaninthemorningshow
Singer
Jessica Lynn, Yorktown
@jessicalynnmusic
-Reader’s Pick-
Social Media Influencer
Linsey Gatto
@TogetherishMom
Not every aspect of motherhood is glamorous—and our readers love Beacon-based Linsey Gatto because she’s not afraid to be real. For every fun family activity on her page, her followers will also catch glimpses of mornings gone awry, school lunch mix-ups, and more of the nitty-gritty of parenting.
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