The people have spoken: Reader Raves 2026 (photos)

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Fri, October 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM UTC

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HOLYOKE — The Reader Raves 2026 winners gala was held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke on Wednesday evening.

It was a sold-out event with nearly 500 attendees. The theme this year was "Out of this World." All winners were chosen by Pioneer Valley readers of The Republican and MassLive.com.

The annual poll celebrates its 13th anniversary and continues the tradition of readers voting for their favorite breweries, salons, bakeries and much more.

Robin Nelson, principal at Hampden Charter School of Science, danced while walking up the stage at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Memo's Restaurant representatives on stage at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Memo's Restaurant won Best Breakfast Place at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Loomis Communities won Best Retirement Living Community and Best Assisted Living Community at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

West Springfield won Best Town/City to Live in at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Square One won Best Child Care/Preschool at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Tom Consenzi Driving for the Cure won Best Charity Event and TommyCar Auto Group won Best Family Run Business at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests filing into the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Coleen Dunn, associate account executive at The Republican, spoke at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Chris Casale, of Polish National Credit Union, won Best Financial Advisor at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Chiara Sarno walking up the stage at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Iron Ink won Best Tattoo Studio at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Chris Pisano heading up the stage at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

PeoplesBank won Best Local Bank and Best Mortgage Lender at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Elsie's Creamery at Randall's Farm won Best Homemade Ice Cream at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Cal's Wood Fired Grill and Bar won Best Waitstaff at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Coleen Dunn, associate account executive at The Republican, showed off her outfit at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Magician David Garrity performed at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Reader Raves 2026 winners gala was held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

The Boathouse won Best Outdoor Dining at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Camp Star Angelina representatives at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Basia Belz heading up the stage at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Collins Electric Co. won Best Electrician at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Magician David Garrity performed at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

The Republican's chief revenue officer Mark A. French danced on stage during Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Magician David Garrity performed at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Baystate Health won Best Local Hospital at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Vivid Hair Salon and Spa won Best Beauty Salon at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests filing into the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Six Flags won Best Local Family Destination and Best Amusement Center at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Magician David Garrity impressed guests at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

The Republican's chief revenue officer Mark A. French spoke to the crowd during Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

PeoplesBank representatives at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Sole Syndicate Brewing team at the cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Table and Vine won Best Package Store at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Vivid Hair Salon and Spa won Best Beauty Salon at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Puffer's Salon and Day Spa won Best Day Spa at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Red Rose Pizzeria won Best Italian Restaurant and Best Pizza Place at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

PeoplesBank representatives enjoyed the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests were amazed with magician David Garrity during the cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Heather Haskins, of Holyoke Community College, having fun at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Sixteen Acres Garden Center won Best Nursery/Garden Center at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Tommy Car Auto Group won Best Car Dealer at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

New Leash on Life Dog Grooming won Best Local Pet Groomer at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Sole Syndicate Brewing won Best Local Microbrewery at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Memo's Restaurant reps having a good laugh at the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Magician David Garrity performed with a guest at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam won Best Place of Worship at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Carmela Fraziero, of Red Rose Pizzeria, filing into the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Raspberry Records won Best Local Record Shop at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Auntie Cathie's Kitchen won Best Bakery at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests enjoyed the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

West Springfield Mayor William C. Reichelt on stage at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Puffer Salon Day Spa team at the cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Camp Star Angelina won Best Local Summer Camp at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Red Branch Landscape Construction won Best Landscaper at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Durocher Florist won Best Flower Shop at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Heartsong Yoga won Best Yoga Studio at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Camp Star Angelina representatives enjoyed the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Ryan McCollum, of Square One, filing into the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

The Republican's Chief Administrative Officer Gretchen Halasi-Kun spoke at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Classic Burgers won Best Burger Spot at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Chicopee Chamber of Commerce won Best Chamber of Commerce at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam won Best Place of Worship at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Chris Pisano, of Western Mass News, won Best Local on Air Television Personality at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Valley Chiropractic & Rehabilitation won Best Chiropractor at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

St. Thomas Apostle School won Best Private School at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Federico Mendiola, owner of Frontera Grill, at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Jason Reed and Carol Campbell, of Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, enjoyed cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Circuit Coffee won Best Locally Owned Coffee Shop at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Auntie Cathie's Kitchen won Best Caterer at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Macken's Sliders won Best Local Food Truck at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests were amazed with magician David Garrity during the cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests filing into the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests had fun with the photobooth at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Christy, of Zaza Green, won Best Cannabis Budtender and Zaza Green won Best Dispensary at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Dawn Creighton and Megan Talbert enjoyed cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Basia Belz won Best Community Hero at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Cava Law Firm won Best Attorney at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Puffer's Salon and Day Spa won Best Day Spa at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests enjoyed the photobooth at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Chicopee Eye Care won Best Optometrist at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Memo's Restaurant won Best Breakfast Place at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Soul Shine Consignment won Best Secondhand Clothing Store at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Dickinson Farm won Best Pick-Your-Own Orchard at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Massachusetts Taekwondo Academy team had fun with the photobooth at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests filing into the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Big Y World Class Markets won Best Supermarket at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

St. Thomas Apostle School team at the cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Frigo's Gourmet Foods won Best Deli at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Ideal Kitchens Home Improvement won Best Kitchen Remodeler and Best Bathroom Remodeler at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests enjoyed the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Dakin Humane Society won Best Veterinary Clinic at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. won Best Accounting Firm at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Square One representatives enjoyed the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Heartsong Yoga won Best Yoga Studio at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

TommyCar Collision Center won Best Auto Repair and Best Auto Body Shop at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Caring Health Center won Best Family Physician at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

American Pest Solutions won Best Exterminator at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

TommyCar Auto Group representatives enjoyed the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Rocky's ACE Hardware won Best Hardware Store at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

PeoplesBank won Best Local Bank and Best Mortgage Lender at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Chiara Sarno, daughter of Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, received her father's Best City/Town Local Official award at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Heartsong Yoga team enjoyed cocktail hour prior to the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Frontera Grill won Best Mexican Restaurant at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Rita Caputo-Capua, of Red Rose Pizzeria, dancing on stage at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Massachusetts Taekwondo Academy won Best Martial Arts School at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

The Log Cabin won Best Special Event/Wedding Venue at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Manny's Appliances won Best Appliance Shop at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Robin Nelson, principal at Hampden Charter School of Science, won Best School Principal at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Springfield Thunderbirds won Best Local Sports Team at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Polish National Credit Union won Best Credit Union at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

The Scented Garden won Best Gift Boutique at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Massachusetts Taekwondo Academy won Best Martial Arts School at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Reader Raves 2026 winners gala was held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Berkshire Heating and Air Conditioning won Best Home Heating/Cooling Service at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Guests filing into the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Yadira Pacheco, of Lock & Key Realty, won Best Realtor at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Springfield Museums won Best Museum at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Reader Raves 2026 winners gala was held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Magician David Garrity impressed guests at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Massachusetts Taekwondo Academy representatives enjoyed the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Rita Caputo-Capua, of Red Rose Pizzeria, filing into the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Forestiere Funeral Home won Best Funeral Home at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Phillips Insurance Agency won Best Local Insurance Agency at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Holyoke Community College representatives enjoyed the Reader Raves 2026 gala held at The Log Cabin Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Holyoke Community College won Best College/University at the Reader Raves 2026 winners gala held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025. (Leon Nguyen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Big Y World Class Markets- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-People's Bank- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Cal's Wood Fire Grill & Bar- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Caring Health Center- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-People's Bank- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Tommy Car Auto Group- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Park Cleaners- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Manny's Appliances- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Chicopee Chamber of Commerce- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Big Y- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-People's Bank- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Puffer's Salon & Day Spa- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Baystate Health- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Auntie Cathie's Kitchen- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-The Scented Garden Gift Shop- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Springfield Park Dept.- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Ideal Kitchens Home Improvement- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-lsie's Creamery at Randall's Farm- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Heartsong Yoga- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Vivid Hair Salon and Day Spa- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Frontera Grill- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Red Rose Pizzeria- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Bethany Assembly of God- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Memo's Restaurant- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Vivid Hair Salon and Day Spa- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Baystate Health- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Vivid Hair Salon and Day Spa- (Ed Cohen Photo)

Reader Raves Winners Celebrate-Chicopee Chamber of Commerce- (Ed Cohen Photo)

The ever-popular Reader Raves Winners' Celebration took place Wednesday evening at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, with a cocktail hour beginning at 5:30. It was a sold-out event with nearly 500 attendees. The theme this year was "Out of this World." (Nate Blaise photo)

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