Sentinel Staff Report–
The Best of Citrus Heights awards ceremony held on Thursday, Aug. 21, brought together hundreds of attendees to celebrate the best businesses in Citrus Heights.
The 20th annual awards dinner began with live country music and plenty of conversation and ended with a few upset wins. Over 10,000 votes were cast from over 4,000 individuals voting on 451 contenders within 43 categories.
Some businesses took home top honors, having won by only one vote, according to Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheri Merrick.
Club Studio Fitness took home the prize for Best Gym or Fitness Studio after only having opened in Citrus Heights less than a year ago. DarkHeart Brewing, which opened in December 2024, landed in second place in the category for Best Beverage and Food, with Tea It receiving top honors.
River City Chiropractic took home their 19th award in the Best Health and Wellness category. In an upset, Sutter Health took home the award for Best Medical Facility over Dignity Health, reportedly by only one vote, Merrick said. Republic Services won the award for the most overall votes accrued in the contest.
A full list of categories and their winners for the 2025 Best of Citrus Heights is listed below.
Best Accounting and Tax Services: Powers Bookkeeping service
Best Advertising and Marketing: Huddle Web Works
Best Automotive Parts and Repair: McElroy’s Repair
Best Banking/Financial Institution: SAFE Credit Union
Best Beauty Services: Mo Lashes
Best Beverage and Food: Tea It
Best Business Services: Miller’s Ace Hardware
Best Car Wash/Detailing Service: Citrus Heights Car Wash
Best Childcare/Preschool EmpowerMe Preschool and childcare
Best Catering service: Randy Peters Catering
Best Church/House of Worship: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and School
Best Community Association: Sunrise MarketPlace
Best Community Organization: Citrus Heights HART
Best Dental or Orthodontics: Almond Orchard Dental
Best Education, School, and Training: American River Colleageaate Academy
Best Entertainment Services: Citrus Heights Marching Band
Best Entertainment Venue: Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Best Financial and Investment Service: Edward Jones: Christine
Best Funeral Services: Mount Vernon Memorial
Best Government Services: Citrus Heights Police Department
Best Gym or Fitness Studio: Club Studio Fitness
Best Health and Wellness: River City Chiropractic
Best Information Technology Services: Smile Business Products
Best Insurance Services: First American Title Company
Best Legal Services: The law office of Black and DePooli
Best Massage: Good Massage LLC
Best Medical Facility: Sutter Health
Best photographer/videographer: CB Photography and Videography
Best printing/design services: All Quality Graphics
Best Publication: Citrus Heights Sentinel
Best Quick Service Food Services: Leatherby’s Family Creamery
Best Residential and Commercial Real Estate: Sac Town Real Estate
Best Residential and Commercial Services: EasyStump tree removal services
Best Residential Community. Big Oak Mobile Home Park
Best Restaurant: R Vita Cantina
Best Retail: Aquarium and Reptile Depot
Best Senior Living Community: The Oars Senior Living
Best Service Provider: All things Canine Development Inc.
Best Storage Facility: Extra Space Storage
Best travel agency: The Poodle Booked it travel agency
Best Utilities and Services: SMUD
Best Veterinarian and Pet Services: Sylvan Corners Pet Hospital
Best Waste Collection Services: Republic Services
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Best of Citrus Heights awards ceremony was sponsored by Dignity Health, InfoStar, Republic Services, the City of Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights Water District, SMUD and 5 Star Accounting. For information about the winners and the Chamber, visit bestofcitrusheights.org
