The future is so bright that the staff at Seaside Spa and Salon has to wear shades. The team won for Best Salon/Spa, Best Place to Work and Best Eco-Friendly business. (Photo provided)

Whidbey News-Times Samanthajoy Fatlan presents a trophy to Marri Metz for Best Party Rental. (Photo by Megan Yerton)

The Hoffmire family poses for a photo. Shane Hoffmire, at center, won the coveted Best Community Leader of the Year category. (Photo by Adrian Magana)

Master of Ceremonies Bryan Stucky points to some of his future customers. Stucky was awarded Best Businessperson of the Year and his business, Wallin-Stucky Funeral Home, won Best Business of the Year. (Photo by Megan Yerton)

Whidbey News-Times’ Wesley Moran presents a trophy to Jared at Off the Hook, who won Best Bartender. (Photo by Megan Yerton)

Staff at the Green Room in Oak Harbor sit at a Jaws-inspired table during the Best of Whidbey Gala at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 2. Winners of the annual “best of” contest were announced during the fun-filled night. The event had a Hollywood theme this year and each table was decorated for a different movie, including Ghost Busters, Forrest Gump, Star Wars and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The Green Room won Best Cannabis Store. (Photo by Megan Yerton)

Staff at the Green Room in Oak Harbor sit at a Jaws-inspired table during the Best of Whidbey Gala at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 2. Winners of the annual “best of” contest were announced during the fun-filled night. The event had a Hollywood theme this year and each table was decorated for a different movie, including Ghost Busters, Forrest Gump, Star Wars and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The Green Room won Best Cannabis Store. (Photo by Megan Yerton)