The following Ramtha School of Enlightenment current students were honored in the annual citizen-choice Best of the Nisqually Valley awards, sponsored by the Nisqually Valley News on newsstands today:

1. Most Attractive Business: JZ-Rose

2. Best Gift/Antique/Novelty 1st runner-up: JZ Rose

3. Best Jeweler: Margarette Elie

4. Best Real Estate Company: Signature Service, Rainier

5. Best Real Estate Agent: Bo Foster, Signature Service, Rainier

6. Best Educator: Julie Rahn, CSE

7. Best Grocery Clerk: Mitch Thiery, Safeway

8. Best Veterinarian: Ron Overlie, Tyee Vet Clinic, Rainier

9. Best Veterinarian 1st runner-up: Dr. Jennifer Preston

10. Best Chiropractor: Dr. Mary Annoni

Congratulations to all of these local businesses and all of the community’s winners…