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The 2026 TVL Award winners are out!

The inaugural awards show highlights local excellence across the valley

The 2026 TVL AWARDS The 2026 TVL AWARDS (Shanika Wright)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - The first-ever TVL Awards have come and gone! The winners for 16 categories were announced live on Tennessee Valley Living on January 23.

TVL Awards Show Introduction

Find the winners and other nominees for each category below.

Best Makeup Artist

  • Olivia Sparks- WINNER
  • Empowered Thru Beauty- Nominee
  • Loreal Pride -Nominee
  • Courtney Bryant- Nominee
  • NyssaG- Nominee

Best Skin Care

  • Glitter and Moss - Nominee
  • The Tailored Esthetician - Nominee
  • Cultivated Beauty - Nominee
  • GlamouRx - Nominee
  • Mojana Soaps- WINNER
  • Revived Skin Clinic- Nominee

The Winners for Best Makeup Artist and Best Skincare caught up with Payton after their wins to talk all things beauty and business!

TVL Awards winners Jel and Olivia chat with Payton

Best Hair Care

  • Dew Beauty Co. - Nominee
  • Lynnse Wilson- Nominee
  • Society Salon - Nominee
  • Dry Bar - Nominee
  • Terramé- WINNER
  • The Beauty Loft - Nominee

Best Sweet Treat

  • The Moon Bakeshop- Nominee
  • Zion Gourmet Popcorn - Nominee
  • Sweet Bites- WINNER
  • Pizzelle’s Confections - Nominee
  • Jonica’s Bakery- Nominee

Best Brunch

  • Good Company Café- WINNER
  • 116 Noble - Nominee
  • Staggs Grocery - Nominee
  • The Revivalist- Nominee
  • Lola’s Cocina- Nominee
  • Southern Table- Nominee

The winners of Best Brunch and Best Sweet Treat accepted their awards in person and shared some MAJOR business updates!

TVL Award winners Sweet Bites and Good Company chat with Payton

Best Dinner Date

  • Tom Brown’s- Nominee
  • Old Town Stock House
  • One Eleven- WINNER
  • Mazzara’s - Nominee
  • All Steak - Nominee
  • Odette - Nominee

Best Coffee

  • The Spot Coffee Shop- Nominee
  • The Station Co - Nominee
  • Wander Coffee - Nominee
  • Honest Coffee Roasters- WINNER
  • Four Knights Coffee - Nominee
  • High Point Market- Nominee

Best Local Influencer

  • Deanna Marie- Nominee
  • The Huntsville Mom- WINNER
  • SneakerPhetish - Nominee
  • Kaitlin Chappell Rogers - Nominee
  • Tasha Nelson - Nominee
  • Rocket City Dietitian - Nominee

Best Author

  • Dorian Stewart - WINNER
  • John Bentley - Nominee
  • Theresa Bruno - Nominee
  • Daco S. Auffenorde - Nominee
  • Caris Snider - Nominee
  • Preston Brown - Nominee

The winners for Best Influencer and Best Author were in the studio to discuss what’s next!

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Dorian Stewart and The Huntsville Mom chat with Payton after TVL Awards wins

Best Solo Musician/Artist

  • Austin Bohannon-WINNER
  • Lucie Tiger- Nominee
  • Zami Maré - Nominee
  • Mil Music- Nominee
  • Isa - Nominee
  • Trey Calloway- Nominee

Best Music Duo/Group

  • Common Man - Nominee
  • Goldpine - Nominee
  • Billy Allen + The Pollies - Nominee
  • Parrotfish - Nominee
  • The Beasley Brothers- WINNER
  • Carver Commodore - Nominee

Best Visual Artist

  • Rossina Boyer - Nominee
  • Noelle’s Daydreams - Nominee
  • KenziB- WINNER
  • Top Sail Designs - Nominee
  • J-Toons Caricatures - Nominee
  • Meredith Bogardus - Nominee

Best Girls Day Out

  • Snail on the Wall Bookstore - Nominee
  • Lanier House Tea Room - Nominee
  • Shop Moss- Nominee
  • The Vessel - Nominee
  • House of Colour- WINNER
  • Bakers on Main- Nominee

The winners for Best Visual Artist and Best Girls Day Out were in the studio to chat after their wins!

KenziB and House of Colour chat after TVL Awards wins

Best Family Activity

  • Early Works Children’s Museum-WINNER
  • Wildwater Cullman- Nominee
  • Field Day- Nominee
  • Irons & Ales- Nominee
  • Cut a Rug- Nominee
  • Hubert Family Farms- Nominee

Best Health Coach/Fitness Studio

  • One Ride Cycle- Nominee
  • Balanced Bootcamp - Nominee
  • Grit Fitness - Nominee
  • Vibrant by Alex - Nominee
  • Light on Yoga Fitness- WINNER

Best Gift Shop

  • Sweet Pineapple- WINNER
  • Favorite Things - Nominee
  • Stach & Co. - Nominee
  • Namely Claudia- Nominee
  • Daisy Lane- Nominee
  • Southern General- Nominee

Congratulations to the winners, and a special thank you to all the nominated businesses and personalities for their role in bringing Tennessee Valley Living to life with every appearance.

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