The Morgan Hill Library, at 660 West Main Ave., was voted Best Place to Take the Kids in Morgan Hill. Pictured is a study room inside the library, decorated with “Inspire,” a 2012 painting by Scape Martinez. Photo: Tarmo Hannula

After-School Program

Mt. Madonna YMCA

Silver

Hippity Hop Arts

Animal Rescue Group

All Animal Rescue & Friends

Silver

Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center

Bronze

South County Animal Hospital

Community Organization

All Animal Rescue & Friends (AARF)

Silver

BookSmart Community Advantage

Bronze

Rotary Club of Morgan Hill

Community Volunteer

Gold

Morgan Hill resident Julie Dieterly was voted in a tie for Best Community Volunteer. Dieterly volunteers in many capacities for numerous causes in town, including All Animal Rescue & Friends, PitStop Outreach, Operation Freedom Paws, Mushroom Festival and others. She runs multiple community Facebook groups, including Morgan Hill Neighborhood, South County Freebies and Favors, Shopping Tips South County and more. Contributed photo

Cecelia’s Closet

Julie Dieterly

Bronze

Shanna Gamache (volunteer at WERC)

Company to Work For

Oakwood School

Silver

El Toro Body Shop

Bronze

Agape Day Spa

Day Care or Preschool

Mariposas Preschool

Silver

City of Morgan Hill Recreational Preschool

Bronze

Oakwood School

Dog Trainer

Chad Culp, Thriving Canine

Silver

Fresh Start K9

Dog-Friendly Restaurant

MOHI Farm

Silver

Craft Roots

Bronze

Trail Dust BBQ

Doggie Day Care

Operation Freedom Paws

Silver

Doggie Style Daycare

Family Restaurant

Margarita’s Bar & Grill

Cecelia Ponzini was voted in a tie for Best Community Volunteer. Ponzini is best known as the director of the nonprofit Edward Boss Prado Foundation, which operates Cecelia’s Closet and Food Pantry and donates clothing, food and other items to families in need in South County. Contributed photo.

Silver

MOHI Farm

Bronze

Mama Mia’s Mediterranean & Italian Cuisine

House of Worship

St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church

Silver

Jubilee Bridge Church

Bronze

Community Christian Church

Mortuary or Funeral Home

Lima & Campagna Mortuaries

Pet Boutique

Ganado Feed & Pet Supplies

Silver

Cali Pet Goodz

Pet Grooming Service

Le Pooch Grooming & Boutique

Silver

Alicia’s Pet Grooming

Bronze

Canine Concepts

Place for a Date

Maurizio’s Authentic Italian Cuisine

Silver

Ladera Grill

Bronze

Odeum Modern Artisanal Cuisine

Place to Take the Dog

Coyote Creek Trail

Silver

Morgan Hill Dog Park

Place to Take the Kids

Morgan Hill Library

Silver

Uvas Canyon County Park

Private or Charter School

Oakwood School

Silver

Charter School of Morgan Hill

Bronze

Saint Catherine Catholic School

Public School

Sobrato High School

Silver

Jackson Academy of Math & Music

Silver

Nordstrom Elementary School

Senior Living Community

Horizons at Morgan Hill

Silver

The Huntington

Veterinary Clinic

South County Animal Hospital

Silver

Live Oak Veterinary Hospital

Bronze

VCA San Martin Animal Hospital

Wedding Reception Venue

EmmaLily Vineyards

Silver

Willow Heights Mansion, Leal Vineyards

Bronze

Coyote Creek Golf Club

Wedding Venue

EmmaLily Vineyards

Silver

Willow Heights Mansion, Leal Vineyards

Bronze

Coyote Creek Golf Club

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