The Olympian recently announced its 2026 edition of Best of South Sound, a celebration of the businesses, people, and places that make our region such a vibrant place to live, work, and play.
More than 550 businesses appeared on those pages, and Tumwater shone brightly with 95 businesses receiving one or more medal designations.
In total, there were:
- 42 Gold
- 31 Silver, and
- 22 Bronze
recognitions for Tumwater businesses . . .
The community around the region chooses who appears in the magazine. According to the Best of South Sound website, more than 2,000 businesses, organizations, and individuals competed across 215 categories, generating over 438,000 votes -- a 32 percent increase year over year.
The special publication by The Olympian supports local businesses and organizations that consistently earn the trust and support of South Sound residents.
Be sure to visit Best of South Sound to learn more about the local business community and find businesses recognized for quality products, services, and community benefit.
It’s business like these highlighted by the community that make Tumwater a fantastic place to live and work.
- 4th Dimension Construction
- A.G. West Black Hills High School
- Ahrens Removal
- All Ready Moving & Storage
- Bee Credit Union
- Black Lake Nursery & Feed
- Black Lake Towing
- Blossoming Kids Therapy
- Bookworks Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Bullpen Barbershop
- Capital City Landscape & Tree Service
- Carstars Auto & RV Sales
- Christy & Ryan Reynolds, Weichert Reality
- Crossroads on Crosby
- CSM Heating, Cooling, Roofing & Solar
- Cut Rate Auto Parts
- Davaney Electric Co.
- De Jesus Orthodontics
- Deschutes River Dentistry
- Doyle Construction
- Doyle Construction
- Elevation
- Eye Love
- FAME Beauty Studio
- Family Education and Support Services (Best of South Sound Gold)
- Feldtman Auto Detailing
- Flaming Pig BBQ
- Fleshworks Tattoo Studio
- Front Porch Media
- Funeral Alternatives of Washington
- Healthy Paws Mobile
- Hops on the Hill
- Jean-Pierre’s Three16
- JFlo’s Automotive Tint
- La Patrona
- Law Office of Virginia A. Clifford
- Lionheart Fence Builders
- Matchless Brewing
- Mattress Firm
- Meconi’s Italian Subs
- Melt Day Spa
- Mills & Mills Funeral Home & Memorial Park
- Miracle Workers Cleaning Services
- Moments & Mountains Photo and Film
- Niko Teriyaki
- NorthStar Law Group
- Northwest Coach, Truck, Trailer & Marine
- Northwest Wraps
- OFS Financial Services
- Olywines
- Omni Centers Health and Esthetics
- Peak Credit Union
- Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen
- Peterson Northwest Roofing
- Ramirez Mexican Restaurant and Store
- Red Door Interiors
- South Puget Sound Community College
- South Puget Sound Home Inspections
- South Sound Dance
- Spuds Produce Market
- SRS Building Products
- Stewarts Meat Market
- Teriyaki Delight
- The Fama Silver Agency, American Family Insurance
- The Nocturnal Hound
- The Valley Athletic Club
- The Wave Car Wash
- Timberland Bank
- Tint Fresh
- Top Dog Daycare
- Trading Post
- Tumwater Chiropractic Center
- Tumwater Convenience
- V Cuts Barber Lounge
- Vita Pediatrics
- Weppler Law Office
- Wild Nectar Juice and Smoothie
- WSECU Credit Union
Please see https://www.bestsouthsound.com for complete information, past years’ awards, and all the listings for neighboring communities too!
