The nomination period for the inaugural Indy Awards is closed, and the voting period will begin soon. Here are the results of the 2017 nomination period.
Best singer/songwriter
Brandon Clove (Wirelephant)
Craig Newville (Bila Gaana)
David Jorgensen
Josh Larsen
Josh Warburton
Kevin Jones
Raven Cain (Raven Cain Band)
Ryan Orton (Gunlock County)
Steven Swift (Full Tilt Boogie)
Best pop/rock band
Bila Gaana
Full Tilt Boogie
Goodbye Nova
Mister Hyde
Nevermind
Sleep Dealer
Soul What!?
Sucker Punch
Vinyal Fusion
Wirelefant
Wolph
Yesouisi
Best country band
Gunlock County
Muddy Boots
Raven Cain Band
Silverwood
Best metal band
Aura Surreal
Mesozoic
Sleep Dealer
Best DJ
DJ Lex
DJ Spinz
Music (other)
Gary Huff
The Houston Rocket Band
Orchestra of Southern Utah
Spare Parts
Three Hat Trio
Wilhelm
Carlisle Potter
Best photographer
Alex Santiago
Carl Mazur
Chris Bilagody
Jeff Pedersen
Karen Equinta Sharkey
Nathan St. Andre
Nick Adams
Ron Broad
Andi Watkins
Best casual fine dining restaurant
Bit and Spur
Spotted Dog
Painted Pony
Benja’s
Anasazi Steakhouse and Gallery
Aragosta
Painted Pony
The Granary
Depot Grill
Xetava Gardens
Sakura Japanese Steak House & Sushi
Cliffside Restaurant
Best healthy restaurant
Peekaboo Kitchen
Twisted Noodle
Wild Thyme
Best cafe
Cafe Soleil
Kanab Creek Bakery
Perks! Espresso & Smoothies
River Rock
Zion Blues Café
25 Main
Best festival, fair, or event
Georgefest
Iron County Livestock Festival
Red Rocktober Fest
Tuachan Saturday Market
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Zion Canyon Music Festival
St. George Arts Festival
Best theater company
Brigham’s Playhouse
Bumbleberry Theater
Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company
Neil Simon Festival
Second Studio Theatre Company
The Space Between Theatre Company
Stage Door
St. George Musical Theater
Tuacahn
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Best painter
Royden Card
Gayla Folkman
John Mangels
Steven Stradley
Kathey Hawkes
Eddi Malloy
Beth Migruder-Deliberto
Gina Jrel
Del Parson
Best spoken word poet
Ron Coulson
Janae Godfrey
Jaitee Pitts
