Here are the winners and placers in the Around Town category:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Attraction | Jungle Jim's International Market |
| Best Community Supporter | Brad Baker of Pinball Garage |
| Best Landmark | Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument |
| Best Local Celebrity | Kyle Schwarber |
| Best Place to Work | Community First Solutions |
| Best Playground | Rentschler Forest MetroPark |
Best of Butler County 2023 winners
Winners and placers
Best Attraction
First place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
513-674-6000
Second place: Pinball Garage
113 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-805-7367
Third place: RiversEdge at Marcum Park
116 Dayton St., Hamilton
513-785-7055
Best Community Supporter
First place: Brad Baker of Pinball Garage
113 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-805-7367
Second place: Joe Nuxhall Miracle Fields organization
4850 Groh Lane, Fairfield
513-829-6899
Third place: Hamilton Community Foundation
319 N. Third St., Hamilton
513-863-1717
Best Landmark
First place: Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument
1 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton
513-867-5823
Second place: Historical Butler County Courthouse
101 High St., Hamilton
513-887-3000
Third place: Sorg Mansion
204 S. Main St., Middletown
Best Local Celebrity
First place: Kyle Schwarber
Second place: Joe Hoelle “Hollywood,” Pohlman Lanes
Third place: DJ Christian D
Best Place to Work
First place: Community First Solutions
230 Ludlow St., Hamilton
513-785-4060
Second place: Miami University
multiple area locations
Third place: City of Hamilton
345 High St., Hamilton
513-785-7000
Best Playground
First place: Rentschler Forest MetroPark
5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton
513-867-5835
Second place: Millikin Woods Park
194 N. Washington Blvd., Hamilton
513-785-7055
Third place: Marcum Park
116 Dayton St., Hamilton
513-785-7055