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The Andalusia Star-News is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.

This year’s contest began with 5,711 reader nominations and ended with 46,409 votes.

“We would like to give a special thank you to everyone who participated and made the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards a huge success. Congratulations to all of our winners,” Star-News Publisher Robert Blankenship said.

Winners in the “Kids and Education” category are listed below.

After-School Activity
Winner – Johnson Park Splash Pad
Second Place – Camp Te Amo
Third Place – Camp SONshine

Best All-Around School
Winner – Straughn High School
Second Place – Andalusia Elementary School
Third Place – Red Level High School

Best Birthday Party Venue
Winner – Opp Skating Rink
Second Place – High Heavens
Third Place – Johnson Park Recreation Center

Dance School
Winner – Andalusia Dance & Tumbling
Second Place – Andalusia Ballet Association
Third Place – The Company Performance Center

Daycare & Preschool
Winner – Guardian Angel Christian Daycare & Learning Center
Second Place – Dimples Day Care
Third Place – Tiny Tots Day Care & Learning

Favorite School Administrator
Winner – Cassandra Anderson
Second Place – Tony Ingram
Third Place – Brenda Johnson

Favorite Teacher
Winner – Dawn Kelley
Second Place – Kristan Etheridge
Third Place – Susan Chandler

Learning Center/Tutoring Services
Winner – The Learning Table
Second Place – Guardian Angel Christian Daycare & Learning Center
Third Place – Apple Program

Park for Kids
Winner – Johnson Park Recreation Center
Second Place – Build A Dream Park
Third Place – Miracle League Park