We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards!
Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out.
Congratulations to all our winners!
BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION
- GOLD: Coastal Credit Union
- Silver: First Bank
- Bronze: North State Bank
BEST FINANCIAL SERVICES/WEALTH MANAGEMENT
- GOLD: Jessie Harris, Cardinal Hill Wealth Management
- Silver: James M. Richardson, Private Wealth Advisor–Ameriprise Financial Services
- Bronze: Maria Litzinger, Edward Jones
BEST LAW FIRM
- GOLD: Compass Estate & Tax Planning
- Silver: Gantt Family Law
- Bronze: Moore & Alphin Real Estate Law Firm
BEST LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT OR AGENCY
- GOLD: 1923 Travel
- Silver: DWB Vacations
- Bronze: Cruise Planners
BEST AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR COMPANY
- GOLD: Atlantic Tire & Service
- Silver: Lifted Lou’s
- Bronze: Frantz Automotive Center
BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP
- GOLD: Hendrick Auto Mall
- Silver: Johnson Lexus
- Bronze: Leith Toyota
BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP
- GOLD: Cary Auto Sales
- Silver: Apex Car & Truck Sales
- Bronze: Hendrick Auto Mall
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
- GOLD: Grace Christian School
- Silver: Chesterbrook Academy
- Bronze: Resurrection Lutheran School
BEST PRESCHOOL
- GOLD: Primrose Schools
- Silver: Resurrection Lutheran School
- Bronze: Chesterbrook Academy
BEST TRACK-OUT OR SUMMER CAMP
- GOLD: YMCA of the Triangle
- Silver: Marbles Kids Museum
- Bronze: Grace Christian School
BEST TUTORING SERVICE
- GOLD: Huntington Learning Center
- Silver: Mathnasium
- Bronze: Sylvan Learning
BEST PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION
- GOLD: Cary Ballet Conservatory
- Silver: Academy for the Performing Arts
- Bronze: Applause! Cary Youth Theatre
BEST VETERINARY CLINIC
- GOLD: Town & Country Veterinary Hospital
- Silver: Gentle Care Animal Hospital
- Bronze: Preston Animal Hospital
BEST PET PAMPERING BUSINESS
- GOLD: Woofinwaggle
- Silver: Mosa Pet Spa & Boutique
- Bronze: Pretty Paws
BEST DOGGIE DAY CARE
- GOLD: Camp Bow Wow
- Silver: Suite Paws Pet Resort & Spa
- Bronze: Dogtopia
