Food & Drinks Category
Winner: Piggy PastriesThis was the by far the most contested and close category - with only a 6% difference between the winner and the second place. Piggy Pastries, with their new luxury lines seems to have come out on top, however. Following them is a tie between Food Co. and Starbucks on the second place, followed by Woolworths on third.
Real Estate
Winner: Avalon ConstructionWith their long and impressive history, it was no doubt that Avalon Construction would easily win over this category. With a comfortable 61%, the popular Andormedus Subsidiary happily sits on it's Real Estate throne. It is followed by a new(er) contender on the block: The Aqua Galaxy Hotels, with a second place at 23%.
Specialised Retail Sales
Winner: TESLAAnother very contested category, covering all shops that have a specialised and curated list of items on sale. TESLA, with it's innovative business model took on the lead, only followed by the luxury clothes line Pearda and the undisputed end supplies shop End.Co. tied on the second place, and ARMIS on the third.
Generic Retail Sales
Winner: TESCOThe winner of this category was clear from day one: The all-mighty TESCO. With their incredibly wide selection and better-than-the-competitor stocking rates, TESCO has made itself a household name no matter the location in Stratham. Sitting comfortably at 66%, the highest percentage among all companies in this poll, TESCO is the real winner of March 2023 Consumer's Choice Awards. The second place is held by Pringle's Place, only at a 20% cut of the pie.
Airlines
Winner: Cherub Airlines & Qantas AirwaysA small industry with a few companies, and they still managed to tie the first place! Both getting a 42.9%, Cherub Airlines & Qantas Airways jointly get the Airlines category. Their popularities are *almost* as good as their successful flight rates!
Banking / Financial
Winner: Pinnacle BankA complicated market that requires a smart leadership, and according to the customers, that's exactly what Pinnacle Bank has. Followed on the second place by CHASE Bank, and on the third by Vertex, Pinnacle Bank is the clear fan-favourite.
Law / Legal Firm
Winner: Wright & Co. Law OfficeThe old and reliable law firm giant Wright & Co takes home the awards year after year, and this award is no exception. With their experienced roster, Wright & Co. has been a law firm always in the minds of those needing legal assistance. It is, however, closely tailed by HunterHo LLC, a law firm that shook up the legal world by starting a set of high profile cases against the DoS and the Parliament. With their quality and wide-reaching voice, the HunterHo may have a chance at de-throning the old king.
News / Media Company
Winner: The IndependentAnother 'old and reliable' company sweeping in the victory with public opinion is the Independent, the source for breaking news in Stratham for generations to come. From running MP polls to breaking the newest of news, the Independent has always been a household name, and looking at the polls, it will continue to be so. It is followed by a tie on the second place between the CNN and the Theory & Politika.
Company Groups
Winner: Meridian CorporationThe category of the giants is overtaken by the beloved Meridian Corporation, a company that perhaps will outlive some of us, granted that Matty will. With their professionalism and their helpful and open arms towards new players, Meridian takes the award home easily. It is followed by Colonel Holdings Corporation in second place and Intercontinental Diamond Group on the third spot.