GENO AURIEMMA
This year he led the UConn women to their eighth championship, tying him with the legendary Pat Summitt.
1st Runner-up: Kevin Ollie
2nd Runner-up: Jen Rizzotti
BILLY GRANT
Grants, the two Briccos, catering… his name is everywhere, and so is his food. Thank goodness.
1st Runner-up: Hunter Morton
2nd Runner-up: Tyler Anderson
SCOTT SLIFKA
In 2004 at the age of 30 he was West Hartford’s youngest mayor. Now, he’s its longest serving.Must be doing something right.
1st Runner-up: Pedro Segarra
2nd Runner-up: Bet
HARTFORD DENIM CO.
Old school, built-to-last jeans made right here in Hartford.
1st Runner-up: Eiko Sakai and Dan Blow, Japanalia
2nd Runner-up: Ebony Parish, Asa Gleek Designs
COURTNEY - KISS 95.7
She’s got the 911 on all music industry gossip and goings on. And she spins a few tunes, too.
1st Runner-up: Gary Craig
2nd Runner-up: Chaz & AJ
MARIELLA CREATIONS - Rocky Hill
www.mariellacreations.com
With six generations of seamstresses behind her, it’s no wonder that more than 600 brides-to-be head to Mariella’s every year to b