We are happy to present the winners of the 2021 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

5 Years
Westford Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center
Westford Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of affordable animal emergency care. The team is made up of skilled veterinarians and nurses who offer board-certified surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology and animal cancer care, many of the same medical options available in human health care.
11 Cornerstone Sq.
Westford, Mass.
WestfordVeterinary.com

10 Years
Burton’s Grill & Bar
Burton’s coastal New England roots instilled them with a passion for fresh seafood, high-quality meats, bountiful vegetables and craft cocktails. Cooking from scratch allows them to cater to guests with many different lifestyles and dietary preferences.
Multiple Locations
BurtonsGrill.com

20 Years
Trattoria Amalfi
Since owner Gerardo Cammarano and his wife were both born and raised in Italy, it’s no surprise that guests at Trattoria Amalfi are treated to an authentic experience. Surrounded by an array of Italian wall murals and aromas of herbs, cheeses, garlic, and good-quality olive oil, customers enjoy delicious Italian fare “family style.”
385 South Broadway
Salem, N.H.
TAmalfi.com

30 Years
Merrimack Valley Food Bank
The Merrimack Valley Food Bank is one of four food banks in Massachusetts that serves food pantries, shelters and meal programs that support individual families. As a community-supported nonprofit organization, the MVFB provides nutritious food and personal care items to emergency feeding programs serving the low-income, homeless and hungry.
735 Broadway St.
Lowell, Mass.
MVFB.org

 

40 Years
Ralphie’s Cafe Italiano
A staple Italian eatery in Salem, N.H., since 1978, Ralphie’s is a friendly neighborhood establishment where everyone is treated like family. Only the freshest and finest high-quality ingredients are included in their locally famous dishes, which include red sauce, hand-breaded cutlets, and extra-large rolled meatballs.
91 South Broadway
Salem, N.H.
RalphiesCafeItaliano.com

50 Years
Butcher Boy Market
With a 60-foot full-service meat counter that features everyday favorites and hard-to-find specialty items, Butcher Boy Market has the selection you need — from grocery items and spirits to meats and marinades.
1077 Osgood St.
North Andover, Mass.
ButcherBoyMarket.com

75 Years
Red Arrow Diner
The Red Arrow Diner is a 24-hour diner offering breakfast, lunch and dinner menus all day long at each of their N.H. based locations. A famous landmark for celebrities and politicians, the diner has welcomed visits from Paul Newman, Guy Fieri, the band Bare Naked Ladies, and Diane Sawyer; and is a favorite of Manchester’s own Adam Sandler.
Concord, Londonderry, Nashua and Manchester, N.H.
RedArrowDiner.com

100 Years
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is a nonprofit,
member-owned financial institution based in Lowell. Since 1912, their goal has been to provide members and their communities with the highest-level of service and convenience for all their banking needs.
Multiple Locations
JDCU.org

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