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Our readers nominated and voted on the top people, radio personalities, and other media in the First State. Here are the winners.
PEOPLE & MEDIA
Landscape Photographer
Editors: Gandhi Hurwitz
Looking at a beautiful vista is something everyone can appreciate. Being able to capture a vibrant sunset as it ripples across the sky is an art form. Gandhi Hurwitz has that sort of eye. The way he captures raw and rare beauty makes you want to step into the moment—or at least hang it in your home.
Sean Kelley Art & Friends, 42 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 703-966-6520; gandhihurwitz.com
Musical Artist
Downstate, Readers: Judy Sings the Blues
841-4865; judysingstheblues.com
Upstate, Readers: Sug Daniels
facebook.com/Sug-Daniels-105893828222398
Party Band
Editors: Jellyroll
A charity event or wedding just isn’t a party until Jellyroll takes the stage. The musicians are polished, professional and personable. The band is so well-known that they’ve performed at the White House, and gents will undo their bow ties at even the stuffiest gala. Not surprisingly, Motown, jazz and soul are the horn band’s specialties. But you can boogie down to everything from the Top 40 pop to disco hits.
To book, visit
bvtlive.com/band/jellyroll-band.
Radio Personality
Downstate, Readers: DJ Tim Colfer
7 S. 1st St., Rehoboth Beach; 401-9991; radiorehoboth.com
Upstate, Readers: Kelli Steele, Delaware First Media
1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover; 857-7096; delawarepublic.org
Radio Station for Music
Downstate, Readers: 99.1 FM Radio Rehoboth
7 S. 1st St., Rehoboth Beach; 401-9991; radiorehoboth.com
Upstate, Readers: 91.7 FM WMPH
5201 Washington St., Wilmington; 762-3671; WMPH.net
Radio Station for News
Downstate, Readers: 99.1 FM Radio Rehoboth
7 S. 1st St., Rehoboth Beach; 401-9991; radiorehoboth.com
Upstate, Readers: 91.1 FM WDDE
1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover; 857-7096; delawarepublic.org
Radio Talk Show Host
Downstate, Readers: Jeff Balk, 99.1 FM Radio Rehoboth
7 S. 1st St., Rehoboth Beach; 401-9991; radiorehoboth.com
Upstate, Readers: Rick Jensen, WDEL
2727 Shipley Road, Wilmington; 660-3454; wdel.com
Social Media Influencer
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Editors: Samantha Styled
Samantha Hemphill, of Kent County, is what they call a “micro-influencer.” Hemphill showcases her attainable style and daily life to 6,000-plus Instagram followers. Along the way, followers get glimpses of her most-frequented local spots and capital city landmarks. Followers gravitate toward her authenticity and transparency. Earlier this year, she even began sharing her experiences with IVF to help other women on their own journey.
Follow @samanthastyled on IG.
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