Winner: Pugh’s

Flowers are the perfect gift for almost any occasion, and family-owned Pugh’s offers that and beyond. The store also has a selection of gourmet food and fruit baskets.

“Small businesses don’t always get a lot of recognition, so this is a great honor,” says Michael Pugh, whose late father Bill started the business in 1976. He co-owns Pugh’s with his brothers Tim and Mark. “It is more a testament to our staff than anything.”

1622 Union, 726-0738; 5645 Poplar, 682-2501; 2435 Whitten, 363-6744. Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday (Poplar Ave. only); pughs.com or (888) 901-6744.

Finalist: Garden District/LeFleur (tie); Holliday Flowers Inc.