Best of Columbia 2021

For the past 30 years, Columbia Metropolitan Magazine has had the privilege of congratulating the winners of our annual Best of Columbia contest. These are peer and consumer acknowledgements of the very best restaurants, shops, service organizations, entertainment, and more in our fine community. Congratulations to all the winners from the staff of Columbia Metropolitan Magazine!


Best Dance School

Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet Center of Dance Education

Best Art Gallery

City Art

Best Dance Company

Columbia City Ballet

Best Performance Arts Company

Columbia City Ballet

Best Museum

Columbia Museum of Art

Best TV Weatherperson

Dominic Brown

Best Radio Personality

Johnathon Rush

Best TV News Anchor

Judi Gatson

Best Live Theatre

Koger Center for the Arts

Best TV Sportscaster

Rick Henry

Best Conference Venue

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Best Local Band

The Root Doctors