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Do it Best recently announced its 2025 Members of the Year, recognizing outstanding independent business owners who exemplify the spirit of independent retail and demonstrate commitment to serving their communities.
The Member of the Year award honors members who achieve excellence in their business and make a lasting impact through service, leadership and community engagement. This year’s honorees stood out for their economic impact, supporting those in need in their communities and creating welcoming spaces for all customers.
“Independent retailers are the cornerstone of their communities,” says Do it Best president Nick Talarico. “Our Members of the Year represent the very best of Do it Best. They’ve built thriving businesses rooted in integrity and service, and their commitment extends far beyond the walls of their stores. We are proud to recognize their contributions and leadership as examples for all our members.”
2025 Members of the Year
- Fairport Hardware & Rentals LLC — Fairport, New York
- Johnson Hardware & Rental — Johnson, Vermont
- Hobbs Lumber & Hardware — Edinboro, Pennsylvania
- East Coast Lumber Building Supply Company — East Hampstead, New Hampshire
- Moe & Sons Hardware — Grant, Michigan
- Cardwell Do it Best Home Center — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Tweedy Lumber & Hardware — Rushville, Indiana
- Keim — Charm, Ohio
- Coltrain Hardware and Garden Center — Ayden, North Carolina
- Maycrest Hardware — Savannah, Georgia
- Paradise Home Center — Union, South Carolina
- Lumber King, Inc. — Whitley City, Kentucky
- Schnarr’s Hardware Company — Ladue, Missouri
- Healdton Family Center — Healdton, Oklahoma
- Pierre Part Store — Pierre Part, Louisiana
- Stillwater Building Center — Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Becker Hardware — Ossian, Iowa
- Bloomer Hardware — Bloomer, Wisconsin
- D & J Farm and Home — Thorp, Wisconsin
- Siwek Lumber & Millwork — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Kulm Hardware and Home Center — Kulm, North Dakota
- Josephs’ Hardware & Home Center — Fort Collins, Colorado
- Oil & Gas Equipment Corp — Flora Vista, New Mexico
- Mueller Lumber Company — Mitchell, South Dakota
- Peters Hardware — Spokane Valley, Washington
- G.W. Hardware — Woodburn, Oregon
- Choice Hardware & Home Center — Nephi, Utah
- City Lumber Company — Astoria, Oregon
