Best Of 2026

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Best College or University: Case Western Reserve University

1. Case Western Reserve University
2. Cleveland State University
3. John Carroll University

Best of Cleveland 2026 | People & Places

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Best Activist: Dr. Lady J

1. Dr. Lady J
2. Rachael Collyer
3. Peter Bode

Best Apartment Complex: Iconic Living at The 9

1. Iconic Living at The 9
2. The Bingham
3. The Lumen

Best Bed and Breakfast: Inn of Chagrin

1. Inn of Chagrin
2. Historic Rider's Hostelry
3. Clifford House

Best Charity or Nonprofit: Sanctuary for Senior Dogs

1. Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
2. Live Like Erin
3. Remi's Pet Recovery

Best College Radio Station: WJCU 88.7 FM (John Carroll University)

1. WJCU 88.7 FM (John Carroll University)
2. WRUW 91.1 FM (Case Western Reserve University)
3. WZIP 88.1 FM (University of Akron)

Best Drag King: Twisted Transitioner

1. Twisted Transitioner
2. Abel N. Willing
3. Radius Linze

Best Drag Queen: Meta Phase

1. Meta Phase
2. Kellen Williams
3. Omega

Best Drag Troupe: Latrice's Bombshell Brunch

1. Latrice's Bombshell Brunch
2. Honk Honk Productions
3. Not Wearing Wigs
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