What qualities constitute a hero?

Dependability. Consistency. Compassion. And a big-picture focus.

We see this year’s Maggy Award winners as just that: Community heroes. The go-to people we count on to get us through the day, and to get the job done.

They’re teachers, doctors, chefs and plumbers, shopkeepers and baristas.

In true heroic form, they’re always ready, willing and able to serve.

Nearly 11,000 of you voted for your community heroes, and we are proud to present them.

Congratulations to the winners of Cary Magazine’s 2015 Maggy Awards!

More From Our Jan 2015 Issue

• Exclusive Dish: Chicken Tortilla Soup at Los Tres Magueyes
• Just Add Color
• Brown Bag Ministry – The 2015 Cary Magazine Gives Back Charity Partner
• The Best from the Dark Side
• Taking Off: Aviator Brewery
• Best Place to Get a Cocktail & Best Appetizers
• Best Bakery & Best Food Truck & Best Coffeehouse
• Best New Restaurant
• Best Charity
• Best High School Principal & Best High School Coach
• Best Elementary School Principal
• Best Middle School Principal
• Best Home Service
• Best Doctor
• Best Mechanic Shop
• Best New Business (Non-restaurant)
• Best TV Personality
• It’s Here Somewhere
• Hockey Scores With Area Youth
• 2015 Maggy Awards
• Real-Life Resolutions
• Best for a Special Occasion
• How To Buy a Coat
• Dreamfest 2015
• Life & Legacy: A Celebration