The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the Best of Olympia 2012 Readers' Poll. You are the best.

Best Local Filmmaker: Kanako Wynkoop

Best Movie Theater: Capitol Theater

Best Creative Person: Nikki McClure

Best Theater Company: Harlequin Productions

Best Local Actor: Josh Anderson

Best Local Actress: Elizabeth Lord

Best Local Director: Scot Whitney

Best Visual Artist: Nikki McClure

Best Photographer: Dinea de Photo

Best Mural/Graffiti Artist: Ira Coyne

Best Art Exhibit: Olympia Arts Walk

Best Non-traditional Artist: Ruby Re-Usable

Best Gallery: Matter

Best Local Author/Writer: Jim Lynch

Arts Scene MVP: Josh Anderson

Best Art Event: Olympia Arts Walk

Best Literary Night: Drunken Poetry at Last Word Books