The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2014 Readers' Poll. You are the best.

BEST POLITICIAN: Denny Heck

BEST POLITICIAN YOU LOVE TO HATE: Gov. Jay Inslee

BEST THURSTON COUNTY NONPROFIT: GRUB

BEST LOCAL HERO: Sharon Holley

BEST THURSTON COUNTY WEBSITE: Thurston Talk

BEST THURSTON COUNTY RADIO STATION: KAOS 89.3 FM

BEST STREET FAIR: Olympia Arts Walk

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD: Eastside Olympia

BEST LOCAL CELEBRITY: Lauren O'Neill

BEST SIGN: Eastside Big Tom

BEST EMPTY PARK BENCH WITH A VIEW: Priest Point Park

BEST TRAIL/HIKE: Watershed Park

BEST CSA: Helsing Junction

BEST PLACE TO HIDE: Cryptatropa

BEST THING THAT HAPPENED IN 2014: Rhythm and Rye opening