Say what you will about 2020, but one thing is certain: We will never forget it. Although it wasn’t a year filled with grand events and memorable nights on the town, there were still wonderful things happening in Nashville’s nonprofit community and social scene. In lieu of our traditional Best Parties poll, we asked our readers about the events that did and didn’t happen, as well as the nonprofits, restaurants and individuals that made the year special. We also asked our writers to weigh in on a few of their favorite things, as well. Keep reading to find out what the best parts of 2020 were. To see our Writers' Picks, click here. If you're interested in purchasing a plaque to commemorate your win, click here.

Best of 2020: Readers' Poll

Best Event of 2020, Virtual or In-Person

1. Conservancy Gala

2. Ballet Ball

3. Pairings

Event You Missed the Most

1. l’Eté du Vin

2. Iroquois Steeplechase

3. Dinner by the Bridge

Best Virtual Event 

1. Red Door Bash

2. Nashville Wine Auction

3. JDRF Promise Gala

Best Reimagined Event 

1. Red Door Bash

2. Conservancy Gala

3. River Swing and Nashville Wine Auction (TIE)

Best of 2020: Readers' Poll

Best Arts Event

1. Fall for Chihuly 

2. Ballet Ball

3. Symphony Ball

Best Outdoor/Socially Distanced Event 

1. Conservancy Gala

2. River Swing

3. Sunday in the Park

Best of 2020: Readers' Poll

Best Pre-Pandemic Event 

1. Ballet Ball

2. Pairings

3. All for the Hall

Best Restaurant for Takeout

1. Vui’s Kitchen

2. BrickTop’s

3. Answer and Green Hills Grille (TIE)

Best Restaurant Reinvention

1. Nicky's Coal Fired

2. Anzie Blue

3. Rosepepper Cantina and Answer (TIE)

Best Family Meal Kit Delivery

1. Chef’s Market

2. G Catering

3. Answer

Best Caterer

1. Kristen Winston

2. G Catering

3. Dani Kates

Best Florist

1. Amos Gott, AmosEvents

2. The Tulip Tree

3. Rose Hill Flowers

Best of 2020: Readers' Poll

Best Event Planner

1. Amos Gott, AmosEvents

2. Bruce Pittman

3. Big Events

Best Nonprofit Online Programming

1. Nashville Ballet and #LoveWineHateCancer (TIE)

2. Gilda’s Club

3. Country Music Hall of Fame

Best Kids’ Event/Programming 

1. Nashville Zoo

2. Country Music Hall of Fame

3. Nashville Public Library

Best Online Auction

1. Nashville Wine Auction

2. JDRF Promise Gala

3. River Swing

Venue You Missed the Most

1. The Ryman

2. Schermerhorn

3. TPAC

Restaurant You Missed the Most

1. Sperry’s

2. Rolf & Daughters

3. Henrietta Red