Awards & recognition
Awardwinning.
The streak
12
Consecutive years voted #1
From 2014 to 2025 — Fort Wayne has voted Grade A Tattoos the best tattoo shop in the city every single year. No other tattoo shop in the region comes close to this record of consistency.
About the award
Reader's choiceawards.
The Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice Awards is an annual community-driven competition where thousands of residents across the Fort Wayne region vote for their favorite local businesses across hundreds of categories.
Winners are determined entirely by public vote — first through an open nomination phase, then through a final voting round where the top nominees compete head-to-head. Winning this award is considered one of the most meaningful marks of community trust in the Fort Wayne area.
Grade A Tattoos has earned the #1 spot in the Best Tattoo Shop category every year the award has been in our reach — 12 consecutive wins from 2014 through 2025.
By the numbers
Year by year
Everywin.
A complete record of our Reader's Choice Award wins. Every year, the Fort Wayne community has placed their trust in Grade A Tattoos.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsVoted #1 by the Fort Wayne community in both the nomination and final voting rounds.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsContinued our decade-long dominance as Fort Wayne's most trusted tattoo destination.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsCelebrated our 10th consecutive year as Fort Wayne's top-rated tattoo shop — a milestone decade of community trust.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsRecognized once again by the readers of Fort Wayne for excellence in artistry and client experience.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsFort Wayne showed their unwavering support, voting us #1 for the eighth year in a row.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsEven through unprecedented challenges, the Fort Wayne community continued to stand behind Grade A.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsSix consecutive years at the top — a reflection of our team's commitment to quality and professionalism.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsVoted the best once again as our artist roster and reputation continued to grow across the region.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsFeatured as a winner in the Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice Awards special publication.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsThree years running — solidifying our place as the go-to tattoo shop in northeast Indiana.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsBack-to-back wins proved that our first year wasn't a fluke — Grade A quality speaks for itself.
#1 Best Tattoo Shop
Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader's Choice AwardsThe year it all started. Fort Wayne voted Grade A Tattoos as the city's best tattoo shop for the first time.
Beyond Reader's Choice
Morerecognition.
Reader's Choice is our proudest achievement, but Grade A Tattoos has earned recognition from platforms and organizations across the country.
Expertise.com
Recognized as one of the Best Tattoo Shops in Fort Wayne by Expertise.com, which evaluates businesses on reputation, credibility, experience, availability, and professionalism.
Google 5-Star Rated
Consistently rated 5 stars across our locations on Google Reviews, backed by hundreds of verified client reviews praising our artistry and professionalism.
BBB A+ Rating
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating — the highest possible score — reflecting our commitment to customer satisfaction and ethical business practices.
Three Best Rated
Selected as one of the Three Best Rated tattoo shops in Fort Wayne through a rigorous 50-point inspection covering reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust, and general excellence.
Earned, not bought
Trusted byFort Wayne.
These badges represent years of earned trust from real customers, real reviews, and real community votes. We don't pay for recognition — we earn it.
Experiencethe best.
See for yourself why Fort Wayne has voted us #1 for over a decade. Book a free consultation and let our award-winning artists bring your vision to life.