Nominations Open for 2025 Perfect in Walton County Awards

July 23, 2024 – The nomination period for the 2025 Perfect in Walton County Awards will be open from July 30 – Aug. 16. During this time, anyone can nominate their favorite businesses, events and activities using the online form available at visitsouthwalton.com/2025-perfect-walton-county-awards.

 

“We absolutely love the Perfect Awards and being able to celebrate our local businesses, events and activities that make Walton County special," said Matt Algarin, Walton County tourism director. "We know our residents and visitors love to vote for their favorites, so it's a fun opportunity to engage our community." 

 

Nominations can be submitted in as many or as few categories as you wish, but only one online form per email address will be accepted. Every nomination and every vote matters. Visitor-facing businesses are encouraged to ask their guests, customers, followers, friends and family to nominate them in any of the thirty categories. Social media graphics are available HERE.

 

To qualify, businesses and individuals must be in and serve Walton County. Additionally, those providing beach services (such as photographers, yoga instructors, bonfire organizers, and chair vendors) must hold a current vendor permit from the Walton County Code Compliance Department. Please review the contest rules HERE.

 

The top five nominees in each category will advance to the final voting round, which will be held online at visitsouthwalton.com/2025-perfect-walton-county-awards Sept. 3 – 20. The top three businesses with the highest number of votes in each category will be honored as Diamond, Platinum or Gold winners at the Perfect in Walton County Awards presentation in January 2025. These winners will be promoted in print and online by Walton County Tourism throughout the year. To see a complete list of last year’s winners, visit waltoncountyfltourism.com/2024-perfect-walton-county-awards11.

The 2025 categories include:
Activity/Shopping
·         Best Art Gallery/Studio
·         Best Event
·         Best Golf Course
·         Best Kids Attraction
·         Best Nature Locale
·         Best Retailer
·         Best Shopping Area
·         Best Tennis Facility

Accommodations
·         Best Boutique Vacation Rental Company (Less than 50 units)
·         Best Hotel/Resort
·         Best Rental Management Company (More than 50 units)

Food & Drinks
·         Best Breakfast
·         Best Casual Dining
·         Best Coffee House
·         Best Craft Beer/Spirits Selection
·         Best Fine Dining
·         Best Happy Hour
·         Best Lunch
·         Best Personal Chef/Catering Service
·         Best Sweet Treats
·         Best Wine Selection
 
Services
·         Best Beach/Event Services Provider
·         Best Fishing Charter
·         Best Local Musician/Band
·         Best Outdoor Adventure Activity
·         Best Photographer
·         Best Spa/Salon
 
Venues
·         Best Meeting/Conference Space
·         Best Live Music Venue
·         Best Wedding Venue

 

For more information about the Perfect in Walton County Awards program, please contact Industry Relations Specialist Lisa Foster at Lisa@WCFLTourism.com or (850) 333-2728.

 

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