The Walton County Tourism Department announced the winners of the 2023 Perfect Awards during a celebration held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. Now in its ninth year, the annual awards are nominated and voted upon by residents and visitors alike who choose their favorites in tourism-related businesses, services, and organizations. 

"It's always an honor to shine the spotlight on our local businesses as part of our Perfect in Walton County awards," says Matt Algarin, Walton County tourism director. "These businesses help our residents and visitors create lifelong memories, so to be able to talk about them and promote them as Perfect Award winners is always rewarding." 

More than 2,300 votes were cast across 30 categories to determine the best dining, entertainment, shopping and more in Walton County; the 90 winners, first through third place, are featured in our Perfect in Walton County 2023 guide, and may be viewed, along with listing by category, on our website www.visitsouthwalton.com/2023-perfect-walton-county-awards/.

Also, during the event the Walton County Tourism Department honored restaurateur Dave Rauschkolb (Bud and Alley’s – Pizza Bar – Black Bear Bread Co.) as the winner of its annual Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award and awarded Bradley Copeland the 2023 Walton County Artist of the Year.

Award winners list: 2023 PERFECT IN WALTON COUNTY AWARD WINNERS (visitsouthwalton.com)