Nominations Open for 2021 Perfect in South Walton Awards

The nomination period for the 2021 Perfect in South Walton Awards will be open from August 28th until September 13th. Visitors and locals alike can nominate their favorite businesses, events, and activities in an online form on www.perfectinsouthwalton.com.

“The Perfect in South Walton Awards are not only a great way to honor a business, event, or activity in South Walton, but also a way to keep our visitors talking about their favorite vacation memories,” says Visit South Walton Director of Marketing & Communications David Demarest.

Nominations can be made in as many or as few categories as you wish, but only one online form per person will be accepted. Visitor-facing businesses are welcome to encourage their guests, customers, friends and family to nominate them in any of the thirty categories.

The top five nominees in each category will move on to the voting round, which begins Sept. 25th and ends October 25th. The top three vote-getters chosen in each category will be recognized as Diamond, Platinum or Gold winners at the Perfect in South Walton Awards presentation in January 2021. These winners will be promoted in print and online by Visit South Walton throughout the year.

Some of last year’s winners included: Fusion Art Gallery for Best Art or Design Gallery/Studio, Blue Mountain Beach Creamery for Best Sweet Treats, and Baytowne Adventure Zone for Best Kids Attraction. For a complete list of last year’s winners, go to https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/community-programs/perfect-in-south-walton-awards-2020/.

2021 award categories include:

• Best Breakfast
• Best Lunch
• Best Casual Dining
• Best Fine Dining
• Best Wine List
• Best Craft Beer Selection
• Best Sweet Treats
• Best Coffee House
• Best Local Musician/Band
• Best Live Music Venue
• Best Event
• Best Park/Nature Locale
• Best Outdoor Adventure Company
• Best Fishing Charter
• Best Tennis Facility
• Best Golf Course
• Best Art Gallery/Studio
• Best Jewelry Boutique
• Best Clothing Boutique
• Best Shopping Area
• Best Kids Attraction
• Best Conference Space
• Best Wedding Venue
• Best Happy Hour
• Best Spa
• Best Beach Photographer
• Best Hotel/Resort
• Best Rental Management Company
• Best Bed & Breakfast/Inn
• Best Beach Service Provider

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About South Walton:  Located along a 26-mile stretch of sugar white sand with turquoise water in Northwest Florida, South Walton encompasses 16 unique beach neighborhoods, each with its own visual style, amenities and charm. South Walton is home to four state parks, one state forest, and more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. Renowned for natural scenic beauty, turquoise waters and sugar sand beaches, South Walton was named one of the “Secret Florida Beaches” by Travel + Leisure, but is easily accessible as a drive to destination or by flying to nearby airports Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) or the Destin – Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). An upscale, yet casual place to unwind, South Walton is the place to recharge and build lasting memories. Learn more at VisitSouthWalton.com or follow Visit South Walton on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram.