The winners of the 2024 Perfect Awards were announced during a celebration held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Now in its 10th 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.

"The Perfect Awards are one of my favorite programs since we get to highlight our local businesses and the impact they have on Walton County," says Matt Algarin, Walton County tourism director.  "To be able to share the accomplishments of these hardworking men and women with our residents and visitors is incredibly rewarding." 

More than 5,000 votes were cast across 30 categories to determine the best dining, entertainment, shopping and more in Walton County; the 91 winners, first through third place, are featured in our Perfect in Walton County 2024 guide and listed below. 

Also during the event, the Walton County Tourism Department honored Stacey Brady, director of marketing and communications with Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, as the winner of its annual Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award. 

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. 


BEST BOUTIQUE VACATION RENTAL COMPANY (LESS THAN 50 UNITS)
 
BEST HOTEL/RESORT
 
BEST RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY (MORE THAN 50 UNITS)
DIAMOND: Oversee 
PLATINUM: 30A Beach Girls 
GOLD: 360 Blue
 
 
BEST ART GALLERY/STUDIO
 
BEST EVENT
 
BEST GOLF COURSE
 
BEST KIDS ATTRACTION
 
BEST NATURE LOCALE
 
BEST RETAILER
DIAMOND: Shop on 30A
GOLD: Willow
 
BEST SHOPPING AREA
PLATINUM: Seaside 
 
BEST TENNIS FACILITY
 
 
 
BEST BREAKFAST
GOLD: Crackings
 
BEST CASUAL DINING
PLATINUM: The Bay
 
BEST COFFEE HOUSE
PLATINUM: Bad Ass Coffee
 
BEST CRAFT BEER/SPIRITS SELECTION
 
BEST FINE DINING
PLATINUM: The Vue on 30A
 
BEST HAPPY HOUR
PLATINUM: Great Southern Café
GOLD: Blue Mabel
 
BEST LUNCH
 
BEST PERSONAL CHEF/CATERING SERVICE
PLATINUM: Swiftly Catered
 
BEST SWEET TREATS
 
BEST WINE SELECTION
 
 
 
BEST BEACH/EVENT SERVICES PROVIDER
DIAMOND: La Dolce Vita
 
BEST FISHING CHARTER
DIAMOND: Reel 30A
 
BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN/BAND
DIAMOND: Jared Herzog
 
BEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITY
DIAMOND: YOLO Board
 
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
 
BEST SPA/SALON
PLATINUM: Spa Pearl
 
 
 
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
DIAMOND: The Red Bar
 
BEST MEETING/CONFERENCE SPACE
 
BEST WEDDING VENUE
PLATINUM: The Vue on 30A