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Best of Hutto Fourth Annual Awards
2024 Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hutto, Texas - March 2, 2024 - The excitement reached its peak today as iHutto proudly announced the winners of the highly anticipated Fourth Annual Best of Hutto Awards. With categories spanning Food, Service, Community, Retail, Entertainment, and Youth, the winners were chosen through a rigorous nomination and voting process by the Hutto community, celebrating the outstanding contributions and achievements of local businesses and organizations.
In the category of Food, the coveted title of Best Overall Restaurant went to Rio Grande Tex-Mex, renowned for their culinary mastery and exceptional dining experience. Their dedication to quality ingredients, innovative flavors, and unparalleled customer service has earned them the admiration and loyalty of Hutto residents.
For Service, The Roof Joker emerged victorious, recognized for their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. From skilled professionals to reliable establishments, their unwavering dedication to meeting the needs of their clientele has set them apart as leaders in their respective fields.
In the Community category, Connie Gooding stood out for her exemplary efforts in giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of Hutto residents. Through philanthropic initiatives, community outreach, and active engagement, she has demonstrated a deep-rooted commitment to the well-being and prosperity of the local community.
A new addition to this year's awards was the Best of Youth category where Kohl Palmer captured the hearts of Hutto to claim the title of Best of Youth - High School. The winner of the Best of Youth - Middle School category was Gemma Newby.
For Entertainment, Downtown Hall of Fame captured the hearts of Hutto with their vibrant live music and engaging experiences. Their contributions to the landscape of Hutto has created memorable moments and brought joy to patrons of all ages.
When it comes to the Best Things to Do in Hutto category, it was close, but Hutto Farmer's Market took home the title with Olde Tyme Days by Hutto Chamber as the winner of Best Citywide Event.
"We are thrilled to recognize the incredible achievements of these, and many more in the various categories suggested by the community. This year's contest was a clear indicator of how Hutto is changing; there were a couple of upsets this year!" said Sydney Johnson, Founder of iHutto. "The community's passion to nominate and vote for their favorite establishments combined with the business community's commitment to excellence are what make Hutto such a vibrant and thriving community."
The Best of Hutto Awards not only celebrate the winners but also showcase the collective spirit and resilience of the Hutto community.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their contributions to making Hutto a truly special place to live, work, and play.
For more information about the Best of Hutto Awards and to view the full list of winners, this year and prior years, please visit iHutto Website.
Contact: Sydney Johnson
Best of Hutto by iHutto
Congratulations to ALL the winners of the Fourth Annual Best of Hutto Awards.
The community engagement this year was one of the highest ever!
4TH ANNUAL BEST OF HUTTO AWARDS
FOOD CATEGORIES
BEST BREAKFAST TACO
1st Place - Mario's Mexican Restaurant
Runner Up - Ricardo's Tacos & More
BEST COFFEE
1st Place - Dutch Bros Coffee
Runner Up - Baked'nSconed
BEST MILK TEA
Now, Dats Boba
BEST SMOOTHIE
Tropical Smoothie Café
BEST PIZZA
1st Place - East St Pizzeria
Runner Up - Anthony’s Pizzeria
BEST BAKERY
1st Place - Mary’s Mountain Cookies
Runner Up - Cookies, Cupcakes, and More
BEST BURGER
1st Place - Mighty Fine Burgers
Runner Up - The Downtown Hall of Fame
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
1st Place - Rio Grande Tex Mex Restaurant
Runner Up - Julio's Mexican Restaurant
BEST BAR
1st Place - The Downtown Hall of Fame
Runner Up - Frosties
BEST FOOD TRUCK
1st Place - Happy Panini
Runner Up - Pete’s Cajun Seafood
BEST CUSTOM CAKE
1st Place - Cakes and Crafts by Kass
Runner Up - Engel Haus Treats
BEST CHICKEN IN HUTTO
1st Place - Chick-fil-A
Runner Up - Golden Chick
BEST CHINESE IN HUTTO
1st Place - Wen's Café
Runner Up - Bien Hoa Restaurant
BEST TAKEOUT IN HUTTO
1st Place - Elsie's Egg Rolls Filipino Kitchen
Runner Up - Happy Panini
BEST BBQ
Southside BBQ
BEST OVERALL HUTTO RESTAURANT
1st Place - Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Runner Up - Texan Cafe and Pie Shop
COMMUNITY
BEST BUSINESS IN HUTTO
1st Place - Hutto Flower Market & Boutique
Runner Up - East Street Tattoos
BEST HUTTO CITIZEN
1st Place - Connie Gooding
Runner Up - Jackie Corbiere
Runner Up - Terrance Owens
BEST EMPLOYER IN HUTTO
1st Place - HEB
Runner Up - Hutto ISD
BEST NON-PROFIT
1st Place - Hutto Resource Center
Runner Up - The Sandbox at Madeline's Place
BEST NEW BUSINESS IN HUTTO
1st Place - Mary’s Mountain Cookies
Runner Up - Lucky Hippo
Runner Up - East Street Tattoo
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD
1st Place - Riverwalk
Runner Up - Carmel Creek
BEST APARTMENT COMMUNITY
1st Place - The Fairways at Star Ranch
Runner Up - North Creek
BEST IN SERVICE
BEST TATTOO SHOP
1st Place - East Street Tattoo
Runner Up - Upside Tattoo
BEST HAIR SALON
1st Place - The Studio Hair and Nails
Runner Up - H. Mack & Company: A Salon
BEST BARBER SHOP
1st Place - Thig's Diamond Kutz
Runner Up - Hutto Barber Shop
BEST NAIL SHOP
1st Place - Nexgen Nails & Spa
Runner Up - The Studio Hair and Nails
BEST SKIN CARE
1st Place - The Studio Hair Nails and Skin
Runner Up - Southern Beautique
BEST PET SERVICES
1st Place - Camp Bow Wow - Dog Boarding & Pet Services
Runner Up - Daylily Animal Hospital
BEST DENTIST
1st Place - Hutto Premier Dentistry
Runner Up - Hutto Hippo Family Dental
BEST OPTOMETRIST
1st Place - Hutto Family Eye Care
Runner Up - Hutto Vision Care
BEST FAMILY DOCTOR
1st Place - Austin Regional Clinic (ARC)
Runner Up - Baylor Scott & White Clinic
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
1st Place - Hutto Family Chiropractic
Runner Up - Hutto's Affordable Chiropractor
BEST IN AUTO
1st Place - Tovar Automotive
Runner Up - Christian Brothers Automotive
BEST IN HUTTO REAL ESTATE
1st Place - RE/MAX Vision Hutto
Runner Up - Rustic Oak Real Estate
Runner Up - Home Sweet Home Real Estate
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
1st Place - Ideal Massage
Runner Up - Massages by Kelsey Porter
BEST HOTEL (LODGING) IN HUTTO
1st Place - Hampton Inn & Suites
Runner Up - Holiday Inn Express & Suites
BEST ACCOUNTING SERVICE
1st Place - Jennifer L Brown, CPA, PLLC
Runner Up - Wilco Tax & Accounting
BEST GYM OR FITNESS
1st Place - CrossFit Hutto
Runner Up - Tiger-Rock Martial Arts
BEST YOGA
1st Place - Finding Balance Yoga
Runner Up - The Hutto Yoga Room
BEST MOVING COMPANY
1st Place - Hutto Hippo Moving
Runner Up - Mighty Might Moving
BEST CLEANING COMPANY
1st Place - Jack's Helping Hands Cleaning
Runner Up - Hutto Cleaning Ladies
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY
1st Place - Farmers Insurance - Doug Gaul Agency
Runner Up - Farmers Insurance – Nicole Johnston Agency
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN HUTTO
1st Place - Sweet Daisies Photography
Runner Up - Lulu Brew Photography
BEST MARKETING
1st Place - Hutto Living - Best Version Media
Runner Up - Blue Goat Marketing
BEST HEATING AND A/C
1st Place - Evenaire Heating and Air Conditioning
Runner Up - Honest Plumbing & Air
BEST CONTRACTOR OR HANDYMAN
1st Place - The Roof Joker, LLC
Runner Up - Hutto Electrical Services LLC
PROPERTY SERVICES COMPANY
1st Place - Stone Oak Management
Runner Up - West Pecan Field Services
BEST NON-PROFIT GYM
YMCA
BEST PRINTING SERVICES
Fingerprint Ideas
BEST HIGHER EDUCATION
East Williamson County Higher Education Center
BEST CAREER SERVICES
VAST HR
BEST PARTY PLANNER
Ohwow by Zumi
BEST EVENT CENTER
Star Ranch Event Center
BEST SERVICE COMPANY
The Roof Joker
ENTERTAINMENT
BEST DECORATED BUSINESS HIPPO
1st Place - Hutto Flower Market
Runner Up - Mary’s Mountain Cookies
BEST PARK IN HUTTO
1st Place - Fritz Park
Runner Up - Adam Orgain Park
BEST LIVE MUSIC
1st Place - The Downtown Hall of Fame
Runner Up - Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival
BEST THINGS TO DO IN HUTTO
1st Place - Hutto Farmers Market
Runner Up - Lucky Hippo
BEST CITY EVENT IN HUTTO
1st Place - Olde Tyme Days by Hutto Chamber
Runner Up - Santa Crawl
BEST IN RETAIL
BEST GIFT SHOP
1st Place - Hutto General Store
Runner Up - Hutto Flower Market & Boutique
BEST HUTTO HIPPO SWAG
1st Place - Procraftination TX
Runner Up - Boho Dream Designs
BEST HANDMADE CRAFTS
1st Place - Hutto Soap & Candle Co.
Runner Up - Bonura Studios
BEST LIQUOR STORE
1st Place - Margo's Liquor
Runner Up - Twin Liquor
BEST VAPE SMOKE SHOP
1st Place - Cozy Cannabis
Runner Up - Hippo Vapo
BEST SWEETS IN TOWN
1st Place - The Texan Cafe & Pie Shop
Runner Up - Mary’s Mountain Cookies
BEST VENDOR
1st Place - Trevizo Hat Co.
Runner Up - Emerald City Face Painting
BEST FOOD VENDOR
1st Place - Nanny Goat Salsa
Runner Up - Heather's Treats
BEST OF YOUTH
BEST DAYCARE
First Place - A Mothers Choice
Runner Up - Creative Learning Center-Hutto Inc.
BEST YOUTH PROGRAM
First Place - The Sandbox at Madeline's Place
Runner Up - Hutto Family YMCA
BEST YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
First Place - Texas Allstar Cheer & Dance
Runner Up - Dance-N-Groove
BEST KIDS’ MENU
First Place - Chick-fil-A
Runner Up - Hippo Cafe
BEST OF HUTTO YOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
First Place - Gemma Newby
Runner Up - Lillee Hernandez
BEST OF HUTTO YOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
First Place - Kohl Palmer
Runner Up - Alex Green