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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

contact@ihutto.com

www.iHutto.com

www.BestofHutto.com

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

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