Write-in nominations for your favorite businesses for the 2026 Perfect in Walton County Awards will only be accepted online at perfectinwaltoncounty.com through Friday, Aug. 15. Please read the contest rules for details.
We want to kindly remind everyone that there are no marketing firms or services that can legitimately secure nominations or guarantee a win in the Perfect in Walton County awards. The contest is governed by strict official rules that prohibit any form of manipulation or outside influence. Attempting to work around these rules not only undermines the integrity of the contest but could also lead to disqualification. We strongly encourage all participants to engage in the process authentically and avoid any involvement in practices that will ultimately not benefit you or your business.
To be qualified for nominations, candidates must primarily serve or have a visitor-facing business in Walton County. Businesses may be nominated in multiple categories, although eligibility may be determined by the Tourism Department staff. Businesses are encouraged to utilize social media to ask their followers, guests and the general public to nominate them using the graphics available on our website. Remember: every nomination counts!
One online nomination form is allowed per email address during both the nomination and final voting rounds. The top five eligible businesses in each category will move on to the final voting round September 2-19. After the voting round, the top three businesses in each category will be recognized as Diamond, Platinum or Gold winners at the Perfect in Walton County Awards presentation in January 2026.
To view a complete list of last year’s winners, check out the 2025 Perfect Awards page. The current Perfect guide can be found on our website. For more information about the Perfect Awards program, please contact Lisa Foster at Lisa@WCFLTourism.com or (850) 333-2728.
