Rules,
Conditions,
& The Boring
Stuff

By participating in the Best of Hutto Community Awards, individuals and businesses agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

CATEGORIES

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

BEST BAR

BEST BBQ

BEST BREAKFAST TACO

BEST BURGER

BEST CAKE

BEST CHICKEN IN HUTTO

BEST CHINESE CUISINE

BEST COFFEE SHOP

BEST COOKIE

BEST CRAFT BEER

BEST DONUTS

BEST FOOD TRUCK

BEST FROZEN TREAT

BEST INDIAN FOOD

BEST MEXICAN CUISINE

BEST MILK TEA

BEST PIE

BEST PIZZA

BEST SANDWICH/SUB SHOP

BEST SMOOTHIE

BEST WINE BAR

BEST WINGS

BEST NEW RESTAURANT (OPENED IN LAST YEAR)

BEST IN COMMUNITY

BEST NON-PROFIT

BEST CHURCH OR PLACE OF WORSHIP

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD OR SUBDIVISION

BEST APARTMENT COMMUNITY

BEST PLACE TO WORK IN HUTTO

BEST HUTTO CITIZEN

BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

BEST 'HUTTO' THING TO DO

BEST ANNUAL EVENT

BEST PARK IN HUTTO

BEST GAME ROOM

BEST CRAFT SPOT

BEST DECORATED HIPPO

SHOPPING

BEST GIFT SHOP

BEST HANDMADE ITEMS

BEST HUTTO HIPPO SWAG

BEST LIQUOR STORE

BEST MARKET

BEST THRIFT SHOP

SERVICES (BUSINESSES)

BEST AC COMPANY

BEST ACCOUNTING SERVICE

BEST BANK

BEST BARBER SHOP/MEN'S SERVICES

BEST CAR WASH

BEST CAREER SERVICES

BEST CHIROPRACTIC SERVICE

BEST CLEANING COMPANY

BEST DENTAL GROUP

BEST DOG BOARDING

BEST DOG GROOMING

BEST ELECTRICIAN

BEST FAMILY MEDICINE

BEST GYM

BEST HAIR SALON

BEST HANDYMAN

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT

BEST HOTEL (LODGING)

BEST INSURANCE AGENCY

BEST LASHES

BEST MARKETING AGENCY

BEST MASSAGE THERAPY

BEST MOVING COMPANY

BEST NAIL SHOP

BEST OPTOMETRIST

BEST PAINTER

BEST PARTY PLANNER

BEST PEST CONTROL SERVICES

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN HUTTO

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST

BEST PLUMBING

BEST PRINTING SERVICES

BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY

BEST ROOFING

BEST SCREEN PRINTING SERVICES

BEST SKIN CARE

BEST SPA SERVICE

BEST TATTOO SERVICE

BEST VEHICLE REPAIR SERVICE

BEST YOGA

BEST SERVICE COMPANY

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

BEST YOUNG ENTREPRENUER

BEST DAYCARE

BEST AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

BEST KID'S SPORTS PROGRAM

BEST YOUTH SHOPPING

BEST PLAYGROUND

BEST KIDS’ MENU

If there is a category you feel could be included in Best of Hutto, please reach out to Help@iHutto.com before November 30, 2025 to have it considered and added for the Sixth Annual Awards.

RULES & CONTEST INFO

Nomination Period:

January 1, 2026 thru

January 31, 2026

Voting Period:

February 1, 2026 thru

February 28, 2026.

Winners Announced:

Monday, March 2, 2025

Prior Years' Winners

Rules: Best of Hutto Community Awards

1. Eligibility
The Best of Community Awards ("Awards") is open to individuals aged 18 and above. All businesses and nominees must be located within the specified boundaries of Hutto, Texas.

2. Award Categories
The Awards encompass various categories, including but not limited to Best Food, Best of Youth, Best of Community, Best Entertainment, Best Shopping, and Best in Service. The organizer reserves the right to amend or introduce additional categories as deemed appropriate.

3. Nomination Process
Nominations will be accepted exclusively during the designated nomination period. Participants may submit one nomination per business, per category. Duplicate or inappropriate nominations will be disqualified at the organizer's discretion. The top three nominees in each category will advance to the voting round.

4. Finalist Selection
All nominations will be reviewed and curated by the organizer to determine finalists. Finalists will be announced following the conclusion of the nomination period.

5. Voting Process
The official voting period will be announced by the organizer. During this time, community members may cast one vote per person, per category.

6. Fair Play
Any actions designed to manipulate the voting process, such as fraudulent voting, will result in immediate disqualification. The organizer retains the authority to address such violations as necessary. Nominations for service companies will only go to the business. For example, nominating multiple therapists in one massage location will not be permitted. The location will be the one to receive the award.

7. Results Announcement
Winners will be determined based on the highest number of verified votes received during the voting period. Winners will be announced during a virtual awards ceremony.

Results and Announcements:

All competition results are held privately by iHutto
Winners will be announced online on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Winners will receive a printable certificate, an electronic 2026 logo, and bragging rights.

8. Awards Ceremony
A virtual awards ceremony will be held to recognize and celebrate the winners. Details, including the date and format, will be communicated to the community in advance.

9. Privacy and Data Collection
Personal information gathered during the nomination and voting processes will be used exclusively for administering the Awards. By participating, individuals consent to the collection and use of their information for this purpose.

10. Publicity
Winners may be featured in promotional campaigns, local media, and community publications. Participants agree to participate in post-event publicity as required by the organizer.

11. Organizer's Discretion
The organizer reserves the right to disqualify nominations, votes, or participants found in violation of these terms and conditions. All decisions made by the organizer are final and binding.

12. Modification of Terms
The organizer reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes through the official Awards platform.

13. Termination of Awards
The organizer retains the right to terminate or suspend the Awards due to unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond its control.