8-1-19 Best of the Valley

A large crowd gathered to see the results of the 2019 Best of the Valley at Tuckerman Brewing Co. recently. Conway Daily Sun Publisher Mark Guerringue is seen standing on a table at center right, capturing the scene with his phone. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

Below is a sampling of the winners from the 2019 edition of The Best of Mount Washington Valley Readers Choice Awards.

Now in its fourth year, the yearly ritual of locals voting for their favorite “everything Mount Washington Valley” is as much fun as it is a serious recognition from peers.

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"Big Dave" Hausman (left) and friends and family celebrate his win for best bagel at the "Best of" party. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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Froagie's Ice Cream owner Susan Graves (center) and staffers celebrate her win for best ice cream. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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"Best Librarian" Andrea Masters celebrates her win at the "Best of" party. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

8-1-19 Best of the Valley

The Riley Parkhurst Project plays at the Best of the Valley party at Tuckerman brewery. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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Dr. Harry Gulati (right) and staffers of White Mountain Dental celebrate their win. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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Dr. Rachel Hamilton celebrates her win in the health provider category. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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A customer enjoys having her nails done at Nail Envy, which won for best nail salon. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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The Soaking Pot in Settlers Green won for best spa. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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Owners and staffers of the Inn at Ellis River celebrate their win. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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"Best Flower Shop" Dutch Bloemen Winkel in Jackson sells more than flowers. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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Employees at Gamwell Caputo Kelsch & Co. celebrate their win at the "Best of" party. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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