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