Best of Teton Valley 2022 Winners

Best of Teton Valley 2022 Winners

Copy of Teton Valley News Article published on Oct 21, 2023

Every week, we at the Teton Valley News are faced with many questions. What is going on? What are the issues people care about? What can we spotlight? All of these questions need to be answered, but perhaps my favorite question to answer is, what is helping Teton Valley?

Some of our favorite stories focus on the tangible things people are doing to help other people get the most out of living in Teton Valley. While we only have so much space in each paper, I am thrilled that we get to celebrate the people and businesses that do this the best once a year.

Some may ask; “Well, the winners don’t deserve all of the credit, aren’t they just some of many great people here?” Yes! They are. But there is so much more to consider about holding our ‘Best Of’ competition. It has always been our belief that “a rising tide lifts all ships” and healthy competition is the best way to foster excellence.

The winners are celebrated as the people that raise the bar and set the pace for other businesses and people to aim for. Instead of being simply labeled the winner, these people and businesses deserve to be recognized for their achievements in furthering the community and encouraging healthy growth in our local economy... Hence the “Best of Teton Valley” moniker.

Ours is not an easy environment to succeed in. Costs, from gas to housing to staffing, have never been higher. All of this year’s contenders need to give themselves a pat on the back for just being here. People now are facing a higher level of adversity than they have before, both in life and in business, and that is why it is so inspiring to see this community succeed. What’s more, each of these businesses does their absolute best to give back to the community, and support each other in turn.

The businesses, individuals, and nonprofits are the backbone of this community who provide much-needed services that we all depend on and amenities that not only drive tourism, but enrich all of our lives daily. So it seemed only fitting that we should draw attention to these people and the service they provide in our “Best of Teton Valley.”

It is certainly not easy to choose all of the right categories. Within such a small, dynamic area there are many businesses that could have their own category, and we’ll keep adding categories going forward.

We hope the voting period provided you a moment to reflect and appreciate all local businesses and the dedication it takes to stay in business. Please continue to support all of our local businesses and shop or buy locally whenever possible!

To celebrate the sixth year of the contest, and to show our appreciation for the unprecedented number of people who voted, we’ll be putting out a magazine next month that will serve as a directory and guide to the Best of Teton Valley. Pick one up as soon as possible, and mark your calendar to vote in next year’s contest.

This year we have had over 40,000 votes, smashing our previous record of last year by around 20,000 votes. We would like to extend our deep gratitude to each and every person that cast even just one vote. Thank you for voting, and we can’t wait to hear from you again next year!

From the Teton Valley News and the Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce

2022 Best Of Teton Valley Award Winners

FRESH AIR

Best Bike Shop:

1st: Peaked Sports

2nd: Fitzgerald’s Bicycles

3rd: Habitat

Best Golf Course:

1st: Teton Reserve

2nd: Links At Teton Peaks

3rd: Tributary

Best Flyfishing Guide:

1st: Tom Cleary

2nd: Joey Maxim

3rd: Brooks Taylor

Best Ski Shop:

1st: Peaked Sports

2nd: Yostmark Mountain Equipment

3rd: Teton Mountian Outfitters

Top Teton Valley Experience:

1st: Music On Main

2nd: Grand Targhee

3rd: Leigh Creek Outfitters

Favorite Farm:

1st: Winter Winds Farm

2nd: Dusty Hound Farms

3rd: Cosmic Apple Gardens

Best In Rec Tech:

1st: 22 Designs

2nd: Sego Ski Co

3rd: Liquid Hardware

Healthy Living

Best Dentist:

1st: Cottonwood Dental Care — Dr. Marshall

2nd: Grand Teton Dental Care — Dr. Cherry

3rd: Dr Tristan Taylor

Break A Sweat:

1st: Anytime Fitness

2nd: Senior Center

3rd: Targhee Athletics

Best Massage:

1st: Kate Day

2nd: Heather Stewart

3rd: The Spa At Teton Springs

Best Medical Provider:

1st: Anna Gunderson, PA-C

2nd: Kristen Coburn, C-FNP

3rd: Jim Davis, DC

Best Pharmacy:

1st: Corner Drug

2nd: Broulim’s Pharmacy, Carla

3rd: Victor Drug

Best Yoga Instructor:

1st: Connie Tyler

2nd: Ralph Mossman

3rd: Green House Yoga & Energy Arts

Pamper Yourself:

1st: CRYO Therapy Idaho

2nd: Salon Blaq

Tied For 3rd: Stillwaters Spa & Salon, Elevate Salon

Best Veterinarian:

1st: Driggs Veterinary Clinic

2nd: Summer Winger, Circle S Mobile Vet

3rd: Victor Veterinary Hospital

Best Physical Therapy:

1st: Streubel Physical Therapy

2nd: Eagle Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy

3rd: High Peaks Physical Therapy

Family Matters

Best Childcare:

1st: The Learning Academy Of Teton Valley

2nd: Building Blocks Early Learning Center

3rd: Teton Arts

Best Summer Camp:

1st: Teton Arts Camp

2nd: Old Faithful Christian Ranch

3rd: The Learning Academy Of Teton Valley

Best Teacher:

1st: Katie Cavallaro

2nd: Mindy Kaufman

3rd: Selena Miskin, Piano

Best After School Activity:

1st: Teton Arts Afterschool Arts

2nd: Makerspace

3rd: ABC Afterschool

Favorite Coach:

1st: Mindy Kaufman — THS Cross Country, Track

2nd: Michelle Nicholson — TMS Cross Country

3rd: Cheri Milne — TISA

Favorite Family Event:

1st: Music On Main

2nd: Pridefest At Highpoint Cider

3rd: Driggs Snowscapes & Snowball, DDA

ALL BUSINESS

Best In Banking:

1st: US Bank

2nd: KeyBank

3rd: Bank Of Commerce

Best Employer:

1st: Cottonwood Dental Care

2nd: Alliance Title & Escrow

3rd: Keybank

Best Customer Service:

1st: Peak Printing

2nd: Agave — Sergio!

3rd: Alliance Title & Escrow

Favorite Nonprofit:

1st: Seniors West Of The Tetons

2nd: Aska’s Animals

3rd: Teton Arts

Best In Lodging:

1st: Teton Valley Resort

2nd: Linn Canyon Ranch

3rd: Pines Motel-Guest Haus

Leading Law Firm:

1st: Barton Birch, Attorney At Law

2nd: Moulton Law Office

3rd: Heimerl Beard St. Clair

Best Accountant:

1st: Cooke & Kearsley

2nd: Jason Clark

3rd: Chircop & Associates PLLC

Best In Retail:

1st: MD Nursery & Landscaping

2nd: Velvet Moose

3rd: The Wardrobe Co.

HOMESTEAD

Best Auto Mechanic:

1st: Sue’s Roos

2nd: Teton Valley Auto Repair

3rd: Kaufman’s Ok Tire

Best Landscaper:

1st: MD Nursery & Landscaping

2nd: Bluebird Lawn & Landscaping

3rd: Green Mountain Gardens

Best Realtor:

1st: Amy Dery — Alta Realty

2nd: Anne Fish — Engel & Völkers Jackson Hole

3rd: Sam Lea — Teton Valley Realty

Best Storage Facility:

1st: Summit Self-Storage

2nd: Flying Saddle Storage

3rd: M&J Storage

Best Propane Company:

1st: Holiday Propane

2nd: Fall River

3rd: Valleywide Cooperative

Best Tire Shop:

1st: Kaufman’s Ok Tire

2nd: All American Tire

3rd: Driggs Tire

Best In Decor:

1st: Festive Living Llc

2nd: MD Nursery & Landscaping

3rd: The Rusty Nail

Best Florist:

1st: Red House Flowers

2nd: MD Nursery & Landscaping

3rd: Magnolia Ranch

Best Architect

1st: Matt Thackray

2nd: Rene Lusser

3rd: Stillwater Design Group, LLC

Best Contractor/Builder:

1st: With The Grain

2nd: RJ Construction

3rd: Wilkinson Montesano Builders

MENU MUSTS

Best Breakfast:

1st: Badger Creek Cafe

2nd: SWOT Burritos!

3rd: The Provision Kitchen

Best Burger:

1st: Citizen 33 Brewery

2nd: The Brakeman American Grill

3rd: Royal Wolf

Best Cocktail:

1st: Jim Haag

2nd: Warbirds Cafe

3rd: Knotty Pine

Best Coffee Shop:

1st: Rise Coffee House

2nd: French Press Coffeehouse

3rd: Alpine Air Coffee Hut Drive Thru

Best Frozen Treat:

1st: Victor Emporium

2nd: Corner Drug

3rd: Sloshies @ The Trap

Best Local Pour:

1st: Highpoint Cider

2nd: Citizen 33 Brewery

3rd: Grand Teton Brewing Company

Best Market:

1st: Victor Valley Market

2nd: Teton Valley Farmer’s Market

3rd: Barrels & Bins Natural Market

Best Pizza:

1st: Get Baked Prepared Food Emporium

2nd: Tatanka Tavern

3rd: Pizzeria Alpino

Best Mexican:

1st: Agave, Driggs

2nd: Valle Del Sol

3rd: Hacienda Cuajimalpa

Best Thai:

1st: Teton Thai Restaurant And Bar

2nd: Chiang Mai Thai Kitchen

3rd: Bangkok Kitchen

Best In Dining:

1st: Forage Bistro & Lounge

2nd: Warbirds Cafe

3rd: Pizzeria Alpino

ARTS

Best Fine Artist:

1st: Helen Seay

2nd: Teri Mclaren

3rd: Linda Swope

Best In Craft:

1st: Chelsea Pottery Co.

2nd: New West Knifeworks & Mtn Man Toy Shop At The Factory

3rd: Close Knit Weavers

Best Photographer:

1st: Linda Swope

2nd: Lara Agnew

3rd: Kit Weitnauer

Best Music Venue:

1st: Music On Main

2nd: Tetonia Club

3rd: Knotty Pine

Best Musical Act:

1st: The Balsamroots

2nd: The Cadillacs

3rd: Sghetti