BEST OF THE RIM 2016
A celebration More than 500 people gathered recently at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino ballroom to find out which businesses won the votes of Payson Roundup readers in the annual “Best of the Rim” voting. Our readers cast more than 90,000 ballots for their favorites of just about everything — including happy hours, places to meet singles, police officers, firefighters, steak dinners, barbers and some categories that will surprise you. The event drew a record crowd, eager to celebrate the accomplishments of the businesses who help define Rim Country. Along the way, they also generate the sales tax and the economic activity that supports the town — including police and fire services. Many of the business owners who attended said that after years of struggling to escape the effects of the Great Recession, they’re finally seeing a growth in business. The cadre of dreamers and hard-headed realists who have weathered the economic storms took the time to celebrate —and congratulate one another on winning the hearts — and the votes of Rim Country residents. So pull up a chair, take a look at the winners in every category. Some you’ll already know and love. The rest you’ll want to make a point of getting to know. So here it is — the Best of the Rim.
Payson Roundup readers cast 90,000 votes to pick their favorites in 70 categories. See all the winners inside!