One of the things we’ve enjoyed most since we brought back the Best of Ouray County readers’ choice awards two years ago is seeing the genuine excitement in the faces of the winners when we present them with their framed certificates. A few have even shed tears.

We were reminded, however, that in looking back at the last contest we held in 2020, it was hard for you all to see that surprise and joy when we unveiled the winners in the pages of the Plaindealer. ...