We are thrilled to announce that Tina Houston, Vice Board Chair of High Country Community Health, has been honored with the prestigious Kathy Crutchfield Citizen of the Year Award. This accolade is a testament to Tina’s exceptional contributions to the Boone community.
Tina's commitment to serving on our board of directors and dedicating her time to High Country Community Health, among her numerous other endeavors, exemplifies her profound impact. We are incredibly grateful to have her on our team. Congratulations, Tina—this recognition is truly well-deserved.
Please see the full excerpt from the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce below to learn more about Tina and her story.
Kathy Crutchfield Citizen of the Year – Tina Houston
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Kathy Crutchfield Citizen of the Year Award annually to an individual who exemplifies a selfless work ethic while impacting and supporting a broad array of community partners. The award is presented annually by Beech Mountain Resort.
A beacon for community spirit, entrepreneurship and dedication, Tina Houston has created a seat at the table for everyone in the Boone area. Starting her legacy in the restaurant industry in 1999 with Reid's Cafe & Catering Co., in Banner Elk, Tina is known not only for her delicious food but also for her deep commitment to quality service and sourcing local food and products. She has expanded her restaurant business footprint in Boone by opening The Beacon Butcher Bar and has transformed the popular Betty's Biscuits food truck to a new brick-and-mortar restaurant in the heart of downtown Boone.
Tina's journey to establish Betty's Biscuits' new location was not without its challenges. Working closely on the project with Greene Construction, she navigated the complexities of opening her own establishment, fostering a spirit of cooperation that has enhanced the downtown scene. Tina's ability to weave stories of her family into her businesses while embracing ideas that a new space fosters, further exemplifies her unique contribution to the High Country.
Her selfless dedication to her employees, combined with her trained eye on culinary experiences, makes Tina a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.
In celebrating Tina Houston, we recognize more than just her culinary success; we honor the way she has nurtured our community with the same care and warmth she puts into every biscuit. Her commitment to bringing people together over delicious food has created a legacy of connection and joy that will continue to enrich our town for years to come.
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