Best in Kentucky 2025 nominations open for a little longer

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Kentucky is home to great parks, delicious food, and so much more, and Kentucky Living is on a mission to find the very best of just about everything in the state.

The Kentucky lifestyle magazine is collecting nominations for everything from food to camping spots. Nominations are open until Feb. 28.

What can you nominate for?

Food (non-franchise):

1. Barbecue
2. Down-Home Restaurant
3. Bakery
4. Bourbon
5. Hamburger
6. Food Truck
7. Breakfast Place
8. Craft Beer
9. Coffee Shop
10. Sweets Shop

Destinations:

1. Event or Festival
2. Road Trip
3. Place for Live Music
4. Distillery Tour
5. Agritourism Attraction
6. Museum
7. Winery
8. Specialty Lodging or Bed & Breakfast
9. Historic Attraction
10. Kid-Friendly Attraction

Personalities:

1. Local Radio Host
2. Meteorologist
3. Kentucky Musician/Band
4. Athlete
5. Local TV Personality

Outdoors:

1. Hiking Trail
2. Public Hunting/Fishing Area
3. Water Tourism Spot
4. Place for Adventure
5. Camping or RV Spot

How to nominate for Best in Kentucky 2025

Submissions are made online at Kentucky Living. To submit a nomination, you will fill out a form with some personal information, followed by all the nominations you’d like to make across 30 categories.

You can see the winners of the 2024 Best of Kentucky online.