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Watch the Best in Kentucky awards!

Hosted by Miss America 2000, Heather French Henry, the #BestinKentucky Awards are a celebration of our hometowns, our people and our favorite places. Electric co-ops are led by, belong to and were built by local Kentuckians in the communities they serve. These awards are a fantastic reflection of this community spirit.

Since the awards began 14 years ago, Kentucky Living readers have annually cast votes to choose their favorites in categories ranging from food and beverages to destinations and outdoor activities.

Thank you to our sponsor, Hart County Tourism!

Below are all the finalists nominated by Kentucky Living readers.

PEOPLE & PERSONALITIES 

LOCAL RADIO HOST 

LOCAL TV PERSONALITY

METEOROLOGIST

KENTUCKY MUSICIAN OR BAND

KENTUCKY ATHLETE

  • Justin Thomas, Louisville
  • Reed Sheppard, London
  • Oscar Tshiebwe, Lexington (from Democratic Republic of the Congo)

DESTINATION 

ROAD TRIP 

DISTILLERY TOUR

EVENT OR FESTIVAL 

FARM TOURIST ATTRACTION 

PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC

MUSEUM 

KID-FRIENDLY ATTRACTION 

WINERY 

HISTORIC ATTRACTION

SPECIALTY LODGING OR BED & BREAKFAST

OUTDOOR

CAMPING OR RV SPOT 

PLACE FOR ADVENTURE 

HIKING TRAIL

PUBLIC HUNTING OR FISHING SPOT

WATER TOURISM SPOT 

EATS & DRINKS 

BREAKFAST PLACE

BOURBON

BARBECUE

CRAFT BEER 

HAMBURGER 

BAKERY

DOWN-HOME RESTAURANT 

COFFEE SHOP

SWEETS SHOP

FOOD TRUCK

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