2022 Best in Kentucky | Hall of Fame
Congratulations to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees!
Larry Smith
Trist Hanna, Heather French Henry (Best in Kentucky Awards Show host), Brandon Hanna and Briggs Hanna. PHOTO: Wade Harris
Green River Lake State Park won first place in the Camping or RV Spot category in the Kentucky Living 2026 Best in Kentucky Awards, which were announced Wednesday, August 19, 2026, on KentuckyLiving.com, Facebook and YouTube. Shown here are (left to right) Wesley Lanham (Green River Lake State Park Manager) and Heather French Henry (Best in Kentucky Awards Show host). Green River Lake State Park was inducted into the Best in Kentucky Hall of fame for winning 1st place three times consecutively in the Camping or RV Spot category. Green River Lake also won first place in the Water Tourism Spot Category.PHOTO: Wade Harris–PREVIOUS YEARS’ INDUCTEES–
Maker’s Mark Distillery: Distillery Tour, Distillery
Vibe Coffee: Coffee Shop
Mammoth Cave National Park: Place for Adventure, Day Trip
The Sweet Shoppe and Desert Cafe: Sweets Shop, Sweets Spot
Marc Weinberg: Meteorologist
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: Public Hunting
Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market: Farm Tourist Attraction
Lincoln Museum: Museum
Lincoln Days Celebration: Events or Festival
Hometown Pizza: Pizza
The Lighthouse Restaurant: Down-Home Restaurant
Louisville Zoo: Kid-Friendly Attraction
Purple Toad Winery: Winery
Lake Cumberland: Boating Lake or River; Fishing Spot; Houseboating Lake
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park: Historic Landmark, Historic Site
The Whistle Stop Restaurant: Nonfranchise Restaurant
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn: Barbecue
Red River Gorge Geological Area: Extreme Adventure/Sport Location
Cumberland Falls at Cumblerand Falls State Resort Park: Scenic View
Churchill Downs: Iconic Kentucky Landmark
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site: Civil War Site
General Burnside Island State Park: Golf Course
Somernites Cruise: Car Show Cruise-In
Jericho Woods: Kentucky Musician/Band
Ale-8-One: Made-In-Kentucky Product
My Old Kentucky Home: Historic Site
Country Boy Brewing: Craft Brew
Berea Craft Festival: Arts & Crafts Fair
WINNERS ENTER THE HALL OF FAME AFTER WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE SAME CATEGORY FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
