Will you nominate somebody for the Best of Louisville Voting Academy?

I’d love to hear from you. Would love for you to be a part of this. You can always reach me — Josh, the editor — here: josh@louisville.com

Next year will be the 36th edition of Best of Louisville, and members of the voting academy have already been suggesting ideas:

“Best Vegetarian Food? My vote would be for Heart and Soy/Roots.”

“Why no Best Pet Store consideration this time around?”

“Best Shopping Destination category next year, maybe?” 

“I see you forgot about Southern Indiana. How about some love for us?”

“Separate DOUGHNUTS category, please!” 

As we think about the 36th Best of Louisville, here are just 36 category suggestions, none of which ran this year, that folks have mentioned so far…

Best Performing Arts Group

Best Spa

Best Salon

Best Barbershop

Best Weekly Event

Best Monthly Event

Best Antiques

Best Bakery for Cookies

Best Mocktails

Best Bar/Restaurant Bourbon Selection

Best Happy Hour

Best Day Drinking

Best Fries

Best Patio

Best Bike Shop

Best Candy Store

Best Chicken Wings

Best Chinese Carryout 

Best Fish Fry

Best Church Festival/Picnic

Best Clothing Boutique 

Best Farmers’ Market

Best Indian Restaurant

Best International Food Market

Best Karaoke

Best Neighborhood Festival

Best Plant Store/Nursery

Best Public Sculpture

Best Public Mural

Best Gluten-Free Options

Best Salads

Best Restaurant/Bar for Vegetarians/Vegans

Best Sandwiches 

Best Shop/Store for Men’s Clothing

Best Pickleball Courts

Best Yoga Studio

Let me know: What’s missing?