Best Of Baldwin Taking Nominations Until October 8

Nominations are open for the Best of Baldwin 2026 awards until October 8. The top five nominees in each category will then move on to the voting round, which runs from October 22 to November 19. Gulf Coast Media staff will begin contacting winners in December. At that time, tickets for the Best of Baldwin: Red Carpet Event on February 5, 2026, will also go on sale. Last year, more than 400,000 votes were placed, and winners received free Best of Baldwin 2025 window clings, framed photo recognition and a feature in the magazine and on the official winners’ site.