The second Best of Upper Keys is underway as businesses, nonprofits and residents in the community vie for nominations to be one of three finalists. People can enter their favorites from Key Largo to Islamorada until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8.
BUK’s official start on Sept. 21 has created a buzz around the community and on social media, as businesses and residents seek to enter the finalist stage in one of 65 categories. Remember, people can nominate their best choices every day through BUK’s nomination page.
If the inaugural BUK in 2022 is any indication, the second go-around this year will surely bring all sorts of participation and pride from the Upper Keys contingent.
A SNAPSHOT OF THE 2022 BEST OF UPPER KEYS
121,483
total votes cast.
6,931
total people casting nominations and finalist votes.
1,458
people casting votes from the Key Largo 33037 ZIP code.
1,065
people casting votes from the Tavernier 33070 and 33036 ZIP codes.
7,056
miles between Japan, where a vote was cast, and Islamorada.
185
Guests who attended the inaugural Best of Upper Keys awards ceremony at Whale Harbor on Nov. 5, 2022.
$19,060
Funds raised from last year’s Best of Upper Keys for the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter.
