Nominate Philly’s Finest in 2026 Liberty Bell Awards

Visit Philadelphia is inviting nominations for the 2026 Liberty Bell Awards to recognize outstanding places in Philadelphia.  According to CBS Philadelphia, the organization seeks to celebrate top spots in Philly…

2026 Liberty Bell Awards
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Visit Philadelphia is inviting nominations for the 2026 Liberty Bell Awards to recognize outstanding places in Philadelphia

According to CBS Philadelphia, the organization seeks to celebrate top spots in Philly in five categories that represent the city's history, hidden gems, and more. 

These categories include the following:

  1. The "New-ish" Attraction That We Now Can't Imagine Philly Without Award (for something post-2000)
  2. Most Philly Vibes Per Square Foot 
  3. The History Made Whole Award 
  4. The "How Is This Still a Hidden Gem?" Award 
  5. Best Place to Bring Your Out-of-Town Friends 

You can nominate your favorites on the Liberty Bells website from now through March 13.

The organizers of the 2026 Liberty Bell Awards will select the finalists from among the nominations. Voting will be open from March 23 through April 3. Winners will be announced during Visit Philadelphia's 30th Anniversary Gala on May 14.

While the 2025 categories were different, last year's winners included the Chubby Chicks, the Franklin Institute, Philly Moms Helping Moms, the Mummers Parade, the Academy of Music, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Ritz-Carlton, Fairmount, Smith Memorial Playground, and Minor Details. 

Find more information about the Liberty Bells recognition on the Visit Philadelphia website.