 Based in Frankfort, Kentucky, Kentucky's capital, the magazine features all aspects of contemporary Kentucky culture and presents an annual Kentuckian of the Year award.In 2005 "Kentucky Monthly" was presented the Governor's Award in the Arts for media, the Commonwealth's highest prize in the arts.Also in 2005, "Kentucky Monthly" was featured in the Stu Pollard film "Keep Your Distance" in a scene where the main character is named Kentuckian of the Year.