Granville County has much to offer, and what better way to bring attention to the talents of the people who live here than nominating them for statewide recognition through the ‘Made in NC Awards’ presented by ‘Our State’ magazine and Mast General Store? Now in its third year, the contest spotlights unique makers and business owners in four categories: Home and Garden, Style, Food and Drink and Art. All products must be able to be reproduced for sale, with submissions judged on quality, innovation, creativity and the connection with North Carolina.
One winner and two honorable mentions will be selected for each of the four categories, and an overall winner will be selected from the four category winners, receiving a $500 prize, an email and social media promotion and a quarter page ad in the December 2018 edition of ‘Our State’ magazine ($2,000 value). Category winners will also be featured in the ‘Made in NC’ awards celebration on Oct. 13 in downtown Winston Salem.
Last year’s winners include Blue Mountain Bowls of Pisgah Forest for their vessel sinks (overall winner, winner of Art category); Ole Mason Jar of Charlotte for their button-down shirts (Style category); Troutman Chair Company of Troutman, NC for their Plantation Rocking Chairs (Home and Garden category) and The Chef’s Farmer of Shelby for their Old North Shrub beverage (Food and Drink category.)
Deadline for submissions is July 18. Winners will be announced on Aug 23.
To submit entries, visit madeinncawards.com.