The 10 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer.
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Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Food
Meet Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, hosts of the NC Food & Beverage Podcast and Food category judges of this year’s Made in NC Awards.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Food
Meet Cheetie Kumar, an innovative Raleigh chef and two-time James Beard finalist — and a Food category judge for this year’s Made in NC Awards.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Drink
Meet Drink category judge Inez Ribustello, the owner of Tarboro Brewing Company.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Drink
Meet Sean Umstead, an imaginative mixologist and owner of Kingfisher Cocktail Bar in Durham — and a Drink category judge for this year’s Made in NC Awards.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Craft
Meet woodworker Roy Underhill, the host of how-to show The Woodwright’s Shop, which ran on PBS for 37 seasons, owner of The Woodwright’s School in Pittsboro — and a Craft category judge for this year’s Made in NC Awards.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Style
Meet Viola Spells, an artist who crafts stunning crochet wire jewelry in Asheville’s River Arts District and a Style category judge for this year’s Made in NC Awards.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Style
Meet denim designer Victor Lytvinenko, the founder of Raleigh Denim Workshop + Curatory and a Style category judge for this year’s Made in NC Awards.
Meet Our Makers
Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2022 — and watch them at work.
