Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the five talented artisans who won top honors in 2020 — and watch them at work.
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Made in NC: Goat Lady Dairy
A legendary Climax dairy farm’s natural-rind goat’s milk cheese — which pairs perfectly with charcuterie — won the top prize in the Food category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.
Made in NC: Nicholas Nichols Knives
A Leland bladesmith’s masterfully crafted chef’s knife made with wood salvaged from the deck of the USS Battleship North Carolina won him the top prize in the Home & Garden category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.
Made in NC: ha!
A stylish, handmade backpack that reflects a regional textile tradition and the beauty of the mountains won first place in the Style category of the 2019 Made in NC Awards.
Made in NC: Noble Cider
An Asheville cidery’s local-to-the-core hard cider spritzers won the top prize in the Drink category of the 2019 Made in NC Awards.
Made in NC: Koolbird
A Charlotte woodworker’s stylish, retro birdhouses won the top prize in the Craft category of the 2019 Made in NC Awards.
Made in NC: Little Bird Chocolate
A Winston-Salem chocolatier’s delicious micro-batch confections won him the top prize in the Food category of the 2019 Made in NC Awards.
Made in NC: Wheeler’s Chairs
A Wilkes County woodworker’s love for traditional, old-time chair making is reflected in his stunning ladderback rocking chairs, which won the top prize in the 2019 Made in NC Awards.
The 2020 Made in NC Awards
The Made in NC Awards celebrates the talented people who make our state special. Show us what you’re made of, North Carolina.
