Meet Our 2024 Soul of the South Award Winners

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October 3, 2024

We believe that Alabama is the Soul of the South. Found within our state lines are gifted human beings who cultivate their craft from home, creating the best of our nation’s culture. These are people who love our land, grow our food, create our art, curate our spaces, take care of our people, feed us award-winning meals, clothe us, entertain us, tell our stories, and take us to some of the most beautiful destinations on earth.

This exclusive celebration brings together industry leaders and a new wave of talent. Nominated by Honored Guests, our 2024 Soul of the South Award Winners represent the best that’s yet to come.

Introducing the 2024 Soul of the South Award Winners, soulfully inspiring a legacy of pride in Alabama.

Allie Gipson | Fashion & Textile Design

Nominated by Heidi Elnora, Heidi Elnora Atelier

Cassandra Kellogg & Zane Morgan | Architecture & Interior Design

Nominated by Louis Nequette, Nequette Architecture

Chef Jacobi Williams | Food & Beverage

Nominated by Chef Adam Evans & Suzanne Humphries, Automatic Seafood

Jared Knox | Artists & Makers

Nominated by The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts

TC McLemore | Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Nominated by Cynthia Crutchfield, Innovate Alabama

Kaylee & Seth Hubert | Farming & Agriculture

Nominated by Natasha McCrary, 1818 Farms

Leah Davis | Humanitarianism & Philanthropy

Nominated by Melanie Bridgeforth, Women’s Foundation of Alabama

Thad Saajid | Music & Entertainment

Nominated by The Pollies

Alyssa & Cody Hall | Sports & Outdoors

Nominated by Jackie Bushman, Buckmasters

Our 2024 Soul of the South Awards will be celebrated in an exclusive ceremony in early October.

Courtesy of SoulGrown Alabama.

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