We want to honor and celebrate the talent of our great state of Louisiana. Our creative crafters, small-business owners, and entrepreneurs need our love and support in these uncertain times. Nominate your favorites to help us celebrate those who make Louisiana full of beauty, culture and fun! Whether it’s the best bloody Mary mix or a hand-built porch swing, we have a category for all locally made products. Entries are due by August 5.
We will announce our local celebrity judges in July.
Winners will be featured in the
September/October issue of Lola Magazine
Entries due by August 5
Creative Categories
One winner from each category will be featured in the next print issue of Lola Magazine.
Southern Style SetterCalling all style setters of locally made hair ties, jewelry, scarves, purses, hats, belts, or bowties. We are looking for creators of the pieces that make you the best dressed for any Southern Soiree.
Home FlairFrom porch swings to barware, we want to know who is bringing the must-have looks into your home. Stunning lighting, floor coverings, garden design products, farm tables, and all locally made home flair will make the cut.
CheersThe best booze is what we are looking for! Vineyards, distillers, master brewers, or cocktail mixes that are toast worthy. Spill it to us and we will cheer the winner.
Beyond the BarSouthern sweet teas, local coffee, fresh-pressed juices. What is your favorite way to quench a thirst? Let us know and we will crown the drink master.
Eats and Treats The best jelly or pickles you have ever had. A pie that would make you “want to slap your mama.” Venison jerky, artisanal cheeses, smoked meats, or other delectable eats, let us know your favorite treats.
The Great OutdoorsWe are hunting for creators that create gear for the great outdoors. Pocket knives, shotguns, gear packs, decoys, fly rods, game calls, grills, fire pits or any other must haves for those lovers of outdoor adventure.
Crafted By HandQuilters, potters, candlemakers, soap makers, stationers, basket weavers or any other creative crafters. If it is created by hand it is crafted by heart.