RISING SOUTH Festival guide
Awards & nominees
Celebrate the people and organizations making a difference.
People’s Choice
Voting opens October 17, 2026. The awards are announced at the festival.
Your voice. Your vote. Your choice.
Nominate a person, business, or organization making a difference. Public voting opens October 17 and closes live during the awards ceremony.
People’s Choice ballot ↗The voting form is expected to open on October 17.