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The 2026 Made in Virginia Awards

Submissions are now closed for the 2026 Made in Virginia Awards.

The 2026 Made in Virginia Award submissions are now closed.

Thanks to all our participants and judges for making Made in Virginia 2026 such a success!


The Made in Virginia Awards support Virginia makers by highlighting the most talented makers, visionary creators, celebrated tastemakers, and emerging homegrown brands right here in the Commonwealth. Winners will be included in our December 2026 issue.

After thorough review by the judges and our editorial staff, winners will be notified in mid-August. Thank you to all who participated. 


To stay up to date on next year’s Made in Virginia Awards, sign up for Virginia Living’s newsletter, VL Today.

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