Celebrating 10 Years of Black Excellence, Culture, & Community
Celebrating 10 Years of Black Excellence, Culture, & Community
Southern Tea Awards is Louisiana’s premier celebration of excellence, culture, and impact. For nearly a decade, we have proudly honored individuals whose dedication, talent, and leadership continue to shape communities and elevate the spirit of the South.
Celebrating Black excellence and cultural influence, Southern Tea Awards serves as a powerful platform for recognition, connection, and inspiration across Acadiana and beyond.
Southern Tea Awards was created to provide a space where excellence could be seen, honored, and celebrated in a formal and meaningful way. What began as a community vision has grown into Louisiana’s only long-running cultural awards show of its kind, welcoming talent and impactful individuals from across the state and far beyond.
Over the past ten years, Southern Tea Awards has recognized a diverse range of honorees—including entertainers, entrepreneurs, educators, students, authors, community leaders, and visionaries across multiple industries. Each award tells a story of perseverance, purpose, and achievement, spotlighting those who go beyond expectations and leave a lasting mark in their fields and communities.
Rooted in authenticity and excellence, our brand stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation—where culture and class collide.
The Southern Tea Awards is proud to recognize the organizations that have supported our mission and contributed to the continued growth and success of our platform. These valued partners share our commitment to excellence, community engagement, and cultural impact, and their support has helped elevate the Southern Tea Awards over the years.
We are honored to acknowledge the following past partners:
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we look forward to expanding our network of partners who value legacy, visibility, and meaningful community connection—where culture and class collide.
Interested in partnering with the Southern Tea Awards? We welcome new collaborations aligned with our vision.
Our Mission
To amplify Black voices, recognize excellence, and create platforms that celebrate culture, leadership, and community impact.
Our Vision
To become a nationally recognized cultural awards platform that inspires pride, opportunity, and representation for future generations while strengthening connections between community, business, and creativity.
Southern Tea Awards honors individuals and organizations who shape culture and uplift communities, including:
Each honoree represents excellence, resilience, and purpose.
Southern Tea Awards is more than an event—it is a movement rooted in recognition and empowerment. Through public celebration, partnerships, and cultural programming, we provide opportunities for growth and visibility within our community.
Our impact includes:
In 2026, Southern Tea Awards proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of honoring greatness, building meaningful connections, and creating unforgettable cultural experiences.
This milestone year represents both our legacy and our future—expanding reach, deepening partnerships, and creating new opportunities for brands to be part of a growing cultural platform.
As the longest-running cultural awards show of its kind in Louisiana, Southern Tea Awards offers sponsors a trusted stage for visibility, engagement, and long-term brand growth.
Whether you are a corporate partner, small business, or community organization, Southern Tea Awards invites you to join a legacy that uplifts culture, inspires excellence, and connects brands with purpose-driven audiences.
Partner with Southern Tea Awards and position your brand at the center of culture, community, and celebration.
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