With five soaring floors of motorcycles as the backdrop, SoulGrown Alabama’s third annual “Soul of the South” awards filled the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham on Thursday night.

As tradition, the ceremony celebrated Alabamians whose work, grit, and generosity are reshaping the state’s creative economy. The setting was fitting: Barber is home to the world’s largest motorcycle collection and a true statewide point of pride.

“It shouldn’t shock people anymore that great talent comes from Alabama. Tonight is a tangible representation of what we aim to do all year long – highlighting the people who make our state great, gifted human beings who are dedicated to cultivating their craft from home, soulfully inspiring a legacy of state pride,” Hancock said.

“We have reflected Al

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