Heroes of the New South Awards

From artists to architects, riverkeepers to food advocates, our culture is rooted in and sustained by everyday heroes. We searched the South to find individuals and organizations working to preserve and advance our traditions.

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Foodways winner: Richard McCarthy
Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Foodways winner: Richard McCarthy

Determined to bring farmers back to the city, Richard McCarthy set up the Crescent City Farmers Market makes fresh, local food available to all New Orleanians through thrice-weekly markets across the city, with an economic impact of nearly $10 million to the region.


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