Farmer / Farm (tie):

Maya Dailey, Maya’s Farm, Phoenix

Chef / Restaurant (tie):

Deborah Knight, Mosaic, Scottsdale (now closed)

Greg LaPrad, Quiessence Restaurant, Phoenix

Food Artisan:

Rainbow Valley Nursery, Maricopa

Beverage Artisan:

Four Peaks Brewery, Tempe

Nonprofit:

Phoenix Public Market/Community Food Connections, Phoenix

* Local Hero Awards voting takes place every December and is open to all readers of Edible Phoenix. Winners are recognized in the Spring issue of the magazine and at the annual national meeting of Edible Communities.