Farmer / Farm:

Casey Stechnij, Superstition Farm, Mesa

Chef / Restaurant:

Greg LaPrad, Quiessence Restaurant, Phoenix

Food Artisan:

Shannon Dufresne, Crave Artisan Ice Cream, Phoenix

Beverage Artisan:

Four Peaks Brewery, Tempe

Nonprofit:

International Rescue Committee, Glendale

* 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.