Farmer / Farm:

Kelly Saxer, Desert Roots Farm, Queen Creek

Chef / Restaurant:

Edward Farrow, Café Allegro at MIM, Phoenix

Food Artisan:

Black Mesa Ranch, Snowflake

Beverage Artisan:

Bergie’s Coffee Roast House, Gilbert

Nonprofit:

Valley Permaculture Alliance, Phoenix

Food Purveyor / Shop:

The Meat Shop, Phoenix

Educator / Writer / Coach

Greg Peterson, Urban Farm, 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.