This award recognizes a business that supports and advances the work of sustainable agriculture leaders in the Carolinas.

2019 – Firsthand Foods
2018 – GrowFood Carolina
2017 – Swamp Rabbit Grocery
2016 – Sow True Seed
2015 – Country Farm and Home, Melinda Fitzgerald
2014 – Seven Springs, Ron Juftes
2013 – Leading Green Distributing
2012 – Edible Upcountry Magazine
2011 – Eastern Carolina Organics
2010 – Weeping Radish Brewery
2009 – Blue Ridge Food Ventures
2008 – TS Designs
2007 – Organic Valley
2006 – Greenlife Grocery
2005 – Whole Foods
2004 – Carrboro Farmers Market
2003 – Lindley Mills
2002 – Anson Mills
2001 – Earth Fare
2000 – Weaver Street Market
1999 – Carolina Organic Growers
1998 – French Broad Food Co-op