This award recognizes an outstanding institution that supports and advances the work of sustainable agriculture leaders in the Carolinas.

2019 – The Bulb
2018 – The Lord’s Acre
2017 – Midlands Food Alliance
2016 – Animal Welfare Approved
2015 – Farmer Foodshare
2014 – Low Country Local First
2013 – Land Loss Prevention Project
2012 – Clemson Institute of Economic & Community Development
2011 – Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
2010 – Cabarrus County (NC)
2009 – Toxic Free NC
2008 – American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
2007 – Appalachian Sustainable Ag Project
2006 – Center for Environmental Farming Systems
2005 – RAFI-USA
2004 – Clemson University
2003 – Central Carolina Community College
2002 – Warren Wilson College