Sanctuary Bistro (2): Best Destination Vegan Date Night and 1st Place 2022 Best Chef

Plant Joy (2): Vegan Chef Challenge Team Favorite and Outstanding Community Service

Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters: Best Breakfast Spot

Ricoqui: Super Voter Selection, Best Food Truck

Bean Vegan Cuisine: “I can’t believe its vegan” Best Comfort Food

Toppers Pizza: Best Vegan Pizza (Charlotte)
Sir Edmonds Halley’s: Best Vegan Bar Menu

Fern, Flavors from the Garden: Most Creative Menu
Soul Miner’s Garden: Best Vegan Tacos

Zizi’s Vegan Kitchen: Best Vegan Lunch Spot
Ve-Go Food Truck: Best Vegan Street Food

Chaat N Dosa: Best Customer Service
Belovd Foods: Best Food Innovation
Town Brewing Co:  Best Vegan Rueben
Sweet Spoon Bakery: Best Dessert
The Wicked Vegans: Best Vegan Burger
Bar Marcel: Best Pasta Dish
Pizza Twist: Best Vegan Pizza (Concord)
Abugida Ethiopian: Best International Cuisine 
Bé-Em Asian Kitchen: Best Vegan Catering
Alternative Chef NC: Best Prepared Meals
Beverlys Gourmet Foods: Best Vegan Home Cooking
Dawg’On Vegans: Best Vegan Pop-Up
Duke’s Restaurant: Best Vegan Menu (Hickory)
Rhino Market & Deli: Best Vegan BYO Menu