Buy Local Savannah Annual Awards

Each year, Buy Local Savannah members nominate and celebrate the local businesses and individuals who exemplify the spirit of buying local, supporting community, and strengthening Savannah’s independent business community.

Winners will be recognized and celebrated at the Buy Local Savannah Annual Holiday Lunch in December.

Award Categories

• Business of the Year
  • Recognizing a Buy Local Savannah member business that has demonstrated exceptional growth, community involvement, customer service, and commitment to supporting our local economy.
• Advocate of the Year
  • Honoring an individual that has gone above and beyond to champion local businesses and promote the Buy Local movement throughout the Savannah area.
• Michael Plummer Legacy Award
  • This award recognizes an individual whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a meaningful difference in supporting local businesses and fostering a stronger Savannah. This recipient will be chosen by the Buy Local Savannah Board of Directors.

Submit Nominations

Nominations are open now through the October Buy Local Savannah Lunch! Review the eligible members below and submit your nominations.

Last Year’s Winners

• 2025 Business of the Year: River Street Restaurant Group
• 2025 Advocate of the Year: Mahogany Bowers (The Y Bar / Blessings in a Bookbag)
• Michael Plummer Legacy Award: Michele Thompson (Spectrum Printing, 2014 BL President)

All current Buy Local Savannah member businesses are eligible for nomination. Review the list below and nominate the businesses you believe best represent the spirit of supporting local! Members may submit nominations through the form below until the October Buy Local Savannah Lunch.