Our Buy Local Holiday Lunch was one of those days that just felt special from the moment you walked into the Savannah Golf Club. The room was full of familiar faces, new friends and that unmistakable feeling of community that only Savannah can create.
We gathered to celebrate the incredible businesses and people who make our city thrive — and of course, to honor this year’s outstanding award recipients.
And the Winners Are…
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)
There were cheers and many reminders of why our local business community is something worth cherishing.
One of the brightest parts of the day was seeing the toys being donated for Blessings in a Bookbag. Seeing that pile of toys knowing each gift would bring joy to a local child — truly captured the spirit of the season.
Take a look through the photos and relive the laughter, connection, and warmth from the Holiday Lunch. We can’t wait to gather with you again next year.
A huge thank-you to Bunny Ware of Bunny in the City for beautifully capturing these moments.
