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A photo of Hans Christian Jost. He is standing outside in a vineyard with a gray sky behind him.

2022 Culinary Ambassador: Hans Christian Jost

Hans Christian Jost has been in Nova Scotia’s culinary industry for over 40 years. He embodies the spirit of entrepreneurs and is a mentor to many.

A photo of a bottle of Fundy Gin. The bottle is displayed outside, near a sea cave, and is sitting on top of some seaweed.

2022 Product of the Year: Fundy Gin

Memorable, unique, and proudly local, Fundy Gin showcases the unique flavours of Nova Scotia. The not-so-secret ingredient? Bay of Fundy Dulse!

A photo of Boxing Rock's founding partners, Emily Cowin and Henry Pedro. They are standing in the brewery in front of silver brewing tanks.

Producer of the Year: Boxing Rock Brewing Company

Boxing Rock Brewing Company brews legendary beer. They value quality and customer experience above all else, and offer craft beer experiences for everyone.

A photo of Shore Club owner Rhys Harnish standing on the stairs to the Shore Club. He is wearing a red shirt and holding a plate of lobster.

2022 Award for Service: Rhys Harnish, Shore Club

For over 60 years, Rhys Harnish been working tirelessly to promote not only the Shore Club, but the Hubbards community and Nova Scotia as a whole.

Restaurant of the Year: Rhubarb Restaurant

The vision for this year’s recipient can be summed up in just three words: Simple Good Food!

2019 Culinary Ambassadors: Linda Best & Ann Anderson

With a vision of healthy farms and healthy food, Linda Best and Ann Anderson are a driving force behind raising investment money to support agri-food related businesses.

2019 Product of the Year: Pet Nat

Innovation and risk taking are a part of their DNA at Benjamin Bridge. In 2017, they produced their first ever Pet Nat and after two years, they shook things up and turned it into Canada’s first wine fermented in a can.

2019 Restaurant of the Year: Founders House Dining & Drinks

Delivering elevated dining in a rural setting, Founders House Dining & Drinks are proud of their small town connection and proud of being a staunch supporter of local.

2019 Server of the Year: Nancy Shay, The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery

Nancy’s passion for local, paired with her genuine love and enthusiasm of being a professional server, makes her a valued member of The Flying Apron team.