Award Season
THE SWEET, MELODIC chirping of songbirds. The intoxicating aroma of pansies and primrose. Bright blue skies and warm, gentle sunlight dappling on our skin. Yes, we’ve finally come to the most wonderful, feel-good season of the year: Veggie Awards season! Alright, that might be a bit dramatic, but for real—spring is my favorite season, and our annual awards of the best of the best in veganism is the most exciting feature my staff and I work on all year. We start months in advance, brainstorming, researching, conferring with editors and experts across the nation, and reviewing write-in nominations from you to start building each ballot. This year’s awards features 57 categories (including brandnew additions like Best Soul Food and Italian restaurants), 61 winners (yes, there were ties), six over-the-top reader prizes…