Each year, the Southern Foodways Alliance celebrates men and women whose lifework enriches Southern food culture. Seven SFA awards and honors recognize these cultural standard bearers.
In 2010, the Southern Foodways Alliance awarded the John Egerton Prize to Calvin Head. He is the director of the West Holmes Community Development Organization in the Mississippi Delta town of Milestone, and works with local youth on projects including a local food pantry. He is a farming activist and civil rights advocate.
The Southern Foodways Alliance drives a more progressive future by leading conversations that challenge existing constructs, shape perspectives, and foster meaningful discussions. We reconsider the past with research, scrutiny, and documentation.
