2008 Final Results
Grand Prize Winner:
White Oak Grassfed Beef Ribeye, White Oak Pastures, Will Harris, Bluffton
Category Winners:
Barbecue and Hot Sauces — Sue Sullivan of Atlanta got top honors for Hot Squeeze
Confections — Laura Darnall of Savannah won in the candy category with Candy Clay Dough
Dairy Products — Ricky Sparkman and Kelvin Spurlock milked top honors with their fresh butter and milkshake-thick chocolate milk
Natural or Organic Products — Eleanor Rhangos of Savannah won for the Savannah Bee Company 100% Pure Artisanal Sourwood Honeycomb
Meat Products —Will Harris of Bluffton won with his White Oak Grassfed Beef Ribeye
Wine — Mary Ann Hardeman of Clayton won with Persimmon Creek Vineyards Seyval Blanc
Snack Foods — James and Bertha Carter of Alma delivered a crunchy winner with Rockingham Fried Pecans
Jams, Jellies and Sauces — Jan and Joel Coffee of Savannah claimed top honors with Dr. Pete’s Praline Mustard Glaze
Miscellaneous — James Dault of Canton won with his Sweetwater Growers Infused Roasted Garlic Basil Oil
Overview
The final judging and awards ceremony for the 2008 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest was held on March 18, 2008. The event coincided with the Governor's Ag Day festivities in Atlanta. Awards were presented by Gov. Sonny Perdue for the top products in each category, and a grand prize for the best overall product.