In a region with a dining culture as storied as any around the globe, Ruth Gresser—a culinary pioneer, community advocate, and champion of local flavor—stands as the bustling center with the most essential of culinary building blocks: pizza.

This year, The RAMMYS Honors is proud to recognize a true champion of our food scene—someone who has worked tirelessly and with enthusiasm to make sure that our restaurants’ stories are told to millions.