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The Media Awards honor the nation’s top cookbook authors, food and beverage broadcast producers, hosts, podcasters, and food journalists. James Beard Award Winner®
Padma Lakshmi, Emmy-nominated producer, TV host, and New York Times best-selling author, will host the ceremony. Featured presenters include Nyesha Arrington, Molly Baz, Rose Levy Beranbaum, Dr. Jessica B. Harris, Adam Richman, Alexander Smalls, Michael W. Twitty, and Andrew Zimmern

The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to leading chefs and the broader culinary industry towards a new standard of excellence. Learn more at jamesbeard.org