Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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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®
Andrew Zimmern, chef, writer, Emmy-winning creator and cultural anthropologist will host the ceremony. Featured presenters include Abena Anim-Somuah, Hailee Catalano, Gregory Gourdet, Francis Lam, Randy Lau, Toni Tipton-Martin, and more.


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