NEW YORK, NY (October 15, 2020) – The James Beard Foundation announced today the 25 fellows participating in the 2020 Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (WEL) program, taking place virtually from October 5 to November 19. Now in its fourth year, the WEL program is part of the Foundation’s broader Women’s Leadership Programs presented by Audi and aims to support woman-identifying hospitality industry…
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James Beard Foundation to Host 2020 Taste America Series Presented by Capital One
Chefs from 20 Cities to Participate in Virtual Communal Dining Event on October 18 to Celebrate Local Independent Restaurants and Build Support for Industry Recovery NEW YORK, NY (October 8, 2020) – Today the James Beard Foundation announced featured chefs, cities, and programming for its annual Taste America event. The 2020 Taste America event presented by…
James Beard Foundation Announces 2020 Awards Broadcast Line-Up
NEW YORK, NY (September 23, 2020) – Today the James Beard Foundation announced the presenters and in-show programing for its annual Awards taking place on Friday, September 25. In lieu of the traditional in-person event, this year’s event will be broadcast live via Twitter from the host city of Chicago and will celebrate previously announced honorees in categories such…
Press release – James Beard Foundation Will Not Name Winners in 2020 Awards Ceremony
Foundation to Also Begin Year-Long Initiative to Audit and Overhaul Awards Processes with Intent to Remove Any Systemic Bias NEW YORK, NY (August 20, 2020) – Today the James Beard Foundation announced that its annual Awards program will not present winners in the remaining categories at the upcoming ceremony on Friday, September 25, an unprecedented decision…
James Beard Foundation Announces 2020 Awards Nominees
Media and Restaurant & Chef Awards Details Also Announced NEW YORK, NY (May 4, 2020) – The James Beard Foundation is proud to announce the nominees for the 2020 James Beard Awards presented by Capital One. The nominees were announced today on what would have been the 30th Anniversary James Beard Awards in Chicago. Over the past few months…
James Beard Foundation Announces 2020 Restaurant And Chef Semifinalists
NEW YORK, NY (February 26, 2020) – The James Beard Foundation announced today its list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists in advance of the 30th annual James Beard Awards Presented by Capital One. The prestigious group of semifinalists represents a wide collection of culinary talent, from exceptional chefs and dining destinations across twelve regions to the Best…
James Beard Foundation Announces Changes To Regional Restaurant & Chef Awards for 2020
NEW YORK, NY (September 17, 2019) – Today the James Beard Foundation announced changes to the regional categories of its annual Restaurant & Chef Awards — considered the most prestigious culinary honors in the country. The regional Best Chef awards, which previously consisted of 10 distinct geographic areas, will expand to 12, and certain states will be…