James Beard Foundation Award

James Beard Foundation Awards
James Beard Foundation Award for Excellence medallion
CountryUnited States
First award1991
Websitewww.jamesbeard.org

The James Beard Foundation Awards are annual awards presented by the James Beard Foundation to recognize chefs, restaurateurs, food writers, critics and journalists in the United States. The James Beard Foundation Awards have been likened to the Academy Awards of the food world due to its prestige and recognition.

The awards are voted on by more than 600 culinary professionals, including previous award winners. Recipients receive a medallion etched with the image of James Beard and a certificate from the foundation.