The James Beard Foundation is ready for submissions for the 2027 awards. The period to enter begins today and ends on Monday, November 30, 2026. All details can be found on the JBF site.
"We’re looking for chefs, creators, food system leaders, and more who could be the next James Beard Award winners! Whether you published a cookbook in the last year, own a restaurant, or advocate for food system change, we encourage you to submit your entries and recommend your talented colleagues."
Key Dates:
- Open Call
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 to Monday, November 30, 2026 - Media Awards
Saturday, June 12, 2027 - Impact Awards
Sunday, June 13, 2027 - Restaurant and Chef Awards
Monday, June 14, 2027
Media Award entries require a fee of $85.00 per entry (waivers provided upon request). Winners and Nominees are selected from the entries. To enter click here. Learn more about the Media Awards and the categories for the Book Awards.
For other awards including Broadcast Media and Journalism see the JBF page.