Inside the James Beard Awards Process: Elizabeth Falkner and Dawn Padmore | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 125

Ever wonder what it really takes to win a James Beard Award? In this special episode of Chef's PSA Podcast, host Andre Natera sits down with Dawn Padmore, Vice President of the James Beard Foundation, and award-winning chef Elizabeth Falkner to uncover everything you need to know about one of the culinary world's most prestigious honors. We dive deep into the nomination, selection, and judging process for the James Beard Awards, offering a rare inside look at the history, criteria, and recent changes in the award categories. We also discuss how these awards impact chefs, restaurants, and the culinary industry as a whole. From ensuring diversity and fairness to understanding the journey from nomination to victory, this episode provides all the details you won't find anywhere else. Links Mentioned: James Beard Foundation Awards: ⁠www.jamesbeard.org/awards⁠ Enter Recommendations for Restaurant and Chef Awards: ⁠https://jamesbeardawards.awardsplatform.com/⁠ Eligibility Guidelines for 2024 Awards: ⁠https://jbf-media.s3.amazonaws.com/production/page/2024/9/30/093024_RC_AWARDS_CRITERIA.pdf⁠ If you're curious about what it takes to be a nominee, the influence of the James Beard Awards on the restaurant industry, or the evolving food landscape, this episode is your comprehensive guide to the Oscars of the food world. Subscribe to my Substack! ⁠⁠https://chefspsa.substack.com/⁠⁠ Visit Chef’s PSA for Books, Free eBooks, and More! ⁠⁠https://chefspsa.com/⁠⁠ Shop Chef’s PSA Merch! ⁠⁠https://shop.chefspsa.com/⁠⁠ 🔗 SOCIAL MEDIA Join our vibrant culinary community across all platforms! TikTok - ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@chefspsa?lang=en⁠ ⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ChefsPSA ⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chefspsa/ ⁠⁠ Facebook- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550525924555⁠⁠