The 17th Annual TASTE AWARDS
The TASTE AWARDS Committee is proud to announce the GENERAL AWARD CATEGORY FINALISTS/NOMINEES, VIEWERS CHOICE FINALISTS, and select SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS (Honorees) for this awards season.
Finalists are selected primarily from work and content broadcast between October 2024 and December 2025, including public and media screenings.
All winners, honorees, and inductees will receive their awards at the ceremony in Beverly Hills on March 7, 2026 (see details here).
The TASTE AWARDS in Hollywood are the premier awards celebrating the year’s best in Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle programs on Television, in Film, in Streaming & Online Video, in Apps, and in Podcasts and on Radio.
The Awards have included appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms such as the Food Network, the Style Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, Create TV, APT, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Dreamworks, Esquire Network, FYI Network, The History Channel, Bio, iHeart Radio, Sony Pictures, APT, Myx TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more.
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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE AWARD WINNERS
| THE ANTHONY BOURDAIN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD | THE ANDREW ZIMMERN DISCOVERY AWARD |
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| THE HARMONY OF TASTE AWARD | THE BOLD FLAVOR AWARD |
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| BREAKOUT FOODIES OF THE YEAR | BREAKOUT FASHIONISTAS OF THE YEAR |
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| BREAKOUT STORYTELLERS OF THE YEAR | OUTSTANDING PASSION |
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| STYLEMAKER AWARD | THE SEIJI HORIBUCHI AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ANIMATION |
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| SPOTLIGHT AWARD | GUILTY ADDICTION OF THE YEAR |
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| JOIE DE VIVRE AWARD | ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE NEWS AWARD |
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| GASTRONOMIC AWARD | FOOD CHAMPION AWARD |
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| BEST OF CANADA | BEST OF EUROPE |
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| BEST OF AFRICA | BEST OF LATIN/SOUTH AMERICA |
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| BEST OF ASIA | BEST KIDS PROGRAMS, FILMS OR DOCUMENTARY |
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| BEST INTERACTIVE E-BOOK | BEST STUDENT PRODUCTION |
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| BEST HOME DESIGN & DECOR, OR ARCHITECTURE | BEST FASHION FILM (Under 15 Minutes) |
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| BEST OF FICTION | GREAT TASTE AWARD |
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13TH TASTE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Twelfth year HALL OF FAME Inductees were selected based on either having received numerous TASTE AWARDS and finalist nominations over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and broadcast entertainment.
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GENERAL CATEGORY TASTE AWARD NOMINEES
Best Host Chef in a Series
- Cookin with Cowboys
- Global Soul Kitchen – WINNER
- In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin
- My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas, Season 5
- PARIS BISTRO COOKING with Edward Delling-Williams
- The Grocery List Show – WINNER
- The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
- Weekends with Yankee
Best Food Program – Television
- Al Chile
- Bring on the Karbs
- Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television – WINNER
- Cook the Books
- Global Soul Kitchen
- In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin
- My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas, Season 5
- PARIS BISTRO COOKING with Edward Delling-Williams
- The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
- Veggie Island
Best Food Program – Online or Streaming
- Belly Button – Chapter 2 Mezcal
- Food & The Single Guy
- Lucia’s Vegan Lifestyle
- My Go-To
- Tacos & Tequila – LA’s Tastiest Real Estate Blog – WINNER
- The Gingers Kitchen
- The Grocery List Show – WINNER
Best Reality Series
- Bring on the Karbs
- Cook the Books – WINNER
- In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin
- The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
- Wines We Drink podcast
Best Drink or Beverage Program
- Tacos & Tequila – LA’s Tastiest Real Estate Blog – WINNER
- The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) – WINNER
- What’s Cookin’ on Wine
- Wines We Drink podcast
Best New Series
- Jara Simpson: Where Central Coast Flavor Meets Storytelling
- Cookin with Cowboys
- The Grocery List Show
- Cook the Books – WINNER
- Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
- KATIE PARLA’S ROME!: A Perfect Day In Rome
- Al Chile
- My Go-To
- Put In In My Mouth Podcast
Best Green or Organic Program, Series or Film
- Eating The Future
- Lucia’s Vegan Lifestyle
- Turbow Farms Youtube Channel
- Veggie Island – WINNER
Best Branded Program, Native Content, Video, or Advertisement
- Being Digi-Sapiens
- Eating The Future
- Eternity – A Branded Film for Magick Alchemy Celestial Jewelers
- Inside Saint Simon Kindergarten: Building Strong Foundations in Faith & Learning
- Inspire the Artists of Tomorrow
- Method Oregon – WINNER
- OPPO x WBD Culture In A Shot: Mexico
- OPPO x WBD Culture In A Shot: Thailand, Indonesia & Spain
- Skechers Football – How’s Your Touch
- The Thrilling Reality Show ”Desolate Island Airdrop”
- Tricorder.Zero™ Online Ad
- Victoria Ballet Official – YouTube Channel
Best City or Regional Program
- Jara Simpson: Where Central Coast Flavor Meets Storytelling
- Rubrica Cozinha em Casa – RTP Açores – WINNER
- Savor the Ozarks – WINNER
- Tacos & Tequila – LA’s Tastiest Real Estate Blog
- Turbow Farms Youtube Channel
- Weekends with Yankee
Best Travel Program
- Chasing The Chesapeake – WINNER
- Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo
- GREAT GETAWAYS: Istanbul, Turkey
- Hecho In Michoacán – WINNER
- Jara Simpson: Where Central Coast Flavor Meets Storytelling
- Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out: Tanzania — Majestic Wildlife and Cultural Gems
- Marooned with Ed Stafford
- The Gingers Kitchen at Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway
- Weekends with Yankee
- ZAHIRAH’S BUCKET LIST ADVENTURES: Cappadocia, Turkey
Best Ethnic Lifestyle Series or Program
- A Pot Full of Dreams
- Belly Button – Chapter 2 Mezcal
- Flavours of Mexico: La Huerta
- Fusion Persuasion
- Generations
- Have You Eaten Yet?
- Hecho In Michoacán – WINNER
- Nation of Namull
- Panaderya Salvaje’s Piaya
- Veggie Island
Best Non-English Language Program, Series or Film
- Al Chile
- House of Lanvin – WINNER
- Resurrecting the Church
- Rubrica Cozinha em Casa – RTP Açores
- THE RESTAURATEUR
- Wine Soundtrack Podcast
Best Nature or Animal Program, Film or Documentary
- Being Digi-Sapiens
- Botanical Wonders
- Crip Trip – Episode #3 ‘Trippin’ through the Prairies’
- Eating The Future
- Generations
- Greenland, in the wake of Commander Charcot
- Homo Plasticus, Plastic Inside Us – WINNER
- PANGOLIN: KULU’S JOURNEY
- Return of the Cheetah
Best Fitness and Health (ALL)
- America’s Next Bikini Chef
- Heart Attack: A hidden threat to the Asian community
- Indian Wells Golf Resort History
- Lucia’s Vegan Lifestyle – WINNER
- My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas, Season 5 – WINNER
- Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
- Stroke: Racing Against Time
- MINDFIELD
Best Science Program, Film or Documentary
- Eating The Future
- Greenland, in the wake of Commander Charcot
- Homo Plasticus, Plastic inside Us – WINNER
- Sense of Smell: In Search of the Lost Meaning
Best Single Camera Production
- Chef Schulz’s ”How To”
- Discovering The World’s Table: Malaysia, Bountiful Borneo
- In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin – WINNER
- Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out: Ecuador and the Galapagos – A Wildlife Extravaganza
- Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality: Cromlix Hotel – A Country House in Scotland
- Panaderya Salvaje’s Piaya
- Tasting Heritage (short documentary film)
- The Gingers Kitchen – Butter Pecan Toffee
FILM CATEGORY TASTE AWARD NOMINEES
BEST MINI FILM OR DOCUMENTARY
- Belly Button – Chapter 2 Mezcal
- House of Lanvin – WINNER
- Inside Saint Simon Kindergarten: Building Strong Foundations in Faith & Learning
- Panaderya Salvaje’s Piaya
BEST SHORT FILM OR DOCUMENTARY (10-40 MINUTES)
- Chasing The Chesapeake – WINNER
- FRANNY’S COOKIES
- Have You Eaten Yet?
- Hecho In Michoacán
- IN FASHION WE TRUST
- Inspire the Artists of Tomorrow
- Project Homestead
- Tasting Heritage (short documentary film) – WINNER
- Veggie Island – WINNER
BEST FEATURE-LENGTH FILM OR DOCUMENTARY
- A Pot Full of Dreams
- Ghosts of Napa Valley
- Lluc, a pastry chronicle
- MINDFIELD
- Nation of Namull
- PANGOLIN: KULU’S JOURNEY
- PIZZA UNDER FIRE
- Sweet Störy – WINNER
BEST ETHNIC LIFESTYLE FILM OR DOCUMENTARY
- Discovering The World’s Table: Malaysia, Bountiful Borneo
- Eating Vegan | A Typical Spanish Day in Valencia Spain – WINNER
- IN FASHION WE TRUST
- Panaderya Salvaje’s Piaya
- Stroke: Racing Against Time
BEST ACTION, SPORTS, ADVENTURE OR OUTDOORS PROGRAM, FILM, OR DOCUMENTARY
- Chasing The Chesapeake – WINNER
- Complete sense of freedom
- Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo
- Marooned with Ed Stafford
- Skechers Football – How’s Your Touch
- Skeleton’s Serious Kids
- The Thrilling Reality Show ”Desolate Island Airdrop”
Best Instructional Web Series
Presented by Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel (Puerto Vallarta)
- Turbow Farms Youtube Channel – WINNER
- Food & The Single Guy
- Chef Schulz’s”How To”
- The Gingers Kitchen – Delicious Pork roast
- Tom Brown’s Kitchen Take with some Monkey Business
- Rubrica Cozinha em Casa – RTP Açores
Best Lifestyle Podcast
- Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio – WINNER
- Hospitality Forward
- Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
- Wine Soundtrack USA
- Wines We Drink podcast
Narsai David Award for Best Food or Drink Radio Broadcast
- Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio – WINNER
- Savor the Ozarks
- Sip Sip Hooray! Podcast
- The Wine List
- The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
- What’s Cookin’ on Wine
Best Food or Drink Podcast
- All in the Industry
- BCFOODNEWS
- Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio – WINNER
- Feeding The Soul Podcast
- Put In My Mouth Podcast
- Savor the Ozarks
- Sip Sip Hooray! Podcast
- The SOMM TV Podcast
- The Wine List
- The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
- What’s Cookin’ on Wine
- Wines We Drink podcast
Best Filmed at Home Episodes or Film (The Ale Gambini Award)
- Turbow Farms Youtube Channel – WINNER
- Feeding The Soul Podcast
- Palpitations of Dust
Best TikTok/Facebook/Instagram Video
- Jara Simpson: Where Central Coast Flavor Meets Storytelling
- fnlnetwork: Showcasing Nizie Emirshah
- The Gingers Kitchen – Butter Pecan Toffee – WINNER
Best Single Topic Series
Presented by Gowan’s Cider
- All in the Industry
- Cook the Books
- KATIE PARLA’S ROME!:
- My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas, Season 5 – WINNER
- PARIS BISTRO COOKING with Edward Delling-Williams
- Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
- Rubrica Cozinha em Casa – RTP Açores
- Savor the Ozarks
- Sip Sip Hooray! Podcast
- Turbow Farms Youtube Channel
- Veggie Island
Best Multi Camera Production
- America’s Next Bikini Chef
- Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
- Cook the Books
- My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas – WINNER
- Katie Parla’s Rome
- The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
- Weekends with Yankee
Best Series Pilot
- America’s Next Bikini Chef
- Generations – WINNER
- Heart Attack: A hidden threat to the Asian community
- THE RESTAURATEUR
Best International Program
Presented by Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel (Puerto Vallarta)
- Food & The Single Guy
- Wine Soundtrack Podcast
- Veggie Island – WINNER
Best Home Chef in a Series
- Food & The Single Guy
- The Gingers Kitchen – WINNER
- Tom Brown’s Kitchen Take with some Monkey Business
Best Food Travel Series
- Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television – WINNER
- Cookin with Cowboys
- Dish With Mary, Season 5
- Flavours of Mexico: La Huerta
- Great Getaways: Mont Saint-Michel, France
- Hecho In Michoacán
- Tacos & Tequila – LA’s Tastiest Real Estate Blog
- TASTES OF THE WORLD: Bali, Sri Lanka, & Madagascar
- The Grocery List Show
- Weekends with Yankee
CRAFT AWARDS NOMINEES
Best Cinematographer
- “Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out: Tanzania — Majestic Wildlife and Cultural Gems”
- Cookin with Cowboys
- Eating The Future
- The Grocery List Show – WINNER
- Tasting Heritage (short documentary film)
- Panaderya Salvaje’s Piaya
Best Producer
- Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out: Ecuador and the Galapagos – A Wildlife Extravaganza
- Turbow Farms Youtube Channel
- All in the Industry – WINNER
- Wine Soundtrack Podcast
- Eating The Future
- The Grocery List Show
- The FNL Network Talkshow
- ZAHIRAH’S BUCKET LIST ADVENTURES: Cappadocia, Turkey – WINNER
- CATHERINE’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN: Q&A
- TASTES OF THE WORLD: Bali, Sri Lanka, & Madagascar
- Victoria Ballet Official – YouTube Channel
- MINDFIELD
Best Director
- Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out: Ecuador and the Galapagos – A Wildlife Extravaganza
- Inside Saint Simon Kindergarten: Building Strong Foundations in Faith & Learning
- Eating The Future – WINNER
- The Grocery List Show
- Tasting Heritage (short documentary film) – WINNER
- KATIE PARLA’S ROME!: A Perfect Day In Rome
- ZAHIRAH’S BUCKET LIST ADVENTURES: Cappadocia, Turkey
- CATHERINE’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN: Q&A
- TASTES OF THE WORLD: Bali, Sri Lanka, & Madagascar
- Victoria Ballet Official – YouTube Channel
PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY TASTE AWARD FINALISTS
FINALISTS
- Vineyard Path, Keith Herndon
- Perfect Pairing, Keith Herndon – Winner
- A Sour Ride, Devin DePamphilis
- The Sweet Swiss Climb, Devin DePamphilis – Winner
- Giant cinnamon roll served at The Egg Connection restaurant, Jackie Alpers – Winner
- Italian Hoagie Sandwich with deli meats, Jackie Alpers
- Icelandic Views, Luis Miguel Lopez – Winner
- Turkish Delight Tiramisù, Alan de Herrera
- Puff Pastry 192 Layers Tiramisù, Alan de Herrera – Winner
- Waffles, Michelle Ullmann
- Path to Tranquility, Michelle Ullmann
- Let Me Tell you ‘Bout my Best Friend, Michelle Ullmann – Winner
- Breakfast Queen, Rachel Akingboye – Winner
- Sovereignty, Serani Hunyi – Winner
- Paccheri Pasta, Stephan Schulz – Winner
- Snåsa Water – Still, Sparkling & Conference, Sven-Erik Knoff – Winner
