The 17th TASTE AWARDS Announce Nominees for Film, TV, Streaming, Radio and Podcasts Categories

The TASTE AWARDS proudly announce the nominees for the 17th Annual Honors, as selected by the Academy of Media Tastemakers — a global body of creators, producers, and industry leaders recognizing excellence in lifestyle media.

Each year, the TASTE AWARDS honor outstanding work across Television, Film, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio, and Photography, spotlighting creators whose stories shape how we eat, live, dress, explore, move, and feel.

In addition to celebrating nominees and winners, the TASTE AWARDS also recognize Special Honorees, Celebrity Honorary Award recipients, and Hall of Fame Inductees — individuals whose work and careers have made a lasting cultural impact and helped define the evolving language of taste.

Among the Nominees and Honorees are well known celebrity and program names such as Christopher Kimball, Maria Loi, Harry Hamlin, Diane Kochilas, Joseph Rosendo, and Edward Delling-Williams.  

Additional Special Achievement Award Winners (Honorees) will be announced shortly, including for the Anthony Bourdain Lifetime Achievement Award, The Andrew Zimmern Discovery Award, and the Bob Saget Award for Best Comedy or Humor.

Often called “The Oscars of Food, Fashion and Lifestyle Media,” the TASTE AWARDS are not just an event — they are the global benchmark for excellence in food, fashion, travel, health, and culture storytelling. Like a Michelin Star, a Grammy, or an Emmy, they signal work that sets the standard rather than follows it.

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Viewer’s Choice Voting for selected categories is open now through February 7th here.

The 17th Annual TASTE AWARDS Ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the WGA Theater in Beverly Hills, where nominees, winners, honorees, and industry leaders will gather for the annual presentation of honors. Portions of this event will be filmed for later broadcast. Tickets now available.

Beyond the ceremony, the TASTE AWARDS serve as a year-round platform for recognition, visibility, and cultural influence, elevating creators and programs that move culture forward.

Winners of various selected award categories will also be pre-announced in mid-February 2026.

The TASTE 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, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks, TLC, Discovery Communications, Lifetime Network, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, APT, Create TV, NBC, ABC, BBC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Vimeo, Vice, LiveWell Network, Esquire Network, Bio/FYI Channel, iHeart Radio, HBO, MyxTV, Small Screen Network, StyleHaul, PTA, Zagat, Mode Media, WatchMojo, Netflix, Amazon Prime, AMC International, Lifetime Network, Buzzed, Vox Media, Gusto TV, MyCleo TV, Recipe.TV, FNL, the Africa Channel, Tastemade, BuzzFeed, Allen Media, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more.

Viewers Choice Voting for 17th Annual TASTE AWARDS

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The TASTE AWARDS Honor Sean Kanan with The Bold Flavor Award

The TASTE AWARDS, the premier global celebration of excellence in food, fashion, lifestyle, health, travel, and cultural media, is proud to honor Emmy‑award‑winning actor, author, and culinary entrepreneur Sean Kanan with “The Bold Flavor Award.”

This honorary award recognizes Sean’s fearless creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for culinary arts — qualities that embody the adventurous and innovative ethos of The TASTE AWARDS. The 17th Annual Awards Ceremony will take place Saturday March 7, 2026, bringing together the world’s leading creators, innovators, and lifestyle influencers. (thetasteawards.com)

Sean Kanan has built a remarkable, multifaceted career — from his breakout role as “Mike Barnes” in The Karate Kid Part III and his reprisal in the hit series Cobra Kai, to his longtime role as Deacon Sharpe on the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. Beyond the screen, Sean channels his bold creativity into the culinary world — authoring The Modern Gentleman: Cooking and Entertaining with Sean Kanan and launching his artisan condiment line, Bad Boy Hot Sauce, featuring bold flavors like “Cobra Venom,” “Mango Madness,” and “Red Pepper Punch.” For Sean, cooking is not only a passion but a way to connect people, celebrate culture, and inspire creativity in every kitchen.

“We are thrilled to present Sean Kanan with The Bold Flavor Award,” said A.K. Crump, Chair of the TASTE AWARDS. “Sean embodies the fearless creativity and love of flavor that our Awards celebrate. From Hollywood to the kitchen, he demonstrates how passion, authenticity, and boldness can inspire communities and elevate culture.”

The Bold Flavor Award joins The TASTE AWARDS’ honorary distinctions across Food & Drink, Fashion & Design, Travel, Health & Fitness, and Lifestyle categories, recognizing individuals shaping the future of taste, style, and creative influence. (thetasteawards.com)

The 13th Taste Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

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The 17th Annual TASTE AWARDS — Extended Call for Entries Close Nov. 4th

The TASTE AWARDS Committee is pleased to announce that it has extended this year’s Nomination Submission period to November 4th for the year’s best achievements.

The TASTE AWARDS don’t just recognize excellence — they spotlight the boldest creators of food, fashion, travel, health, and lifestyle content for Television, in Film, on Streaming, in Podcasts, on Radio, and in Photography — if you’re moving culture, it’s your time to shine.

Often called the “Oscars of Taste”, the TASTE AWARDS are the highest honors celebrating excellence in Food, Fashion, Travel, Health, Fitness, Beauty, and Lifestyle Media. Each year, they spotlight the films, series, podcasts, radio shows, photography, and live experiences that define global taste and move culture forward.

ENTER FOR:

  • Recognition as one of the world’s top lifestyle media creators
    Visibility to an international audience of tastemakers and industry leaders

Categories Include:

  • Television & Streaming Programs

  • Online & Social Video Series

  • Films & Documentaries

  • Podcasts & Radio

  • Photography

  • Live Food & Wine Events

  • Regional & Global Honors

Spotlight-Worthy Content Deserves a TASTE AWARD: Regular Nominations Now Open

Spotlight-Worthy Content Deserves a TASTE AWARD

Regular Nominations Now Open Through September 6th

The TASTE AWARDS are more than an event — they are the global standard of excellence for creators in food, fashion, travel, health, beauty, and culture. Think Emmys, Oscars, or Michelin Stars — but for the lifestyle media space.

Each year, we honor standout work across:

  • Television, Streaming, and Online Video

  • Podcasts and Radio

  • Films, Documentaries, and Photography

  • Live Food & Wine Events and Experiences

  • Regional and Global Lifestyle Content

Nominate your show, series, podcast, film, event, or production today and gain recognition that lasts a lifetime. Be seen. Be celebrated. Be part of the legacy.

Submit Your Entry Now
Deadline for Regular Submissions: September 6

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