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

www.TheTasteAwards.com/enter/

 

The TASTE AWARDS Announce Three New Award Categories in 2025

The TASTE AWARDS are pleased to announce three new award categories in 2025. These are: Best Host Chef in a Series, Best Reality Competition Chef, and Top Model or Best Beauty Personality.

We’re thrilled to announce a fresh evolution in the Taste Awards that recognizes the dynamic and diverse world of culinary storytelling. For the very first time, we are splitting our longtime Best Chef in a Series category into two distinct honors:

Best Host Chef in a Series — spotlighting the charismatic chefs who lead and host cooking and lifestyle series, guiding audiences through recipes, culture, and culinary adventures.

Best Reality Competition Chef — celebrating the talented chefs who compete fiercely on reality cooking competition shows, showcasing creativity, skill, and resilience under pressure.

The culinary world is vibrant and varied — from the seasoned host sharing their passion for food across multiple episodes to the rising star battling it out on reality TV, both deserve their own spotlight. This change allows us to honor the unique talents and contributions that each brings to the screen.

This new category reflects the growing popularity and impact of reality cooking competitions, which have captivated millions and launched many chefs into the spotlight. Meanwhile, our beloved host chefs continue to inspire and educate millions with their expertise and charm. Whether you’re a culinary host or a reality competition star, the Taste Awards is your stage to shine and gain the recognition you deserve.

The TASTE AWARDS are far more than just an event — they are the global benchmark for excellence in lifestyle media. Think Michelin Star. Think Oscar. Think Emmy — but dedicated to food, fashion, travel, health, and culture. They don’t simply recognize achievement; they set the standard for what the world defines as truly worthy of taste. Every year, the TASTE AWARDS celebrate the finest in Television, Film, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio, and Photography — honoring the creators who elevate the way we eat, live, dress, move, and feel. This isn’t just recognition. It’s your passport to influence, visibility, and an enduring legacy.

www.TheTasteAwards.com

17th Annual TASTE AWARDS Regular Submissions Open thru September 6th

 

Regular Nomination submissions for the 17th Annual Awards are open thru September 6, 2025 for content first released between October 2024 and October 2025.

Nominations can be submitted via the ENTRY PAGE,

www.TheTasteAwards.com in any of the following categories:

CONTENT TOPICS

  • Food & Drink
  • Fashion & Design
  • Home Decor & Renov.
  • Travel & Adventure
  • Health & Fitness
  • Lifestyle
  • Outdoor Sports and Activity
  • Nature or Science

CONTENT PLATFORMS

  • Television
  • Film
  • Online Video & Streaming
  • Radio
  • Live Events
  • Photography
  • Podcasts
  • VR
  • Social Media

 

The TASTE AWARDS in Hollywood/Beverly Hills are the premier awards celebrating the year’s best in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programs in Film, Television, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio and Photography...

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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, 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, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok , and more.

TASTE AWARDS Announce Best Direct, Best Producer, Best Pilot and Best Non-English Award Winners

The TASTE AWARDS are pleased to announce Award Winners of the Best Director, Best Producer, Best Series Pilot, and Best Non-English Program or Film categories.

SEE THE FULL AWARDS LIST

These award winners were announced at the 16th Anniversary Red Carpet Awards Show, Reception and Ceremony on March 10, 2025 at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.

Portions of this event were filmed for broadcast on various public television stations across the United States starting in Spring 20242025

SELECTED AWARDS

Best Series Pilot

  • In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin
  • Kindred Kitchen – WINNER
  • More One BIG Recipe
  • Zahirah’s Bucket List Adventures – Bali, Indonesia
  • Zip Away

Best Non-English Language Program, Series or Film

  • Carne y papa – WINNER
  • Chef de Serviço (Shift Chef)
  • China Towns
  • Culinary Art School in Tijuana Celebrates 20 Years of Building Pride and Prosperity
  • Devuélveme los tápers
  • Don Juliote de la Mancha
  • Fermentados con Sonia
  • Fiestas con sabor mexicano
  • Food Masters: Taste of Taiwan – WINNER
  • La Cocina Magica de Las Setas
  • Locas por el jean
  • Maestros de la pasta
  • Me voy a comer el mundo. África
  • Rubrica RTP Açores – Cozinha em Casa
  • Vogue CZ Fashion Film

Best Producer

  • Homemade Live!
  • Marcella
  • New Scandinavian Cooking
  • California Bountiful – WINNER
  • Ericka’s Mexican Cocina – Mexican Basics
  • Celebrating with Lorna Maseko – South African Safari
  • Zahirah’s Bucket List Adventures – Bali, Indonesia
  • The Great Wildebeest Migration
  • Inside SoCal
  • Sip Sip Hooray! podcast
  • In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin

Best Director

  • America’s Comfort Foods – Iconic LA
  • Best In The World
  • Celebrating with Lorna Maseko – South African Safari
  • GORGEOUS GARDENS – Winter in London
  • Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out: BOLIVIA — SURPRISING AND UNDISCOVERED
  • Marcella
  • New Scandinavian Cooking
  • Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life
  • Tastes of the World – WINNER
  • The Great Wildebeest Migration
  • What’s for Dinner with Roberta Pipito – Philly Classics
  • Zahirah’s Bucket List Adventures – Bali, Indonesia

FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS

The full list of all award winners for television, video, streaming, radio, podcasts, films and photography can be seen here.

www.TheTasteAwards.com

For over a decade and a half, the TASTE AWARDS have been the premier awards celebrating the year’s best in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programs in Film, Television, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio and Photography.

The TASTE AWARDS have included appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms such asthe  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.

 

TASTE AWARDS Announce Recipient of the Anthony Bourdain Lifetime Achievement Award

The TASTE AWARDS are pleased to announce the winner of this year’s inaugural Anthony Bourdain Lifetime Achievement Award, as well of the The Andrew Zimmern Discovery Award.

The winning recipient of the Anthony Bourdain Lifetime Achievement Award is José Andrés’ WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN, which has done incredible work helping to feed and nourish those in need in conflict zones and natural disasters such as in Puerto Rico, Florida, Gaza, and most recently, during the Los Angeles fires. Having served over 450 million meals, as they describe their services, “Entering our 15th year, World Central Kitchen is still first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Our meals, from day one, have been culturally appropriate and served with dignity.”

The winning recipient of this year’s Andrew Zimmern Discovery Award is none other than Ethiopian-born Swedish-American celebrity chef, television host, author, entrepreneur, food champion, and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson. Marcus has done much over the years to bring new foods, new cultures, and new talent to the forefront of his audiences, partners, and clients.

Now in its 16th year, the TASTE AWARDS are the premier awards celebrating the year’s best in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programs in Film, Television, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio and Photography.

We congratulate them both!

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.