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.

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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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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.

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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

 

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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.