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)
TASTE PHOTO AWARDS Announce New Photography Book Spotlighting Award Winners and More
The TASTE AWARDS are pleased to announce the release of the new book that spotlights winners and selected finalists from the years 2019-2025 for the TASTE PHOTO AWARDS.
www.TastePHOTOAwards.com
“The TASTE PHOTO Book is a fine art compilation that brings together some of the most captivating and imaginative images from the TASTE PHOTO AWARDS, a juried competition celebrating excellence in visual storytelling. Created by TasteTV and the TASTE AWARDS (known as “The Oscars of Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle Media”) this volume captures the spirit and brilliance of artists whose work defines current visual culture across a spectrum of lifestyle genres. From 2019 through 2025, winners and finalists have been selected for their outstanding photography in categories such as Food, Wine & Spirits, Fashion & Design, Travel, Health & Exercise, and Photo Styling. This curated collection is a tribute to the creativity and artistry that are the focus of the TASTE AWARDS.” Cover image by Bozena Garbinska.
For over a decade, 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.
Watch the TASTE AWARDS 2024 Television Broadcast on PBS on Demand
Now in its 15th year, the annual TASTE AWARDS is televised across the United States in 2024.
This star-studded television special is broadcast exclusively on select public television stations nationwide, and is also viewable on the PBS Video on Demand app.
Award winners who accepted their awards in person included well-known celebrities and TV hosts such as Steve Raichlen, Maria Loi, Esteban Mercer, and Catherine Fulvio, authors and broadcasters such as Shari Bayer, fashionistas and foodies such as NIZIE, FNL Network, Nadia Mejia, and the Dining Divas, personalities such at NatGeo’s Christian Cooper, as well as network and studio executives and producers such as Lisa-Renee Ramirez (Recipe.TV/Allen Media) and Chris Knight (Gusto TV)..
This season’s ceremony included host
Michelle Harris (Alive and Well TV, syndicated nationwide), plus Award Presenters Margaret McSweeney (host and producer, Kitchen Chat), Marcel Vigneron (Top Chef, restaurateur, TV host), and Bita and Beata (Modern Persian Food). The 2024 Ambassadors and Miss TASTE AWARDS were Angie de Togni (from Queen in the Kitchen) and Katie McSweeney (from Kitchen Chat).
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Red Carpet Photos and Fashion from the 15th Annual TASTE AWARDS
FNL Network
The 15th annual TASTE AWARDS Red Carpet was the epitome of style and pizazz in Beverly Hills!
Award winners who accepted their awards in person included well-known celebrities and TV hosts such as Steve Raichlen, Maria Loi, Esteban Mercer, and Catherine Fulvio, authors and broadcasters such as Shari Bayer, fashionistas and foodies such as NIZIE, FNL Network, Nadia Mejia, and the Dining Divas, personalities such at NatGeo’s Christian Cooper, as well as network and studio executives and producers such as Lisa-Renee Ramirez(Recipe.TV/Allen Media) and Chris Knight (Gusto TV).
This season’s ceremony included host Michelle Harris (Alive and Well TV, syndicated nationwide), plus Award Presenters Margaret McSweeney (host and producer, Kitchen Chat), Marcel Vigneron (Top Chef, restaurateur, TV host), and Bita and Beata (Modern Persian Food). The 2024 Ambassadors and Miss TASTE AWARDS were Angie de Togni (from Queen in the Kitchen) and Katie McSweeney (from Kitchen Chat).
Take a look at the entire Photo Gallery from that night HERE!
