We’re looking for chefs, creators, food system leaders, and more who could be the next James Beard Award winners! Whether you published a cookbook in the last year, own a restaurant, or advocate for food system change, we encourage you to submit your entries and recommend your talented colleagues.
Open Call for the 2027 James Beard Awards is open now through November 30.
Open Call Process
Restaurant and Chef Awards Open Call for Recommendations are conducted in addition to recommendations provided by the Awards program’s voting body. Recommendations from the public are reviewed and considered by the subcommittees when generating the semifinalist list. There are no entry fees for these programs.
Media Awards Open Call for Entries are conducted and require a fee of $85.00 per entry (waivers provided upon request). Winners and Nominees are selected from the entries.
Click here for more information on the Media Awards Voting Process.
Impact Awards Open Call for Recommendations from the public are reviewed and considered by the Foundation’s Impact Committee. There is no entry fee for this program.
