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The latest news and announcements about the Julia Child Award, including press releases and the gala event at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
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FOOD TANK’S DANIELLE NIERENBERG NAMED 2020 JULIA CHILD AWARD RECIPIENT BY THE JULIA CHILD FOUNDATION
Nierenberg is being recognized for her work as a global thought leader on a mission to build a more equitable food system and as a champion for underrepresented voices in the industry. Read more.
2020 FOOD HISTORY GALA FROM HOME
This year’s Food History Gala will take place virtually on Thursday, October 15, and is free to everyone! Register to see Julia Child Award recipient Danielle Nierenberg receive her award and stay tuned for updates on this year’s presenters and participants. Register now!
CHEF JOSÉ ANDRÉS NAMED 2019 JULIA CHILD AWARD RECIPIENT BY THE JULIA CHILD FOUNDATION
Chef, restaurateur and humanitarian José Andrés received the coveted award, which is accompanied by a $50,000 grant to World Central Kitchen. Read more.
JULIA CHILD AWARD RECIPIENTS MARY SUE MILLIKEN AND SUSAN FENIGER ANNOUNCE $50,000 IN GRANT DONATIONS TO FURTHER DIVERSITY IN THE KITCHEN
James Beard Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center each will receive $25,000 grants from the Julia Child Foundation in conjunction with the annual Award
2018 Julia Child Award Recipients
Congratulations to Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, the first-ever team to receive the Julia Child Award. Throughout their more than 35-year partnership, Milliken and Feniger have been restaurant industry leaders and innovators, as well as cookbook authors and television personalities.
JULIA CHILD AWARD ADDS TWO NEW JURORS
This year, the Julia Child Award welcomed two new jurors, Carla Hall and Stephen Pyles. Learn more about the Julia Child Award Jury.