The Julia Child Award Recipient for 2023

Sean Sherman

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A member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, Chef Sean Sherman focuses on the revitalization and evolution of Indigenous foods systems throughout North America. Through his activism and advocacy, Sean is helping to reclaim and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Indigenous communities around the world.

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Past Recipients

2022 – Grace Young

Named the “poet laureate of the wok” by food historian Betty Fussell

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2021 – Toni Tipton-Martin

Toni Tipton-Martin is an award-winning author and food journalist

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2020 – Danielle Nierenberg

In 2013, Danielle Nierenberg co-founded Food Tank.

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2019 – José Andrés

Restaurateur and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup
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2018 – Mary Sue Milliken

Co-Chef and Owner – Border Grill
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2018 – Susan Feniger

Co-Chef and Owner – Border Grill
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2017 – Danny Meyer

Restaurateur and the CEO of the Union Square Hospitality Group
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2016 – Rick Bayless

Chef, Television Host, Cookbook Author, Humanitarian
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2015 – Jacques Pépin

Renowned chef, cookbook author and culinary personality
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