The James Beard Foundation Awards are annual awards presented by the James Beard Foundation to recognize culinary professionals in the United States.[1] The awards recognize chefs, restaurateurs, authors and journalists each year, and are generally scheduled around James Beard's May birthday.[2]
The foundation also awards annually since 1998 the designation of America's Classic for local independently-owned restaurants that reflect the character of the community.[3]
The 2000 James Beard Awards were presented on May 8, 2000, at the New York Marriott Marquis.[4]
The 2001 James Beard Awards were presented on April 30, 2001, at the New York Marriott Marquis.[6]
The 2002 James Beard Awards were presented on May 6, 2002, at the New York Marriott Marquis.[7]
The 2003 James Beard Awards were presented at the New York Marriott Marquis on May 5, 2003, which would have been James Beard's 100th birthday.[8]
The 2004 James Beard Awards were presented at the New York Marriott Marquis on May 10, 2004.[9]
The 2005 James Beard Awards were presented at the New York Marriott Marquis on May 2, 2005.[12][13]
editThe 2006 James Beard Awards were presented at the New York Marriott Marquis on May 8, 2006, with Cokie Roberts serving as master of ceremonies.[16] The journalism awards were presented the previous evening at the Grand Hyatt New York.
The 2007 James Beard Awards were presented on May 7, 2007, and more than 1,600 people attended the reception at New York's Lincoln Center.[19] The media awards were presented the previous night at the Millennium Broadway hotel.[20]
editThe 2008 James Beard Awards were presented on June 8, 2008, at New York's Lincoln Center.[24]
editThe 2009 James Beard Awards were presented on May 4, 2009, at New York's Lincoln Center, in a ceremony hosted by Cat Cora, Emeril Lagasse and Stanley Tucci.[27][28]
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