Celebrating its Wax Anniversary in 2024, the TASTE AWARDS continue to hold their status as the premier awards for recognizing excellence in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programming. Now in its 16th year, these prestigious awards honor the very best in a wide range of media, including Film, Television, Online and Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio, Photography, and beyond.
Twelfth Hall of Fame Class Inductees
The TASTE AWARDS Committee is proud to announce the inductees for the Twelfth Class of the TASTE HALL OF FAME. This esteemed honor highlights individuals and productions that have either received numerous TASTE AWARDS or nominations throughout the years, or have made a significant impact in the realm of taste and entertainment.
The 2024 Taste Awards Hall of Fame inductees
This year’s class is particularly noteworthy, featuring a record number of international inductees. From household names in Hollywood to culinary innovators and global creatives, the inductees reflect the diversity and scope of talent in the world of food, fashion, and lifestyle entertainment.
Key figures among the 2024 inductees include legendary names like:
- Debbie Harry, iconic frontwoman of Blondie
- Alfonso Ribeiro, actor and television host
- Valerie Bertinelli, actress and food show host
- Paris Hilton, socialite and media personality
They are joined by a rich selection of individuals and shows that span across various media:
- Benny Blanco, celebrated music producer
- Chef Andre Fowles (Jamaica), culinary star
- Chef Erik “Egg” Berlin, a culinary force
- Matty Matheson (Canada), chef and personality
- Edward Delling-Williams, British chef based in Paris
- Milk Street Television, educational food programming
- Olivier Rousteing / Pierre Balmain (France), fashion leader
- Rita Lobo (Brazil), a food media sensation
- The Simple Life, starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie
The TASTE HALL OF FAME inductees for 2024 also include:
- Dan Souza
- Ella Woodward Mills
- Esteban Mercer
- George Clinton
- Jackie Alpers
- Joy Bauer
- Lisa-Renee Ramirez
- Marga Reyes (Sopitas de mi Ecuador)
- Maria Lawton
- NatGeo TV
- Niccolo Montanari
- Roy Yamaguchi (Hawaii)
- Tellus Works (Scandinavia)
- Tia Lowry
- To Dine For with Kate Sullivan
- Toni Tipton-Martin
- Wine First
- Zarela Martínez
These honorees represent a vast range of contributions, from groundbreaking culinary techniques to the integration of fashion into lifestyle programming, enriching audiences worldwide.
TASTE AWARDS Submission Period
For those looking to compete in the upcoming 15th Annual TASTE AWARDS, submissions are now open! The extended period for nominations will run through October 8, 2024, for content released between October 2023 and October 2024. The final deadline for submissions closes on November 2, 2024.
The TASTE AWARDS continue to be the ultimate celebration of excellence in programming across categories such as:
- Film
- Television
- Online Video
- Streaming Video/VOD
- Podcasts
- Radio
- Photography
- VR
- eBooks
As the global community of food, fashion, health, and lifestyle enthusiasts grows, the TASTE AWARDS remain a beacon, shining a spotlight on innovation, creativity, and cultural significance across media platforms.
Now in its 16th year, the annual TASTE AWARDS are the premier and original awards celebrating the year’s best in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programs in Film, Television, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio and Photography.
Portions of the live ceremony will be recorded for later broadcast in the televised awards show on select public television stations throughout the United States.
SUBMIT ENTRIES HERE www.TheTasteAwards.com or at FilmFreeway.com/TasteAwards
Tickets soon available to attend.
