James Beard Foundation’s 2026 Awards Programming

Linton Media is proud to have once again partnered with the James Beard Foundation, creating all  video content for the 2026 James Beard Awards three-day gala event: Restaurant Chef Awards, Media Awards and Impact Awards.  It is known as the ‘Oscars of the Food World.’ Established in 1990 with the first awards given in 1991, the James Beard Awards® are among the nation’s most prestigious honors. 

Linton Media has worked with them for over a decade. The Impact Awards recognize achievements by individuals and/or organizations actively working to push for standards that create a more equitable, sustainable, and economically viable restaurant industry and food system for producers, workers, and consumers alike.