Zero Foodprint also received the Humanitarian of the Year Award.
The former recognizes someone in the industry whose work has had a positive, lasting impact on “the way we eat, cook, and think about food in America.” This year, it was awarded to Jessica B. Harris, the celebrated culinary historian and cookbook author who specializes in the food of Africa and its diaspora.
The Humanitarian of the Year Award, on the other hand, recognizes an individual or organization “whose work in the realm of food has improved the lives of others and benefited society at large.” The 2020 award went to , a nonprofit that partners with restaurants to crowd-fund grants that allow farmers to make the switch to renewable farming.
“We’re so excited to see the James Beard Foundation shining a spotlight on food and climate, because farmers are amazing, and the restaurant world can do so much to heal the world,” Zero Foodprint's executive director, Next up in the James Beard Award schedule, you can expect the finalists for the chef, restaurant, and media awards to be announced on March 25.
, with the leadership awards scheduled on May 3. The annual gala celebrating the winners will take place on May 4 in Chicago. Stay tuned for our continuing coverage.
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