James Beard Awards VP, Dawn Padmore

In the American culinary world, winning a James Beard Award can change your life overnight. Today, Jonathan talks with the VP of the James Beard Awards, Dawn Padmore, about the origins & evolution of the awards; their current 'open call' season for submissions; and the impact of winning or being nominated for a James Beard Award. We Want to Hear from You! Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us at: [email protected] to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. RELATED LINKS: FactorMeals.com - code: BLISTERPOD50OFF BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: The James Beard Foundation (1:38) Evolution of the James Beard Awards (3:19) The 5 Award Categories (4:32) Dawn's Background (10:42) The James Beard Media Awards (14:26) Culinary Diversity (16:04) Coffee? (24:37) The Nominations Process (26:01) Where / How to Submit Your Nominations (43:13) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Cinematic The Vault