International Special Awards 2025
The 2025 awards recognize chefs, restaurants, and regions who are making waves in the industry through excellent cooking, innovation, sustainability, authenticity, and more.
Award of Honor
In recognition of the lifetime achievement and legacy of a single chef.
Talent of the Year Award
Most promising chefs of the year.
Pastry Talent of the Year Award
Most promising pastry chefs in a restaurant.
International selection1
Local selection – France1
New Destination Champion Award
A city, region, or country, in full gastronomic boom, soon to be a must for gourmets.
International selection1
Local selection – France1
Game Changer Award
A personality who is strongly committed to imposing more egalitarian and inclusive, or sustainable and educational values in the kitchen or in the sector.
Innovation Award
A chef, restaurateur, or organization that reinvents itself by creating new development opportunities.
International selection1
Local selection – France1
Community Spirit Award
Project led by a chef, restaurateur or organization that supports their community or a cause.
Show-to-Table Award
Establishments blending performance with fine dining, hosting with energy, elegance, and atmosphere, and crafting unique social experiences where theater complements gastronomy.
Ethical & Sustainability Award
A chef, restaurateur or group who has implemented ethical, sustainable and supportive practices that have had an impact within their establishment or in their community.
International selection1
Local selection – France1
Opening of the Year Award
Restaurants that have successfully opened and deserve to be commended.
Artisan & Authenticity Award
Establishments and cooks highlighting the culinary heritage of their region or country through their know-how, their products and short circuits.
International selection1
Local selection – France1
Discovery Gem Award
Restaurants that deserve to be discovered for their unique culinary experience and the interpretation of their terroir.
