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

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In recognition of the lifetime achievement and legacy of a single chef.

Talent of the Year Award

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Most promising chefs of the year.

Pastry Talent of the Year Award

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Most promising pastry chefs in a restaurant.

New Destination Champion Award

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A city, region, or country, in full gastronomic boom, soon to be a must for gourmets.

Game Changer Award

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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

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A chef, restaurateur, or organization that reinvents itself by creating new development opportunities.

Community Spirit Award

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Project led by a chef, restaurateur or organization that supports their community or a cause.

Show-to-Table Award

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Establishments blending performance with fine dining, hosting with energy, elegance, and atmosphere, and crafting unique social experiences where theater complements gastronomy.

Ethical & Sustainability Award

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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.

Opening of the Year Award

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Restaurants that have successfully opened and deserve to be commended.

Artisan & Authenticity Award

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Establishments and cooks highlighting the culinary heritage of their region or country through their know-how, their products and short circuits.

Discovery Gem Award

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Restaurants that deserve to be discovered for their unique culinary experience and the interpretation of their terroir.