The TASTE AWARDS Committee, organizers of the Annual TASTE AWARDS celebrating the best in Food, Fashion, Travel, Health and Lifestyle programming on Television, in Film, in Online Digital & Streaming Video, and in Apps, Radio, Podcasts and Photography, is pleased to announce the inductees in the Twelfth Class of the TASTE HALL OF FAME.
SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TASTE AWARDS Committee, celebrating excellence in Food, Fashion, Travel, Nature, Health, and Lifestyle content across Television, Film, Digital, Online & Streaming, Podcasts, Radio, and Photography, is pleased to announce the 14th Class of the TASTE HALL OF FAME.
TASTE HALL OF FAME Inductees are selected based on their outstanding achievements, recognition by the TASTE AWARDS, or significant contributions to the worlds of taste, lifestyle, and media entertainment. Inductees represent endeavors across television, film, digital, online and streaming video, podcasts, radio, photography, and real-world experiences.
An awards spokesperson says, "Our Mission is to recognize and acknowledge outstanding excellence and influence in television, film, digital, online, streaming, mobile, and interactive content focused on food, drink, fashion, beauty, design, travel, nature, science, health, fitness, and lifestyle."
The Annual Awards have included appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms such as the Food Network, the Style Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, Create TV, APT, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, NatGeo, Hulu, YouTube, Dreamworks, Esquire Network, The History Channel, iHeart Radio, Sony Pictures, HBO Max, Allen Media Group & Entertainment Studios, Recipe.TV, NETA, Gusto TV, AMC International, Vox, Myx TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Tastemade, Cleo TV, the Africa Channel, Roku, Taiwan Plus, and more.
12th TASTE Hall of Fame Inductees are:
- Padma Lakshmi — Award-winning television host, author, and producer whose work has brought culinary traditions, cultural storytelling, and global food experiences to audiences worldwide.
- Dolly Parton — Legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur whose extraordinary career and enduring cultural influence span music, entertainment, philanthropy, and lifestyle.
- Diane von Furstenberg — Iconic fashion designer and entrepreneur whose revolutionary designs, creative vision, and advocacy for women have helped shape modern fashion and culture.
- Rick Steves — Acclaimed travel television host, author, and educator whose decades of programming have inspired audiences to explore the world through cultural understanding and discovery.
- David Beckham — International sports icon, entrepreneur, and style influencer whose impact extends across fashion, entertainment, global branding, and contemporary lifestyle.
- Samin Nosrat — Celebrated chef, author, and television personality whose approachable philosophy of cooking has transformed how audiences understand and appreciate food.
- Halston — Visionary American fashion designer whose minimalist elegance, innovative designs, and cultural influence helped define an era of modern American style.
- Cecilia Chiang — Pioneering restaurateur whose groundbreaking contributions to Chinese cuisine transformed American dining and influenced generations of chefs and culinary professionals.
- Michael & Bryan Voltaggio — The Voltaggio Brothers — Acclaimed chefs and television personalities whose innovative culinary approaches, restaurants, and media appearances have helped shape contemporary American dining.
- Nancy Silverton — Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author whose pioneering work in artisan baking and Italian-inspired cuisine has left a lasting mark on American culinary culture.
- Brooke Williamson — Acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and television personality whose culinary creativity, competitive achievements, and media presence have helped introduce contemporary California cuisine to national audiences.
- Wally "Famous" Amos — Pioneering entrepreneur, author, and television personality whose iconic Famous Amos cookies helped transform American snack culture and whose commitment to literacy inspired generations.
- Justine Doiron (Justine Snacks) — Influential digital food creator, cookbook author, and recipe developer whose inventive, approachable cooking and distinctive storytelling have helped shape a new generation of online culinary media.
- Herb Ritts — Legendary fashion and celebrity photographer whose iconic portraits, groundbreaking visual style, and influential music videos helped define the imagery of modern fashion, entertainment, and popular culture.
Previous TASTE HALL OF FAME Inductees and photos can be seen at www.TasteHallofFame.com.
In addition to the TASTE HALL OF FAME Inductees, The TASTE AWARDS Committee also announces that program, video, film, and radio nominations are now being accepted for the upcoming awards event in Hollywood.
The TASTE AWARDS don't just recognize excellence — they spotlight the boldest creators of Food, Fashion, Travel, Nature, Health, and Lifestyle content across Television, in Film, Digital, Online & Streaming, in Podcasts, on Radio, and in Photography.
Producers, stations, channels, studios, creators and hosts may submit nominations between through November 4, 2026. Finalists are announced in January, and the Winners are celebrated at an awards event on March 6th in Beverly Hills. To submit a nomination for any category, go to www.TheTasteAwards.com
As an awards show and as an industry networking and validation event, the TASTE AWARDS have launched several notable business partnerships and projects for nominees, winners, presenters, and sponsors as well as new awards categories that have evolved with the current industry environment, technology, and platforms.
For more information about the TASTE Awards, go to www.TheTasteAwards.com, as well as get updates on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/TASTEAwards.
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