CRAFTED

James Beard Awards VP, Dawn Padmore

October 7, 2026·46 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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: info@blisterreview.com 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: Creation of the James Beard Foundation (1:38) Evolution of the Awards (3:19) 5 Categories of James Beard Awards (4:32) Dawn's Background (10:42) Media Awards (14:26) Diversity of Food (16:04) Coffee (24:37) Nominations Process (26:01) What Should People Know (43:13) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Cinematic The Vault

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