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Historical Record of James Beard Awards
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A detailed record of the James Beard Foundation Awards, which honour excellence among chefs, restaurateurs, authors, and journalists in the United States. Spanning from 1991 to 2024, this data catalogues semifinalists, nominees, and winners, offering a rich historical view of culinary achievements. The awards are held annually around James Beard's birthday on 5 May.
Columns
- year: The year the award was given.
- recipient_id: A unique identifier for the award recipient.
- recipient_name: The name of the person or entity that received the honour.
- category: The main award category (e.g., Restaurant & Chef, Broadcast Media).
- subcategory: The specific award within a category (e.g., Best Chefs, Best New Restaurant).
- award_status: The status of the honouree (Winner, Nominee, or Semifinalist).
- location: The geographical location (city, state) associated with restaurant and chef awards.
- restaurant_name: The name of the restaurant associated with an award.
- company: The company associated with media awards (e.g., PBS).
- project: The name of the project associated with an award.
- publisher: The publisher for book awards (e.g., Ten Speed Press).
- book_title: The title of the book for book awards.
- publication: The name of the publication for journalism awards (e.g., Saveur).
- show: The name of the television or radio show for broadcast media awards.
Distribution
- Format: CSV
- File Size: 1.71 MB
- Structure: The data is tabular and contains 14 columns and approximately 14,900 records. Some records may be incomplete or contain missing data.
Usage
This data is ideal for analysing trends in the American culinary industry, tracking the careers of prominent chefs, and exploring the geographical distribution of culinary excellence. It can be used for data journalism, academic research on food culture, or developing applications related to the restaurant and food media industries.
Coverage
- Geographic: United States.
- Time Range: 1991–2024.
- Demographic: The data covers individuals and organisations within the US food, restaurant, and media industries. Data completeness varies by award category; for instance, location details are specific to restaurant and chef awards.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Journalists: To create stories and visualisations about culinary trends and award histories.
- Food Historians: To research the evolution of American cuisine and influential figures.
- Market Researchers: To analyse regional culinary hotspots and award-winning restaurant attributes.
- Culinary Students: To study the careers of top chefs and award-winning establishments.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- James Beard Foundation Awards History (1991–2024)
- USA Culinary Excellence: James Beard Awards Data
- American Restaurant & Chef Awards (1991–2024)
- James Beard Awards Winners & Nominees
- Historical Record of James Beard Awards
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical Record of James Beard Awards
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