January 5, 2026 — The 17th Annual TASTE AWARDS proudly announce this year’s nominees, as selected by the Academy of Media Tastemakers — a global community of creators, producers, and industry leaders dedicated to recognizing excellence in lifestyle media.
The TASTE AWARDS are not just an event — they are the global mark of excellence for food, fashion, travel, health, and culture storytelling. Often described as the Michelin Star of storytelling, the Oscar for originality, or the Emmy for influence, the TASTE AWARDS define what the world considers worthy of taste.
Each year, the TASTE AWARDS honor outstanding work across Television, Film, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio, and Photography, spotlighting creators whose work shape how we eat, live, dress, explore, move, and feel.
In addition to honoring nominees and winners, the TASTE AWARDS also recognize select Special Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductees whose careers and cultural contributions have left a lasting impact on global lifestyle media. For the 17th Annual Awards, select Celebrity Honorary Awards will spotlight individuals whose work bridges creativity, influence, and cultural resonance — celebrating figures who embody bold expression, originality, and the evolving spirit of taste across entertainment, music, and media.
The 2026 nominees — along with this year’s Winners, Special Honorees, Celebrity Honorary Award recipients, and Hall of Fame Inductees — will be formally celebrated at the 17th Annual TASTE AWARDS Ceremony on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the WGA Theater in Beverly Hills.
Beyond its annual ceremony, the TASTE AWARDS serve as a year-round platform for recognition, visibility, and cultural influence, elevating creators and programs that move culture forward and set new standards for global taste.
From bold culinary storytelling to visionary fashion films, from travel, wellness, and science programming to podcasts, photography, and radio — the TASTE AWARDS don’t just recognize achievement. They define it.
Nominee announcements, honoree updates, and event details are available at:
www.TheTasteAwards.com
