James Beard Award Nominations 2025 Nominations. Grab your popcorn, place your bets, and make your dinner reservations—it’s awards season. The james beard foundation on wednesday released its list of award semifinalists, which includes several familiar faces in the minnesota restaurant scene.

The restaurant and chef award nominees will be announced on april 2, and winners will be celebrated at the james beard restaurant and chef awards ceremony on. Here you’ll find key information you may need to complete your nomination, including what category they are eligible for and details about how they align with the james beard.