The Julia Child Award

The Julia Child Award, now in its 12th year, is presented to an individual (or team) who has made a profound and significant difference in the way America cooks, eats and drinks.

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THE JULIA CHILD AWARD IN CHICAGO

Check out photos from the 12th annual Julia Child Award Presentation, honoring Sam Kass, at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

SAM KASS SELECTS THREE NON-PROFITS TO RECEIVE FUNDING

In honor of Sam Kass receiving the Julia Child Award, the Foundation will give grants to Urban Growers Collective, American Farmland Trust and God's Love We Deliver. Learn more.

SAM KASS NAMED 12th ANNUAL JULIA CHILD AWARD RECIPIENT

The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts announces Sam Kass—chef, author, former White House Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition, Executive Director of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign, and Partner at Acre Venture Partners—the 12th recipient of the Julia Child Award.