Though the list of nominees is generally met with excitement, the James Beard Foundation has faced a healthy dose of controversy over the past few years. In a whirlwind of chaos and controversy that soon followed, the foundation canceled award ceremonies for the following two years, outwardly committing to reflection in the form of an audit and updated award-granting procedures. In theory, this update was an obvious and straightforward one: ensure award winners were acting in good faith and fostering healthy workplaces.
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