The brands received nominations for distinguished writing, local coverage, foodways, video, and beverage
Eater and Punch have received a total of 11 nominations for the 2025 James Beard Media Awards, recognizing their outstanding contributions to food journalism and media. Eater's nominations span across various categories, including "Outstanding Restaurant Review or Critique" for Bettina Makalintal's review of Naks, "Emerging Voice" for Jaya Saxena, and "Beverage" for Robert Simonson's piece on the rise of non-alcoholic cocktails. Punch secured nominations in the "Beverage" category for articles by Chloe Frechette and Robert Simonson, as well as in "Emerging Voice" for writer Emma Janzen. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 15, 2025, in Chicago, celebrating the best in food media and journalism.