The James Beard Foundation announced the 2025 Media Award winners, celebrating excellence in culinary journalism, cookbooks, and other food-related media. The awards recognized outstanding achievements across various categories, including investigative journalism, food-focused essays, and cookbooks that highlight diverse cuisines and innovative recipes. Notable winners include a groundbreaking investigative piece on labor practices in the restaurant industry, a collection of essays exploring the cultural significance of food, and a cookbook that showcases the rich culinary traditions of a specific region. The awards ceremony, held in Chicago, honored the recipients for their contributions to the culinary world and their impact on food culture and discourse.