Monday February 5, 2007
British TV chefs Rick Stein, Antonio Carluccio and Jamie Oliver have done it. So have Americans Carol Field, Rose Levy Beranbaum and Charlie Trotter. In Europe, Norwegian photographer Knut Bry did it, as has Belgian camera whiz Tony Le Duc – several times.
In the Asia Pacific region, Australia"s Stephanie Alexander, Singapore"s Edmond Ho, and New Zealand"s Lauraine Jacobs and Brett Dean Brettschneider have all done it in style.
What is it? They have all been winners of “Ladles” in the World Food Media Awards. And they are just some of the individuals who have won over the past ten years.
Food and drink magazines, TV food and drink shows, guides, websites, recipe books, and much more from as far afield as Japan, Germany, Canada, Greece, Hong Kong and Thailand have been recognised.
And the World Food Media Awards recently became bigger with the welcome addition of globally recognised naming rights sponsor, Le Cordon Bleu.
“The next biennial 2007 World Food Media Awards is our sixth and we"re delighted and proud to have the support of Le Cordon Bleu,” said Jury Chairman and Director of Tasting Australia, Ian Parmenter.
“Since our first Awards in 1997, more than 4,000 entries have been received, with ever increasing interest from around the world. These awards – where ‘Ladles’ are presented – are unique in covering the widest possible range of food and drink publishing,” he said.
Said Rodger Griffiths, Advisor to the President of Le Cordon Bleu International: “As the world"s leading educational institute in culinary training and in hotel and restaurant management and tourism at University level, it is appropriate for us to support the gastronomic equivalent of the Oscars. The presence of Le Cordon Bleu International now encompasses some 30 schools in 15 countries, attended by more than 20,000 students. Holding a pre-eminence position in the world of culinary training with now 13 schools in America, Le Cordon Bleu has extended its educational strength from vocational training to management education including Bachelors, Masters and M.B.A.’s.
“The 2007 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards will highlight and reward excellence in global food media and publishing at a time when interest in quality food and drink has never been stronger. As an adjunct to our vibrant programme of teaching activities in South Australia, Le Cordon Bleu is present at many prestigious international gastronomic events – I am delighted with our new association with the Adelaide-based World Food Media Awards,” he said.
The presentation of awards will take place in Adelaide, South Australia, on Saturday October 20, 2007, as part of Tasting Australia. In the 2007 competition there are six (6) sections (television, books, magazines/newspapers, journalism, photography, and websites) which carry twenty four (24) categories to be awarded. (Details at www.worldfoodmediaawards.com )
As with the previous competition, Gold Ladles will be presented, with short-listed nominees being fully recognised and the recipients will be entitled to display 2007 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards insignia to promote their work.
Works eligible for entry in the next competition must have been published or broadcast between June 2, 2005 and June 1, 2007. After the closing date for entries of June 5, 2007, an international panel of 74 food, wine and media professionals from 14 countries will begin the task of judging the entries. Following judging, the public announcement of nominees will take place in September, 2007.
The 2007 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards will provide global recognition to the very best in the international food and drink publishing industry.
Entries are available online at www.worldfoodmediaawards.com.
For further information contact:
Karen Lewis
Project Manager, 2007 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards
PO Box 274
Subiaco, Western Australia 6904
Australia
P: 61 8 9388 8877
F: 61 8 9388 8866
E: karen@tasting-australia.com.au