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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Yvonne C Lam

Australian cookbook authors Helen Goh and Yoko Nakazawa win prestigious 2026 James Beard awards

Helen Goh
Yoko Nakazawa and Helen Goh stand at 2026 James Beard Awards podiums
James Beard 2026 award winners Yoko Nakazawa (L) and Helen Goh (R). Composite: Jeff Schear/Getty Images for the James Beard Foundation

Two Australian cookbook authors have claimed medallions in the James Beard media awards, one of the most prestigious prizes in the food publishing world.

The awards, announced in Chicago on Saturday evening local time, recognise books, media and journalism covering food and drink that have been published or broadcast in the United States.

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