The 2025 list of nominees for the James Beard Awards was just released. Of the 9 semifinalists from Maine named in January, none proceeded to the next step as an awards nominee this year. The last time that happened was in 2014.
Elsewhere in New England there were 4 nominees from Rhode Island, 1 from Connecticut, 1 from New Hampshire, 3 from Massachusetts, and 3 from Vermont.
Related information:
- Maine Award Winners, Nominees and Semifinalists – a complete list of Maine award winners, nominees and semifinalists from 2008 to 2025.
- Award and Nomination Process – the award nominations process.
- Award Categories – the 2025 list of categories and eligibility requirements.
- James Beard in Portland – James Beard taught a set cooking classes in Portland in 1964.