The Tasties: Future Tastemaker Award
The Tasties, presented by Delicious City Podcast, are excited to introduce the Future Tastemaker Award, a new Philadelphia hospitality scholarship that recognizes rising stars under the age of 30. Three Future Tastemakers in the Philadelphia area will each receive a $1,000 grant to support tools, books, or further education in food, wine, spirits, and hospitality.
Restaurants and bars can nominate team members using this form. Nominations will be accepted from 12/15/25 through 1/15/26. Please only submit once for each nominee.
To get tickets to The Tasties awards ceremony on Sunday, February 1st at Live Casino & Hotel Philadephia, and to learn more about the Tasties committee members and their mission, visit DeliciousCityPodcast.com.
Your Name
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Who are you nominating as a Future Tastemaker?
Enter the first and last name of the industry professional or rising culinary star you wish to nominate.
Where does the nominee currently work?
Tell us the restaurant, bar or hospitality group they are affiliated with, and any past work experience that might be relevant.
How old is the nominee?
Tell us the age of the industry professional you'd like to nominate. To be eligible, this person must be under 30 years old as of February 1st, 2026.
Tell us why you're nominating this person to receive the Future Tastemaker scholarship.
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Your nomination for the Future Tastemaker Award at the 2026 Tasties has been received.
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