AdvertisementJames Beard Awards Urge Voters To Consider Both Cuisine And CharacterJanuary 05, 2018Maria GodoyfacebookEmailThe James Beard Awards are known as the Oscars of the food world. Now several past winners, including chefs Mario Batali and John Besh, face allegations of sexual harassment. This year, the awards committee is asking judges to consider character and culture in nominating chefs and restaurants for the awards. (Getty Images)