JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS AND RESY, BEGINNING WITH PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026 JAMES BEARD AWARDS® CEREMONIES

Beyond the James Beard Awards, the partnership will support national events and mission-driven programming to strengthen the independent restaurant industry NEW YORK, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The James Beard Foundation® (JBF), the nation's leading nonprofit championing the independent restaurant industry, today announced American Express and Resy as its official credit card and reservations platform as well as presenting sponsor of the 2026 James Beard Awards®, embarking on a strategic, long-term partnership. Beginning this month, the transformative multi-year partnership will support the James Beard Awards and comprehensive suite of James Beard Foundation flagship programs and events.