Chef Of The Year 2024 Nominees. Great lakes (illinois, indiana, michigan, ohio) hajime sato, sozai, clawson, mich. The semifinalists for the 2024 james beard foundation awards have officially been revealed, with many of the country’s top restaurant industry professionals getting lots of love.

Some of the best restaurants in the country are nominated for the 2024 james beard awards. The 2024 james beard award nominees include the top chefs and restaurateurs around the country, including nyc’s melba wilson.