Join us for the tenth annual presentation of the Julia Child Award and help support the Smithsonian Food History Project! The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Julia Child Award by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts to this year's recipient, Alice Waters.

Waters is widely known for her groundbreaking farm-to-table restaurant, Chez Panisse, established in Berkeley, CA, in 1971, and for creating the Edible Schoolyard program, a national movement dedicated to food education.

As we gather for the 10th annual Gala, we not only celebrate a decade of culinary excellence but also recognize the pivotal role the Food History Project plays in fostering a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance of what we eat. Your presence at the Gala supports the ongoing efforts to preserve, document, and share these culinary narratives, ensuring that our rich food history continues to be a source of inspiration for our millions of annual visitors.