José Andrés, a globally renowned culinary innovator, author, educator, television personality, and humanitarian, has been recognized as one of Time's "100 Most Influential People" and an "Outstanding Chef" by the James Beard Foundation.
As a pioneer of Spanish tapas in the United States, Andrés is celebrated for his avant-garde cuisine and his award-winning group of 27 restaurants across the country and beyond. His innovative minibar by José Andrés earned two Michelin stars in 2016, making him the only chef globally to have both a two-star Michelin restaurant and four Bib Gourmands.
Throughout his illustrious career, Andrés has received numerous awards and honors, including the 2015 National Humanities Medal, one of 12 distinguished recipients of the award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Notable awards include:
* 2016: Michelin Guide Washington, DC, 2 Stars for minibar by José Andrés
* 2015: National Humanities Medal
* 2015: Tourism Merit Medal for Internationalization from the Government of Spain
* 2014: The McCall-Pierpaoli Award from Refugees International; Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from George Washington University
* 2013: Hispanic Heritage Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (the first ever awarded to a chef)
* 2012: TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People"
* 2011: Outstanding Chef from The James Beard Foundation
* 2010: Order of the Arts and Letters Award from Spain's Ministry of Culture (honoring his efforts to promote Spanish culture abroad)
* 2009: Man of the Year from GQ Magazine
* 2007: Who's Who in American Food & Wine from The James Beard Foundation
* 2003: Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic from The James Beard Foundation
