Andrés To Be Honored By NABLF

• The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) will present esteemed chef and humanitarian José Andrés with the Service to America Leadership Award, the Foundation’s highest individual honor. This award, which honors an individual’s commitment to advocacy and public service, will be presented to Andrés during the Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 7 at The Anthem in Washington, DC, hosted by Mario Lopez.

Through his non-profit, World Central Kitchen (WCK), Andrés has been leading humanitarian efforts to feed communities in need and reduce food insecurity during times of crisis. Andrés and his team have served fresh meals to those affected by man-made and natural disasters across six continents, including serving over 3.6 million meals to those affected in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria in 2017. WCK also partnered with local leaders, farmers and restaurants to help those experiencing food insecurity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and since February, Andrés and WCK have been on the ground in Ukraine, where they have served nearly 30 million meals.

“José Andrés is a culinary trailblazer, not only in the kitchen but through his dedication to feeding people and communities in need around the world,” said NABLF President Michelle Duke. “When disaster strikes, the World Central Kitchen has stepped in to ensure communities have the strength to rebuild and that no one goes hungry. NABLF is honored to celebrate Andrés’ devotion to combatting food insecurity with the Service to America Leadership Award.”

Andrés’ groundbreaking work with WCK is the focus of the upcoming documentary film, We Feed People, produced by National Geographic, directed by Academy Award-winner Ron Howard, and premiering on Disney+ on May 27. [Photo credit: Josh Telles]