Best Chef: Northeast, presented by James Beard Foundation
No JBF awards presented in 2020 or 2021.  Category includes CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.  Prior to 2020 category included New York State, which now has its own category, Best Chef: New York State.
James Beard Foundation
Name Year
Sherry Pocknett 2023
Nisachon Morgan 2022
Tony Messina 2019
Karen Akunowicz 2018
Mike Wiley * 2017
Zak Pelaccio 2016
Barry Maiden 2015
Jamie Bissonnette 2014
Melissa Kelly 2013
Tim Cushman 2012
Tony Maws 2011
Clark Frasier * 2010
Mark Gaier * 2010
Rob Evans 2009
Patrick Connolly 2008
Frank McClelland 2007
Jean-Louis Gerin 2006
Ana Sortun 2005
Sam Hayward 2004
Barbara Lynch 2003
Ming Tsai 2002
Ken Oringer 2001
Michael Schlow 2000
Melissa Kelly 1999
Susan Regis 1998
Jody Adams 1997
Chris Schlesinger 1996
Gordon Hamersley 1995
Todd English 1994
Johanne Killeen 1993
Lydia Shire 1992
Jasper White 1991
* award was shared