Please note nominations for 50 Next 2022 are now closed. Your nomination will not be considered.
Thank you for your interest in applying for 50 Next, a list of people shaping the future of gastronomy. This new initiative was created by the team behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Bars, with the support of the internationally renowned Basque Culinary Center. The second edition of 50 Next will be revealed in early 2022.
The following form allows you to nominate someone for the inaugural 50 Next list. If you would prefer to nominate yourself for the list, please click here. After we have received your application, we may contact you to request further information about the nominee's work and achievements. If the nominee is selected for the list, we will contact them to request consent for their name and details to be published on the 50 Next website.
Who we are looking for:
- People aged 35 or under* (If the nominee is over 35 but starting a new career path, you can still nominate them, provided they have a maximum of three years’ experience in their chosen field)
- People working at all levels and in all areas of gastronomy, or in disciplines that have a direct impact on gastronomy, including, but not limited to: Activists, bartenders, chefs, consumers, craft beer and spirits producers, designers, distributors, educators, entrepreneurs, farmers, fishers, food and drink writers, non-profit workers, researchers, restaurateurs, scientists, sommeliers, tech creators, winemakers and more
- People who are pushing the boundaries of gastronomy and tackling challenges from fresh perspectives
- People who have achieved results or shown clear progress through their work towards a particular goal
* Applicants should be 35 or under on 21 February 2022
We recommend saving your answers to the longer questions in Word or Notes, as the application form cannot be saved prior to completion. Applications close on 22 September 2021.
50 Next diversity pledge
50 Next welcomes applicants from all communities and backgrounds, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability status.
Do you know someone who is shaping the future of gastronomy? Nominate them now.
About You
About the nominee
Why are you nominating this person for 50 Next ?
*Based on the above criteria, please tell us why you believe the nominee is shaping the future of gastronomy. Please include information about their career history, their main goals and achievements and their vision for a better future (max 500 words)
Nominee's social details
Other details
Please include below the links to any articles where the nominee has been mentioned. (If you would like to share any additional documentation with us, such as a resume or PDF article, you can email it to 50next@wrbm.com).
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