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Jamie is searching for inspiring Food Heroes across Australia, who are going above and beyond to champion children’s health.

DO YOU KNOW A FOOD HERO?

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5 Award Categories

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Food Educator of the Year

This educator is a real star, going above and beyond to inspire children in schools, OSHC (out-of-school-hours care) programs and early childhood settings through the joy of food.
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The Golden Spoons

We have some very special treats in store for the winners of the Jamie Oliver Food Hero Awards. The first Australian Golden Spoon trophies will be officially presented by Jamie himself in November 2024, which the winners can then proudly display, showing everyone their devotion to the foodie cause.

But that’s not all. As well as becoming superstars on social media and in national media, winners will also receive some amazing prizes, including…

  • A Royal Caribbean cruise for two for every winner
  • An amazing bundle of brilliant cookware and equipment from Tefal
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The celeb judges

A very special group of individuals who care about inspiring Australian kids through nutritious, delicious food.

Jamie Oliver, Head Judge
The Wiggles
The Wiggles
Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue
Narelda Jacobs
Narelda Jacobs
Boo Seeker
Boo Seeka
Jessica Rowe
Jessica Rowe, AM
Mr Luke
Mr Luke
Sarah Harris
Sarah Harris
Healthy Harold
Healthy Harold
Andy Allen
Andy Allen
Julia GT
Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Jess Nguyen
Jess Nguyen
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The experts

This panel consists of food professionals at the top of their game – what they don’t know about food isn’t worth knowing!

Dr Preeya Alexander
Dr Preeya Alexander
Dr Joanna McMillan
Dr Joanna McMillan
Dave McNamara
Dave McNamara
Jane Martin (BA MPH Hon Doc Deakin)
Jane Martin (BA MPH Hon Doc Deakin)
Sandro
Dr Sandro Demaio
Healthy Harold
Michelle Weisbaum
Rosemary Stanton OA
Rosemary Stanton OA
Joel Feren
Joel Feren
Emma Stirling
Emma Stirling
Mikala Atkinson
Mikala Atkinson
Kon
Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM
Michelle Southern
Michelle Southern
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Sponsors

Thanks to these brilliant sponsors and partners that help bring the awards to life

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