Chef Paul has been honored around the world by culinary and humanitarian organizations, listed below are just a few ways in which he has been recognized.
Chef Paul was the first American-born chef to receive the coveted Merite’ Agricole of the French Republic and was honored in 1986 as “Culinarian of the Year” by the American Culinary Federation.
In 1993 the National Restaurant Association bestowed upon Chef Paul the College of Diplomates Award and in 2001 the Thad & Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality Award
In March of 1996 Chef Paul was one of only 12 chefs chosen from around the world to create and serve a Kosher dish for the King David’s Feast celebrating Jerusalem 3000th Year Anniversary.
Chef Paul also participated in Colin Powell’s “America’s Promise”campaign, one of the nation’s leading youth development organizations.
Nation’s Restaurant News inducted Chef Paul into its MenuMasters Hall of Fame (May, 2003), which honors culinarians for a lifetime of innovation in menu design and foodservice research and development.
In 2006, Bon Appetit honored Chef Paul Prudhomme with their Humanitarian of the Year award.