howard in addition was nominated for james beard foundation award for television program, on location (2014, 2015, 2016), visual and technical excellence (2015), outstanding personality host (2015), and american cooking: deep run roots (2017). howard was named a james beard foundation award semifinalist for best chef southeast five consecutive times (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). she was also nominated for two other daytime emmy's including: outstanding single camera photography (2015) and outstanding culinary host (2017).