The Splendid Table Wins Fourth Consecutive Clarion Award

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The Splendid Table Wins Fourth Consecutive Clarion Award

ST. PAUL, MN (August 3, 2010) The Splendid Table from American Public Media is being honored with a 2010 Clarion Award in the Radio Regular Talk or Interview Program category from The Association for Women in Communications. Out of hundreds of entries worldwide, The Splendid Table was chosen as the top of its field, making this their fourth consecutive Clarion win.

Every week, the voice of The Splendid Table 's host and four time James Beard award winner Lynne Rossetto Kasper fills the airwaves around the country as dedicated listeners tune in for gastronomical subjects ranging from wine pairing and immigrant cuisines to food activism.

Produced and distributed by American Public Media in  Saint Paul ,  Minnesota , The Splendid Table  is a culinary, culture and lifestyle program that celebrates the intersection of food and life. Lynne Rossetto Kasper takes public radio audiences on a journey of the senses and leads discussions with a variety of writers and personalities who share their passion for all things culinary. From on-air to online, visitors to www.SplendidTable.org can explore hundreds of recipes, dining recommendations from across the country, connect with other food aficionados, and download weekly and archived podcasts of favorite shows. 

The Clarion Awards, named for the medieval trumpet known for its clarity, symbolizes excellence in clear, concise communications. Established in 1972, the Clarions honor excellence in more than 130 categories across all media disciplines, including magazines, radio, and television. A complete list of the 2010 winners announced this year is available at www.womcom.org.