06/16/2026
Nicholls Alumni Making Headlines ♥️⚔️
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, a graduate of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University, has earned a 2026 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award nomination for his series “Duck Camp Dinners”! In addition to this prestigious nod, Chef Jean-Paul is currently competing for a $100,000 grand prize on the new Food Network series, “Chopped Castaways”.
We are incredibly proud to see a Nicholls alum shining on the national stage, brilliantly showcasing Louisiana’s rich outdoor traditions and culinary culture. We will be cheering you on. Good Luck! 👨🍳
Read more: https://www.nicholls.edu/news/2026/05/11/nicholls-alumnus-chef-jean-paul-bourgeois-nominated-for-james-beard-award-and-stars-in-food-networks-chopped-castaways/