Awards and Recognitions

Tryg has been recognized for both his professional and civic contributions to a range of industries, and is a member of two halls of fame.

2012
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award

2010
Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame Inductee

2010
American Jewish Committee Lifetime Achievement Award

2006
USA Chef de Mission for 2006 Paralympic Winter Games

2004
Cable Hall of Fame Inductee

1996
National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine Humanitarian Award for Southeastern New England

1994
Providence Journal-Bulletin wins Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting

1994
Cable and Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM) One-of-a-Kind Award

1988
National Cable Television Association Distinguished Vanguard Leadership Award

1985
Cable and Telecommunications Association for Marketing Grand Tam Award

Features

From Scratch: Inside the Food Network is a behind the scenes look by former New York Times food and media reporter Allen Salkin at the early days of the Food Network, which Tryg co-founded.

Eating History: Thirty Turning Points in the Making of American Cuisine recounts in delicious detail the creation of contemporary American cuisine.

Videos


2004 Cable Hall of Fame
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Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
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