# 4th Annual 8it Awards

> 4th Annual 8it Awards Alright, 8it Fam, it’s time to pay respect where respect is due. The 4th Annual 8it Awards are coming in hot…

**Published:** 2025-09-02 | **Updated:** 2025-12-02 | **Author:** AI Growth Agent
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# 4th Annual 8it Awards





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Alright, 8it Fam, it’s time to pay respect where respect is due. The 4th Annual 8it Awards are coming in hot this January, and we’re shining a light on the underground food scene. These culinary renegades are out here turning borrowed kitchens into creative laboratories and sidewalks into dining rooms. They’re serving some of the best food in NYC — and it’s time to crown the best of the best.

Do you know a chef who’s been hustling harder than the rest? A pop-up that lives rent-free in your head? A dish so good you’re still dreaming about it? Nominate them. We’ve got categories for everything from Collab of the Year to Hustler of the Year, and you can help decide who takes home the award.

How it works:

1. Submit your nominations (open until Wednesday, December 24th).
2. A secret squad of vetted industry pros will review the nominations.
3. Winners will be announced at the 8it Awards Ceremony (industry-only event — click here to get on the list).

Submit your nominations, and let’s give these chefs the flowers they deserve. Also, don’t forget to download the 8it app so you never miss any of these incredible pop-ups in 2026.






## 4th ANNUAL 8it AWARD CATEGORIES:






✨ Best New Pop-up

🦾 Hustler of the Year

💣 Most Consistently Delicious

🤝 Collab of the Year

🧨 Drop of the Year

🍰 Best Pastry Pop-up

🎨 Best Pop-up Marketing

🏠 Best Pop-up Venue

🎡 Best of the Fests

🧽 Dishwasher of the Year

🤩 Poppin’ Off

See details for each in the nomination form.





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## Citations

- [This Weekend’s Must-Eat Food Pop-ups & Drops in NYC: October 9, 2026](https://www.8it.world/nyc/this-weekends-must-eats-2026-10-9/)
- [NYC This Weekend: Best Things To Do Sep 18–20, 2026](https://www.8it.world/nyc/best-things-to-do-nyc/)
- [NYC Food Events This Weekend: September 18–20, 2026](https://www.8it.world/nyc/food-events-nyc-this-weekend/)
- [Loser’s Eating House’s Big Oreo Roll at First Taste 001](https://www.8it.world/nyc/losers-oreo-roll-first-taste/)
- [First Taste 001 Music Lineup 2026: Every Artist Playing](https://www.8it.world/nyc/first-taste-music-lineup/)

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