We are pleased to announce 2014 ACF Kentucky Chapter Award winners:
Chef of the Year-to be awarded to the Chef who has made outstanding contributions as a culinary profession and worked to progress our standing as culinarians to the community-Anthony Lamas
Pastry Chef of the Year-to be awarded to a pastry chef who has displayed a passion for the craft, has an accomplished reputation in the pastry field, and has helped to educated others by sharing skills and knowledge-Becky Woerle, CWPC
Chef Educator of the Year-to be awarded to an active culinary educator whose knowledge, skills and expertise have enhanced the image of the professional chef and has given leadership, guidance and direction to their students-Danielle DeMare Gleason, CSC
Student Chef of the Year-recoginzes a student who posesses a high degree of professionalism, culinary skills and a passion for the culinary arts-
Sarah Leidy
Associate Member of the Year-awarded to the Associate Member who has gone above and beyond in supporting the goals and causes of the ACF and the Chapter-Gordon Food Service
Chef Professionalism Award-resented to the chef who exemplifies the highest standard of professionalism through certification, continuing education, competitions and community
involvement Sam Mudd, CEC,CCE
And nominees for the following ACF National Awards for 2015:
Hermann G. Rusch Achievement Award- honors chefs who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to both the culinary profession and the ACF. Such chefs have advanced the culinary profession and ensured the enrichment of students, our members and those in the profession.
David Dodd, CEC, CCE
National Achievement of Excellence Award-recoginzes those foodservice establishments that exemplify commitment to excellence in foodservice and the marketplace
The Oakroom at the Seelbach Hilton
Awards will be presented at the 2015 President's Dinner. TBA at a later date.