CAFE Talks Podcast

Jul 29, 2026, 9:04
Orem High School Instructor Monica Millburn Earned 2026 Idaho Potato Commission Secondary Educator of the Year Award

Orem High School Instructor Monica Millburn Earned 2026 Idaho Potato Commission Secondary Educator of the Year Award

Alpine District instructor Monica Millburn received a national award for professional commitment to the educational community and outstanding leadership skills.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Sara Johannes Earned 2026 Idaho Potato Commission Postsecondary Educator of the Year Award

Sara Johannes Earned 2026 Idaho Potato Commission Postsecondary Educator of the Year Award

Saint Paul College chef instructor earned a national award for her commitment to culinary education and the foodservice industry.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Kendall College at National Louis University’s Cassandra Coenen Earned 2026 Idaho Potato Commission Student of the Year Award

Kendall College at National Louis University’s Cassandra Coenen Earned 2026 Idaho Potato Commission Student of the Year Award

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Katie Mosher Earned the 2026 Entrepreneurship Award from Kendall College at National Louis University

Katie Mosher Earned the 2026 Entrepreneurship Award from Kendall College at National Louis University

The Tri-County Career Center educator received a national entrepreneurship award for adding revenue-generating partnerships benefiting the community while providing students with hands-on experience.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Worcester Technical High School Instructor Phil Cropper Received National Green Award

Worcester Technical High School Instructor Phil Cropper Received National Green Award

The Ocean Pines educator was recognized for creating students who are environmental stewards through his integrated agricultural, culinary and entrepreneurial program.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Emily Willardson Honored with Community Outreach Award Sponsored by CAFÉ and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Emily Willardson Honored with Community Outreach Award Sponsored by CAFÉ and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Wasatch High School Educator Emily Willardson earned national award for service-oriented community support programs.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Christopher Bates of Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts Honored with Technology Award Sponsored by RATIONAL USA

Christopher Bates of Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts Honored with Technology Award Sponsored by RATIONAL USA

The Wekiva High School instructor was recognized for incorporating modern culinary technology into the school’s culinary kitchen.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Southwestern Community College Instructor John Robinson Received National Sustainability Award

Southwestern Community College Instructor John Robinson Received National Sustainability Award

Southwestern Community College Culinary Arts Program Coordinator was recognized for teaching his students the importance of agriculture in menu design.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Holyoke Community College Instructor Tracy Carter Received Classroom Innovation Award

Holyoke Community College Instructor Tracy Carter Received Classroom Innovation Award

Holyoke Community College educator recognized for her innovative approach to culinary arts education.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Michael Carmel Earned 2026 CAFÉ Champion Award

Michael Carmel Earned 2026 CAFÉ Champion Award

Michael Carmel earned the elite Champion award from the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education for his consistent and innovative culinary arts education leadership.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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