AWARDS

• If I (or my program) applied in previous years for an Award, am I able to re-apply? YES

• If I (or my program) won a previous award, am I able to apply for other (or multiple awards)? YES

• What are the prizes? CASH PLUS A COMP REGISTRATION TO THE CAFÉ CONFERENCE

• What is NOT covered if I win? YOUR TRAVEL AND HOTEL EXPENSES

• If I am a runner-up, what do I win? A COMP REGISTRATION TO THE CAFÉ CONFERENCE

• Other benefits? WE CREATE A PRESS RELEASE BASED ON YOUR PRIZE PLUS YOU GET A NICE PLAQUE FOR YOUR WALL!

DISCOUNTS

• There is a $25 discount if you are a CAFÉ member

• There is a $50 discount if you register for the conference(s) before January 31,2024

ADDED BENEFITS

• CAFÉ works with the ACF to award attendees professional development hours towards their certification

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Mary Petersen
Executive Editor, Gold Medal Classroom
President, Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education

2024 AWARDS PROGRAM

CAFÉ’s mission is to link the foodservice industry with the foodservice classroom. What better way to expand that link than to offer Industry-sponsored Awards for your achievements and outreach.

These Awards recognize your efforts to expand your own knowledge as well as that of your students. And we like to think that the Awards help you continue your own professional development since they come not only with a generous check, but also a free registration to the CAFÉ annual events!

The 2024 CAFÉ Awards Program and their sponsors::

• Community Outreach Award, sponsored by Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

• Green Award, sponsored by the United Soybean Board

• Entrepreneurship Award, sponsored by Kendall College/National Louis University

• Technology Award, sponsored by RATIONAL 

• Educator of the Year Award for both Secondary and Postsecondary instructors, sponsored by Idaho Potato Commission

• Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Idaho Potato Commission

Application Information can be found on our website under the Scholarship/Awards section. Educators can apply for multiple awards; past applicants and winners are also eligible to reapply. 

Deadline for the Award Application is April 1, 2024. Winners will be notified in writing no later than May 1, 2024.

Don’t hesitate to apply today!

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ~ NOW OPEN!

Register before January 31, 2024 for a special early registration discount! Click here for more conference information.

HOTEL REGISTRATION ~ NOW OPEN!

The hotel is the 130 Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, 105 South St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, Texas. Which sits on the beautiful Riverwalk.

Registration is now open. Click here for hotel information.