There will be two cash awards given in addition a complimentary registration to the 2023 CAFÉ Leadership Conference in June 2023 in Charleston South Carolina.

Deadline for the Award Application is April 8, 2023. Winners will be notified no later than May 1, 2023 and will each receive $1,000. Thank you to Idaho Potato Commission for their ongoing support of culinary educators!

Specific documentation that is suggested/required:

• Contact Information including name, address, school, email, and phone. (See Application Cover Sheet provided)
• Provide evidence of the educator’s professional commitment to the educational community and foodservice industry which might include school committee work, professional networking, and community involvement.
• Include a resume with the application.
• Provide descriptions of ongoing professional development in both instructional and technical skills in the last few years.
• Describe overall evidence that the educator has proven leadership in his/her profession; examples may include peer reviews, student evaluations, letters of recommendation, certificates and honors received, etc.
• Include with these materials that you are giving permission to use any of the information submitted in publicity about the Award.

Deadline to submit Award Application is April 8, 2023. Winner will be notified in writing no later than May 1, 2023.

To apply, send your electronic application with cover sheet and supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please put 2023 Educator of the Year Application in the subject line.

Any questions, contact Mary Petersen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..