A Chicago college and Ohio high school share their plans for returning to the culinary classroom this fall.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

The 2020 Entrepreneurship Award, sponsored by Kendall College National Louis University, recognized Michael Carmel for creative initiatives that drove the institution’s enrollment success.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Dr. Jennifer Denlinger earned the 2020 Innovation Award, sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission, for a creative escape room based on safe food handling procedures.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Culinary Institute of Michigan awarded the 2020 Green Award sponsored by the United Soybean Board for teaching lifetime sustainability skills.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Valencia College’s Culinary Management Program earns sustainability award for their creative practices reducing and reusing food waste.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Known for her unwavering student support and confidence-inspiring demeanor, Amanda Miller takes home CAFÉ’s 2020 Postsecondary of the Year award sponsored by Sysco.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Tim Michitsch, culinary educator in Ohio earned the nation’s top prize for his commitment to both the educational community and foodservice industry.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Cathy Scruggs is honored as the second annual CAFÉ Champion Award for her help linking the foodservice industry to culinary education.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

Even though the 2020 CAFÉ Leadership Conference was cancelled this year, we still presented honors to seven leaders in culinary education. All recipients received a plaque and will be recognized at the 2021 Leadership Conference next June held in Portland, Maine.

Prepare students before and during a Zoom call to make using the platform successful for all.

By Dr. Fred Mayo, CHE, CHT