CAFÉ is fortunate to have a long history of partnerships with industry leaders. These groups, manufacturers, and commodity boards have understood what educators need in order to prepare their culinary/baking/pastry student for today’ s employment platforms.
One of CAFÉ’s longest affiliations has been with Mercer Culinary: provider of equipment for the kitchens and bars around the U.S. Each year they have helped CAFÉ bring experts to the podium at the annual Leadership Conference.
This year the lineup includes:
They will all be addressing the need for change in our industry and our classrooms.
Thank you to Mercer Culinary for helping us continue the tradition of linking the foodservice industry with the foodservice classroom!
Mary Petersen
Executive Editor, Gold Medal Classroom
President, Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education
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2025 CAFÉ AWARD INFORMATION
The information on the 2025 CAFÉ Awards is now available on our website.
To view all awards go to cafemeetingplace.com/scholarship-awards.
2025 Educator of the Year (Secondary & Postsecondary)
2025 Student of the Year Award
If you know a fellow teacher that would be great for an award you can nominate them or it is ok to nominate yourself. Just remember you have to apply to win.
Previous applicants and winners are encourage to apply.
Also, if you have a culinary/hospitality student that would like a wonderful opportunity, the Idaho Potato Commission will be offering their 3rd annual Student of the Year Award.
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