CAFÉ believes that there are many outstanding educators and programs that deserve recognition PLUS cash Awards.

We have asked sponsors to provide not only plaques and cash but also conference registrations.

DEADLINE IS APRIL 1!!!!

• Postsecondary Educator of the Year
• Secondary Educator of the Year
• Green/Sustainability Efforts/Successes
• Technology utilization
• Community Outreach Efforts/Successes
• Entrepreneurship Efforts/Successes

CALLING ALL EDUCATORS AND LEADERS OF PROGRAMS!!!! Apply by April 1. Winners receive $1,000 cash, plaques, and comp registrations to the CAFÉ conference in 2025.

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.

To view all awards go to cafemeetingplace.com/scholarship-awards.

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

Click here to Register Today! 

If you are a CAFE member remember to log into your account before registering to receive your member's discount. 

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2025 Pizza Master Class – Limited Spaces Available

CAFÉ has partnered again this year with Real California Milk to offer a Pizza Master Class on Tuesday, June 24th as part of the 2025 CAFÉ Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This class will have an extended time from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We are excited to have Edward Stalewski, Pizzaiolo, Mercurio’s Pittsburgh, a Pittsburgh local to teach this master class for us this year.

This will be the only Master Class we will be offering this year. The Master Class has a separate fee and has limited seating. For more information, click here. To register, click here.

2025 Hotel Information

Our hotel is The Westin in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reserve your room today – cut-off date is May 25, 2025 or when room block fills up. For more information, click here.

High School Chef Educators' Survey

CAFÉ was asked to share the below information asking if High School Chef Educators would participate in a Doctoral research survey. We received the following request from Maura Metheny, Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales University:

“I would be thrilled and honored if you choose to participate in this short survey and/or you can pass this email and attached flyer to anyone you know who teaches in the Culinary/Pastry/Bakery content areas at the High School level. This can apply to Beverage and Food Science as well.”

Direct link: https://jwu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5aOzH1Zd1pjtL3o

(Flyer with QR attached) 

Thank you for all you do to teach and support our next generation of Industry professionals!

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