Awards

Career Achievements

The honor of an American Culinary Federation (ACF) award proves skill, knowledge and professionalism in the culinary industry and can further your recognition as a qualified chef. These awards represent the highest honors ACF can bestow upon an individual.

Qualifying

A rigorous qualifying process begins at the local level, advances at the Regional Conferences and culminates at the National Convention.

Award Categories

A brief description of each award, eligibility requirements and downloadable PDF nomination forms are available below.

• U.S.A.'s Chef of the Year™ Award, sponsored by Unilever Foodsolutions
• ACF Pastry Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Splenda®
• ACF Chef Educator of the Year Award
• ACF Chef Professionalism Award, sponsored by Nestlé Professional™
• ACF Student Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Custom Culinary, Inc.
• ACF Hermann G. Rusch Chef's Achievement Award
• ACF Achievement of Excellence Award