Press Release

Nicolas Ganea Receives 2009 American Academy of Chefs Western Region Chair’s Scholarship

St. Augustine, Fla., April 6, 2009—Nicolas Ganea, of Seattle, received the American Academy of Chefs (AAC) Western Region Chair’s Scholarship at the 2009 ACF Western Regional Conference held at the Seattle Doubletree Hotel, Seattle, April 4–6.

The AAC, honor society of the American Culinary Federation, offers 10 $1,000 Chair’s Scholarships, awarded annually. Scholarships are available to exemplary students enrolled in full-time two- or four-year culinary programs. Ganea is a student at Renton Technical College, Renton, Wash., and a member of ACF Washington State Chefs Association.

Chosen for its focus on sustainability and its rich culinary culture and breathtaking surroundings, Seattle was the location of the 2009 ACF Western Regional Conference hosted by ACF Washington State Chefs Association. Bringing chefs, cooks and foodservice professionals to the city, the conference provided attendees with numerous opportunities to advance their professional development and enhance their culinary skills through informative business seminars, forums and cooking demonstrations featuring the latest trends and techniques. In addition, the conference offered participants the opportunity to compete in several cooking competitions.

Sponsors of the 2009 ACF Western Regional Conference and ACF national award sponsors are: Alaska Silk Pie Company; Barber Foods; Beef Information Center; Bon Chef, Inc.; Boyd’s Coffee Company; Bunge Oils; Butterball Farms, Inc.; Canada Cutlery Inc.; Canola Council of Canada/CanolaInfo; Cargill Meat Solutions; Cargill Salt; The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Inc.; Custom Culinary, Inc.; Enviro-Solutions; GFF, Inc./Girard’s Dressings; Guittard Chocolate Co.; International Wine Guild; The Investing Chef; Kendall College School of Culinary Arts; Marine Farms Belize, Ltd.; The National Pork Board and America’s Pork Producers; Nestlé Professional; NewChef Fashion Inc.; Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats; Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission; Pearson Education; Pike Brewing Company; Peterson Cheese Company; R.L. Schreiber, Inc.; Rubbermaid Commercial Products; Splenda®; Starbucks Foodservice; SYSCO Seattle, Inc.; Tyson Food Service; Unilever Foodsolutions; Vita-Mix; Washington State Potato Commission; Western State Beef Councils in partnership with Snake River Farms; and Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America. With more than 22,000 members spanning 230 chapters nationwide, ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org.

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• Nicolas Ganea Receives 2009 American Academy of Chefs Western Region Chair’s Scholarship