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Press ReleaseHarry Hoffstadt, CEC, AAC, HOF, Receives Prestigious American Academy of Chefs Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair’s Achievement AwardSt. Augustine, Fla., July 16, 2009—The American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the honor society of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), honored Harry Hoffstadt, certified executive chef (CEC), American Academy of Chefs (AAC), hall of fame (HOF), of Niles, Ill., with the Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair’s Achievement Award. Hoffstadt accepted the award during a formal ceremony and dinner at the 2009 ACF National Convention held at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Fla., July 10. This is the first year the Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair’s Achievement Award has been presented. The award is given to a Fellow of the Academy who is not only dedicated to the American Academy of Chefs, but also to the culinary profession. This individual must be an ACF member for a minimum of 35 years and be actively involved in both AAC and ACF. Hoffstadt has achieved success in both business and culinary arts and has the respect of AAC fellows at large. Hoffstadt retired from his executive chef and director of food services position at A.B. Dick Co., Chicago, in 1992 after 18 years of service. Hoffstadt’s illustrious culinary career began in Switzerland, where he graduated from the Hotel Business School Monita in Lucerne in 1954. He was executive chef for many European properties before immigrating to the U.S. in 1942 to begin his American career. He worked as executive chef for several stateside organizations in addition to his position at A.B. Dick Co. Hoffstadt has been an active member of ACF Chicago Chefs of Cuisine Inc., since 1958. He served as president for four terms, was a member of the board of directors and participated in numerous committees. Hoffstadt, the recipient of many chapter and national titles, was awarded lifetime chapter membership in 1982. He has been a member of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC) since 1977, has served in many official AAC capacities and was inducted into the AAC Hall of Fame in 2002. In addition, Hoffstadt has been a member of Les Amis d’Escoffier Society of Chicago since 1972 and was inducted into the Disciples of Escoffier in 2003. Additionally, he has been a longtime member of the International Food Service Executives Association, the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque and the Catering Executive Club of America. The Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair’s Achievement Award was established in honor of Larry Conti, past vice chair and chair of the AAC, who exemplified strong leadership through personal integrity and his concern for the individual members and their careers. The AAC, which recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to both the culinary profession and ACF, was established in 1955 at the ACF national convention in Pittsburgh. Those credited with its founding include the legendary Pierre Berard, Peter Berrini and Paul Laesecke, HOF, AAC. Sponsors of AAC events at the 2009 ACF National Convention are: Allen Brothers; American Lamb Board; Barber Foods; BelGioioso Cheese Inc.; Buckhead Beef; Butterball Farms; The Chef’s Garden; CleanFish; Contessa Premium Foods; The Crystal Cave; Desserts International; Ecolab; Harbor Seafood; Hudson Valley Foie Gras; Ice Caterers; Icon Estates; Jennifer Garant; Labriola; Lactalis; Les Chateaux de France; Marky’s; Nestle Waters North America; New Chef Fashion; PinSource; Revol; The Schwan’s Food Company; Shucks Maine Lobster; Tito’s Hand Made Vodka; Valrhona; and Villeroy & Boch. 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, and to the Chef & Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition in children and to combat childhood obesity. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org. # # # To arrange an interview or for a high-res photo, contact Leah Craig at (800) 624-9458, ext. 113, or Patricia Carroll at ext. 147. Email lcraig@acfchefs.net or pcarroll@acfchefs.net. Contact: Leah Craig Patricia Carroll |
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