Press Release

American Culinary Federation Presents President’s Medallions at 2010 ACF Northeast Regional Conference

St. Augustine, Fla., March 16, 2010—Four President’s Medallions were awarded by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., (ACF) at the 2010 ACF Northeast Regional Conference held at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey, Pa., March 13–15.

ACF President’s Medallions were presented by Michael Ty, CEC, AAC, ACF national president, and Northeast Region Vice President William Tillinghast, CEC, AAC, MBA, to ACF members who exemplify culinary excellence and leadership. The recipients have contributed their knowledge, skills and expertise to the advancement of the culinary profession.

ACF President’s Medallions

Robert Forquer, CEC, AAC, of Johnstown, Pa., culinary-arts instructor, Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center, Johnstown, Pa.; ACF Conemaugh Valley Culinary Association
Thomas Hannum, CEC, of Middletown, Del., safety manager, DuPont Hospital, Wilmington, Del.; ACF First State Chefs Association
Brian Peffley, CEPC, CCE, of Lebanon, Pa., pastry-arts instructor, Lebanon County Career and Technology Center, Lebanon; ACF Harrisburg Chapter
Ka-Ron Thomas, of Philadelphia, executive chef, The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia; ACF Philadelphia Chapter

The 2010 ACF Northeast Regional Conference, hosted by ACF Harrisburg Chapter, brought hundreds of chefs, cooks and foodservice professionals to Hershey. The conference provided attendees with opportunities to advance their professional development and enhance their culinary skills through business seminars, cooking demonstrations featuring the latest trends and techniques, cooking competitions and awards.

Sponsors of the 2010 ACF Northeast Regional Conference and ACF national award sponsors are: American Technical Publishers; Barilla America, Inc.; Barry Callebaut; The Beef Checkoff & The Pennsylvania Beef Council; Beef Information Center; Cabot Creamery Cooperative; Canada Cutlery Inc.; The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Inc.; Christopher Ranch; Custom Culinary, Inc.; Desserts International; Heinz North America; King & Prince Seafood; Koch Foods, Inc.; MARS Food Services; MenuMax; MINOR’S®; Nespresso; NEWCHEF Fashion Inc.; NRA Conserve; RC Fine Foods; Riviana Foods Inc.; R.L. Schreiber, Inc.; S&D Coffee; Splenda®; The Sterno Group; Sysco; Tyson Food Service; Unilever Foodsolutions; U.S. Foodservice; Vitamix Corp.; and the 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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To arrange an interview, or for a high-res photo, contact Patricia Carroll or Leah Craig.

Contacts: Patricia Carroll
(904) 484-0247
pcarroll@acfchefs.net

Leah Craig
(904) 484-0213
lcraig@acfchefs.net

• American Culinary Federation Presents President’s Medallions at 2010 ACF Northeast Regional Conference