Press Release

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

St. Augustine, Fla., April 27, 2010—Four President’s Medallions were awarded by the American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF) at the 2010 ACF Southeast Regional Conference held at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Birmingham, Ala., April 24–26.

ACF President’s Medallions were presented by ACF National President Michael Ty, CEC, AAC, and Southeast Region Vice President Jeff Bacon, CEC, CCA, AAC, 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

Anthony Lauri, CEC, AAC, of Miami Gardens, Fla., executive chef, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla.; ACF Greater Miami Chapter Epicurean Club
Philip Lloyd, CEC, of Huntersville, N.C., executive chef, Country Club of Salisbury, Salisbury, N.C.; ACF Inc. Charlotte Chapter
Roger Newell, CEC, CCE, CCA, of Kissimmee, Fla., culinary-arts instructor, Technical Education Center Osceola, Kissimmee; ACF Central Florida Chapter
David Pantone, CEC, CEPC, CCE, AAC, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., dean of culinary education, Lincoln Culinary Institute, West Palm Beach, Fla.; ACF Palm Beach County Chefs Association

The 2010 ACF Southeast Regional Conference, hosted by ACF Birmingham Alabama Chapter, brought hundreds of chefs, cooks and foodservice professionals to Birmingham. 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 Southeast Regional Conference and ACF national award sponsors are: Alabama Cattlemen’s Association; American Technical Publishers; Cabot Creamery Cooperative; Canada Cutlery Inc.; The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Inc.; The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee; Custom Culinary, Inc.; King & Prince Seafood; Koch Foods, Inc.; MARS Food Services; MenuMax; MINOR’S®; NEWCHEF Fashion Inc.; NRA Conserve; R.L. Schreiber, Inc.; Riviana Foods Inc.; S&D Coffee; Splenda®; SYSCO Birmingham; The Sterno Group; Tyson Food Service; U.S. Foodservice; Unilever Foodsolutions; Vitamix Corp.; 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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Contacts: Patricia Carroll
(904) 484-0247
pcarroll@acfchefs.net

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

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