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President’s Awards Dinner 2023

President’s Awards Dinner

Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ Maynard’s In Silverdale

Thank you to all that came out and showed your support.

This annual event at Maynard’s in Silverdale was a huge success.

The food was spectacular, thanks to:

Appetizers

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar with Argentinian Red Shrimp

Chef Charles Ramseyer, Food Fanatic, US. Foods shucked delicious oysters with Chef Diana Prine CEC.

Honey Glazed Char Siu Pork Belly with Seared Sticky rice Toasted Sesame Seeds, Pickled Onion

Prepared by The Lavish Roots team, Chef Noah Black CSC, Chef Evan Garrard and Chef Brandon LaVielle CEC.

Insalata di Goro Castelfranco – Salad

A colorful and delightful Insalata di Gora Castelfranco prepared by Chef Jeffrey Cox, Sysco.

Entrée

Duck Confit with Cassoulet and artisan tri color carrots

Wonderfully prepared Duck Confit with Cassoulet prepared by Vice President JJ Meland CEC CCA and his highly skilled team.

Dessert

Chocolate Dessert Trio
Chocolate Peanut Butter Terrine with Blueberry Gastrique,
Chocolate Flourless Torte Port-Pomegranate Caramel
Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffle Nest

This wonderful combination of chocolates was a fantastic creation prepared by Chef Plemmons CEC AAC and his students from Olympic College.

Thanks everyone for the exquisite menu and the wonderful team effort.

Hall of Fame
As some of you may already know, the chapter has started a Hall of Fame. We had four inductees at the awards dinner. Chef John Fisher, CEC WCMC, Chef Jim Douglas, CEC CCE AAC HOF and posthumously Chef Walter Bronowitz, CCE CCC AAC HOF with his widow Diane Easley. We had one honorary Chef, Xinh Dwelley. View the link to learn more information about Xinh Dwelley.
 
It was a wonderful  part of the program. Visit the Contact page to see the new section for Hall of Fame members.
Student of the Year Ayulieth D. Reyes Corral
Educator of the Year Diana Prine CEC
Chef of Year Tony Parker CEC AAC
Associate Member of the Year US Foods - Accepting the company award is Chef Charles Ramseyer Food Fanatic, US. Foods
Humanitarian of the Year Brandon LaVielle CEC

Presidential Medallions Awarded To:
Jeff Pratt
Anthony Brooks
JJ Meland CEC CCA
Michael Ventura
Ayulieth D. Reyes Corral

Message from Kahale Ahina about the event:

At the WSCA Awards dinner, I had 2 Culinary 3 students attend with their parents. They met and chatted with every board member, we toured the kitchen at Maynard’s Restaurant, and had some amazing food. At the event, I realized how many in attendance have directly affected our culinary program. Below is a picture of this powerhouse group.

Chef instructors from Bates & Renton Tech, US Foods Team Mentors, Spice Sales, Equipment Sales & a Master Chef (behind me, he evaluated my cooking practical when I tested for a Certified Sous Chef).!

My students truly gets a powerhouse team!

Photos by Holli Yu

Menu

Appetizers
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar with Argentinian Red Shrimp
Chef Charles Ramseyer Food Fanatic US Foods

Honey Glazed Char Siu Pork Belly
Seared Sticky Rice Toasted Sesame Seeds, Pickled Onion
Chef Noah Black CSC
Lavish Roots Chef Brandon LaVielle CEC

Chef Jeffrey Cox Sysco
Insalata di Goro Castelfranco

Entrée
Duck Confit with Cassoulet and artisan tri color carrots.
Vice President JJ Meland CEC CCA

Dessert
Chocolate Dessert Trio
Chocolate Peanut Butter Terrine
Blueberry Gastrique

Chocolate Flourless Torte
Port – Pomegranate Caramel
Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffle Nest
Chapter Trustee Chris Plemmons CEC AAC Olympic College

Raffle

OUR Lucky Raffle Drawing Winner was Chef Charles Ramseyer Food Fanatic US. Foods

Winner receives round trip airfare, hotel accommodation and convention registration.

Congratulations Chef Charles, looking forward to seeing you in NOLA!!

Location

Maynard’s
2251 NW Bucklin Hill Rd.
Silverdale, WA 98383
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