
Scholarship/Awards
In this section you will find information about scholarships and awards available to instructors and students. Read below to learn more.
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Worcester Technical High School Instructor Phil Cropper Earned 2025 Idaho Potato Commission Secondary Educator of the Year Award
Monday, 11 August 2025 14:29
Johnson & Wales University Instructor Russ Zito Received National Sustainability Award
Monday, 11 August 2025 14:11
Amanda Weber Earned 2025 Idaho Potato Commission Postsecondary Educator of the Year Runner Up Award
Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10
Tracy Figueroa Earned 2025 Idaho Potato Commission Postsecondary Educator of the Year Award
Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10
Mary Levinski Earned 2025 Entrepreneurship Award from Kendall College National Louis University
Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10
Elizabeth DeRose of Frederick Community College Honored with Technology Award Sponsored by RATIONAL USA
Monday, 11 August 2025 14:10Director of the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute Elizabeth DeRose was recognized for incorporating modern culinary technology into the college’s culinary kitchen.
By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Application for 2025 Entrepreneurship Award
Thanks to Kendall College/National Louis University for once again sponsoring the Entrepreneurship Award for 2025! This Award identifies culinary programs that either (1) teach or encourage entrepreneurship in their programming or (2) implement revenue-generation and cost savings into their programs.

2025 Award Application for Student of the Year
Award Application for Student of the Year Award, sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission through CAFÉ (Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education)

Application for 2025 Green Award
We are pleased to announce the 2025 Green Award will be offered to individuals/ culinary programs that emphasize sustainability or other “green” aspects in their programs.