Awards

L.J. Minors Chef Professionalism Award

Ballots for the 2025 L.J. Minors Chef Professionalism Award will sent out on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The deadline to cast your vote for this years national winner will be Wednesday, July 16. The winner will be announced at the Presidents gala on Thursday, August 31, during the 2025 ACF National Convention.

Kevin Penn

Central Region Winner

Kevin L. Penn, CEC, CCA

Kevin Doherty

Northeast Region Winner

Kevin C. Doherty, CEC, CCA, AAC

Jay Ziobrowski

Southeast Region Winner

Jay Ziobrowski, CEC

Jay Rathmann

Western Region Winner

Jay Rathmann, CEC, CCA

2025 ACF National Culinary Competitions

The winners of this year’s regional qualifiers will be announced soon and will compete at the ACF National Competitions, July 27–31, 2025, at the Paris Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.

2025 Awards

The honor of an American Culinary Federation (ACF) award proves skill, knowledge and professionalism in the culinary industry and can further your recognition as a qualified chef. These awards represent the highest honors ACF can bestow.

Region winners will be chosen prior to May 15 with the national winners announced during the President’s Gala at the 2025 ACF National Convention.