Awards

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.

• Chef of the Year 2025 National Guidelines
• Pastry Chef of the Year 2025 National Guidelines
• Student Chef of the Year 2025 National Guidelines
• Student Pastry Chef of the Year 2025 National Guidelines
• Student Team of the Year National Guidelines

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.