ACF Pastry Chef of the Year Award
The ACF Pastry Chef of the Year Award recognizes a pastry chef who has displayed a passion for the craft, has an accomplished reputation in the pastry field and has helped educate others by sharing skills and knowledge.
2027 Regional Qualifier Competitions
Applications are available for the 2027 Regional Qualifier Competitions. Deadline for submittal is December 31, 2026. Questions may be directed to competitions@acfchefs.org.
2027 Regional Qualifier Schedule
| Region |
Dates |
Location |
| Western |
February 26–27, 2027 |
Orange Coast College |
| Northeast |
March 12–13, 2027 |
Columbus State Community College |
| Central |
March 19–20, 2027 |
Johnson County Community College |
| Southeast |
April 2–3, 2027 |
Virginia Western Community College |
2026 National Winner
2026 Regional Winners & National Competitors
- Central Region - Amy Knoles, CEPC
- Western Region - Meegan Roberts
- Military - MSgt Daniel Thompson (USAF)