2012 American Academy of Chefs Award
Recipients
Michael L. Minor, CEC, AAC
AAC Chair’s Medal
Michael L. Minor, CEC, AAC, culinary ambassador, Custom
Culinary, Inc., Lombard, Ill.; ACF Cleveland Chapter Inc. The AAC
Chair’s medal is given to an Academy Fellow who has demonstrated
exemplary dedication and made outstanding contributions to the culinary
profession, maintained the highest standards and ideals of the AAC, and
worked to ensure excellence among future culinarians. Past
Winners
Harry Brockwell, CEC, AAC
Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair’s Achievement
Award
Harry Brockwell, CEC, AAC, corporate consulting chef, Westlake
Village, Calif.; ACF Channel Islands Chefs Association. This award is
given to an Academy Fellow who is dedicated to the AAC and the culinary
profession. This active AAC and ACF member makes the advancement of both
organizations a priority, and has achieved success in both business and
culinary arts. Past
Winners
Albert Imming, CMPC, CCE, AAC
Joseph Amendola Award
Albert Imming, CMPC, CCE, AAC, culinary professor emeritus,
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Ill.; ACF Louis Joliet Chapter. The
Joseph Amendola Award is presented to a pastry chef or master baker who
has devoted his/her career to the profession and to the mentoring of
young individuals who will be future pastry chefs. Past
Winners
Paul J. O’Toole, CEC, AAC
Chef Good Taste Award
Paul J. O’Toole, CEC, AAC, executive chef, Deerfield
Golf and Country Club, Newark, Del.; ACF Philadelphia Chapter. The AAC
presents the Chef Good Taste Award to an Academy Fellow who has been
actively involved in furthering the culinarian’s greatest
achievements and upholding the traditions of classical cuisine. Past
Winners
David J. Turcotte, CEC, AAC
Lt. General John D. McLaughlin Award
David J. Turcotte, CEC, AAC, executive chef, U.S. Army; ACF
Savannah Chefs Association. This award is presented annually to an
individual of high honor, distinction and involvement in the culinary
field. The award was established in memory of McLaughlin, who was
instrumental in bringing professional recognition to the American
executive chef. Past
Winners
Sharing Culinary Traditions Award
Ralph Comstock, CEC, AAC, retired executive chef, Ivy Tech
Community College, Indianapolis; ACF Greater Indianapolis Chapter. The
AAC presents the Sharing Culinary Traditions Award annually to an
Academy Fellow who has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the
education of future culinarians. Past
Winners
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award was introduced to raise funds for the
American Academy of Chefs scholarship funds, and to recognize an Academy
Fellow who has shown outstanding dedication to our profession. This
individual is regarded as an industry trendsetter and possesses a
commitment to excellence, providing leadership, motivation, and
inspiration to colleagues and the youth of the culinary industry. Past
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Regional Chair’s Award
The Regional Chair’s Award was presented annually from 2001
through 2007 to an AAC Fellow from each region who had demonstrated high
honor and whose involvement in the AAC had been recognized by their
region’s AAC director. Past
Winners
Service Award Pin
The AAC Service Award Pin is presented to Academy Fellows who
demonstrate active participation, service and dedication to the AAC, ACF
and culinary profession. An AAC Fellow must meet all criteria as defined
in the application form in order to be eligible to receive the award. To
request an application, please contact the Academy office at ACF’s
national headquarters at (800) 624-9458. More
