Culinary Federation Winnipeg held its annual Presidents Awards Dinner on March 14 at the RBC Convention Centre. Executive Chef Quentin Harty created the fantastic menu for the dinner featuring the products of branch associate members.  

Reception stations were provided by Students and Young Chefs from the branch. Thank- you to Chefs Raymond Czayka of Kildonan East Collegiate, Chef Andy Ormiston of Lord Selkirk Comprehensive School and CF Winnipeg Young Chefs led by President  Ian Shapira and mentored by Chef Jesse Freisen of the Merchant Kitchen who put the food stations together.  

 The highlight of the evening was the award for Chef of the Year, which went to Chef Donald Pattie. Young Chef of the Year was given to Argie Garcia. Sysco was recognized as Associate of the Year and the award was accepted by Chef Peter Ecker. Lifetime Associate memberships were given to Grant Avery of Pratt’s and to Arthur and Bernie Gunn of Gunn’s Bakery. A special award was given to Jan Schweitzer for her many years of volunteering to support the events of CF Winnipeg.