Each year, Les Dames d’Escoffier International–Atlanta Chapter hosts an annual fundraiser and reception to support our Culinary Futures program, which benefits one female high school senior pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or related fields.

Tickets to the event also included access to Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta, the premier gift, decor and lifestyle market that features the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor. Each year, Atlanta Market features more than 8,000 brands across all categories including seasonal, gourmet, tabletop, outdoor and more. Passes cannot be purchased to the mart, so it’s a rare opportunity for anyone who is not in the industry to gain access to this exclusive wholesale shopping experience.

This need-based Aspiring Culinarian scholarship would not be possible without your support and the ongoing support of the housewares industry – 100% of the proceeds from the annual event go directly into this scholarship fund. Thanks to Culinary Futures attendees and sponsors, each year we are able to help make one young woman’s dreams come true.

As a member or supporter of the Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, you contribute to our mission of education, scholarship and philanthropy, and we invite you to celebrate the women who benefit from your dedication to our Chapter.

Past recipients of the Culinary Futures Aspiring Culinarian Scholarship are:

• Au’Niyah Bell (2021)
• Evelin Lozano (2020)
• Nalah Tann-Wilson (2019)
• Genesis Willoughby (2018)
• Alliyah White-Amos (2017)
• Makensi Petrin (2016)
• Eboni Hughes (2015)
• Jordan Fessehaie (2014)

From left, Dame Tamie Cook, 2015 Culinary Futures recipient Eboni Hughes, 2019 Culinary Futures recipient Nalah Tann-Wilson, Kenneth Griffin, Dame Mallory deGolian and Dame Suzi Sheffield at the 2020 Culinary Futures event