2009 National Convention

The ACF 2009 Annual Convention was held in Orlando July 10 - 15

Award Winners Announced at the 2009 Annual American Culinary Federation National Convention

St. Augustine, Fla., July 15, 2009—The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF) honored chefs, culinary industry professionals and foodservice establishments at the 2009 ACF National Convention held at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Fla., July 11–14.

Orlando was the location of the 2009 ACF National Convention, bringing hundreds of chefs, cooks, students and foodservice professionals to the Sunshine State. The national convention provided attendees with numerous opportunities to advance their professional development and enhance their culinary skills through informative workshops and seminars, cutting-edge demonstrations, a trade show featuring more than 100 exhibitors, national competitions and ACF’s annual national awards.

ACF President’s Medallion Recipient

Brian D. Knecht, CEC, CCA, ACE, AAC; department chair and instructor, Sarasota County School Board, Sarasota, Fla.; ACF Sarasota Bay Chefs Association

Chef Knecht’s position with the Sarasota County School Board is the Department Chair and Instructor of the Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts Program on the campus of the Sarasota County Technical Institute. Chef Knecht is also responsible for the ACF Apprenticeship Program. This award was bestowed upon Chef Knecht for his dedication, work ethic, mentoring of young culinarians and vision for the future of our industry.