SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen
Harden, chef instructor and high school chef presenter
at Auguste Escoffier School of
Culinary Arts, recently returned from the Colorado Family, Career
and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2024 State Leadership
Conference in Denver, CO, where he
received an award for rendering outstanding service to the State
Association of FCCLA.
Harden, known as "Chef Steve," received the 2024 Honorary
Membership Award, an honor bestowed on only one professional who
has made outstanding contributions and given continued service to
FCCLA. During Chef Steve's 10-year involvement with FCCLA, he has
presented to more than 50,000 students and was nominated for this
award by Ponderosa High School's FCCLA Adviser, Kimberly Baldwin, for his continued support of
the mission of the State's organization. The criterion for the
award is based on continued support of the mission of Colorado
FCCLA's organization and the pursuit of ensuring dreams become
reality.
"Chef Steve visits more than 60 schools a year, traveling
thousands of miles and reaching many thousands of students," said
Baldwin. "Through this outreach, I have seen the number of my
students interested in culinary competitions increase and students
gain a deeper understanding of the culinary profession." According
to Baldwin, "Chef Steve is a lifelong learner and educator of
culinary skills and an invaluable asset to the members and advisers
of Colorado FCCLA."
"Chef Steve is the epitome of a dedicated educator who engages
students, leads by example, and continues to inspire the next
generation of culinary talent," said Kirk
T. Bachmann, president and provost of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts,
Boulder Campus.
Without capable adult leaders, students could not take advantage
of the many opportunities offered through FCCLA. Industry
professionals play a tremendous role in supporting both the local
teachers and students and are instrumental in the success of the
local FCCLA chapter.
About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a
dynamic and effective national student organization that helps
young men and women become leaders and address important personal,
family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer
Sciences education. Colorado FCCLA is one of 52 state chapters of
National Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Colorado
FCCLA started in 1946 and has grown to over 100 chapters with over
1,800 members. Participation with FCCLA including competitive
events, chapter activities, and leadership opportunities can lead
to a brighter future for all members. National FCCLA began in 1945
and is over 237,000 members strong making FCCLA one of the largest
student organizations in the world. FCCLA is the Ultimate
Leadership Experience.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth
organizations because its programs are planned and run by members.
It is the only career and technical in-school student organization
with the family as its central focus. Participation in national
programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders
in their families, careers, and communities.
About Auguste Escoffier School of
Culinary Arts Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is the
largest culinary school brand in the U.S. (based on comparable
student population data currently reported in IPEDS).
Escoffier's Boulder, CO campus is
the only accredited institution in the
United States to offer both fully online diploma and degree
programs with culinary classes and hands-on industry
externships.
Escoffier's Austin, Texas and
Boulder, Colorado campuses
(Boulder includes online programs)
were ranked number one in the U.S. by Chef's Pencil, the
school's accredited programs offer the combination of a classic and
contemporary approach to industry skills training as well as
sustainability-centered and business-focused curriculum. Both
Escoffier campuses are Great Place to Work-Certified™ institutions,
and are designated as Military Friendly® Schools, and Boulder was named a Newsweek Top Online
Learning School.
Escoffier in Austin offers diploma
programs in culinary arts, and pastry arts, as well as Associate of
Applied Science degrees in culinary arts and pastry arts. Escoffier
in Boulder offers diploma programs
in culinary arts, pastry arts, food entrepreneurship, and
plant-based culinary arts as well as Associate of Occupational
Studies degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, plant-based
culinary arts, hospitality and restaurant operations management,
holistic nutrition and wellness, and food entrepreneurship. Click
for more information on Auguste Escoffier
School of Culinary Arts accreditations and degree and
diploma programs.
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