by: Tim Brower
After being named as the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Northeast Regional Culinary Educator of the Year this past March, Chef Norman Hart went on to compete at the national level. On July 23, he traveled to Orlando, Florida for the ACF national convention and returned as National Culinary Educator of the Year.
At the convention, Chef Hart was required to give a lecture presentation and work through a mystery basket style competition. To prepare for these tests as well as his national competition, Chef Odette Smith-Ransome acted as his coach and helped to ensure that he was prepared for the national spotlight. Mr. Zappone traveled with Chef Hart to Orlando for the competition and later organized a surprise welcome home party for him in The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Gallery of Art.
“This award means so much more than just me,” said Chef Hart on his achievement, “it really speaks to you, the students and faculty here. It means that the quality of our program is being recognized by those in the industry.” Indeed, Chef Hart is the second instructor within The Art Institute community to receive this award in as many years.
Congratulations to Chef Hart and his many accomplishments!
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