Three culinary graduates from Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) have received the 2024 Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Culinary Excellence.
The Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Culinary Excellence
Photo: Office of the Lieutenant-Governor
The awards ceremony with Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc took place on July 4 at Government House in Halifax.
The recipients are:
- Zeniath Abiri, culinary management, Akerley campus, Dartmouth
- Austen McInnis, culinary skills, Pictou campus, Stellarton
- Nicholas Cole, culinary management, Kingstec campus, Kentville.
"Each recipient demonstrates exceptional talent, vision and dedication, reflecting the high standard of culinary training provided by NSCC across our provincial campuses," said Lt.-Gov. LeBlanc. "Their accomplishments are impressive, and I eagerly anticipate their future contributions to the culinary industry."
Selection criteria for the awards include academic excellence, commitment to the culinary profession and community engagement.
Quotes:"The Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Culinary Excellence is a prestigious achievement for NSCC's culinary students, celebrating their talents that make the college proud. Recipients of the award hold it with pride as they begin the careers they worked so hard for. To have the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia honour their dedication and skills in the field is an incredible achievement, both personally and professionally."
Don Bureaux, President, Nova Scotia Community College
Quick Facts:"I am deeply honoured to be named a finalist for the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Culinary Excellence. This esteemed recognition not only fuels my passion for the culinary arts but also inspires me to continue pursuing excellence and innovation in every dish I create."
Austen McInnis, recipient, Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Culinary Excellence
- the award was established by Lt.-Gov. LeBlanc in 2019 and was the first award program created during his tenure
- the award program is managed through a partnership between NSCC and the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia
- NSCC offers culinary programs specializing in baking and pastry art, culinary management and culinary skills
