USA
Name
FERDINAND METZ
Year Honored
2024
Worldchefs Medals recognize exceptional chefs who have shown outstanding efforts and made great contributions to the global chefs community and the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
The Escoffier Medal recognizes persons who may not be qualified chefs or belong to a Worldchefs member country, but who have proven a commitment to the profile and high standards of culinary arts and the hospitality industry.
This medal is awarded during the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo.
The President Medal is presented by the Worldchefs President to recognize individuals who have undertaken activities within their own country to promote Worldchefs and the advancement of the culinary arts profession.
This medal is awarded during Worldchefs Congress & Expo and other important culinary events.
FINLANDPRESIDENT MEDAL 2026
USAPRESIDENT MEDAL 2026
WALESPRESIDENT MEDAL 2026
FIJIPRESIDENT MEDAL 2026
SOUTH KOREAPRESIDENT MEDAL 2026
USA
GERMANY
SWITZERLAND
SOUTH AFRICA
JAPAN
INDIA
FINLAND
USA
WALES
FIJI
SOUTH KOREA
LUXEMBOURG
For the latest information on eligibility and the nomination process, please contact us through our contact form.
The medal may be presented at any official Worldchefs event and is not limited to a Worldchefs Congress.
No. Receiving the Worldchefs President’s Medal does not grant voting rights or any governance privileges within Worldchefs.
Worldchefs offers endorsement to all different levels of culinary competitions worldwide.
Worldchefs endorsed competitions help to guarantee that competitors receive proper recognition worldwide, having competed at the highest standards.
Competition organizers must submit an application for approval to the Worldchefs Culinary Committee.
We recommend contacting us at least 2–3 months in advance. This allows time to configure the app based on your competition’s size and structure.
The size of the competition is not a factor in receiving Worldchefs endorsement; it is the quality, structure and passion which counts the most.
Typically, the review process takes 2 to 4 weeks. Apply early to allow time for revisions if needed.
Yes. The award is open to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the culinary arts or hospitality industry, regardless of whether they are professional chefs.
Nominations should be submitted to the Worldchefs Managing Director at least six months before a Worldchefs Congress, or before the final Board meeting preceding the Congress.
Recipients receive a specially designed Worldchefs Escoffier Medal, an official certificate, and an invitation to attend the Worldchefs Congress where the award is presented.
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