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Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of $1,000 each, towards furthering their culinary education.
Scholarship Recipients Information
Mary Gibson
Holland
High School
Attending Niagara University for Hospitality Management
“I will bring fresh, new ideas to the table and I hope to promote the new field of agri-tourism. I aspire to be a trendsetter in this area, helping to revitalize the travel industry as well as the dwindling, yet vital, agricultural community.”
Scott Kollig
Clarence High School
Attending Culinary Institute of America for Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts
"After college I hope to travel abroad and experience the food and cultures of Europe. I strive to open a patisserie and a restaurant in the Hudson region of New York. My final and ultimate goal is to become a Certified Master Chef.”
Salvatore Mendola
Kenmore East Senior High School
Attending Johnson and Wales University for Culinary Arts
“I aspire to be the best, not a conventional chef, but an idiosyncratic leader in the hospitality industry. After years of experience, I hope to establish an exquisite and prestigious restaurant in Buffalo to revive culinary interest in the city.”
Taylor Niceforo
Nardin Academy
Attending Johnson and Wales University for Hotel Management and Lodging
"My aspirations are to work for a large hotel chain or cruise line. I will be able to contribute knowledge gained from first hand experiences and education, leadership skills, creativity, enthusiasm and strong interpersonal and organizational skills."
Jessica Shaw
Mount St. Mary Academy
Attending Niagara County Community College for Baking & Pastry Arts
“I would like to open my own bakery or start a wedding cake business. I am creative and very determined, and I would like to create cakes that are delicious, look beautiful and make people smile!”
To The Taste
Saturday
July 11
11am to 9pm
Sunday
July 12
11am to 7pm
Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square
Buffalo, New York
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