WORLDCHEFS
AWARDS & MEDALS

What are
worldchefs medals ?​

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.

ESCOFFIER MEDAL

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.

PRESIDENT MEDAL

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.

WORLDCHEFS AWARDS 2026 RECIPIENTS

LuxembourgLUXEMBOURG

CHRISTIAN SCHMIT

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

USAUSA

FERDINAND METZ

ESCOFFIER MEDAL 2024

ItalyITALY

DOMENICO MAGGI

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

AustraliaAUSTRALIA

PATRICK O’BRIEN

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

NorwayNORWAY

SILJE MERETHE FOSSNES

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

SloveniaSLOVENIA

IZTOK LEGAT

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

CanadaCANADA

BRUNO MARTI

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

MalaysiaMALAYSIA

KK YAU

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

MaltaMALTA

CHARLES CALLEJA

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

GermanyGERMANY

REINHOLD METZ

ESCOFFIER MEDAL 2024

USAUSA

RICO DIFRONZO

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

ThailandTHAILAND

WILLMENT LEONG

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

Hong Kong SARHONG KONG SAR

ANITA CHENG

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

ChinaCHINA

BILLY SY

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

IndiaINDIA

SANJAY THAKUR

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

PakistanPAKISTAN

AFZAL MUHAMMAD

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

EgyptEGYPT

TAREK IBRAHIM

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

GreeceGREECE

CHRISTOS GKOTSIS

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

CanadaCANADA

SIMON SMOTKOWICZ

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

Russian FederationRUSSIAN FEDERATION

NIKOLAY BARATOV

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

IndiaINDIA

ANIL GROVER

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

USAUSA

RENE MARQUIS

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

BelarusBELARUS

ISUKHI AMBARTSUMYAN

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

RomaniaROMANIA

IULIA DRAGUT

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

Sri LankaSRI LANKA

Gérard Mendis

PRESIDENT MEDAL 2024

USA USA
Name FERDINAND METZ
Year Honored 2024
FERDINAND METZ
Germany GERMANY
Name REINHOLD METZ
Year Honored 2024
REINHOLD METZ
Switzerland SWITZERLAND
Name Anton Mosimann
Year Honored 2022
Anton Mosimann
South Africa SOUTH AFRICA
Name Billy Gallagher
Year Honored 2016
Billy Gallagher
Japan JAPAN
Name Toshi Utsunomiya
Year Honored 2020
Toshi Utsunomiya
India INDIA
Name Manjit Gill
Year Honored 2018
Manjit Gill

frequently asked questions

What level of competitions does Worldchefs endorse?

Worldchefs offers endorsement to all different levels of culinary competitions worldwide.

Competition organizers must submit an application for approval to the Worldchefs Culinary Committee.

The size of the competition is not a factor in receiving Worldchefs endorsement; it is the quality, structure and passion which counts the most.

what are the benefits of getting endorsed?

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.

How do Worldchefs endorsed competitions benefit competitors?

Worldchefs endorsed competitions help to guarantee that competitors receive proper recognition worldwide, having competed at the highest standards.

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.

Typically, the review process takes 2 to 4 weeks. Apply early to allow time for revisions if needed.

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