vilcek prizes for creative promise in culinary arts
The Vilcek Foundation will award six Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Culinary Arts two categories: Food & Beverage and Media & Storytelling. In each category, three young, immigrant culinary professionals who demonstrate outstanding early achievement in their field will receive individual unrestricted cash awards of $50,000.
The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Culinary Arts are open to chefs, brewers, bakers, mixologists, food filmmakers and journalists, chocolatiers, sommeliers, historians, cheese makers, food stylists, content creators, caterers, pastry chefs, food critics, distillers, culinary writers, testers, sous chefs, vintners, recipe developers, podcasters, and culinary editors.
Apply if you:
Were born outside the United States to non-American parents;
Are not more than 38 years old;
Have five years of professional experience in the fields related to Food & Beverage or Media & Storytelling, and possess a strong track record of creative, high-caliber work that enriches the discourse of the culinary arts.
Eligible Categories
Food & Beverage
Culinary Artists – chefs, sous chefs, pastry chefs, caterers, etc.
Beverage Professionals – vintners, distillers, brewers, sommeliers, mixologists, etc.
Artisans & Food Makers – producers of craft and fine foods such as breads and baked goods, chocolates, cheeses, preserves, charcuterie, confections, tea, vinegars, spices, condiments, and other fine craft products.
Media & Storytelling:
Writers, Thinkers, & Researchers – culinary writers, editors, journalists, authors, academics (historical, theoretical, anthropological), food critics, food essayists, and professionals working in food sustainability and innovation, etc.
Multi-Media & Entertainment Specialists – culinary professionals in film/TV, broadcast and documentary producers, filmmakers, content creators, podcasters, photographers, stylists, recipe developers and testers, etc.