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2024 Golden Whisk Award Finalists

The Food Corridor is thrilled to announce the Golden Whisk Awards, a prestigious recognition for excellence in the shared kitchen industry. These awards will recognize individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the community.

Shared Kitchen of the Year

FINALISTS

The pinnacle of the Golden Whisk Awards, this honor is awarded to the shared kitchen that has set the highest standard for excellence. The recipient has excelled in areas such as operational efficiency, client satisfaction, community building, and business innovation. This award recognizes the shared kitchen that has not only successfully managed its operations but has also made a lasting impact on its clients and the wider food community.

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South Amboy Kitchen

Nimbus

B-More Kitchen & Alt Kitchen

Anapurna's Kitchen Shared Kitchen Network

Tiny Drumsticks

Cherry Street Kitchen

and the winner is...

Kitchen Incubator of the Year

FINALISTS

Honoring the most outstanding kitchen incubator, this award is given to a shared kitchen that has excelled in nurturing food businesses through mentorship, access to resources, and fostering an environment for growth. The recipient of this award has shown exceptional leadership in helping startups and small businesses scale, making significant contributions to the success of their tenants and the local food ecosystem.

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Findlay Kitchen

Central Kitchen

Can-Do Kalamazoo

Catapult Greater Pittsburgh

Comal Heritage Food Incubator

The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation

and the winner is...

Shared Kitchen Industry Champion of the Year

FINALISTS

Awarded to an individual, organization, or business partner that has made a significant contribution to the shared kitchen industry, this award recognizes leadership, advocacy, and dedication to advancing the sector. The recipient has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering partnerships and collaborations that drive innovation and support the industry’s growth. Whether through advocacy, strategic alliances, or the promotion of best practices, they have worked tirelessly to elevate the visibility and importance of shared kitchens on both a national and regional level.

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Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga

Hope & Main

Ron Batcher, USDA - AMS

Eric Hallman and Sue Ellsworth

ATK Design Studios

and the winner is...

Shared Kitchen Mentor of the Year

FINALISTS

This award honors an individual who has gone above and beyond in providing mentorship within the shared kitchen community. Whether through one-on-one guidance, workshops, or informal advice, the recipient of this award has been instrumental in helping others succeed by sharing their knowledge, experience, and time. They have made a lasting impact on the next generation of shared kitchen operators.

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Eric Hallman & Sue Ellsworth

Sarah Masoni, OSU FIC

Benjamin Sloan and Connie Sun, Tiny Drumsticks

Eben Altmann, B-More Kitchen

Steve Wenger, Ghost Kitchen CHS

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and the winner is...

Community Impact Award

FINALISTS

This award celebrates a shared kitchen or individual that has made a profound and positive impact on their community. Whether through charitable programs, education initiatives, or efforts to combat food insecurity, the recipient of this award has demonstrated a commitment to improving the well-being of their community, using their platform to drive meaningful change.

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