ACFLV and National ACF Culinary Awards

Each year in June, the ACFLV honors outstanding members at a gala celebration - the Chef of the Year Dinner. Our Chef of the Year 2011 Award Dinner was held at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, and was a magnificent event. The extravagant menu was fit for a...well, the very finest chefs in Las Vegas. View our Slide Show of the gala celebration.

Congratulations to the 2011 Awardees

View our 2011 Winners and their candidacy statements. View the 2011 Nominees.

About Chef of the Year

The Chef of the Year Award has been established to pay tribute to that member whose culinary expertise and exemplary dedication have enhanced the image of chefs and the association. We recognize contribution of time and knowledge. The Chef of the Year should command the respect of the members because of character and performance. Along with great honor comes great responsibility. Read the Criteria...

Previous Winners

Previous Chefs of the Year 2007-2010

Click each photo to see a full size image. View our videos of Chefs' of the Year: 2001-2010 and 1990-2000.  View our Photo Album of Chefs of the Year 1970-2000.

Great chefs "entertain" us with both great food and great humor. Reminisce and enjoy!