CCA chef awarded prestigious ACF Presidential Medallion

MANILA, Philippines - The Center for Culinary Arts, Manila (CCA, Manila), the premier school for culinary learning in the country, adds another laurel of excellence to its already many recognitions and awards as one of its chef-instructors was awarded by the American Culinary Foundation (ACF) the most prestigious and biggest organization of chefs and culinary professionals in the United States.

Chef Melissa Sison, CCA’s academic & continuing education programs head, was conferred the Presidential Medallion by ACF’s national president, Filipino-American chef Michael Ty, during the awarding ceremonies held at the Orlando World Marriot Resort in Florida last July 16. She received the award for her achievements and for her various contributions in setting high culinary standards in the Philippines through culinary education.

The latest recognition was just part of the string of achievements of chef Melissa and CCA. In November last year during CCA’s 15th year, she led eight other chef-instructors in becoming the first ACF-certified culinary professionals in the Philippines, and she herself was accredited as the first Certified Executive Chef (CEC).

Photo above shows chef Melissa with other chef awardees.