Chapter Chef of the Year
Upper Peninsula Chapter proudly presents the Chef of the Year award annually, honoring an exceptional chef who truly embodies our core mission This award celebrates those who promote and represent the hospitality industry with passion and dedication. We recognize the hard work and commitment of chefs who inspire excellence in their craft. Join us in celebrating the remarkable talent that enriches our community!
2025 Chapter Chef of the Year
Trixie Maguran Jacobson CSC
Previous Chef of the Year Winners
1992 - Don Durley
1994 - Robin Holmes, CEC
1997 - Nathan D. Mileski, CEC
2001 - Eric Juchemich
2002 - Nathan D. Mileski, CEC
2005 - Robin Holmes, CEC
2006 - Todd LaFave
2007 Mike Chapman, CCC
2008 - Jeremy Pomeroy, CEC
2009 - Tom Wahlstrom, CEC
2010 - Nathan Mileski, CEC
2011 - Chad Wellman
2012 - Eric Juchemich
2013 - James Smiljanich, CSC
2014 - Nichole Durley, CEC
2015 - Robin Holmes, CEC
2016 - Jeremy Pomeroy, CEC, ACE
2017 - Christopher Sturzl, CEC, CCE, CSCE, ACE
2018 - Eric Juchemich
2019 - Angela Verburg
2021 - Christopher Durley
2022 - Derek Estes, CEC
2023 - Alex Palzewicz
2024 - David Cotanche
2025 - Trixie Maguran Jacobson, CSC
