The Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI)—a philanthropic organization of women leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality—will honor its 2025 scholarship and Culinary Futures recipients at a celebratory dinner on Tuesday, August 12 at 6 p.m. at the Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee.
The scholarships are awarded to exceptional women pursuing careers in hospitality, culinary arts, nutrition, pastry and beverage management at institutions such as Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Institute of America, Georgia State University and Atlanta Technical College.
The Scholarship Awards Dinner is open to the public and highlights LDEI Atlanta’s mission to support the next generation of food and beverage professionals. Click here for tickets.
This year’s honorees include:
- Shamiya Broughton – Culinary Institute of America, Private Chef
- Heather Huynh – Georgia State University, Graduate Studies
- Denea Burton – Georgia State University, Hospitality Management
- Zoe Holland – Johnson & Wales University, Pastry
- Olivia Hudson – Johnson & Wales University
- Elizabeth Patton – CIA, Master’s Wine & Beverage Management
- Sydney Taylor – Georgia State University, Master’s Degree in Nutrition
- Rrianah Mason – Atlanta Technical College
