This award is a lifetime achievement award given to an outstanding member of the Chicago Chapter who has achieved excellence in the culinary profession and has made outstanding contributions to the Chicago Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier. This is an honorary, non-monetary award that is given when the chapter deems it appropriate.

Carol Mighton Haddix
2022

Barbara Glunz-Donovan
2021

Ina Pinkney
2018


Toria Emas
2017

Nancy Barocci Brussat
2016

Joan Reardon
2012

Alma Lach*
2007

Marian Tripp*
2002

Elaine Sherman*
2001
*Deceased