At the end of 2025, we proudly gathered to celebrate the achievements, dedication, and growth of our First-Year students at our annual awards ceremony. This special occasion recognises creativity, professionalism, and commitment demonstrated throughout the year.
Below are the awards presented to our First-Year students, each highlighting a different aspect of excellence within the culinary arts.
🌟 Social Media Award
Awarded for an authentic and engaging online presence
This award recognises a student who has demonstrated a genuine, creative, and professional social media presence that reflects both personality and passion for the culinary industry.
Winner: Sabri Gafieldien
The following awards are based on marks accumulated throughout the 2025 academic year, incorporating both practical assessments and theoretical results. These awards recognise consistency, discipline, and a high standard of performance.
🍽️ Food & Beverage Award
Winner: Eureka Chinna Poliga
🥐 Pastry Award
Winner: Arhan Ramchurran
🔥 Hot Kitchen Award
Winner: Arhan Ramchurran
👨🍳 Chef of the Year
The highest honour for First Year students, awarded to the student with the highest accumulated marks overall across all subjects.
Winner: Arhan Ramchurran
🏅 Principal’s Award
The Principal’s Award is the only non-academic award and is presented in recognition of exceptional overall performance, attitude, and commitment. At the end-of-2025 awards ceremony, this honour was awarded to:
Pamela Novandla and Sister Philile Gabriella Mthembu
We congratulate all our award recipients and commend every First-Year student for their hard work, perseverance, and passion throughout 2025. These awards reflect the strong foundations being built for future careers in the culinary industry.