Monday, January 31, 2011

NEW DEADLINE FOR FOOD INNOVATORS AWARD!

Good News for local Food Innovators! We have extended the deadline for applications to February 11th!
Please find additional information here: Food Innovators Call For Entries

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

CALLING ALL LOCAL FOOD INNOVATORS!

Announcing the Official Call for Entries for the Food Innovators Award, established by Lowcountry Local First and the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, serves to recognize the achievements of a local visionary in the food community whose professional efforts are making the Lowcountry a better place to live, work and eat. Through their work, these innovators help cultivate a greater appreciation for our land and local food culture.

The winner of the Food Innovators Award will receive $3000.00 to put towards their professional endeavors. The winner will be selected by a panel of local chefs, including Jeremiah Bacon, Sean Brock, Craig Deihl, Mike Lata, Frank Lee, and Michelle Weaver, all of whom were selected as recipients of the 2010 Ultimate Critics Award. The Top three applicants will be featured at the Lowcountry Local First tent during the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival (March 3-6, 2011) and will be asked to sample their products. All finalists will be notified by February 15, 2011 and the winner will be announced at the Opening Ceremonies of the Festival on Friday, March 4, 2011.

Access a full Application Here (pdf)!

Applicant Requirements:

- Food Innovator must live and work in the Tri-County area.

-Food Innovator must use or produce a majority of locally-sourced ingredients, products or services.

- Applications must be received by February 1, 2011.

-If applicable, samples, photos or portfolios of your product or service are encouraged and may be requested for finalists. Send to LLF address below.

Remit application to:

By mail: Lowcountry Local First, 1345 Avenue G #AA, North Charleston, SC 29405

By e-mail: kate@lowcountrylocalfirst.org

Questions: (843) 740-5444