Congratulations to the 2026 Les Dames d’Escoffier BC scholarship recipients. Their awards support education and professional development in food, beverage and hospitality across British Columbia.
Scholarship program Browse past recipients
Stephanie Alexander (Surrey)
WSET Level 3
Isabel Atherton (Vancouver)
Professional Cook 1 Plus
Rachelle Beauchamp (Courtenay)
WSET Level 2
Mel Beaudry (Victoria)
The Architecture of Entremets
Alyssa Brochu (Vancouver)
WSET Level 2, Wines and WSET Level 2, Spirits
Lauryn Cooper (Burnaby)
Service Excellence Scholarship in Honour of Tina Fineza
Noura Ezzarouali (Burnaby)
Professional Chocolate Diploma Program
Julie Ferris (Qualicum Beach)
WSET Level 3
Katie Harney (Victoria)
Italian Pasta Program
Shannon Harvey (Whitehorse)
Baking and Pastry Arts Management Diploma
Sharon Janzen (Black Creek)
Croissant Camp
Nancy Kwong (Victoria)
Asian Culinary Arts
Sofia Leturia (Vancouver)
Bonbons and Snacking Bars: Textures, Colours and Flavours 2.0
Paula Lyons (Maple Ridge)
Sourdough Simplified
Barbara Martins Hoffmann (Heriot Bay)
Service Excellence Scholarship in Honour of Tina Fineza, Two Rivers Meats
Madja Melo (Vancouver)
Professional Chocolatier Certification Program
Jennifer Nguyen (Vancouver)
WSET Level 3
Béatrice Niyonzima (Port Coquitlam)
Food Processing, Safety and Quality
Marlaina O’Donnell (Prince George)
WSET Level 1
Isabella Rodriquez (Salmon Arm)
Baking and Pastry Arts
Connie Schaad (Black Creek)
Artisan Bread Camp
Jill Singleton (Chilliwack)
Qualifying Studies
Alexandria Skye (Courtenay)
WSET Level 1
Sarah Wimmer (Nelson)
Professional Instructor Diploma Program
Jessica Ye (Vancouver)
WSET Diploma
Janice Kim (Vancouver)
Food Technology