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Culinary Team Wins 2nd Place in Nationals

Culinary Team Wins 2^nd Place in Nationals

International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach Student Team earns top honors in American Culinary Federation Competition.

Students standing with their awards

(left to right) Stephanie Lee, Kirsten Willis, Patricia White, Charles Unger, Conner Anuszkiewicz.

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that culinary students at the International Culinary Institute (ICI) of Myrtle Beach earned 2nd place overall at the American Culinary Federation Student Team of the Year Competition held during the 2022 ACF National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 2022 Student Culinary Competition consisted of the opportunity to expand and sharpen the skills of culinary students in menu development, time management, and general culinary methods, as well as a thorough understanding of teamwork. The experience proved to be beneficial to every member of the student team as they plan to launch their careers in the hospitality industry. Team members include Stephanie Lee, Connor Anuszkiewicz, Kirsten Willis, Charles Unger, and Patricia White.

The HGTC International Culinary Institute located at 920 Crabtree Lane in Myrtle Beach offers associate degrees in culinary arts technology and baking and pastry arts, as well as certificates in kitchen and food preparation techniques, and professional cooking.