2026 Chef Winners

29th Annual Scholarship fundraiser

SAT. SEPTEMBER 19 2026 6PM-10Pm

Miracosta college - 1 barnard drive, oceanside, ca 92056
*Cocktail attire

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2026 Category Winners & Trophy Winners

Appetizers Amateur

1st Place – Jim Long – Tapenade
2nd Place – Louis Murchison – Mini Hamburger Salad
3rd Place – Brenton Brown – BBQ Wontons

Appetizers Professional

1st Place – Andres Rizo – Birria Dumplings

Entrees Amateur

1st Place – Frank Raymond – Jambalaya
2nd Place – Steven Noble – Seafood Bake

Entrees Professional

1st Place – N/A
2nd Place – Enrique de la Rosa – Mole

Sides Amateur

1st Place – Steven Noble – Salmon Salad
2nd Place – Cordell Thomas – His Weezy Colard Greens
3rd Place – Not Listed

Sides Professional

1st Place – Joe Vines – Baked Beans
2nd Place – David Lay – Salad

Soups/Gumbo/Chili Amateur

1st Place – Lawrence Brian – Texas Chili
2nd Place – Patrick Cubel – Chili
3rd Place – Keith Howard – Cincinnati Five Way Chili

Soups/Gumbo/Chili Professional

N/A

Vegan Amateur

1st Place – Brenton Brown – Spicy Corn Salad

Vegan Professional

1st Place – Sebastian Gonzalez – Tufo Buffalo Wings

Pasta Amateur

1st Place – George Francis – Lasagna
2nd Place – Steven Noble – Chicken Bowtie Pasta

Pasta Professional

1st Place – George Qualls – Louisiana Cajun Pasta

Barbecue Amateur

1st Place – Ray Williams – Smoked Salmon
2nd Place – Charles Clendening – Pork Belly

Barbecue Professional

1st Place – Joe Vines – BBQ Ribs

International Amateur

1st Place – Allen Smith – Curry Chicken
2nd Place – Greg Snear – Chana Dal

International Professional

1st Place – Jesus Martinez Vazquez – Chow Mein
2nd Place – Miguel Mangaya – Takoyaki

Desserts Amateur

1st Place – Ray Williams – Cream Cheese Banana Pudding
2nd Place – Garry Dillard Jr – Sweet Potato Pie
3rd Place – Don Love – Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Dessert Professional

1st Place – Joe Vines – Banana Pudding
2nd Place – Danilo Hernandez Garcia – Pineapple Empanadas

BEST OVERALL – Money & Trophy

Amateur

1st Place – $150.00 & Trophy
Ray Williams – Cream Cheese Banana Pudding

2nd Place – $100.00 & Trophy
Ray Williams – Smoked Salmon

3rd Place – $75.00 & Trophy
Steven Noble – Salmon Salad

Professional

1st Place – $150.00 & Trophy
Joe Vines – BBQ Ribs

2nd Place – $100.00 & Trophy
Joe Vines – Baked Beans

PEOPLE’S CHOICE – $125.00 & Trophy

Chef Joe Vines – BBQ Ribs

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Dear Sponsors and Donors:


The North County African American Women’s Association will celebrate 27 Years of Service to women and girls in North San Diego County. It has been our mission to meet their self-sufficiency, self-esteem, health awareness, and educational needs, through workshops, mentoring, conferences, and providing scholarships. These teens through adults have benefited greatly from our efforts. 

Our primary fundraiser for scholarships is our Gentlemen’s Gourmet, now in its 26th year. You can assist us in making this event a success by becoming a sponsor. Your support will allow us to continue positively impacting the lives of women and girls in the community. This year’s event: Gentlemen’s Gourmet “Diamonds and Denim” will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the El Corazon Event Center - 3302 Senior Center Dr., Oceanside CA 92056, from 6:00 PM -10:00 PM. Other opportunities for support include advertising, in-kind donations or silent auction items.

Please remember that every gift makes a difference and is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. The Sponsor Form is attached for your review. Information and photos of our past events may be found on our website at ncaawa.org. For additional information, please email us at gentlemensgourmet@ncaawa.org. We thank you in advance for your support.  

Respectfully,
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Linda Simpkins-Berry, President