Les Dames d'Escoffier DC (LDEI)

Les Dames d' Escoffier DC

Education

Chapters offer programs of interest to their communities that enlighten and stimulate, as well as opportunities to mentor promising women who want careers in the food, beverage and hospitality industries.

Advocacy

Promote women in our industries through networking and providing opportunities for education and career advancement. Work to advance the significance of foods and beverages in bridging cultural barriers.

Philanthropy

Create and support ways to give back to local chapter communities.

Grande Dame Nomination Process Underway

Every two years, LDEI bestows the prestigious Grande Dame award; the next award will be given at the annual conference in Philadelphia.

A woman, late in her career, with outstanding professional achievement, excellence and charitable/community contributions constitute the criteria for candidates for the award. Chapters are asked to nomination deserving women for consideration. The deadline for chapter nominations is March 15, 2009. The submissions will be reviewed by a committee and a ballot, along with supporting documentation, will be sent to all chapters for voting.

The Grande Dame will be announced this summer and recognized at the 2009 LDEI annual conference in Philadelphia, October 1-3, 2009.

Posted Last January 5, 2009