NEW YORK, NY
The Comté Cheese Association has announced that Amanda Parker, Director of Program Development for Murray’s Cheese, has won the second Comté Scholarship for American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals™ (ACS CCPs). She took the first place prize in the blind essay contest, according to a press release. Amanda has also won an all-expenses-paid trip to the Comté region to learn about the region and production.
“I am delighted for this incredible opportunity and the chance to see in person such an important cheesemaking region!” said Amanda. Her winning essay can be viewed at this link:
Comté Cheese Association Winning Essay
Essays were judged anonymously based on knowledge and creativity. The judges included renowned cheese experts: Greg O’Neill (Board President of the American Cheese Society; Owner of Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine), Cathy Strange (Global Cheese Buyer, Whole Foods Market, Inc.), and Max McCalman (Maître Fromager of Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, Author and Cheese Writer).
Runners up included Jason Herbert, Assistant Specialty Team Leader of Whole Foods, and Leah McFadden, Associate Perishables Buyer for the Northern CA Region of Whole Foods. They each will receive a special Comté care package.
Congratulations on winning the scholarship, Amanda!
Comté Cheese Association Winning Essay
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