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VWS Launches Top Chef Challenge to Find America’s Best Female Plant-Based Chef

The Vegan Women Summit (VWS) makes public it is launching The VWS Top Chef Challenge , a new preparation competition to find America’s best plant-based female chef. Taking place in New York City on May 19th, the Top Chef Challenge aims to showcase the talents of women in the food trade. Will feature judges from plant-b…

VWS Launches Top Chef Challenge to Find America’s Best Female Plant-Based Chef
“[H]ighlight the importance of women’s leadership in creating a more sustainable food system through delicious and enjoyable plant-based innovation.”

The Summit, which is open to all genders, will feature over 100 speakers and brand activations from across the food, fashion and beauty industries, along with expanded networking and professional development sessions. This year, the Summit is being welcomed by NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who will host a VIP reception at the Mayor’s Mansion.

The 2023 gathering as well includes the winners of the event’s first-ever public choice speaker competition. ©VWS Highlighting women’s leadership To enter the Top Chef Challenge, applicants can apply online from April 10 until applications close on April 18, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT. Applicants must be available to participate live in New York on May 19th.

In addition to helping female chefs gain exposure, VWS states the Challenge seeks to “[H]ighlight the importance of women’s leadership in creating a more sustainable food system through delicious and enjoyable plant-based innovation.”

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