Award is Presented to College President in Recognition of his Contributions
to Shaping the Future of Food and Beverage
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Hyde Park, NY –
More than 400 industry leaders and business owners from the alcoholic beverage
industry gathered on October 9 at the Hudson Valley Beer, Wine & Spirits
Summit 2.0 at The Culinary
Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. The day started with Laurence
Gottlieb, president and CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic Development
Corporation presenting its inaugural Visionary Award to Dr.
Tim Ryan, president of the world’s premier culinary college.
“The Visionary Award is presented to only those outstanding
individuals whose leadership, creativity, and commitment to excellence set the
highest standard in the food and beverage industry for others to follow,”
stated Laurence Gottlieb, president & CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic
Development Corporation. “Dr. Ryan epitomizes these qualities, as reflected in
his critical role in the formation—and continuing growth—of the Hudson Valley
Food & Beverage Alliance. We are proud and honored for him to be the first
recipient of this prestigious award.”
The Culinary Institute of America plays a critical role in
the growth of the food and beverage industry in our region. The college is a
major supporter of the Hudson Valley agriculture, providing a ready-made market
for fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, eggs, honey, syrup, mushrooms, and grains
from close to two dozen farms within 50 miles of Hyde Park. The CIA also
purchases beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages from local
producers.
Each year, the CIA’s partnerships with Hudson Valley
farmers, brewers, vintners, distillers, and purveyors continue to expand. Now,
the college’s Marriott Pavilion provides a new resource for
growth, giving the region an extraordinary center for regional conferences and
enabling greater connection and shared learning across all industry
participants.
“I am pleased to accept the Visionary Award on behalf of all
my colleagues at The Culinary Institute of America. Through our culinary
education mission, thought-leadership conferences, and popularity as a major
tourism draw, the college is proud to support both the vitality of the food and
beverage industry and economic growth in Dutchess County and the region.”
Photo Caption
Dr. Tim Ryan, president of The Culinary Institute of America. (Photo credit: The Culinary Institute of
America)
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC)
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of
Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan counties.
The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location
to corporate executives, site selection consultants, and real estate brokers.
HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding, and promotional effort for NY
BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing, and the Hudson Valley Food &
Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call 845-220-2244 or visit .
About The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent,
not-for-profit college offering associate and bachelor's degrees with majors in
culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, culinary science, and applied food
studies, as well as certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beverage
studies. As the world's premier culinary college, the CIA provides thought
leadership in the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, and world
cuisines & cultures through research and conferences. The CIA has a network
of 46,000 alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz, Anthony
Bourdain, Roy Choi, Cat Cora, Dan Coudreaut, Steve Ells, Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. The CIA also offers courses for professionals
and enthusiasts, as well as consulting services in support of innovation for
the foodservice and hospitality industry. The college has campuses in Hyde
Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San Antonio, TX; and Singapore.
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