Contest judges Lyle Allen and Audarshia Townsend

The success of the Cooking up Change healthy cooking contest is tied closely to the dedication and enthusiasm of our wonderful celebrity judges, who dedicate their time, talent and taste buds to the challenging task of selecting a winner among the many incredible student-designed school meals.

Judging Panel (in formation)

Lyle Allen, President, Green City Market

Bob Bloomer, Regional Vice-President, Chartwells-Thomspon Hospitality

David Cleverdon, Owner, Kinnikinnick Farm

Judith Dunbar-Hines, Director of Culinary Arts and Events, City of Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs

Clarisol Duque, Chicago Director, Office of Senator Richard Durbin

Chris Ely, Co-founder, Applegate Farms

Louise Esaian, Logistics Officer, Chicago Public Schools

Deb Eschmeyer, Marketing and Outreach Director, National Farm to School Network and IATP Food & Society Fellow

Janet Rausa Fuller, Food Editor, Chicago Sun-Times

Tawakalitu Jogunosimi, Educational Advisor to the Mayor, City of Chicago Office of the Mayor

David Lazarus, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, US Department of Agriculture

Mark Mendez, Executive Chef, Carnivale

Joel Nickson, Chef/Owner, Wishbone

Bill Reynolds, Provost of Washburne Culinary Institute

Elaine Sikorski, Chef Instructor, Kendall College

Audarshia Townsend, Dining/Lifestyle/Nightlife Writer, 312DiningDiva.com

Kemon Williams, Student, Chicago Public Schools

Orrin Williams, New Projects Coordinator, Growing Home

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High school "top chefs" wowed judges and guests at the healthy cooking contest!

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