What a fantastic night celebrating the heart of our culinary community at the NVICA Winter Social! This year award winners Chef of the Year – Ronald St. Pierre Young Chef of the Year – Kevin Moore Associate of the Year – Rolande Pickett Huge congratulations to all of our winners — your talent, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire and elevate our industry! A heartfelt thank you to Clever Crow Herbs, Spices, and Sea Salt for the amazing gift basket giveaway and to Dina Kurdish & Turkish Cuisine for hosting us with an absolutely memorable meal. The authentic Kurdish and Turkish dishes, warm hospitality, and welcoming atmosphere made the evening extra special.  From delicious flavours and generous portions to great company and plenty of laughs — it was the perfect way to celebrate together. Thank you to everyone who joined us — here’s to another year of community, creativity, and culinary excellence! #NVICA #WinterSocial #CulinaryCommunity #ChefOfTheYear #YoungChef #SupportLocal #ComoxValley #TurkishCuisine #KurdishCuisine