Port Huron CIM faculty and students with their awards at the 2025 ACF Sanctioned Competition.
The Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM), a Division of Baker College, Port Huron Campus, participated a two-day culinary competition, held at Dorsey College in Roseville. 20 Culinary Institute of Michigan students, and two faculty members earned 21 awards, including 3 Gold, 15 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals, as well as one Diploma for honorable mention.
Beyond the awards, the event highlighted teamwork, professionalism, and the national reputation CIM has for excellence in culinary arts. Participants and judges commended CIM for its hospitality and seamless execution, reflecting the dedication of its faculty, staff, and solidifying its place as a leader in culinary competitions nationwide.
The winning student and faculty competitors include:
| CIM Port Huron | ACF Sanctioned Competition | February 21st, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Student | ||
| Name | Category | Award |
| Ana Granado | Best in Show High Score Award | |
| Ana Granado | SKC Signature Dish | Gold |
| Ella Allen | SP1 Warm Signature Dessert | Gold |
| Shane Wagner | SKC Signature Dish | Silver |
| James Cavaliere | SKC Signature Dish | Silver |
| Patrick Johnson | SP1 Warm Signature Dessert | Silver |
| Lavender Holziner | SKC Signature Dish | Bronze |
| Ikeya Brown | SKS Knife Skills | Bronze |
| Abigail Mead | SKS Knife Skills | Gold |
| Aden Wenzel | SKS Knife Skills | Silver |
| Hayley Minneweather | SKS Knife Skills | Silver |
| Jayden Daly | SKS Knife Skills | Silver |
| Ayden Eccles | SKS Knife Skills | Silver |
| Kaylenn Law | SKS Knife Skills | Silver |
| Madison Haldy | SKS Knife Skills | Silver |
| Sydney Lewis-Periard | SKS Knife Skills | Silver |
| Daniel Grant | SKS Knife Skills | Diploma |
| Bailey Maschke | SPS Pastry Skills | Silver |
| Victoria Sheffer | SPS Pastry Skills | Silver |
| Lilyanna Burkitt | SPS Pastry Skills | Silver |
| Ray Shafer | SPS Pastry Skills | Silver |
| CIM Port Huron Professional Competitor | ||
| Samantha Joslin, CWPC® | C-5 Bread Display | Bronze |
| Karlee Valley, CEPC®, MBA | D-4 Chocolate Centerpiece | Silver |
For more information about Baker College’s culinary programs or the Annual Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic Competition, visit www.baker.edu/cim. The CIM looks forward to welcoming participants and spectators to this prestigious event.