SKYCTC’S Tammy Inscoe named Chef Educator of the Year by the American Culinary Federation Bourbon County Chefs Chapter

Bowling Green, Ky. – The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Bourbon Country Chefs Chapter in Louisville recently recognized excellence in culinary education at its 2024 awards ceremony, where Chef Tammy Inscoe of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) was named Chef Educator of the Year.

The ACF Chef Educator of the Year Award honors a culinary educator whose knowledge, skill, and leadership have advanced the image of the professional chef while inspiring the next generation of culinary artists. Chef Inscoe, an Associate Professor in SKYCTC’s Culinary Arts department, was recognized for her outstanding commitment to student success and the culinary profession.

Inscoe, a 2009 graduate of SKYCTC’s Culinary Program, has an impressive background in both industry and education. After earning her degree, she worked with Aramark at Western Kentucky University for six years in multiple roles including Pastry Chef, Assistant Manager, and Financial Specialist. She later served as Director of the SOKY Marketplace in Bowling Green before joining the SKYCTC faculty in 2018.

In addition to her teaching role, Inscoe serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the ACF Bourbon Country Chefs Chapter, contributing her leadership to the professional culinary community at the state level. She is also known for her involvement outside the kitchen — spending time on her family farm, raising honeybees, traveling, and enjoying time with her grandchildren.

“I enjoy teaching because I get to be a part of the future of the food industry by helping students fulfill their dreams of becoming chefs and entrepreneurs,” said Inscoe. “I am very honored that I have been selected by the ACF Bourbon County Chefs Chapter as the Chef Educator of the Year. 

The American Culinary Federation, established in 1929, is the largest professional organization for chefs and cooks in North America. With more than 14,000 members across 170+ chapters nationwide, ACF promotes culinary excellence through certification, education, and competitions. ACF is also home to ACF Culinary Team USA, which represents the country in international culinary competitions.

For more information about the ACF, visit acfchefs.org. To learn more about the Culinary Arts program at SKYCTC, visit southcentral.kctcs.edu.