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Our 2018 Plate Changer was held Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Marriott Riverwalk.
Thank you to all the Sponsors!
Plate Changer Co-Chairs Dame Blanca Aldaco & Dame Debbie Gonzalez, dgonzalez@thestanthonyhotel.com, 210-801-1775
Levels of Sponsorship were inspired by Plate Changers, Outstanding Women in the Culinary World.
We truly appreciate your support!
“Grande Dame” Rosemary Kowalski (RK Group) $10,000.00 Level
“Chili Queens” $5,000.00 Level – Dame JoAnn Boone
“The Lady Boss” $2,500.00 Level
“Maria’s Tortillas” $1,500.00 Level – Great Northwest Recycling, H-E-B
Three Aspirations Grant Winners were awarded $30,000 from the 2015 Plate Changer
Julie Braune, Braune Farms, Seguin, Texas – $10,000
Lori Krieger, Taste Elevated, Castroville, Texas – $10,000
Alysa Seeland, FOND Bone Broth, New Braunfels, Texas – $10,000
Two Aspirations Grant Winners were awarded $20,000 from the 2016 Plate Changer
Talking Tree Farm owner Sarah Nordman – $10,000
Zanzenberg Farm owner Kathryn Graham – $10,000
Seven Hurricane Harvey Relief Recipients from Rockport and Port Aransas were awarded a total of 35,000 in 2018
Glow Restaurant owner, Karey Swartwout, Rockport – $5,000
The Boiling Pot Restaurant owner Ramona Le Blanc, Rockport – $5,000
Miss K’s Bistro and Catering owner Kathryn Bambridge – $5,000
The Crazy Cajun Restaurant owner Phyllis Capps – $5,000
The Venetian Hot Plate owner Linda Halioua – $5,000
The Phoenix Restaurant & Bar owners Tiana Warsham & Vanessa Brundrett -$5,000
La Barataria Restaurant owner Lezlie Keebler – $5,000
For more information on the Aspirations Grant and Application Click Here
