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Academia’s culinary champions

Celebrating culinary excellence

At Academia, we take immense pride in celebrating the achievements of our exceptional hospitality students, especially those who have risen to the challenge of culinary competition.

From state and national stages to international arenas, our students have showcased their talent, creativity, and resilience under pressure.

These competitions are more than just a test of skill. They’re a platform for our future chefs to shine, gain industry recognition, and take their careers to the next level.

2025 Culinary Competition Winners

Peach (Khathawut) Srichanklat Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Thailand Winner, National Culinary Champion, Gold Medallist – National Apprentice Competition
  • Winner, National Culinary Champion, Gold Medallist – National Apprentice Competition
  • Winner, Victorian Champion - Best Culinary Student, Gold Medallist – AusTafe State Culinary Competition
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Learn more about Peach:

Isabel (Koi) Aguas Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Philippines Winner - Les Toques Blanches...
  • Overall Winner - Les Toques Blanches
  • Gold Medallist - Nestle (Golden Chef Hat) National Culinary Competition
  • Bronze Medallist - Young Chefs Australia, International Culinary Competition
  • Best on Social Media - Proud to be a Chef
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Discover the full story behind Koi’s Les Toques Blanches victory in this blog

Patrick Garcia Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Philippines Silver Medallist - Les Toques Blanches...
  • Silver Medallist - Les Toques Blanches
  • Bronze Medallist - Young Chefs Australia, International Culinary Competition
  • Best on Social Media - Proud to Be a Chef 2026
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Learn more about Patrick:

Tawan Sangsurane Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Thailand Bronze Medallist - Les Toques Blanches...
  • Awarded Best Dessert & Bronze Medallist - Les Toques Blanches
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Learn more about Tawan:

Evan Ardivari Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Indonesia Silver Medallist - Nestle National Culinary Competition
  • Silver Medallist - Nestle National Culinary Competition
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Queenie Manuel Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Philippines Team Silver Medallist – Club Chef Culinary Competition
  • Team Silver Medallist – Club Chef Culinary Competition
  • Second Place, Silver Medallist - AusTafe Culinary Competition
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Learn more about Queenie:

Jessica Kilian Certificate III in Patisserie Australia Gold Medallist - Victorian Patisserie Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Victorian Patisserie Competition
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Hsin Yen Lu Certificate IV in Patisserie Taiwan Gold Medallist - Victorian Patisserie Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Victorian Patisserie Competition
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2024 Culinary Competition Winners

Alfred Barretto Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Philippines Winner - Les Toques Blanches...
  • Overall Winner - Les Toques Blanches
  • Awarded Best Dessert & Best on Social Media - Proud to be a Chef
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Learn more about Alfred:

Patrick Garcia Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Philippines Silver Medallist - Les Toques Blanches...
  • Silver Medallist & Awarded Best Entrée - Les Toques Blanches
  • Bronze Medallist - Young Chefs Australia, International Culinary Competition
  • Best on Social Media - Proud to Be a Chef 2026
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Learn more about Patrick:

Eddie (Wen Peng) Chang Certificate IV in Kitchen Management Taiwan Victorian Champion, Winner - AusTafe Culinary Competition...
  • Victorian Champion, Winner - AusTafe Culinary Competition
  • Silver Medallist - National Culinary Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
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Maven (Huy Hoang) Tran Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Vietnam Bronze Medallist - AusTafe Culinary Competition
  • Bronze Medallist - AusTafe Culinary Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
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Isabel (Koi) Aguas Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Philippines Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
  • Awarded Best Dessert & Best on Social Media - Proud to be a Chef
  • Overall Winner - Les Toques Blanches
  • Gold Medallist - Nestle (Golden Chef Hat) National Culinary Competition
  • Bronze Medallist - Young Chefs Australia, International Culinary Competition
  • Best on Social Media - Proud to be a Chef
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Learn more about Isabel:

Lanz Thirdy Aquino Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Philippines Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
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Chiqui de Leon Certificate III in Patisserie Australia Silver Medallist - Victorian Patisserie Competition
  • Silver Medallist - Victorian Patisserie Competition
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Elyssa Regine Lejano Diploma of Hospitality Management, Patisserie Philippines Silver Medallist - Victorian Patisserie Competition
  • Silver Medallist - Victorian Patisserie Competition
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2023 Culinary Competition Winners

Jessica Regina Panoy Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, Patisserie Philippines Gold Medallist & Awarded Best Dessert - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
  • Gold Medallist & Awarded Best Dessert - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
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Ngo Hoang My Nguyen Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Vietnam Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
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Samson (Sum Yue) Cheung Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery Hong Kong Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
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Jongho Park Diploma of Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery South Korea Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
  • Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
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Haejin Lee Certificate III in Patisserie Australia Gold Medallist - International Cake show 2023
  • Gold Medallist - International Cake show 2023
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Cheng-Yin Huang Certificate III in Patisserie Taiwan Silver Medallist - International Cake show 2023
  • Gold Medallist - Club Chef Team Culinary Competition
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2022 Culinary Competition Winners

Palitho Aventus Simanjuntak Diploma of Hospitality Management, Patisserie Indonesia Runner Up, MasterChef Indonesia (Season 9)
  • Runner Up, MasterChef Indonesia (Season 9)
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2021 Culinary Competition Winners

Sophie Jessica Tate Diploma of Hospitality Management, Patisserie Australia First Place - International Cake show 2021
  • First Place - International Cake show 2021
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Jo-Ann Ramilo Diploma of Hospitality Management, Patisserie Philippines Third Place - International Cake show 2021
  • Third Place - International Cake show 2021
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2019 Culinary Competition Winners

Hieu Trang Truong Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, Patisserie Vietnam Bronze Medal- International Cake show 2019
  • Bronze Medal- International Cake show 2019
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