"It's A Woman's World" Awards Semi-Finalist Announced

We are pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the “It’s A Woman’s World” awards, celebrating CT’s women in culinary.

Four thousand people voted in eleven categories. The top three nominees can be viewed below.

Finalists in each category will be announced at the event on April 27th at Hotel Marcel in New Haven. If you still need tickets to the event, you can purchase tix here. The $50 ticket covers the cost of the event. This is non-for-profit community event.

Congratulations to all of our semi-finalists. We hope to see you on April 27th when we announce the award winners and celebrate ALL of Connecticut’s amazing women in culinary.

CHEF: 

Ashley Flagg: The Laurel

Emily Mingrone: Tavern On State, Fair Haven Oyster Co

Renee Touponce: Oyster Club, Port Of Call, The Treehouse

CATERER: 

Genee Habansky: Herbaceous Catering

Allison Milwe-Grace: AMG Catering & Events

Robin Selden: Marcia Selden Catering & Events

RESTAURATEUR: 

Lauren Hassan: Agave Diner

Macarena Ludena & Grecia Ludena: Coracora

Greer Fredericks: Greer Southern Table

VENDOR: 

Jocelyn Pollak: Grumpy Dumpling Co.

Anne Grossman: Rebel Daughter Cookies

Jaime Randle: Coco Bred

WINE MAKER/DISTILLER/BREWER:

Neviana Zhgaba: Aquila's Nest Vineyards

Alisa Bowens Mercato: Rhythm Brewing Co.

BAKER/PASTRY CHEF:  

Malby Rojas, Malby Bakery

Chelsea Tripp: Kouign bakery

Kristin Eddy: Small State Provisions

BUTCHER, FISH or CHEESE MONGER: 

Laura Downey: Fairfield Greenwich Cheese Company

Elizabeth MacAlister: Cato Corner

Olivia Formica: Flanders Fish Market

FARMER: 

Renee Giroux: Earth’s Palate Farm 

Jillian Verzino: Hungry Reaper FARM

Stephanie Maynard: Ox Hollow FARM

BARTENDER: 

Kylie Keeley: Bar Bushido

Rebecca Legoute: 29 Markle Ct.

Olivia Olsen: Abner Hotel, The Courtroom Restaurant

INFLUENCER: 

Foods with Finn @foodswithfinn

Food of CT @food_of_ct

Running Foodie @therunningfoodie

SERVER/GM: 

Melanie Pabon: The Cottage 

Megan Smallidge: Trumbull Kitchen