The 2023 Les Dames d’Escoffier Colorado Leadership Award Winners
AGRICULTURE LEADER
Beverly Grant, Founder – Mo’ Betta Green MarketPlace
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LEADER
Betsy Lay, Co-Founder – Lady Justice Brewing
BAKERY LEADER
Kristy Greenwood Bortz, Chef/Co-Owner – Victory Love + Cookies
BAR LEADER
Kristy Wygmans, Co-Owner – Pour Brothers Community Tavern
CHEF LEADER
Penelope Wong, Executive Chef/Owner – Yuan Wonton
COMMUNITY LEADER
The Women of Comal Heritage Food Incubator
FOOD MANUFACTURING LEADER
Mara Trager Tcheunou, Co-Founder – Bibamba Artisan Chocolate
FOOD RETAIL LEADER
Michelle Lasnier, Founder – Ruby’s Market
HOSPITALITY LEADER
Cindhura Reddy, Co-Owner – Spuntino
NON-ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LEADER
Sara Lemmon, Founder – 3rd Bird Kombucha