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