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ProStart® is a nationwide program for high school students that develops their talent into tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice industry leaders. The Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association Foundation (ARHAF) hosts an annual competition for Alabama ProStart students to showcase their culinary talents and creativity.
The ProStart program is being taught in 32 Alabama high schools! ProStart is the future of our industry! Check out this video from the 2022 Alabama ProStart Student Invitational to learn more about this exciting program and how you can get involved! ​
2024 ProStart Results
A total of 20 teams comprised of hospitality and culinary students competed this week at the Alabama ProStart Student Invitational. The annual competition is hosted by the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association Foundation (ARHAF). A huge thank you to Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach for hosting the event.
The winners of the 2024 Alabama ProStart Student Invitational are:
Culinary Competition:
1st Place - Albertville High School
2nd Place - Pelham High School
3rd Place - Baldwin Center for Technology
Management Competition:
1st Place - Gulf Shores High School
2nd Place - Eden Career Tech Center
3rd Place - Shelby County College & Career Center
Best Beef Entree (sponsored by Alabama Cattlemen’s Association)
Gulf Shores High School
Best Knife Skills
South Baldwin Career Tech Center
Spirit & Teamwork Award–Culinary
Career Academies of Decatur
Spirit & Teamwork Award–Management
Calhoun County Career Academy
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