NSW ACT & REGIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meet the team leading the way in NSW ACT and Regions. This committee is made up of passionate, committed professionals who are all about making a difference in the food and hospitality scene in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
The NSW ACT and Regions committee is your go-to for finding new opportunities, learning from industry trends, and getting involved in events that matter.
They're dedicated to keeping our community vibrant, welcoming, and at the cutting edge of what we do.
Julio Azzarello
0412 588 366
Director
Garry Stokes
0403 522 997
Assistant Director NSW
Ivonne Nathan
0409 260 372
Assistant Director ACT
COMMITTEE
Roshan Thammitaarachchi
Chairman of Judges
Culinary Committee
John Daly
Education Committee
Educator
Graham Manvell
Branch Officer
New England
Robin Murray
Branch Officer
Southern Highlands
Paul Rifkin
Education Committee Industry
Branch Officer North Coast
Prakash Chand
Committee Member
Deirdre Joy - 0418 973 044
Branch Officer Bega South Coast
LIFE MEMBER
- HENRI LEUZINGER 1989 (Vale)
- RUDI SCHERER 1990 (Vale)
- BRUNO ZAHND 1992
- TOM SHOOTS 1992
- BERNI RUMPHOLST 1995
- TONY SANDERBERG 1997
- ALAN PLUMB 2000
- HANS SCHINGS 2001 ( Vale)
- JOCK STEWART 2006
- LIVIO BRAIUKA 2012
- TOM MCDONNELL 2012
- PAUL BUTLER 2012
- PETER SMEE 2012 (Vale)
- BASIL SMITH 2012
- NEIL ABRAHAMS
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Events & Competitions
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ACT Competitions
All competitions are hosted by Canberra Institute of Technology, Woden campus, Callum St, Phillip
Competition Contact:
Ivonne Nathan 0409260372
SSCC Tuedsay, July 29
NAC Monday, July 28
NGCH Tuesday, July 29
More Information LINK
Competitions are hosted by William Angliss Institute,
11 Bowden St. Alexandria
Competition Contact:
Julio Azzarello 0413588366
2025
SSCC Tuesday, April 15
NAC Wednesday, April 16
More Information LINK
New South Wales Golden Chefs
NSW Regional Grafton,
Tuesday, June 17
Competition Contact: Bernadette Ryan 0421865813
Hosted by TAFE NSW Grafton
7 Clarence St. Grafton
NSW Regional Newcastle
Tuesday, July 1
Competition Contact:
Julio Azzarello 0413588366
Hosted by TAFE NSW Hamilton Campus, 91 Parry St. Newcastle West
NSW Metro Sydney
Tuesday, July 15
Competition Contact:
Julio Azzarello 0413588366
Hosted by TAFE NSW Ryde Campus, 250 Blaxland Rd. Ryde
Competitions
Our competitions are not just about showcasing skills; they’re a celebration of creativity, hard work, and the spirit of collaboration. Whether you’re competing or cheering on, you’re a vital part of this progressive community.
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