NSW ACT & REGIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Upcoming Events
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
Robin Murray
0438 987 515
Assistant Director NSW
Ivonne Nathan
0409 260 372
Assistant Director ACT
Paul Schroder
0414 616 211
Communications
Venessa Barnes
0413 732 652
Events
Garry Stokes
0403 522 997
Young Chefs Mentor
COMMITTEE
Roshan Thammitaarachchi
Chairman of Judges
Culinary Committee
John Daly
Education Committee Educator
Tawnya Bahr
Education Committee Industry
Prakash Chand
Cultural & Heritage Committee
Shantell Leeson
Young Chefs Mentor Assistant
BRANCH OFFICERS
Robin Murray
Southern Highlands
Deirdre Joy
0418 973 044
Bega South Coast
Graham Manvell
New England
North Coast
TBC
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
2026 Secondary Schools Challenge
Monday 15th June
Canberra Institute of Technology Woden, Callum Street, Phillip, 2606.
Entries close Friday 6th June
2026 National Apprentice Competition
Monday 15th June
CIT Woden Campus
Callum St. Phillip
Entries Close Friday 6th June
Convenor for both Competitions Ivonne Nathan
0409 260 372
2026 Secondary Schools Challenge
Monday 20th April
William Angliss Institute, 11 Bowden St, Alexandria, 2015.
Entries Close Monday 13th April
2026 National Apprentice Competition
Tuesday 21st April
William Angliss Institute
11 Bowden St, Alexandria
Entries Close Tuesday 14th April
Convenor for both Competitions Julio Azzarello
0413 588 366
New South Wales /ACT Golden Chefs
Grafton
Wednesday 17th June
Newcastle
Tuesday 30th June
NSW Metro
Wednesday 8th July
ACT
Monday 22nd June
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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