Albert Uster Award

The Albert Uster Chef of the Year Award was created in Albert Uster's honor to recognize extraordinary individuals who share his passion for the culinary arts, community, and service.

This year's award recipient was Chef Daniel Wecker of the Elkridge Furnace Inn in Elkridge, Maryland. Chef Wecker was chosen for his long-time commitment to community service. He coaches high school culinary teams, donates time and money to several local charities, and works with the Arc of Howard County to employ the mentally challenged.

Previous recipients of the award include Chef Spike Mendelsohn of Good Stuff Eatery and We The Pizza, and Chef Geoff Tracy of Chef Geoff's and LIA'S, both attended Sweet Charity on Monday with tasting tables.

Albert Uster, founder of Albert Uster Imports, died tragically as a result of an accident in 2008. He left behind a remarkable legacy forged over fifty years in the industry he loved -- first, as an Executive Chef, then as an entrepreneur and businessman, and always as a teacher, mentor, and philanthropist.

The Heart of America Foundation and AUI (Albert Uster Imports), co-hosts of Sweet Charity, established an award in Albert Uster's honor recognizing extraordinary individuals who share his passion for the culinary arts, community, and service.

The Chef receiving this award can be nominated by peers, staff, family, and other community members - for excellence as leaders in their restaurant/property and their community.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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