Geoff Blount, CEPC, CEC, head of the Baking and Pastry Arts program at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), has been recognized for his culinary arts expertise at the regional level. The American Culinary Federation (ACF) named Blount the "Pastry Chef of the Year" at its Southeast Regional Conference, held March 1 4, in Louisville, Ky.

During the March event, Blount, together with other "Pastry Chef of the Year" semifinalists from across the southeast, participated in a Category P1 Hot Dessert competition. A panel of judges selected Chef Blount as a national finalist based on his skills, menu taste and professionalism. Continued