The 2025 Top Chef of Polk County event was a resounding success, setting a new record as the most successful fundraiser in our organization’s history! This event sold out in record time this year, and we are incredibly grateful to our Chefs, sponsors, partners, and attendees for making this unforgettable evening possible.
Chef Jon Burns of Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering stole the show, sweeping the competition with three prestigious awards: Community Choice, Chefs’ Choice, and Top Chef of Polk County 2025. Meanwhile, Adam Hamid with Adrenaline Body Works earned the distinguished title of Top Philanthropic Leader, recognizing his exceptional efforts in fundraising for Achievement Academy.
Guests indulged in an evening of delicious food, fine wine, and community spirit, all while raising vital funds to support children from birth through age five with special needs or those at risk for developmental delays. Mark your calendar for February 23, 2026 for Top Chef of Polk County 2026, and help us continue to create brighter futures for children with special beginnings!
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