MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival 2015 MAWFF Program Guide | Page 4

directors tAblE of CoNtENtS MidAtlantic Wine and Food Festival, Limited Vance Kershner, President Chip Rossi, Vice President Sarah Willoughby, Secretary Adam Hamby, Treasurer Chef Tom Hannum, Director Helen Stimson, Director Ajit Mathew George, Founder The MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival, Limited is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. festival team purpose To be the premier food and wine event of the MidAtlantic featuring international vintners and chefs in collaboration with our local talent; promoting cultural and economic development; creating opportunities for young people to pursue culinary careers; and, partnering with designated beneficiaries to raise funds. Laura Stimson, Executive Producer Ajit Mathew George, Founder JulieAnne S. Cross, Communications Amy Tyler Dance, Sponsorship and Partnership Liaison Traci Manza Murphy, Marketing Kathleen Case, Graphic Designer Alexa Smith, Special Projects Jeni Barton, Special Projects [email protected] 302.660.2200 x110 or 302.332.3788 designated beneficiaries Proceeds from Festival events are used to support the Festival mission as well as community beneficiaries. Again this year, as a part of cultural awareness efforts, we will give small grants to community-based cultural arts organizations based on designations. This year’s cultural beneficiaries are: CAMP Rehoboth • Christina Cultural Arts Center • Operadelaware The Festival also wishes to forge pathways for culinary students to achieve their educational goals and will begin to make grants in support of culinary scholarships. cover design Cover by Samantha Silva, Student, Delaware College of Art and Design, Graphic Design I. Winner of the Festival’s 2015 poster design contest, chosen from 22 original designs submitted by 16 students. 4 Bank of America ...................................................................