amplifier

An amplifier is an individual that leverages their voice and platform(s) to highlight stories or narratives in the food system (e.g. journalist, author, photographer, podcaster, filmmaker, etc.).

beverage master

A beverage master is an individual with knowledge in spirits, beer or wine that leverages their expertise to move the industry forward through education, creativity, and/or engagement with people or brands (e.g. sommelier, mixologist, bar owner, beer maker/brewer, wine and spirit maker, vineyard manager, etc.).

corporate champion

A corporate champion works in the private sector to shape products, ideas, and/or opportunities that contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive food system (e.g. branding and marketing professional, buyer, research and development professional, diversity & inclusion professional, sustainability strategist, etc.).

creator

A creator is an individual that creates content, experiences, or products that connect people to different foods (e.g. food blogger, food stylist, curator, content creator, consumer packaged goods entrepreneur, etc.).

culinarian

A culinarian or restauranteur is trained or self-taught in the art of cooking and demonstrates exemplary talent through their work (e.g. chef, home cook, caterer, etc.).

game changer

A game changer uses their voice or influence to bring about positive change for individuals, groups, communities, or the environment (e.g. activist, policymaker, and/or venture capitalist, etc.).

innovator

An innovator creates or adapts tools, models, approaches, and/or harnesses technology in efforts to solve challenges within the food system (e.g. inventor, researcher, product developer, intrapreneur, etc.).

restaurateur

A restaurateur uses their entrepreneurial skills and business acumen to launch and grow impactful restaurant businesses (e.g. Owner-operators of restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks, cloud kitchens or mobile food services).

trailblazer

A trailblazer is a well-accomplished leader who has paved the way for others and has made groundbreaking contributions to the food system (e.g. pioneer, vanguard, etc.).