Women in WACS Chairperson, Susanne Metz, is pleased to announce the First Women in WACS Forum, proudly sponsored by Unilever Food Solutions as part of the WACS Congress to be held in Dubai, UAE on May 12-15, 2008. These stipends will be awarded to seven different women chefs representing each of the seven WACS regions.

Women in WACS strives to increase visibility of women chefs worldwide as well as supporting them in their efforts to advance their careers while balancing work and family. Women in WACS also seeks to establish a national/international network whose purpose is to mentor, recruit, and retain female membership in Chefs organizations.

The application for consideration can be downloaded from the WACS website www.wacs2000.org The deadline for application is February 18, 2008 and includes a questionnaire which must be submitted for serious consideration. In addition, the website will feature profiles of the women chefs selected for this exciting opportunity.

For additional program information, please contact Kimberly Fanelli at kim@repositioninc.com

Download online application form here.