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LEXUS CULINARY MASTERS WELCOMES SHOTA NAKAJIMA

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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PLANO, Texas, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus is proud to welcome acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and television personality Shota Nakajima to its esteemed team of Lexus Culinary Masters. In his newly appointed role, Nakajima will serve as an ambassador to the brand, crafting amazing experiences and amplifying Lexus core values of innovation, omotenashi, and master craftsmanship.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus is proud to welcome acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and television personality Shota Nakajima to its esteemed team of Lexus Culinary Masters.
  • "We are thrilled to bring his passion for tradition and culinary innovation to our entire community and look forward to his future contributions to the Culinary Masters program."
  • As a Lexus Culinary Master, Nakajima will partner with the brand on marketing initiatives and food and wine events.
  • The Lexus Culinary Masters team is currently comprised of some of the country's most prestigious chefs, restaurateurs and culinary personalities.

Chef Amanda Freitag Partners With Cooks Who Feed

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seema Sanghavi, founder of Cooks Who Feed, has announced a collaboration with chef, television personality and author Amanda Freitag.

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  • NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seema Sanghavi, founder of Cooks Who Feed , has announced a collaboration with chef, television personality and author Amanda Freitag.
  • This donation is in addition to the 100 meals already provided by Cooks Who Feed for every apron sold.
  • More than one third of the company's profits go to its charity partners to fulfill the 1 apron = 100 meals model.
  • This model appealed to Freitag, who has become a household name for her work both on and off the television screen.

Top Chef Winner and TV Personality Brooke Williamson Announced as the Fourth Visiting Chef at Chicago's Esquire by Cooper's Hawk

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced today, Esquire by Cooper's Hawk will welcome Chef Brooke Williamson to Chicago as the fourth chef in their ongoing Visiting Chef series. The Season 14 Top Chef winner is one of the youngest women to cook at the prestigious James Beard House. Brooke has appeared on Bravo's "Top Chef Duels," Esquire network's "Knife Fight," MTV's "House of Food," Food Network's "Chopped" and "Guy's Grocery Games," "Alex VS America," "Bobby's Triple Threat," "Tournament of Champions" and "BBQ Brawl." Chef Williamson's Visiting Chef menu will kick off on January 12, and run through May 18, 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced today, Esquire by Cooper's Hawk will welcome Chef Brooke Williamson to Chicago as the fourth chef in their ongoing Visiting Chef series.
  • The Season 14 Top Chef winner is one of the youngest women to cook at the prestigious James Beard House.
  • Chef Williamson's Visiting Chef menu will kick off on January 12, and run through May 18, 2023.
  • The Visiting Chef Series features a new chef every few months offering Chicagoans experiences from some of the most celebrated chefs around the world.

For First Time in Its History Television Academy’s 74th Emmy® Awards Governors Gala Presents Open-Air Extravaganza Under the Stars

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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Returning to the heart of downtown Los Angeles, this years Governors Gala festivities will take place outside the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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  • Returning to the heart of downtown Los Angeles, this years Governors Gala festivities will take place outside the Los Angeles Convention Center.
  • All these elements combine to create an unforgettable evening with a dynamic spirit that promises to Light Up the Night for all attending.
  • Partnering with the 74th Emmy Awards, Franciacorta returns to offer gala guests various bubbly options, including brut, ros and satn varietals.
  • The 74th Emmy Awards, hosted by Kenan Thompson, will be broadcast live Monday, Sept. 12, (8:00 11:00 PM EDT/5:00 8:00 PM PDT) on the NBC Television Network and will simultaneously stream live on Peacock.

DO DINNER DIFFERENTLY: NEW VERSATILE KITCHEN TOOL MADE FOR FREEZER, OVEN*, TABLE AND MORE!

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES VINCE VAUGHN DEBUTS 2022 WORLD SERIES OF POKER® MAIN EVENT® BRACELET IN GRAND FASHION

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vegas baby, Vegas! Earlier today, World Series of Poker (WSOP®) Celebrity Master of Ceremonies, Vince Vaughn, arrived at the 53rd annual WSOP Main Event in memorable fashion. Adorned in royal attire, Vaughn was carried into the Bally's Events Center flanked by a full Roman Royal Court making his way to the Final Table.

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  • Earlier today, World Series of Poker (WSOP) Celebrity Master of Ceremonies, Vince Vaughn, arrived at the 53rd annual WSOP Main Event in memorable fashion.
  • Vaughn unveiled the newly designed Main Event bracelet during his procession before offering a few words and making the iconic Shuffle Up and Deal announcement to kick off the last of the prestigious Main Event $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em flights.
  • "As Master of Ceremonies for the World Series of Poker, I couldn't be more excited to play a role on the Las Vegas Strip by kicking off the biggest and most prestigious poker tournament in the world," said Vaughn.
  • "This is the Main Event and a World Champion needs an incredible trophy, not just some lousy ring."

Guy Fieri Named 2021 "Ambassador of Hospitality" by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Guy Fieri , chef, restaurateur and Food Network Emmy Award-winning TV host, has been named the 2021 Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Guy Fieri , chef, restaurateur and Food Network Emmy Award-winning TV host, has been named the 2021 Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
  • Fieri was selected by a distinguished panel of judges, which included NRAEF and National Restaurant Association trustees and board members.
  • "I'm truly honored to receive the Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality award from the National Restaurant Association and theEducational Foundation.
  • About the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation as the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's mission of service to the public is dedicated to enhancing the industry's training and education, career development and community engagement efforts.

National Speech & Debate Association Announces 2021 Student of the Year

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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"We are thrilled to award Cobin with the William Woods Tate, Jr. National Student of the Year Award," said J. Scott Wunn, Executive Director of the National Speech & Debate Association.

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  • "We are thrilled to award Cobin with the William Woods Tate, Jr. National Student of the Year Award," said J. Scott Wunn, Executive Director of the National Speech & Debate Association.
  • As a debater, Cobin took 7th place at the 2020 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Public Forum Debate.
  • The William Woods Tate, Jr., National Student of the Year award, presented by Richard Bitner in honor of Bob Stockton, is one of the most honorable and renowned student awards presented by the National Speech & Debate Association.
  • The National Speech & Debate Association is the authority on public speaking and debate in the United States.

EdjSports Holds Two Virtual NCAA Men's Basketball Tournaments

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Monday, March 30, 2020
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EdjSports , the premier firm in sports analytics, announced today that it will hold two virtual Men's College Basketball tournaments: a Tournament of Champions and a 2020 Men's National Championship.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EdjSports , the premier firm in sports analytics, announced today that it will hold two virtual Men's College Basketball tournaments: a Tournament of Champions and a 2020 Men's National Championship.
  • EdjSports is keeping the dream alive for this year's teams and creating new bragging rights for past champions, players, and fans.
  • The EdjSports Tournament of Champions is set up to determine the all-time best team from years past, since the introduction of the 3-point line.
  • From 1987 to 2019, there have been 33 NCAA men's basketball champions.

Sentry extends as title sponsor of Tournament of Champions thru 2030

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Wednesday, January 1, 2020
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The announcement was made late Tuesday at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in advance of Thursday's opening round of the winners-only Sentry Tournament of Champions, where Xander Schauffele will be defending his title.

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  • The announcement was made late Tuesday at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in advance of Thursday's opening round of the winners-only Sentry Tournament of Champions, where Xander Schauffele will be defending his title.
  • "On behalf of the PGA TOUR, thank you to Sentry Insurance for its long-term commitment to the Sentry Tournament of Champions and the betterment of the Maui community," said Andy Pazder, PGA TOUR Chief Tournaments and Competitions Officer.
  • For Sentry, one of the largest business-focused mutual insurance companies in the United States, this represented its first major sports sponsorship.
  • What we've come to appreciate most about being the sponsor of the Sentry Tournament of Champions is the opportunity to fully engage in the Maui community and feel such a part of it ourselves.