This is the first time a culinary career honoring program has been held nationwide, to recognize and express gratitude to individuals who have made many contributions to preserving and promoting traditional culinary values.
According to VCCA, the most important category is Vietnamese Culinary Culture Artisan. This title is considered for selection at three levels: Culinary Culture Artisan, Meritorious Artisan and National Artisan.
In addition, the program also honors two other categories: Ambassador of Vietnamese Culinary Culture, for individuals who have made special contributions to promoting domestic and international cuisine, and Investigator of Vietnamese Culinary Culture, honoring scholars who have researched, analyzed, and promoted culinary values.
The important highlight is that the selection process has been committed to by VCCA to being transparent, non-commercial and non-profit. Candidates do not have to pay any fees, the application will be assessed by a professional council including artisans, researchers, culinary experts and representatives of cultural agencies.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Ky - Chairman of VCCA - said: "Honouring culinary culture titles not only shows gratitude to those who have devoted their lives to the homeland's fire, but also affirms the Vietnamese culinary brand, contributing to bringing our quintessence to the world".
The program is expected to create new motivation to improve the position of the culinary profession, build a national database of artisans and culinary experts, and open up opportunities for training and passing on vocations to the younger generation. This is also the premise to move towards the National Food Award, aiming to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world level.
According to the plan, the first round (from August to November 2025) will consider selecting the title of Vietnamese Culinary Culture Artist; the second round from November will be for the Ambassador and Researcher of Vietnamese Culinary Culture. The time to receive documents is from August 10 to October 30, 2025. The honoring ceremony is expected to be held in November 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City.
VCCA affirmed that the annual organization of this program will contribute to bringing the Vietnamese culinary profession to the ranks of respected cultural fields, while creating a spread in the community and on the international stage.
