The Award Committee

Ariane Daguin : Co-founder of D'Artagnan

She arrived in United States to pursue an academic degree at Columbia University. In 1985 she gathered her financial resources and launched D'Artagnan, the only purveyor of game and foie gras in the U.S. at the time.
At the vanguard of the farm-to-table movement, today D'Artagnan is the leading purveyor of organic poultry, game, foie gras, pâtés, sausages, smoked delicacies, and wild mushrooms to the nation.
In addition to running D'Artagnan, developing new products and researching innovative and ecologically responsible methods of production, Ariane is founding president of Les Nouvelles Mères Cuisinières, an international association of prestigious women chefs.
She is on the board of City Harvest, and active in The American Institute of Wine & Food and Women Chefs and Restaurateurs. Recognized in 1994 by The James Beard Foundation "Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America," Ariane is now a member of the Awards Committee. In 2005, Ariane received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from Bon Appetit Magazine, and in September 2006, she was awarded the French Legion d'Honneur.

KEY DATES 2010

  • October 31st
    Business plan submission deadline
  • November 30th
    Announcement of the 3 finalists
  • December 12th
    Finalists Presentation in New York City
  • December 13th
    Award Ceremony in New York City

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