Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul’s Instructor Chef Paul Métay Wins ‘Gastronomy Honor Award’

Paul Métay, a distinguished instructor chef at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul at Özyeğin University, has been honored with the ‘Gastronomy Honor Award’ during the VII. International Özkan Mert Honor Awards.

Renowned as the ‘Nobel Peace Prizes of Türkiye,’ the awards have been conferred since 2015 across 11 categories to recognize outstanding contributions that set an exemplary standard for Türkiye and all humanity. This year’s awards were presented to their rightful owners during a ceremony at the Bahçeşehir University Conservatory Building on October 26, 2024. The accolades were determined by Artshop Publishing, the Fikirtepe Lions Club, the Fikirtepe Sanata Evet (Yes to Art) Branch Lions Club, the Nicomedia Academy Association, and the International Özkan Mert Awards Selection Committee. The selection process was informed by UNESCO’s and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s eligibility criteria for “Living Human Treasures.” These criteria include:

• At least 20 years of experience in demonstrating their skills within the community,
• Excellence in the application of the knowledge and skills displayed, and expertise in the field,
• Dedication and commitment to their profession,
• The ability of the person to further develop their knowledge and skills and the ability to integrate innovations that bring their skills to the public,
• A willingness [A1] and ability of the person to pass on the knowledge and skills to society, along with the demonstrated visibility of their expertise and skills.