To our City Men Cook brothers — THANK YOU. You did more than prepare a dish. You delivered stories, recipes, memories, culture, and community. For 25 years, this event has proven that when men show up, families grow stronger, history is preserved, and the next generation sees examples of service and love.
We celebrate each of you as a
History Maker:
Reginald Carpenter — Best Presentation Award
For bringing excellence, creativity, and pride to the City Men Cook experience.
Jordan Bennett — Best Newcomer Award
For stepping into the tradition and helping carry the legacy forward.
Kari Brahme — Community Flavor Ambassador Award
For sharing the spirit of connection and fellowship through food.
Donivan Goins — Next Generation Legacy Builder Award
For representing the future of men serving families and communities.
Jerome Harrison — Cultural Heritage Table Award
For celebrating history, culture, decoration, and food as a complete storytelling experience.
Audie James — Brotherhood Through Service Award
For demonstrating the power of men coming together for a greater purpose.
Brick McFall — Community Impact Cook Award
For bringing commitment, energy, and heart to the mission.
Phillip Perkins — Best Family Man Award
For representing the foundation of City Men Cook — love, family, and leadership.
Steve Wesley — Originator l Legacy Keeper Award
For being there from the beginning, preserving the original vision, and helping build a 25-year movement.
Joseph Wright — Best Mama Recipe Award
For preserving recipes that tell family stories from one generation to the next.
Roni Allen — Family Tradition Champion Award
For continuing the importance of family, memories, and shared tables.
Jonathan Allen — Generational Legacy Award
For representing the passing of tradition from one generation to another.
Andrew Boykin — Men Who Serve Award
For showing that service is one of the greatest ingredients a man can bring.
Cedric Ruffin — Mama’s Tribute Award
For honoring the mothers, grandmothers, and women whose kitchens created our foundations.
Jesse Jenkins — Hidden Recipe Treasure Award
For bringing forward those special recipes and stories often known only inside our families.
Larry Tutt — Community Brotherhood Award
For strengthening the bond between men, families, and neighborhoods.
Olasana Gibson — New Traditional Food Offering Award
For respecting tradition while introducing new flavors and experiences.
Pat Wright — Family Table Legacy Award
For representing the conversations, memories, and history created around the table.
Kelvinal Stumon — Alpha Leadership & Brotherhood Award
For representing the commitment, service, and leadership values of brotherhood.
Brandon Muhammad — Purpose Driven Fatherhood Chef Award
For bringing passion, purpose, and community spirit.
Oscar Joyner — Iconic Family Man Award
For a lifetime example of family, leadership, and community impact.
Brandon Flanders — Rising Legacy Leader Award
For helping carry the City Men Cook mission into the future.
Kwame Brahme — Culture & Community Connector Award
For celebrating the connection between food, heritage, and people.
Every apron carried a story. Every recipe carried history. Every cook helped prove why City Men Cook has lasted 25 years — because our greatest ingredient has always been LOVE
Founder – Terry Allen
