By Elisabeth Costanzo Stewart
The results are in! SUNY Broome Culinary Arts: A.O.S. students David Kennedy, Sydney Medina, and Langdon Sibley were each awarded silver medals in their respective categories in the American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary competition hosted at the SUNY Broome Culinary & Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 22. SUNY Broome Instructor and ACF-Certified Executive Chef, Victoria Tompkins, took home a gold medal in the professional arena.
David Kennedy Photo Credit: Matt Ebbers
Name: David Kennedy
Hometown: Johnson City, NY
Competition Category: SKC-2 Whole Bone-in Chicken: 2.5lbs – 3lbs.
Competition Dish: Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Maple Glaze, Braised Chicken Leg, Carrot Purée, Mélange of Fall Vegetables
Award: Silver Medal
Sydney Medina Photo Credit: Matt Ebbers
Name: Sydney Medina
Hometown: Escondido, California (Currently of Vestal, NY)
Competition Category: SKS -1, Basic Skills Salon Demonstration
Competition Dish: Knife Skills: Peel, Seed, and Concasse a Tomato, Julienne, Paysanne, and Tourner a Potato, Dice an Onion, Fabricate a Chicken
Award: Silver Medal
Langdon Sibley Photo Credit: Matt Ebbers
Name: Langdon Sibley
Hometown: Windsor, NY
Competition Category: SKC-1 Whole Bone-in Cornish Game Hen: 1lbs-1.5lbs.
Competition Dish: New Guinea Game Hen, Yogurt Marinated Breast, Tourné Carrots, Aromatic Couscous, Harissa Carrot Purée, Apricot Chutney, Pomegranate Reduction
Award: Silver Medal
Victoria Tompkins, Instructor and ACF-Certified Executive Chef
Photo Credit: Matt Ebbers
Name: Victoria Tompkins, Instructor and ACF-Certified Executive Chef
Competition Category: SKC-2 Whole Bone-in Chicken: 2.5lbs – 3lbs.
Competition Dish: Pan Roasted Farce-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spiced Maple Glaze, Braised Chicken-Honey Nut Squash Croquette, Glazed Autumnal Vegetables, Celery Root Purée, Apple Salad
Award: Gold Medal
Learn more about our competitors: Meet SUNY Broome’s Fall 2025 ACF Competitors | The Buzz
Next, our student competitors will head to Pittsburgh, PA, in March 2026 to compete in the Northeastern Qualifier for Student Chef of the Year.
Congratulations to all!
Tags: Business and Professional Studies Division, Culinary and Event Center, Culinary Arts AOS, Hospitality Programs Department
