2025 Australian Baking Industry National Scholarship Awards
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Previous Scholarship Winners

The Arthur E Denison Trophy

yr winner state company - then
1991 Nick Davey SA McLaren Vale Bakery
1992 Mike Goddard WA Bentley TAFE
1993 David Musgrove Vic Beaumonts Pies
1994 Tony Iommazzo SA Regency TAFE
1995 Trudie Goddard ACT Sweet Things Café
1996 Nevon Sachse SA Regency TAFE
1997 Margaret Davey SA McLaren Vale Bakery
1998 Janet Blythman NSW Franklins Big Fresh
1999 Patrick Villepinte WA Miss Maudes
2000 Brady Wiseman Qld Wesley Hospital
2001 Ashley Gurney Qld Westons Baked Foods
2002 Kerry Sullivan NSW Bushman's Bakery
2003 Cassy Baker Qld Urban Bites
2004 David Sloane Vic Red Poppy Bakery
2005 Jee Mee Leow Vic Crown Casino
2006 Samantha Jennings SA Balfours
2007 Leon Bailey SA Regency TAFE
2008 Jim Jeffery QLD Priestley's Gourmet Delights
2009 Ailin Gay WA Globe Café
2010 Rhian Shellshear NSW Adriano Zumbos
2011 Marcus Winnick VIC Bertalli's Bakery
2012 Clete O'Brien WA Denmark Bakery
2013 Terry Yuke QLD BITA
2014 Barry Lindemann QLD Kerry Pinnacle
2015 Thinn Yee Hlaing QLD Jean-Pierre Patisserie
2016 Cherrie Wilson NSW Dolcettini Patisserie
2017 Patrick Contreras WA
2018 Aleksandar Golub Vic
2019 Courtney Campbell Vic
2020 Jae Thomas QLD
2021 Morgan Clementson NSW
2022 Stuart Evans QLD
2023 Ganesh Iyer SA

The Sydney J Packham Baking Industry Medal

First introduced in 1994

yr winner state company - then
1994 Ian Glew NSW Defiance Fine Foods
1995 Bradley Parish NSW Northside Cakes
1996 Cassy Baker Qld Hilton International Hotel
1997 Kirsten Tibballs Vic Le Cordon Bleu (Myer)
1998 Alistair Wise Tas La Cuisine
1999 Gregg Klaebe NSW BRI
2000 Kirsty Germaine NSW BRI
2001 Jeff Fielke NSW Woolworths
2002 Megan Sewell Qld Le Cake
2003 Kerry Simmons SA Tasty Bakehouse
2004 Amanda Pacholke Qld Homestyle Bakeries
2005 Abby Davey SA Orange Spot Bakery
2006 Jonathan Lee Vic Stuhlers Patisserie
2007 Jody Marie Osborne NSW Cavallero's Sweet Indulgence
2008 Megan McBride NSW Euro Patisserie
2009 Jason Shepherd SA Dulwich Bakery
2010 Miah Ngo VIC Marriner Theatres
2011 Emily Burrows Tas Tempt Bakery Café
2012 Skye Masters NSW Woolworths - Tura Beach
2013 Matthew Thorpe SA Bakers Treat
2014 Joshua Bendeich NSW Singleton Heights Bakery
2015 Samantha Trotter NSW Gumnut Patisserie
2016 Eliza Moore Vic Johnny Baker, Castlemaine
2017 Tiffany Davies ACT
2018 Hayley Waterhouse NSW
2019 Leisha Spowart Vic
2020 Jack Mylott NSW
2021 Madison Chisslett Vic
2022 Daniel Blackburn NSW
2023 Caleb Braszell Vic

Dr Dea Korcari

lallemand netherlands

Dea’s journey into the world of baking began during her studies in Food Science and Technology at the University of Milan, where she studied extensively sourdough related microorganisms and their effects on the baking performance and health-promoting properties of baked products. She pursued a PhD in Food Systems with a special focus on sourdough starter cultures.

In 2022, Dea took her passion and knowledge to Lallemand Baking Solutions, where she gained firsthand experience with industrial baking enzyme applications. Her role at Lallemand allowed her to bridge the gap between academic research and practical industry needs, enhancing her expertise in employing new ingredients to improve the product quality and optimize baking processes.

In addition to her technical contributions, Dea actively engages in knowledge sharing and communication, and she is passionate about disseminating scientific findings in an accessible manner.

Matthew Baker

heuch cooling systems

Matthew Baker has dedicated over 25 years to mastering the baking and pastry industry. His journey began in the United States, where he started as an apprentice and diligently worked his way up the ranks. After completing his education in baking and pastry arts, Matthew had the privilege of studying under a Michelin Starred Chef for two years, achieving the esteemed position of Executive Pastry Chef. His career then expanded into the role of Technical Bakery Trainer for renowned retailers such as Whole Foods Markets, Walmart, and Panera Bread.

Additionally, Matthew contributed his expertise as a Bakery Operations Manager for the United States Army and Marine Corps. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to the Caribbean, where he successfully owned and operated a wholesale bakery for three years.

In the past eleven years, Matthew has brought his wealth of knowledge to the Australian bakery industry, focusing on new product development, sales, and marketing.

Dr Kaiyang Lim

Corbion

Dr. Kaiyang Lim is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in food science, technology, and engineering. He currently leads a team of food scientists across various industry applications at Corbion Asia Customer Support and Innovation Centre, based in Singapore. Leveraging Corbion core competencies in preservation and his experience in the field, Dr Lim has partnered together with many food producers to meet evolving market needs, such as ensuring smooth transition to natural preservatives while maintaining the highest product standard and delivering innovative solutions to solve market challenges.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Dr Lim believes on the importance of the academic contributions to shape the future of food science. He is an adjunct lecturer in few educational institutions in Singapore including the National University of Singapore, Massey University, and Singapore Polytechnic, teaching various food science and technology courses for undergraduate programs.

Dinnie Jordan

kudos blends ltd

Dinnie is the founder and managing director of Kudos Blends. With a unique blend of chemistry expertise, over 30 years of experience in the bakery market, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Kudos Blends was formed in 1999 with the vision to be ‘the world’s leading supplier of technically driven leavening agents’. This consistent focus on leavening agent technology has ensured the continued research and understanding of the role of this critical ingredient in bakery applications, leading to some ground-breaking product development.

In 2016, Kudos Blends received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the international trade category, in recognition of soaring worldwide sales. Under her leadership, commitment to innovation and customer service, Kudos Blends has become a thriving global player in the baking industry.

Paul Martin

ATMA

With over 30 years in industry, Paul began his working career in 1992 with Waterwheel Flour Mills, becoming a fully qualified Flour Miller.

Paul was promoted to Head Technical Miller for the Bridgewater Victoria site for 10 years. In 2010, Paul took a career jump from manufacturing into sales.

This Sales role took him into the Stockfeed Industry, selling feed additives for Aus Pac Ingredients for the next 7 years.

In 2017, Paul joined Haarslev Industries as Area Sales Manager for Australia. Paul has represented Haarslev for the last 7 years, selling process equipment, spare parts, and services into the ANZ Protein Recycling Industry.

Paul has also been an active member of ATMA, Inc., for over 20 years. He held the position of ATMA president for 13 consecutive years. In 2022, Paul stepped down from this role, to take on the position of ATMA Inc Executive Officer, the position which he holds today.