Merit Award for Best Culinary Student in Lisbon

Protocol between Turismo de Portugal, El Corte Inglés, and ACRP aims to value young national gastronomy talents.

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Chef's hands plating a dish in a professional kitchen, with blurred stainless steel equipment and focused lighting.

Turismo de Portugal, El Corte Inglés, and the ACRP have signed a protocol establishing an annual award for the best graduating student in Culinary Arts Management and Production at the Lisbon School of Hospitality and Tourism.

Turismo de Portugal, El Corte Inglés – Grandes Armazéns, S.A., and the ACRP – Associação Casacas Rojas Portugal signed today, October 6th, at the Lisbon School of Hospitality and Tourism (EHT Lisboa), a protocol establishing the annual award of a merit prize for the best graduating student in the Culinary Arts Management and Production course.
The distinction, to be awarded at the end of each academic year, includes a monetary prize of 2,500 euros and an internship. These benefits are provided by El Corte Inglés – Grandes Armazéns, S.A. and the ACRP.
This partnership aims to value the academic merit and talent of young professionals in the culinary field, while also creating an opportunity for contact with the professional context and career development in the sector.
The ACRP – Associação Casacas Rojas Portugal is a non-profit association dedicated to cultural dissemination and the promotion of Portugal's gastronomic and wine heritage, championing national cuisine and young culinary talents.
Based on information from the official source: Turismo de Portugal (06/10/2026)