Experience A Taste of Success April 26, 2024! Sip. Savor. Support.

A Taste of Success

Join us Friday, April 25, 2025 for a fabulous, in-person strolling tasting event featuring international cuisine along with local wines and beverages. At this unique event on NMC's Great Lakes Campus all of the food is prepared and served by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students.

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Be a part of making culinary education possible for students — all proceeds from the event benefit students through scholarships and program support. Thanks to the support of people like you, the 2024 event raised more than $157,000 for student scholarships and the greatest needs of the program.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

When you support A Taste of Success, you are providing much-needed funds that help deserving students attend the Great Lakes Culinary Institute — the gift of education lasts a lifetime. Learn more about opportunities to sponsor A Taste of Success and have your business featured alongside industry leaders while making a difference for our students.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Tastemaker SponsorS

Scholarship Sponsors

Lobdell's Sponsors

Dessert Sponsors

Tasting Station Sponsors

Plate Sponsors

Appetizer Sponsors

Wine & Beverage Sponsors

Founding Sponsor

Tasters Guild

In-Kind Sponsors

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2025 Event Details

  • Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Location: NMC's Great Lakes Campus (715 E Front Street, Traverse City)
  • Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend.

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Student chef at the 2018 Taste of Success event
Thank you to all the guests and community partners who make this event a success!


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