The Youth
Development Centre (YDC), Tourism & Hospitality Department at AWKUM in
collaboration with District Youth Office Mardan and Al Hamra Banquets organized
a Cooking Skill Competition. The main objective of this activity was to provide
undergraduate students a platform to showcase their culinary skills talent and
explore other areas of employability and businesses. Career counseling,
entrepreneurship skills development, job placements and encouraging other
co-curricular activities were other striking features of the event. The first
round started from May 21-23, 2024. Twelve teams from various departments
participated in the competition. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by Prof.
Dr. Sher Afzal (Dean, Faculty of Business & Economics AWKUM).
The final
round was held on May 28, 2024. The first position was grabbed by the
Department of Food Science &Technology; the second position was secured by
the University College for Women AWKUM and the third position was secured by
the Department of Computer Sciences Timergara Campus.
The Judges
of the event comprised Mr. Asad Raza, MS Asia Baig, MS Robina Zakir, and MS
Maria Shaheen who for their discerning palates, attention to detail, and fair
evaluations have ensured that every participant received the recognition they
deserve. The feedback provided by the panel has not only highlighted the
talents of these contestants but also inspired them to reach new culinary
heights.
Addressing
the concluding ceremony, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir (Vice Chancellor AWKUM), extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the
participants for their outstanding talent and creativity, which truly impressed
everyone. I also wish to thank our esteemed judges for their meticulous
evaluations and valuable feedback, as well as the organizers (Dr. Zia Ullah,
Dr. Ijaz, and Dr. Shah Hussain Awan) and volunteers whose efforts have ensured
the success of this event. The VC also thanked the HEC for establishing YDC at
AWKUM and praised the efforts of the focal person Dr. Zia Ullah. He also
thanked District Youth Officer Mardan and Al Hamra Banquets for their support
as sponsors of the event.
In the end,
the Vice Chancellor distributed shields and certificates among position
holders, participants, and the organizers.
