Gökçeada Vocational School Students Win Gold at International Gastronomy Festival

Gökçeada's Young Chefs Win Gold on the International Stage

Students from Gökçeada Vocational School (MYO) have once again made the island proud at an international gastronomy competition. Competing in the 22nd International TAŞFED Gastronomy Festival, Gökçeada MYO students Emine Elçin Uğur and Merve Güvercin won gold medals, representing both their school and Gökçeada with success.

Rector Personally Presented the Awards

Following this brilliant achievement, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Rector Prof. Dr. R. Cüneyt Erenoğlu welcomed the two successful students at his office. During the special reception, Rector Erenoğlu personally presented the medals to the students and conveyed his congratulations.

The visit was also attended by Gökçeada MYO Director Dr. Lecturer Gülay Keskin and Deputy Directors Lecturer Ayşe Bozdağ Ateş and Dr. Lecturer Fuat Kıpırtı.

Thanks to the Faculty Members

In his speech, Rector Erenoğlu specifically thanked the faculty members Ayşen Köseoğlu and Yağmur Su Kocabaş Güneşhan, who worked tirelessly to prepare the students for the competition. Emphasizing that the achievement was extremely proud for the university, Erenoğlu wished the young students continued success in the future.

A Success Rising from the Island

The TAŞFED Gastronomy Festival, which brings together professional and student chefs from all over Turkey, is among the country's well-established and prestigious culinary competitions. Winning a gold medal at this festival once again highlights the quality of gastronomy education at Gökçeada MYO.

For those living on the island and closely following Gökçeada, this news is not just about an award; it is also a testament to the island's unique culinary culture and the strength of its younger generation. The international success of students trained at this higher education institution in a quiet corner of the Aegean reinforces confidence in the island's future.

• Competition: 22nd International TAŞFED Gastronomy Festival
• Award: Gold Medal
• Successful Students: Emine Elçin Uğur, Merve Güvercin
• School: Gökçeada Vocational School (ÇOMÜ)