One of the Caribbean’s most anticipated culinary competitions is getting underway today, as the judging phase of the annual Caribbean Baking Awards officially kicks off. This year’s contest has raised the bar for excellence, assembling a diverse, world-class panel of judges that blends top regional culinary talent with a high-profile celebrity judge from the United States, bringing unmatched expertise and global standards to the evaluation process.
The panel features leading baking and culinary professionals from across the Caribbean region: celebrated Chef Nadine Anthony represents Antigua and Barbuda, acclaimed Chef Dominic Dart brings expertise from his Trinidad and Tobago-Guyana roots, and distinguished Chef Kareem Brooks joins from Sint Maarten. Rounding out the elite judging team is celebrity Chef Lincoln Alexander, hailing from the United States, whose addition underscores the competition’s commitment to upholding rigorous, international-level evaluation standards for all participating bakers.
For Chef Nadine Anthony, the opportunity to serve alongside such a distinguished group of industry leaders is a meaningful career milestone. “I am deeply honored to collaborate with some of the best culinary minds in the business, including celebrity Chef Lincoln Alexander,” she shared. “I look forward to growing my own craft and refining my professional approach as I evaluate the incredible baking artistry presented by this year’s competitors.”
Shanda Webster-Glasgow, founder and CEO of the Caribbean Baking Awards, emphasized what the ongoing development of the competition means for the regional culinary scene. She noted that the consistent support the event has received from the government and people of Antigua and Barbuda makes clear the nation’s unwavering commitment to advancing culinary excellence across the region. That support, she added, has also helped solidify Antigua and Barbuda’s growing influence in the Caribbean’s fast-expanding baking industry, creating new opportunities for bakers across all Caribbean nations to showcase their skills on a global stage.