Winner of 12 International, National & local Competitions and Awards, Maestro James is one of the most awarded & recognized gelato makers in the world.
EDUCATION
- Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary & Pastry Arts
- 2009 graduate from the Gelato program Carpigiani Gelato University
- 2009 graduate from Gelato Master’s Program
- 2009 graduate from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Programs
- 2009 successful internship program RETAIL
- 2018, Co-Founder and Gelato Master – Uno Gelato
- 2009 – 2017 Founder and Gelato Master – Bella Gelateria, Vancouver, Canada
COMPETITIONS & AWARDS
- 2017 Winner Special Mention Award – Gelato World Tour, NYC, James Beard House
- 2017 Winner Special Mention Award – Gelato Festival America, Colorado
- 2015 Winner Business Excellence Award – Italian Chamber of Commerce – Canada 2014 Winner; International “Gelato Master” of the Year, MIG Exposition, Italy
- 2013 Named 1 of the top 20 Artisan’s of Canada – Ace Bakery Artisan Incubator
- 2012 Winner; Technical Jury, Florence International Gelato Festival, Italy
- 2012 Winner; People’s Choice Award, Florence International Gelato Festival, Italy
- 2011 Awarded Gelato Pioneer Status “The Father” – Carpigiani Group, Italy
Since 2011, Maestro has competed in 7 Italian Competitions and twice in the Gelato World Cup. He has represented Canada in 2012 and 2014 in the Gelato World Competitions and won best in North America twice.
MEDIA & SOCIAL
- featured in over 15 countries in 10 languages
- over 10 million media impressions on TV, print and internet in 2013
- built social media presence of over 8,000 fans 2009 – 2017
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