Bite on Fantastic Experiences!

Online, January 31, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Culinary Institute of America Leadership Awards Gala Online Auction.

Be the winning bidder who gets to savor exciting and unique food-related events, dining opportunities, fine wines, travel and more. This is a great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for family, friends, fellow epicureans, or to treat yourself.

The Online Auction is being held in conjunction with The Culinary Institute of America's Leadership Awards ceremony, known as the Augie™ Awards. This year's event will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The event honors outstanding leaders in the foodservice and hospitality industry. To find out more and to purchase tickets visit: http://www.ciaalumninetwork.com/gala.

Proceeds from both the event and the Online Auction will benefit the CIA's scholarship endowment. Your participation in the Online Auction will have a huge impact on the lives of future leaders of the foodservice industry.

The official launch date of the auction is January 31, and it will conclude on April 7. The auction will feature exciting items and experiences like VIP passes to a taping of the Food Network's Iron Chef America. This is one Online Auction you do not want to miss!

To view and bid on these one-of-a-kind experiences and items visit: http://ciaauction.doncept.com. Bid generously or support the auction by donating an item or experience.
Doncept is the official Online Auction agency of The Culinary Institute of America.

About The Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit educational organization [Section 501 (c) (3)] dedicated to providing the world's best professional culinary education.
Excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts. We teach our students the general knowledge and specific skills necessary to live successful lives and to grow into positions of influence and leadership in their chosen profession.

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