EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s instructor for culinary arts has been nominated for Chef of the Year for New Mexico, the college announced.

DACC Culinary Arts Chef Tom Drake is a contender for the state’s Chef of the Year honor from the New Mexico Restaurant Association. Drake joins several other nominees from New Mexico restaurants; he is the only nominee from a culinary arts program.

“Chef Drake is so passionate when it comes to culinary arts. He doesn’t just teach recipes or how to create food, he ignites excitement and creativity,” says Monica Torres, chancellor of the NMSU Community Colleges. “He exemplifies what it means to be a great teacher and does it with love and energy.”

DACC’s Culinary Arts Program is hosted at the East Mesa Campus, 2800 Sonoma

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