Awards And Highlights

We, at BIG CHEF, are grateful for everyone's contribution to our solid foundation.

2019Memorable Milestone – BIG CHEF 20th Anniversary Celebration

2019“Doctor Honoris Causa Comenda Adelmar Tavares” to CEO, Rosana Calambichis, Rio de Janeiro, RJ-Brazil.

2019 “Comanda Maracajaguacu Gato Bravo Grande” to CEO, Rio de Janeiro, RJ-Brazil

2017“Commander by the Sublime Order PUMART Merit of Honor” to CEO, Rosana Calambichis, Rio de Janeiro, RJ-Brazil

2015“Business Award” by Focus Brasil, Fort Lauderdale

2014 – “50 most Powerful Minority Entrepreneurs, Advocates & Lifetime Achievers Award”  by the U.S Department of Commerce MBDA 

2014Proclamation of February 11th “Big Chef Appreciation Day” in Broward County

2013 “Minority Manufacturer of the Year Award” by the MBDA Business Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce

2012“Laurel Cecilia Meireles of the Notable Women Award” Itabira, MG -Brazil

2012 “Top 100 Woman in E-commerce” by WE Magazine for Women

2012 – “E-commerce Influential on the Web” – Golden Mouse Awards by Women of Ecommerce

2011 “Food Manufacturer of the Year Award” by ABWA – American Business Women’s Association

2009 – “First Pathway to Prosperity in the Americas”, Washington, DC

2009“Economic Development Leadership Award” by the Entrepreneur Council

2008 “Best Ethnic Food in the Americas” VII Americas Food and Bev Show, Miami Beach

2007 “Emerging International Trade Award” by the Hollywood Business Council

2007 “Minority Export Readiness Training” by SUSTA -Southern United State Trade Association

2007 “South Florida Minority Women Business Owner of the Year” Finalist NAWBO – National Association of Women Business Owners

2006 “Make Mine a Million Business Award” by countmein.org San Francisco, CA

2006 “Volunteer of the Year Award” by the Broward Alliance

2005 “The Best Ethnic Food in the Americas” Food and Beverage Show in Miami Beach, FL

2002“Entrepreneur of the Year -2002” to CEO by the Women’s Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce