
Blue Banner Awards
Honoring 10 Blue Banner Bearers Each Year
Blue Banner Awards
Blue Banner Awards honor 10 Chefs of Chinese Cuisine annually as Blue Banner Bearers—the highest distinction in the ICC ecosystem. This is not a restaurant award. It is a recognition of chefs as professional leaders.





What the Blue Banner Stands For
Blue Banner represents standards, dignity, and leadership—raising the professional standing of Chinese Cuisine Chefs through verifiable excellence.
Blue Banner Bearers are recognized for:
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Master-level craft and consistency
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Standards-led leadership and mentoring
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Integrity, discipline, and long-term contribution
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Impact on the professional narrative of Chinese cuisine
How Blue Banner Bearers Are Selected
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Candidates typically emerge from ICC100 and ICC’s verified professional records.
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ICC applies review, verification, and panel evaluation.
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Conflicts of interest are managed through recusal and documentation requirements.
Blue Banner is not only an honor—it is a commitment. Responsibilities of a Blue Banner Bearer:
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Uphold ICC standards and professional conduct
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Mentor and elevate the next generation
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Participate in standards development and public education when invited
