The 2024 NC ProStart Invitational was held at NC Central University in Durham on March 14-15.
1st Place Culinary – Asheville High School
1st Place Management – Asheville High School
2024 Educator of Excellence – Debbie Sturgill
This year, 10 teams of students from six different schools across North Carolina put their skills to the test in front of industry leaders, family, and friends with the hopes of earning more than $560,000 in scholarships at the NC ProStart Invitational, presented by Golden Corral. The winners go on to represent North Carolina against other qualifying teams from across the country for a chance to win the national title at the National ProStart Invitational at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD on April 26 – 28.
Chef Debbie Sturgill of Ashe County High School was named the 2024 NC ProStart Educator of Excellence. This honor is awarded each year to recognize educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and passion, commitment and creativity in all aspects of the ProStart program to help their students make the most of the opportunities that ProStart offers.
2024 NCPI Winning Culinary Teams
First Place: Asheville High School, Asheville
Second Place: East Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte
2024 NCPI Winning Management Teams
First Place: Asheville High School, Asheville
Second Place: Cary High School, Cary
Highlights from 2023
2023 NCPI Culinary Winners
First place: Independence High School, Charlotte
Second place: Ashe County High School, West Jefferson
Third place: South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte
2023 NCPI Management Winners
First place: Asheville High School, Asheville
Second place: South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte
Third place: Cary High School, Cary
