October 5, 2024: Tamara Hemmerlein from Indiana Historical Society presented the Cedar Lake Historical Association with an Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award for the Culinary Anthropology programs developed in partnership with Chef Erik A. Hinds.

Judges Carrie Steinweg, Anne Durkin, and Chef Hinds also presented awards to the winners of the 2024 Pumpkin Pie Bake-Off. First place: Nancy Lear; Second place: Jennifer Willman; Third place: Christa Roszak

(presented at The Museum at Lassen's Resort, Cedar Lake, Indiana)