Our Chapter Awards celebrate the extraordinary impact each of our 40 chapters makes on their local, national, and global communities. From mentorship and leadership to innovation and philanthropy, their efforts beautifully showcase the power of women to create meaningful change – as individuals and as a collective.

In a grand celebration of leadership, education, and community impact, we are proud to announce Dame Hayley Matson-Mathes (Hawaii) as the 2025 Woman of Purpose, in partnership with YETI®. This honor recognizes exceptional Dames who are driving positive change in their communities through initiatives centered on global sustainability, food justice, education, and public health.

“Hayley embodies the very spirit of the Woman of Purpose award,” says Stephanie Jaeger, LDEI President. “Her commitment to culinary education, her ability to create opportunity where there was once limitation, and her tireless advocacy for students, teachers, and working professionals have left a lasting mark not just in Hawaii, but across the broader culinary landscape. We are thrilled to honor her contributions.”