Congratulations to Chef Maurine Bowers! 👏🍽️
The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association proudly celebrates Chef Maurine Bowers, Executive Chef at Moon Gate Antigua, on earning the prestigious Certified Executive Chef (CEC) designation from the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
Already a Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC), Chef Bowers has now added another distinguished credential to her impressive portfolio, reflecting her unwavering commitment to excellence, leadership, and continuous professional development.
Reflecting on the achievement, Chef Bowers shared:
“After nearly 28 years in the hospitality industry, earning the Certified Executive Chef designation is both an honour and a reflection of years of hard work, continuous learning, and dedication to my craft.
Having already achieved the Certified Executive Pastry Chef certification, this was a natural progression in my professional journey. I hope this accomplishment inspires other culinary professionals to continue investing in their development and striving for excellence.”
A respected leader within the hospitality industry, Chef Bowers has played an instrumental role in numerous ABHTA initiatives.
She has served as a judge for the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Gala Awards, mentored aspiring culinary professionals through the Junior Chef Competition, led Team Antigua and Barbuda at the 2024 Taste of the Caribbean Competition in Miami, and contributed to the successful execution of the culinary programme for CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace over the past two years.
Her expertise has also been recognized regionally, having been selected as a culinary judge for the 2025 Taste of the Caribbean Competition in Barbados, helping to evaluate some of the Caribbean’s finest culinary talent.
Chef Bowers continues to elevate Antigua and Barbuda’s culinary reputation on the regional and international stage while inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals.
Join us in congratulating Chef Maurine on this remarkable achievement! 🎉🇦🇬