06/13/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Chef Tim McGinnis and Chef Tina Arnt on receiving the 2026 PerkUp Education Award from the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce!
This honor recognizes the passion, leadership, and dedication they bring to culinary education and the countless opportunities they create for WMCTC students.
Over the past year, Chef McGinnis and Chef Arnt have continued to provide students with authentic, high-level learning experiences, including coordinating and executing a State Dinner featuring former White House Social Secretary and community leader Deesha Dyer. Through opportunities like this, students gain firsthand experience in planning, preparing, and serving events that reflect professional industry standards.
Their commitment to student success extends beyond the classroom through their involvement with Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), where they help students build connections, develop professional skills, and pursue postsecondary opportunities in the culinary field. Their mentorship and guidance have helped WMCTC students earn recognition and scholarship support as they continue their education, including recent awards to Johnson & Wales University and Montgomery County Community College.
Chef McGinnis and Chef Arnt exemplify what career and technical education is all about—combining technical excellence with meaningful opportunities that prepare students for successful futures.
Please join us in congratulating Chef Tim McGinnis and Chef Tina Arnt on this well-deserved recognition and thanking them for the lasting impact they make on our students and community every day.