Become a Member
Becoming a member of the New York Women's Culinary Alliance means being a part of a valued network of food professionals in the New York City area. Membership means networking with fellow female professionals; learning from other members and sharing your unique expertise; advancing your career or taking it in a new direction; contributing to the community at large; and having some fun while you're at it!
The core of membership is the opportunity to participate in educational programs covering everything from tastings and explorations of different cuisines (think olive oil and artisan beer tastings, foraging in Central Park, and explorations of the foods of Brittany or the Southern Danish Islands—dinner included!), to business and network seminars to talks with notable culinary writers and experts. In addition, there are Dine-Arounds so you can explore restaurant scene, Book Club meetings in members' homes, and Happy Hours in the city's numerous watering holes. Membership also offers many great discounts on industry services and culinary equipment, and at specialty retailers.
Membership in the NYWCA requires active involvement, which guarantees great rewards and a healthy return on your investment. Our annual enrollment is now open and we're accepting new members until May 31, 2013.
Membership Requirements
- Applicant must work full-time in the food or wine industry for a minimum average of 30 hours/week.
- Applicant must work or reside in the metro New York City area.
Applying for Membership
New members are inducted each summer. Enrollment deadline is May 31, 2013
A link to the online application is available below. Paper applications are available as well if you are having trouble with online submission. Please contact omp.nywca@gmail.com.
Along with the application, the following are required: 1) A current resume; and 2) Three letters of recommendation from professionals in the food or beverage field (letters may be, but do not have to be, from NYWCA members, but should be from professional colleagues). Your resume and recommendation letters can be uploaded to your online application, or scanned and emailed to nywcamembership@gmail.com.
New Membership dues are $150.00 a year ($135.00 membership dues plus a one-time $15.00 initiation fee). You can pay via credit card with your online application, or send a check (along with your resume and 3 letters of recommendation) to:
Nancy Ziegler Nayar
NYWCA New Member Chairperson
236 Livingston Street, Apt. 27F
Brooklyn, NY 11201-6927
(Terms and Conditions: If your membership application is not accepted, you will receive a full refund.)
Rejoining Members:
Are you a former member? You are always welcome back!
If you are a former member of the NYWCA (i.e., your membership has lapsed) and would like to join again, we would love to have you back. The online Rejoining Member application is available below. Please complete and submit by May 31, 2013. Paper applications are available as well if you are having trouble with online submission, please contact omp.nywca@gmail.com.
There are no additional costs, you simply pay the regular membership dues of $135.00. You can pay via credit card with your online application, or send a check to:
Nancy Jessup
715 Monroe Street,
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(Terms and Conditions: If your membership application is not accepted, you will receive a full refund.)
Important note: This application is for former members of the Alliance. Current members should log in to the Member Area for the Renewing Member application.
Student Membership:
Kick-start your career!
If you are a student currently in a culinary or beverage program around the New York Metro area, or a recently graduated student who completed a program within the last 6 month period, you are eligible for the one time student membership rate.
A link to the online application is below, and should be submitted by May 31, 2013. Paper application are also available, please contact omp.nywca@gmail.com.
A copy of your student ID or school confirmation letter should be included with application. It can be scanned and emailed to kathrynlmg@yahoo.com, or snail-mailed to the address below.
Student Membership dues are $65.00 You can pay via credit card with your online application, or send a check to:
Kathryn Gordon
67 Mt. Hermon Way
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
(Terms and Conditions: If your membership application is not accepted, you will receive a full refund.)
Student members may renew as transitional members at the same student rate in the year immediately following graduation. RENEWING student members must have attended two programs and volunteered for two programs during their prior membership year.
Interested in joining our group and have more questions? Please email NYWCA at omp.nywca@gmail.com.
