Word History: People usually have to stick their necks out to earn accolades, and this is as it should be. In tracing accolade back to its Latin origins, we find that it was formed from the prefix ad-, “to, on,” and the noun collum, “neck,” which may bring the word collar to mind. From these elements came the Vulgar Latin word accoll
re, which was the source of French accolade, “an embrace.” An embrace was originally given to a knight when dubbing him, a fact that accounts for accolade having the technical sense “ceremonial bestowal of knighthood,” the sense in which the word is first recorded in English in 1623.
I had the pleasure of working under Justin’s leadership producing a fabulous meal for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. His menu planning, organization, leadership and cooking skills resulted in an outstanding event. – Chef TODD RYMER CEC
Thank you for the terrific breakfast you provided for the Trailblazers BNI group. It was wonderful. The dishes were flavorful and the presentation was wonderful. You combined healthy and hearty offerings to appeal to the diverse tastes of our members. We look forward to experiencing more of your culinary delights. – Linda Scott, President, BNI Trailblazers