A big part of our Vegan Chef Challenges is working with local media to feature chefs, restaurants, and the event itself. Promoting your business is one of our primary goals! Check out these links to see examples of press coverage for Vegan Chef Challenges from around the country:

The 9th Street Journal
Seven Durham restaurants to participate in Vegan Chef Challenge
December 23, 2024

Portland Press Herald
Veganism gains ground in 2024. Our news roundup tells you what and where
December 19, 2024

Patch
Here Are The Winners Of The 2024 Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge
November 19, 2024

Springfield Herald News
Winners announced for the 2024 Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge
November 18, 2024

Nebraska Now
Winners announced for 2024 Lincoln Vegan Chef Challenge
November 18, 2024

Lincoln Journal Star
Who are the best vegan chefs in Lincoln? Contest aims to find out.
November 13, 2024

The Daily Iowan
Six Johnson County businesses awarded for vegan options
November 4, 2024

Capitol City Now
From chef-crafted entrees to vegan delights, Legacy Pointe Eatery serves up a diverse menu
October 28, 2024

Santa Barbara Independent
Elubia’s Kitchen Wins First Place in Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge
October 25, 2024

Corridor Business Journal
Winners of 2024 Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge announced
October 22, 2024

NOLA.com | New Orleans
See the winners of this year's New Orleans Vegan Chef Challenge
October 15, 2024

WAND News | Springfield
Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge still going strong throughout October
October 15, 2024

Fox 40 | Sacramento
Vegan Chef Challenge: Pho Fresh
October 13, 2024

92.7 WMAY | Springfield
Let's Talk Podcast: Austin Simmons & Autumn Gwinn
October 11, 2024

98.9 WNNS | Springfield
WNNS Morning Routine: Vegan Chef Challenge Interview
October 3, 2024

KVIA ABC 7 | El Paso
The El Paso Vegan Chef Challenge brings alternative menu items throughout October
October 2, 2024

Community News | Princeton
Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge returns
October 2, 2024

Capitol City Now | Springfield
Plenty of tasty vegan entrees are available at Springfield restaurants during Vegan Chef Challenge
October 2, 2024

KLKN ABC News, Nebraska Now
12 Lincoln restaurants compete in Vegan Chef Challenge
October 1, 2024

WAND News | Central Illinois
Vegan Chef Challenge returns to Springfield with over 20 restaurants
October 1, 2024

CBS News, Good Day Sacramento
Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge
September 30, 2024

91.9 NPR | Illinois
Second annual Vegan Chef Challenge begins October 1
September 23, 2024

WGNO ABC News | New Orleans
Who's the best vegan chef in New Orleans?
September 20, 2024

News Channel 12-3-11 | Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara plants seeds for healthy eating with Vegan Chef Challenge
September 18, 2024

WWAY 3 | Wilmington
Winners Announced for the 2024 Wilmington Vegan Chef Challenge
September 13, 2024

WECT News 6 | Wilmington
Wilmington Vegan Chef Challenge announces winners
September 13, 2024

Big Island Now | Hawai'i
Inaugural Big Island Vegan Chef Challenge winners announced at Veg Fest
September 9, 2024

Fox 8 | New Orleans
NOLA Vegan Chef Challenge happening now [part two]
September 9, 2024

Fox 8 | New Orleans
NOLA Vegan Chef Challenge happening now [part one]
September 9, 2024

Fox 56 | Lexington
Lexington Vegan Chef Challenge
August 30, 2024

Santa Barbara Independent
Restaurants Go Green: Vegan Chef Challenge Comes to Santa Barbara This September
August 28, 2024

WECT News 6 | Wilmington
Cape Fear Cooking: Seaside Bagels shares recipes for Vegan Chef Challenge
August 28, 2024

OKC Fox 25
Get Your Vegan Tips While We Prep For The Vegan Challenge
August 27, 2024

Amarillo Globe News
Winners announced for the 2024 Amarillo Vegan Chef Challenge
August 25, 2024

OKC Fox 25
Vegan Chef Challenge is still going on
August 20, 2024

Big Island Now | Hawai'i
Business Monday: 2 weeks remain in inaugural Big Island Vegan Chef Challenge
August 19, 2024

The Bloomingtonian
Vegan Chef Challenge Continues in Bloomington, Showcasing the Best of Plant-Based Cuisine
August 15, 2024

Living Oklahoma
Vegan Chef Challenge OKC
August 13, 2024

The Pulse, Chattanooga
Winners Announced For The 2024 Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge
August 13, 2024

Chattanoogan.com
Winners Announced For The 2024 Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge
August 12, 2024

Port City Daily, Wilmington
Vegan Chef Challenge
August 8, 2024

The Herald Times, Bloomington
11 restaurants in Vegan Chefs' Challenge
August 7, 2024

Living Oklahoma
Vegan Chef Challenge: The Healthy Hippie Cafe and Bar
August 6, 2024

WWAY TV, Wilmington
Wilmington welcomes its first Vegan Chef Challenge
August 3, 2024

Port City Daily, Wilmington
Li’l Friday: Benji Hughes, Vegan Chef Challenge, ‘Heathers’
August 1, 2024

KOKH FOX 25 News, Oklahoma City
Vegan Chef Challenge: The Beet Box
July 29, 2024

Star News | Wilmington
Wilmington restaurants compete in new chef challenge to find best plant-based dishes
July 27, 2024

KOCO News 5 | Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City restaurants set to vie for your vote in Vegan Chef Challenge
July 25, 2024

The Journal Record, Oklahoma City
Vegan Chef Challenge lands in OKC
July 24, 2024

City News, Oklahoma City
'Eat your veggies' the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge starts August 1st
July 24, 2024

Studio 4 | KAMR, Amarillo
Indian Oven Participating in Vegan Chef Challenge
July 24, 2024

The Oklahoman
Interested in eating vegan? This monthlong OKC event will give you plenty of options
July 23, 2024

Studio 4 | KAMR, Amarillo
Sunday’s Kitchen Participating in Vegan Chef Challenge
July 23, 2024

Fox Carolina News, Greenville
The 07 and Grill Marks compete in Vegan Chef Challenge
July 23, 2024

KOKH FOX 25 News, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma eateries eagerly enter August's all-vegan chef challenge
July 22, 2024

KFOR Channel 4, Oklahoma City
OKC Vegan Chef Challenge kicks off August 1
July 18, 2024

Studio 4 | KAMR, Amarillo
Vegan Chef Challenge: Blue Crane Bakery
July 18, 2024

WDEF News 12, Chattagnooga
This Morning- Vegan Outreach
July 17, 2024

WDEF News 12, Chattanooga
Vegan Chef Challenge taking over Chattanooga throughout July
July 17, 2024

Studio 4 | KAMR, Amarillo
FAVs Participating in Vegan Chef Challenge
July 12, 2024

The Valley Breeze, Rhode Island
Learn what you’ve been missing with RI Vegan Chef Challenge
July 11, 2024

Studio 4 | KAMR, Amarillo
575 Pizzeria Participating in Vegan Chef Challenge
July 10, 2024

Fox Carolina News, Greenville
Upstate restaurants take on Vegan Chef Challenge
July 10, 2024

WEDF News 12, Chattanooga
Vegan Outreach hosts Vegan Chef Challenge in Chattanooga
July 5, 2024

Studio 4 | KAMR, Amarillo
Feed Me Restaurant Participating in Vegan Chef Challenge
July 3, 2024

The Post and Courier, Greenville
Greenville is turning vegan for July. Here are the restaurants competing to be the best.
July 3, 2024

KOKH FOX 25 News, Oklahoma City
OKC Vegan Chef Challenge: Lettuce turnip the beet this August!
July 2, 2024

AOL.com
Bragging rights: Here's how diners can vote for Greenville's best vegan culinary options
July 1, 2024

RINewsToday.com
Vote in July for favorite restaurants in the 4th annual Rhode Island Vegan Chef Challenge
June 29, 2024

Studio 4 | KAMR, Amarillo
Sunday’s Kitchen Participating in Vegan Chef Challenge
June 28, 2024

Nooga Today, Chattanooga
Coming Soon: The Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge
June 24, 2024

Quad City Times, Davenport
Winners announced for the 2024 Davenport Vegan Chef Challenge
June 19, 2024

KFDA NewsChannel 10, Amarillo
QC Vegan Food Options Honored in Contest
June 19, 2024

Local 4 News WHBF TV, Davenport
QC vegan food options honored in contest
June 17, 2024

WKSN TV, Wichita
Wichita chefs battle to see who has the best vegan dish
June 17, 2024

WISC-TV News 3, Madison
The inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge is underway in Madison.
June 4, 2024

WJCT Public Media, Jacksonville
First Coast Connect: Vegan Chef Challenge, Yuri Mitzkewich
June 3, 2024

NBC15 Madison
The Vegan Chef Challenge lands in Madison
June 1, 2024

WAFF 48 News, Huntsville
Vegan Chef Challenge: Hippea Camper
May 23, 2024

WAFF 48 News, Huntsville
Vegan Chef Challenge: Heaven’s Healthy Kitchen
May 22, 2024

WAFF 48 News, Huntsville
Vegan Chef Challenge: La Tiendita
May 21, 2024

WAFF 48 News, Huntsville
Vegan Chef Challenge: Northside Nutrition & Bistro
May 20, 2024

WCIA, Champaign
Winning restaurant named for Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge 2024
May 19, 2024

KAMR Local 4 News, Amarillo
Vegan Chef Challenge Returns to Amarillo
May 7, 2024

WBZ News Radio, Newton
Newton Restaurants Take On Vegan Chef Challenge
May 6, 2024

Feast Magazine, Newton
Where to dine and drink this weekend: May 3-5
May 3, 2024

Fig City News, Newton
Newton’s Vegan Chef Challenge, May 1-31
April 29, 2024

Fox17, West Michigan
Morning Buzz, Vegan Chef Challenge Returns to Kalamazoo
April 23, 2024

The Red and Black, Athens
Plant-based specials served at participating restaurants in “Athens Vegan Challenge” this April
April 20, 2024

Omaha World Herald
Here are the Omaha metro restaurants taking part in the Vegan Chef Challenge
April 20, 2024

WCIA, Champaign
Vegan Chef Challenge teams up with The Literary
April 18, 2024

Smile Politely, Champaign
Weekender: April 18-21
April 18, 2024

'Arch Eats' Podcast, St Louis
'Arch Eats' Podcast: Best vegan spots in St. Louis
April 17, 2024

WCIA, Champaign
Community Spotlight: C-U Vegan Chef Challenge
April 16, 2024

The News Gazette, Champaign
Just Askin' | What's to eat from the Vegan Chef Challenge?
April 7, 2024

25 News, Peoria
Discover Peoria Fridays
April 5, 2024

WCIA, Champaign
Explore healthier menu options during this month’s Vegan Chef Challenge
April 4, 2024

Dateline UC Davis
Vegan Chef Challenge Brings New Dishes to Campus
April 2, 2024

WCIA, Champaign
Champaign restaurants compete in the Vegan Chef Challenge
April 2, 2024

Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso Vegan Chef Challenge
April 1, 2024

The California Aggie, Davis
Three campus locations introduce new vegan dishes to participate in April’s Vegan Chef Challenge
April 1, 2024

The Greg and Dan Show, 100.3 WMBD, Peoria
The Peoria Vegan Chef Challenge Raises Awareness for Plant-Based Diet
March 29, 2024

Peoria Journal Star
The Vegan Chef Challenge is coming to Peoria. Here's what to know
March 14, 2024

Your Alaska Link
Congratulations to the Winners of the Anchorage Vegan Chef Challenge!
March 13, 2024

ciLiving TV, Champaign
Vegan Chef Challenge lands in Champaign
March 13, 2024

WBIR Channel 10, Knoxville
Vegan Chef Challenge takes over Knoxville all month long
March 8, 2024

WBIR Channel 10, Knoxville
Knoxville Vegan Chef Challenge underway for March
March 8, 2024

Daily Beacon, Knoxville
2nd Annual Knoxville Vegan Chef Challenge encourages diners to try new vegan menus in local competition among restaurants
March 1, 2024

Fox 10 News, Pensacola
Recipe: Bori Vegan Burger
February 22, 2024

Your Alaska Link
Vegan Chef Challenge Brings More Tasty Menu Options
February 22, 2024

The Pantagraph, Bloomington
Bloomington's Vegan Chef Challenge names winners (paywall)
February 14, 2024

The Standard, Springfield
“A fully vegan Midwest by 2056”: Vegan Outreach, Project Animal Freedom and the vegan movement in Springfield have high hopes
February 13, 2024

Fox 10 News, Pensacola
Tortang Talong with O.G. Lola's Vegan Filipino Kusina
February 12, 2024

23 News WIFR, Rockford
Rockford area restaurants participate in culinary challenge
February 10, 2024

Alaska Public Media
Hometown Alaska: This month is a great time to try eating vegan in Anchorage
February 5, 2024

The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
The 2024 Vegan Chef Challenge starts in February. See which Shreveport restaurants will join (paywall)
February 1, 2024

KTAL News 6, Shreveport
Uneeda Chef takes on the ‘Vegan Challenge’ and talks family’s culinary legacy
February 1, 2024

Your Alaska Link
Anchorage's Vegan Chef Challenge returns with delightful plant-based offerings
February 1, 2024

KTAL News6, Shreveport
Local favorites expand menus for vegan challenge
January 26, 2024

News 17, My Carolina, Raleigh
Try Taco Bamba’s “El Vegano Taco” during the Raleigh Vegan Chef Challenge
January 16, 2024

News Channel 3-12, Ventura
Vegan Chef Challenge launches Middle Eastern food startup into the spotlight
January 9, 2024

WGLT 89.1 FM, Bloomington-Normal, IL
Foodies alert: Local restaurants go head-to-head in inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge
January 9, 2024

RAL Today, Raleigh
Celebrate ‘Veganuary’ with this Raleigh restaurant challenge
January 3, 2024

The Springfield News-Leader
Ring in 2024 with these activities in Springfield
January 1, 2024