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2026 Georgia ProStart Invitational

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 l Gas South Convention Center, Duluth, GA

JOIN US AT THE COMPETITION

Show your support for the next generation of hospitality professionals by attending the ProStart competitions. Your presence helps celebrate student talent, hard work, and innovation while reinforcing the importance of career pathways in hospitality. Join us in cheering on these young men and women as they showcase their skills at the Georgia and National ProStart Invitationals.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

BECOME A SPONSOR

Support the next generation of hospitality leaders by sponsoring a ProStart competition. Opportunities include hosting a booth, serving as a competition judge, sponsoring a team as they advance to national competition, or contributing in other meaningful ways. Step up to the plate with a monetary or in-kind contribution to help invest in the future of hospitality leadership. Your support empowers talented students as they compete at the Georgia and National ProStart Invitationals.

CONTACT RAYMOND MESA

GET INVOLVED

Be a part of shaping the future of hospitality by volunteering at the ProStart competitions. Volunteers play a vital role in supporting event operations, assisting student teams, and ensuring a successful experience for all participants. Your time and expertise help inspire and empower students as they compete at the Georgia and National ProStart Invitationals.

VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM

CULINARY COMPETITION
MANAGEMENT COMPETITION

The culinary competition highlights each team’s creative abilities through the preparation of a three-course meal in 60 minutes, using only two butane burners and without access to running water or electricity. Students are evaluated on taste, skill, teamwork, safety, and sanitation.

Management teams develop a proposal for the next promising restaurant concept and present it to a panel of experienced industry judges. Their problem-solving skills are tested in real time as they quickly solve practical challenges faced by restaurant managers daily.         

The top three teams from the culinary and management competitions are awarded generous educational scholarships to help further their careers in the restaurant and food service industry. In 2025, more than $150,000 in scholarships was awarded. 

READ THE 2026 GPSI COMPETITIONRULES
Congratulations to our 2025 GPSI Winners
Culinary Competition
1st Place:
Berkmar High School
2nd Place:
Grayson Technical Educational Program - B Team
3rd Place:
Maxwell High School of Technology - A Team
Management Competition
1st Place:
Berkmar High School
2nd Place:
Meadowcreek High School
3rd Place:
Alpharetta High School - A Team