Findlay Kitchen Wins Kitchen Incubator of the Year at Golden Whisk Awards

For Immediate Release
 

Erin Matulis
Director of Marketing
ematulis@findlaymarket.org
513-504-6886

Cincinnati (November 20, 2025) - Findlay Kitchen was named Kitchen Incubator of the Year at last week’s Golden Whisk Awards, presented by The Food Corridor, beating out four other finalists from across the country. The Golden Whisk Awards aim to celebrate the important work being done by shared-use kitchens and their staff through a prestigious award ceremony. This year’s awards were held at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH.

“Running a shared use kitchen is no small feat, and it truly takes a village to keep things moving. Being named a finalist in three categories for the Golden Whisk Awards hosted by The Food Corridor and winning Kitchen Incubator of the Year is an incredible honor because it recognizes the dedication our team brings every single day. From helping someone set up their very first market pop up at Findlay Market to supporting vendors serving thousands at Taste of Cincinnati, our team consistently shows up, supports, and advocates for small businesses every step of the way. It is a privilege to do this work, to make a real impact, and to have that impact recognized in such a meaningful way.” —Associate Director of Findlay Kitchen, Kelly Shaw

About the Kitchen Incubator of the Year Award
Honoring the most outstanding kitchen incubator, this award is given to a shared kitchen that has excelled in nurturing food businesses through mentorship, access to resources, and fostering an environment for growth. The recipient of this award has shown exceptional leadership in helping startups and small businesses scale, making significant contributions to the success of their tenants and the local food ecosystem.

Learn more about the Golden Whisk Awards here: https://www.sharedkitchensummit.com/golden-whisk-awards

About Findlay Kitchen
Findlay Kitchen is a non-profit food business incubator located in the heart of the historic Findlay Market District. Findlay Kitchen supports food entrepreneurs looking to start, grow and scale their businesses by providing affordable access to 14 licensed commercial kitchens, commercial-grade kitchen equipment, and ample storage space.

Findlay Kitchen is a mission-driven organization that places special emphasis on cultivating BIPOC-, women-, and immigrant-owned businesses, which comprise over 83% of our member community. It is important to Findlay

Kitchen, and Findlay Market, that we continue to play a positive role in growing a dynamic and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem that is truly representative of our changing community. By partnering with like-minded organizations and donors, we are able to lower barriers to entry and provide scholarships and business-building growth opportunities.

Learn more about Findlay Kitchen here: https://www.findlaykitchen.org/