Trailblazer Award: Junghyun ‘JP’ & Ellia Park

Junghyun ‘JP’ Park is the owner and executive chef of Atoboy, Atomix, NARO, and Seoul Salon (collectively NA:EUN Hospitality) in NYC. Chef Junghyun Park was named a “Rising Star” by StarChefs (2016), “Best New Chef” by Food & Wine (2019), and the James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef: NY State” in 2023.

Ellia Park is the owner and executive chef of Atoboy, Atomix, NARO, and Seoul Salon (collectively NA:EUN Hospitality). Combining her passion for hospitality, trends, and food & beverage knowledge, she leads the management team and service program of the restaurants. Most recently, Ellia’s service program at Atomix was awarded the prestigious ‘Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award’ at the World 50 Best 2022.