The recent earthquake in Turkey has affected an astonishing 20 million people, leaving many homeless and without food or other basic necessities. Turkey’s chefs immediately organized themselves to get aid to the victims, connecting on social media and working all hours. One of the first to act was Fatih Tutak, who set off at 3am to drive a six-person team from Istanbul to İskenderun with food supplies for earthquake victims. Gökmen Sözen, known for bringing chefs from all over the world to Turkey through the Gastromasa organization, gathered volunteer chefs and organized their efforts using his vast network of industry contacts, setting up a solidarity group to respond to the tragedy. Many chefs have worked tirelessly to help the earthquake victims, and La Liste is giving the Community Spirit award to Tutak and Sözen on behalf of all of them during this difficult time.