IFMA on Tuesday announced the winners of its 2024 Silver Plate Awards, which recognize innovative foodservice industry leaders. | Image provided by: IFMA
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) on Tuesday announced the winners of its 70th Annual Silver Plate Awards, which recognize best-in-class leaders across multiple foodservice sectors.
Winners are selected from a pool of industry nominees by a jury of industry journalists and past winners.
A secret ballot will determine one Silver Plate recipient who will receive the association's highest honor, the IFMA Gold Plate. The award, along with silver plate honors, will be presented on May 18 in the Great Hall at Chicago's Union Station.
“This is IFMA's 70th year of awarding the Gold Plate and Silver Plate Awards, and we celebrate the 70th anniversary of IFMA's Golden Plate and Silver Plate Awards, which help feed people away from home. It's more important than ever to celebrate the wide range of businesses we have to offer.” “From schools and businesses to airports, retail stores and traditional restaurants, our industry is present in literally every community across the country…This year's honorees exemplify service to their organizations, teams and communities. doing.”
The 2024 IFMA Silver Plate winners are:
Chain full service:
Chris Tommaso, President and CEO, First Watch Restaurant Group
Nominated by Ecolab, Rich Products Corporation, and Royal Cup Coffee & Tea
Independent restaurant/multi-concept:
Melvin Rodrigue, President of Galatoires Restaurant
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Business & Industry/Foodservice Management:
Damian Monticello, Director of Enterprise Hospitality and Event Services, GuideWell
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health care:
David Reeves, System Director, Food and Nutrition Services, Lee Health
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Colleges and universities:
Kirk Rodriguez, Texas Tech University Senior Director of Hospitality Services and Student Union and Activities
Nominated by Ecolab, Tyson, and US Foods
Elementary and junior high schools:
Aaron Smith, Seattle Public Schools Director of Culinary Services
Tyson nominated
Grocery stores, convenience stores, specialty retailers:
Buffalo Strive, owners and founders Jen Colt and John Colt
Recommended by Nestlé Professional
Travel and leisure:
Roz Mallett, CEO and President, PhaseNext Hospitality
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