International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Reveals 2020 Silver Plate Award Recipients
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he International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) is proud to announce the 2020 IFMA Silver Plate Award recipients. Silver Plate winners in eight categories were unveiled at IFMA's 2020 Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) in New Orleans.
IFMA's annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards honors the nation's leading foodservice operator talent. Silver Plate winners are nominated by IFMA members and industry leaders, then selected by a distinguished jury including national trade press, foodservice experts and past Gold & Silver Plate award winners. From the Silver Plate winners, one is chosen by the jury to receive the industry's most prestigious recognition, IFMA's Gold Plate Award, revealed for the first time during the 66th annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration in Chicago.
For 66 years the IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Awards have recognized foodservice operators achieving excellence throughout their careers, said IFMA President and CEO, Larry Oberkfell. The 2020 Silver Plate recipients join the ranks of the industry's best in each category.
2020 Silver Plate Class
Independent Restaurants/Multi-Concept
Joe Essa, President & CEO | Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
Chain Full Service
Phil Hickey, Chairman | Miller's Ale House Restaurants
Chain Limited Service
Scott Redler, COO/Co-Founder | Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Health Care
Eric Eisenberg, Director of Dining Services | Rogue Valley Manor
Elementary & Secondary Schools
Bertrand Weber, Director, Culinary & Wellness Services | Minneapolis Public Schools
Colleges & Universities
Zia Ahmed, Senior Director of Dining Services | The Ohio State University
Business & Industry/Foodservice Management
Victoria Vega, Senior Vice President, Specialty Group | Unidine Corporation
Retail & Specialty
Brandon Chrostowski, Founder/President/CEO | EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
The annual celebration continues to be the industry's biggest of the year, as several other individuals and organizations will be honored through the National Restaurant Association Legends Award, the Specialty Food Association sofi Awards and the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) Women in Manufacturing Award.
The 66th Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 16, during National Restaurant Association Show Week at Chicago's historic Union Station. Award-winning Chef Rick Bayless will serve as the evening's Master of Ceremonies.
✔️ International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Reveals 2020 Silver Plate Award Recipients
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