The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announced the recipients of its 2018 Silver Plate Awards. 2018 Silver Plate winners by category:
- Independent Restaurants/Multi-Concept: Craig Huse, St. Elmo Steak House
- Chain Full Service: Gene Lee, Darden Restaurants
- Chain Limited Service: Paul Brown, Arby’s
- Health Care: James McGrody, UNC Rex Healthcare
- Elementary & Secondary Schools: Ken Yant, Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Colleges & Universities: University of Connecticut
- Business & Industry/Foodservice Management: Michiel Bakker, Food Program, Google
- Retail & Specialty: Voni Woods, Giant Eagle
- Hotels & Lodging: Susan Terry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts
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 and Silver Plate award winners. From the Silver Plate winners, one is chosen by the jury to receive IFMA’s Gold Plate award, revealed at the Gold & Silver Plate dinner celebration on May 19.