The International Food Manufacturers Association named the nine recipients of its 2023 Silver Plate Awards.
- Independent Restaurant/Multi-Concept: Dickie Brennan, owner and managing partner, Dickie Brennan & Co.
- Chain Limited Service: Rob Lynch, president and CEO, Papa John's International
- Chain Full Service: David Deno, CEO, Bloomin’ Brands
- Healthcare: Randall J. Sparrow, director, food and environmental services, ProHealth Care
- Elementary and Secondary Schools: Jessica Shelly, director of dining services, Cincinnati Public Schools
- Colleges and Universities: Jill Horst, executive director of campus services, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Business and Industry/Foodservice Management: Sharon Eliatamby, senior project manager, The World Bank Group
- Grocery, Convenience and Specialty Retail: Mendy Meriwether, director of fresh foods, Wawa
- Travel and Leisure: Max Knoepfel, executive chef, Music City Center
IFMA's annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards honor foodservice operators from nine industry segments. IFMA members and industry leaders nominate operators to receive the Silver Plate award who are then selected by a jury including national trade press, foodservice experts and past Gold & Silver Plate award winners. From the Silver Plate winners, one will receive IFMA's Gold Plate Award.
The association will announce Gold Plate Award recipient during IFMA’s 69th annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration which will take place in May of 2023.
