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IFMA Names 2023 Silver Plate Winners

The International Food Manufacturers Association named the nine recipients of its 2023 Silver Plate Awards.

  1. Independent Restaurant/Multi-Concept: Dickie Brennan, owner and managing partner, Dickie Brennan & Co.
  2. Chain Limited Service: Rob Lynch, president and CEOPapa John's International
  3. Chain Full Service: David Deno, CEOBloomin’ Brands
  4. Healthcare: Randall J. Sparrow, director, food and environmental services, ProHealth Care
  5. Elementary and Secondary Schools: Jessica Shelly, director of dining services, Cincinnati Public Schools
  6. Colleges and Universities: Jill Horst, executive director of campus services, University of California, Santa Barbara
  7. Business and Industry/Foodservice Management: Sharon Eliatamby, senior project manager, The World Bank Group
  8. Grocery, Convenience and Specialty Retail: Mendy Meriwether, director of fresh foods, Wawa
  9. 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.