As part of its annual recognition efforts, Excell presented Gator Chef with its 2022 Dealer of the Year Award. The dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group recognized the performance of a variety of manufacturers and dealers.
Excell recognized Joel Kruse and Evan Priesel with the organization's new Young Industry Leader AwardExcell recognized the following manufacturers with its Vendor of the Year Award for their contributions in their corresponding product categories:
- Partnership & Loyalty: Atosa USA
- Customer Focus: Quantum Food Service
- Strategic Growth: U.S. Cooler
- Education & Training: AllPoints
A dozen Excell vendors received an Excellerator Award for achieving exceptional double-digit annual growth: Accurex, Advance Tabco, Berry Global, Comstock-Castle, Hamilton Beach, Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment, Norlake, Quantum Food Service, Town Food Service Equipment, U.S. Cooler, Unified Brands and Wells.
Excell also presented its Young Industry Leader Award to Joel Kruse of Western Restaurant Supply and Evan Priesel of Krowne for their dedication and ability to push the boundaries of innovation in foodservice.
