The International Food Manufacturers Association named the eight recipients of its 2024 Silver Plate Awards.
- Grocery, Convenience, & Specialty Retail: Jen and Jon Corto, owners and founders, Buffalo Strive
- Travel & Leisure: Roz Mallet, CEO and president, PhaseNext Hospitality
- Business & Industry/Foodservice Management: Damian Monticello, director, enterprise hospitality and event services, GuideWell
- Healthcare: David Reeves, system director, food and nutrition services, Lee Health
- Independent Restaurant / Multi-Concept: Melvin Rodrigue, president, Galatoire’s Restaurant
- Colleges & Universities: Kirk Rodriguez, senior director of Hospitality Services and the Student Union & Activities, Texas Tech
- Elementary & Secondary Schools: Aaron Smith, director of culinary services, Seattle Public Schools
- Chain Full Service: Chris Tomasso, president and CEO, First Watch Restaurant Group
IFMA's annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards honor foodservice operators from multiple 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 annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration which will take place in May of 2023.
