The International Food Manufacturers Association named the eight recipients of its 2025 Silver Plate Awards.
- Business & Industry / Foodservice Management: Gary J. Crompton, president & CEO, Aramark Workplace Experience Group
- Chain Full Service: Kevin Hochman: CEO & president, Brinker International
- Chain Limited Service: Michael Skipworth, president and CEO, Wingstop
- Colleges & Universities: Patti Klos, senior director of dining services, Tufts University
- Elementary & Secondary Schools: Whitney Ellersick, executive director for nutrition services, Hillsboro School District
- Grocery, Convenience, & Specialty Retail: Geoff Alexander, president and CEO, WOW Bao
- Healthcare: Ryan Conklin, director & executive chef culinary and nutrition services, UNC Health Rex
- Travel & Leisure Foodservice: Richard Schneider, chief development officer, Areas USA
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 the Gold Plate Award recipient during IFMA’s annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration, which will take place in May of 2025.
