Get ready to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of FEDA’s dealer and manufacturer members at the annual Gold Award Breakfast.
FEDA is thrilled to continue its annual awards presentation, which recognizes the companies and individuals who are moving the foodservice equipment and supplies industry forward. Conference attendees are encouraged to mark their calendars for the morning of Sept. 19 when leaders from across the industry will gather to celebrate their peers. New to this year’s awards program, a pair of emcees will guide the event and help make it an unforgettable experience.
Gold Award winners will be selected based on an application process and the weighted scoring of performance in the areas of workplace practices, customer service and the development of young professionals. Nominations are already open at https://learn.feda.com/2024-gold-awards, so those interested should make sure to apply before the July 31, 2024, deadline. The companies and individuals selected for an award represent some of the best minds the industry has to offer, and FEDA hopes their accomplishments will inspire all members to drive positive change in their organizations and their communities.
Just as FEDA honors its remarkable winners, the association will also bid farewell to its outgoing board members and will thank them for their leadership and support of FEDA’s programs and initiatives.
The following awards will be presented during the 2024 Gold Awards Breakfast:
Spirit of Giving. Established in honor of former FEDA Executive Vice President Ray Herrick, the Spirit of Giving Award recognizes an individual or company who has demonstrated exceptional kindness and support for others through community service.
Model Workplace Awards. One award to be presented to a distributor or dealer member and one award to a manufacturer member that has created a dynamic and unique workplace culture that attracts and retains talent and develops future industry leaders.
Extraordinary Service Awards. One award to be presented to a distributor or dealer member and one award to a manufacturer member whose customer-service program provides an extraordinary experience for operators, suppliers or dealers, and service reps and has contributed to the company’s success.
Champion for Young Professionals Awards. One award to be presented to a distributor or dealer member and one award to a manufacturer member whose model leadership and achievements have promoted the attraction and retention of talented young professionals.
Ascending Young Industry Leaders Awards. Presented to two young distribution professionals and two young manufacturing professionals, ages 21-33, who have demonstrated growth in leadership ability in innovation; project management; professional or employee development; or community impact.
Accomplished Young Industry Leaders Awards. Presented to two young distribution professionals and two young manufacturing professionals, ages 34-46, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and accomplishments in innovative company initiatives; research; product, services or systems development; employee development; or other unique accomplishments that have contributed to the company’s success.