2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference
Celebrating Excellence
Guest speaker Joe Carbonara will give insights into the industry while FEDA recognizes the outstanding achievements of member companies and individuals.
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ne of the traits that has helped the foodservice industry endure for more than a century is the eagerness of its companies to continuously push forward. FEDA will once again celebrate that drive as it recognizes the accomplishments of the association’s distributor and manufacturer members at the annual Gold Awards Breakfast, which will be held Sept. 12 during the FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference. The awards honor companies and individuals
who are advancing the foodservice equipment and supplies industry through exceptional workplace practices, customer service and the cultivation of young professionals. These awards are more than a celebration — they are a benchmark for excellence and a source of inspiration for all members to pursue impactful progress within their organizations and communities. This year’s gold awards will kick off with a
presentation from Joe Carbonara, editorial director at Foodservice Equipment & Supplies and restaurant development + design magazines. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience covering distributors, manufacturers and operators, Carbonara will share his insights into the trajectory of the foodservice equipment and supplies industry and discuss some of the challenges that lie ahead. Applications for the Gold Awards are now open, and members are encouraged to submit nominations before the July 31, 2025, deadline. Winners will be determined through a competitive, weighted scoring process that evaluates key areas of performance. To apply or learn more, visit:
feda.com/awards.
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The following awards will be presented during the 2025 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, supply chain partners, 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.
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