On the evening of May 18, 2024, hundreds of industry leaders will gather in the beautiful Great Hall of Chicago’s Union Station to celebrate IFMA’s 70th annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration. From the class of Silver Plate winners, one has been chosen by secret ballot to receive the industry's most prestigious recognition, IFMA’s Gold Plate Award. That honoree will be revealed for the first time during the ceremony.
Congratulations to Chris Tomasso, President & CEO of First Watch Restaurant Group, the recipient of the Silver Plate Award in the category of Chain Full Service.
Congratulations to Jen & Jon Corto, Owners & Founders of Buffalo Strive, the recipients of the Silver Plate Award in the category of Grocery, Convenience, & Specialty Retail.
Congratulations to Roz Mallet, CEO & President of PhaseNext Hospitality, the recipient of the Silver Plate Award in the category of Travel & Leisure.
Congratulations to Damian Monticello, Director of Enterprise Hospitality and Event Services at GuideWell, the recipient of the Silver Plate Award in the category of Business & Industry, Foodservice Management.
Congratulations to David Reeves, System Director, Food and Nutrition Services at Lee Health, the recipient of the Silver Plate Award in the category of Healthcare.
Congratulations to Melvin Rodrigue, President of Galatoire’s Restaurant, the recipient of the Silver Plate Award in the category of Independent Restaurants.
Congratulations to Kirk Rodriguez, Senior Director of Hospitality Services and the Student Union & Activities at Texas Tech, the recipient of the Silver Plate Award in the category of Colleges & Universities.
Congratulations to Aaron Smith, Director of Culinary Services at the Seattle Public Schools, the recipient of the Silver Plate Award in the category of Elementary & Secondary Schools.