In a Night to Remember, Phil Hickey Goes for the Gold
In a fun, engaging virtual ceremony on Monday night, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) awarded its coveted Silver Plate awards to eight best-in-class foodservice operators. In addition, Phil Hickey, chairman of Miller’s Ale House Restaurants, who started in the industry as a dishwasher and earlier accepted a Silver Plate in the Chain Full Service category, went on to win the Gold Plate at evening’s end.
Hickey’s fellow honorees include:
Independent Restaurants/Multi-Concept:
Joe Essa, president and CEO of the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group in Yountville, Calif.
Chain Limited Service:
Scott Redler, chief operating office and co-founder of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Wichita, Kan.
Health Care:
Eric Eisenberg, director of dining services at Rogue Valley Manor retirement community in Medford, Ore.
Elementary & Secondary Schools:
Bertrand Weber, director of culinary and wellness services for the Minneapolis Public Schools
Colleges & Universities:
Zia Ahmed, senior director of dining services at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio
Business & Industry/Foodservice Management:
Victoria Vega, senior vice president for the specialty group of Unidine Corp. in Boston, Mass.
Retail and Specialty Foodservice:
Brandon Chrostowski, founder, president and CEO of the EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland, Ohio
Sincere congratulations to all the winners and my personal thanks to them for allowing me the privilege of acting as emcee for the ceremony.
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4yWhat an awesome man to work with! Congrats Phil!
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4yCongratulations Phil !!
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4yGreat accomplishment Phil! Congratulations to you.
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4yCongrats to all! Especially Scott Redler who's team is so much fun!
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4yCongratulations, Phil!