SFA Way Award Winners

The annual SFA Way Awards recognize those staff members that truly represent the SFA’s values in how staff engage with members and each other as voted on by their peers.

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  • 2023 SFA Way Award award winner for Emerging Star

    Miranda Kaufman

    2023
    This category is to recognize a new hire (Oct 1, 2022 – Sept 29, 2023) who demonstrates accelerated understanding or skill in their area of expertise.
  • 2023 SFA Way Award award winner for Inclusive

    Mimo Boulelfrakh

    2023
    This person helped to foster an inclusive food community by welcoming and championing diverse backgrounds, traditions, and perspectives.
  • 2023 SFA Way Award award winner for Innovator

    Yogini Lad

    2023
    This award is for someone who embraces innovation as the pathway to personal growth and organizational sustainability.
  • 2023 SFA Way Award award winner for Servant Leader

    Anthony Bavaro

    2023
    This person embodies a focus on the growth and well-being of our team, our members, and our trade.
  • 2023 SFA Way Award award winner for Stephen Leeman Award

    Tressa Kennedy

    2023
    This award is named after SFA’s first president, and acknowledges the staff member that received the most votes across all award categories.
  • 2023 SFA Way Award award winner for The Mountain Mover

    Tressa Kennedy

    2023
    This award celebrates and acknowledges the hard work, determination, and never-give-up attitude of an employee. 
  • 2022 SFA Way Award award winner for Accountability

    Sandra Archer

    2022
  • 2022 SFA Way Award award winner for Collaboration

    Jon Cross

    2022
  • 2022 SFA Way Award award winner for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Katina Williams

    2022
  • 2022 SFA Way Award award winner for Exceptional Service

    Janet DeCarlo

    2022
  • 2022 SFA Way Award award winner for Integrity

    Tressa Kennedy

    2022
  • 2022 SFA Way Award award winner for Ongoing Learning

    Stephen Shepard

    2022