The Specialty Food Association’s annual Leadership Awards recognize individuals who are making waves in the specialty food industry through bold and positive leadership. Each year, one Award is given in each of six categories to a business leader who has made standout contributions in that area.


Past Leadership Award winners include Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Adna Durran of Saffron Road, Pierre Thiam and Phil Teverow of Yolélé, Elizabeth Stein of Purely Elizabeth, Sam Mogannam of Bi-Rite Family of Businesses, and Caryl Levine of Lotus Foods. 


Meet the Past Winners

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  • 2018 Leadership award winner for Citizenship

    Sam Mogannam

    Bi-Rite Family of Businesses
    2018
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  • 2018 Leadership award winner for Vision

    Mohammed Ashour

    Aspire Food Group
    2018
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  • 2018 Leadership award winner for Vision

    Thierry Ollivier

    Natierra By BrandStorm, Inc.
    2018
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  • 2017 Leadership award winner for Business Leadership

    James Faison

    Milton's Local
    2017
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  • 2017 Leadership award winner for Business Leadership

    Mike Brady

    Greyston Bakery and Greyston Foundation
    2017
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  • 2017 Leadership award winner for Citizenship

    Ken Lee

    Lotus Foods
    2017
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  • 2017 Leadership award winner for Citizenship

    Mark Tilsen

    Native American Natural Foods
    2017
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  • 2017 Leadership award winner for Vision

    Albert Straus

    Straus Family Creamery
    2017
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  • 2017 Leadership award winner for Vision

    Norah Eddy and Laura Johnson

    Salty Girl Seafood
    2017
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  • 2016 Leadership award winner for Business Leadership

    Greg Steltenpohl

    Califia Farms
    2016
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