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 Businesses2018Full Profile -
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2018 Leadership award winner for Vision
Thierry Ollivier
Natierra By BrandStorm, Inc.2018Full Profile -
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2017 Leadership award winner for Business Leadership
Mike Brady
Greyston Bakery and Greyston Foundation2017Full Profile -
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2017 Leadership award winner for Citizenship
Mark Tilsen
Native American Natural Foods2017Full Profile -
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2017 Leadership award winner for Vision
Norah Eddy and Laura Johnson
Salty Girl Seafood2017Full Profile -
2016 Leadership award winner for Business Leadership
Greg Steltenpohl
Califia Farms2016Full Profile
Total Result 57