Bill Lynch, president of the Specialty Food Association, hosted the second annual SFA Way Awards, along with talent and culture VP Aki Cipriani. The event was held on Monday and recognized eight staff members that represent the company’s values.
The winners were voted for by their peers. An additional honor, the Stephen Leeman Award, was given to the staff member that received the most votes across all award categories. This award is named after the first president of the SFA (formerly NASFT, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade), dating back to 1952, whose signature was first on the Association’s certificate of incorporation.
The 2022 SFA Way Award winners are as follows:
Exceptional Service
Janet DeCarlo, manager, member relations, Northeast
Integrity
Tressa Kennedy, director, operations
Accountability
Sandra Archer, manager, accounts receivable
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Katina Williams, director, brand marketing
Respect/Support
Laura Lozada, VP, operations
Collaboration
Jon Cross, user experience manager
Transparency
Lysa Teal, SVP, finance and planning
Anthony Bavaro, director, financial planning and analysis
Ongoing Learning
Stephen Shepard, director, IT systems and security
Stephen Leeman Award
Tressa Kennedy, director, operations
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