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Specialty Food Association's 2018 Leadership Awards: Industry Aids Children in Haiti, Fire Victims in California, Others in NeedNEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is proud to announce the six winners of the 2018 Leadership Awards. The awards honor food industry frontrunners who go above and beyond by creating positive social, economic, and/or environmental impact through their innovation and vision. Awards are given in three categories: Business Leadership, Citizenship, and Vision. The sixth annual SFA Leadership Award winners are: BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
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"These six specialty food entrepreneurs reflect the great power and impact of our growing industry on society at large," said Phil Kafarakis, president of the Specialty Food Association. "It's an honor to recognize their positive social, economic, and environmental achievements – all undertaken while also meeting the daily challenges of managing successful businesses." The awards will be presented during the SFA's Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco at a special ceremony on Sunday, January 21 from 5:00-6:30 pm. A reception sponsored by the Association's Natural & Organic Council will follow the awards ceremony. Nominations were made by members of the Specialty Food Association and others in the specialty food industry. A panel of judges composed of industry experts and influencers selected the honorees from more than 50 nominees. The judges included: Polly Adema, University of the Pacific, San Francisco; Cathy Cochran-Lewis, Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX; Lou Cooperhouse, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ; Maren Keeley, Conscious Company Magazine, Seattle; Bruce Nierenberg, Greyston Bakery, Yonkers. NY John Raiche, UNFI, Providence, RI; and Lisa Sposato, City Harvest, New York City. About the Specialty Food Association View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/specialty-food-associations-2018-leadership-awards-industry-aids-children-in-haiti-fire-victims-in-california-others-in-need-300557875.html SOURCE Specialty Food Association |