Shelly Brings Home Gold Plate

With great pride and enthusiasm, School Nutrition congratulates Jessica Shelly, MBA, REHS, SNS, recipient of the 2023 IFMA Gold Plate Award. Each year, members of the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) honor outstanding operators in nine foodservice categories: Independent Restaurants, Chains (Full- and Limited Service), Travel & Leisure, Grocery, Convenience & Specialty Retail, Healthcare, Business & Industry, Colleges & Universities and Elementary & Secondary Schools. A single Gold Plate Award winner is selected by a jury of industry experts in a secret ballot from the nine Silver Plate winners and revealed at a black-tie ceremony held in conjunction with the annual National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Shelly is the first K-12 school foodservice recipient of the Gold Plate since 1994...