The results are in! Basic American Foods™ announced today the winners of its 36th annual Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence (FAME) Awards.
And the winners are…
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Golden Foodservice Director of the Year Award (the FAME Awards’ most prestigious honor): Bertrand Weber, Director of Culinary & Wellness Services, Minneapolis Public Schools
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Silver Leadership Award: Katie Cossette, MDA, RDN, SNS, Director of Nutrition Services & Warehouse, St. Vrain Valley Schools
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Silver Rising Star Award: Kaci Kelly, Director of Child Nutrition, Ocean Springs School District
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Silver Spirit Award: Alicia Arnett, Menu Planning & Food Procurement Specialist, Jefferson County Public Schools
Why it matters: The FAME Awards honor school nutrition professionals for their dedication to making a positive impact in their communities, celebrating leaders who innovate through programs like farm-to-school and culturally diverse menus to enhance student participation and well-being.
Join us in celebrating! The 2025 winners will be honored at an award ceremony on January 19, 2025, during SNA’s 2025 School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC25) in Phoenix, Ariz. For more information and to register for the conference, click here.
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