AHF Past Award Winners
AHF’s Award program honors operators from accross the country for exemplary contributions to our industry accross various categories. Use the lists below to view our past award winners and then be sure to nominate someone for the coming year! Award winners are recognized at the Annual Conference each year.
2024 AHF Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement Award: Eric Eisenberg
Making A Difference Award: Stephanie Gilbert, BSI/Food Service Holdings
Exemplary Leadership Award: Duilio DaSilva, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Future Horizon Award: Kaitlyn Greb, Midland Memorial Hospital
Partnership & Leadership Award: Patrick LaMont & Diana Sullivan, One Brooklyn Health
Spotlight Award: Nazim Khan, Bryan Health
Sustainability Award: Darren Renz, OhioHealth
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is the Association’s highest honor, recognizing individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the field of self-operated healthcare foodservice, demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to the core values of AHF. It recognizes operator members who best exemplify the leadership and spirit of Jacques Bloch and Angelo Gagliano the founders of our legacy organizations. Those who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to AHF, the healthcare foodservice profession, their employers, the community, and the embodiment of AHF’s values.
Awarded To: Eric Eisenberg
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Eric Eisenberg has made so many impactful contributions to the Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) as well as the healthcare and senior dining industries as a whole. Since AHF’s inception and through its legacy associations, Eric has built an industry legacy. Beginning as the emcee for culinary competitions and a former culinary winner himself, Eric’s leadership within AHF has been unwavering. He has served on numerous committees, including as President of the Washington Chapter and co-chair of the 2018 National Conference. Eric’s journey led him to the AHF Board of Directors, serving as president in 2022.
In the foodservice industry, Eric’s impact extends beyond AHF. At Swedish Medical Center, he enhanced the menu and room service, reducing costs while boosting patient satisfaction. His tenure at Rogue Valley Manor saw him navigate crises like COVID-19 and wildfires, all while pioneering plant-forward dining options. Eric’s community involvement includes supporting employee scholarships through a golf tournament and contributing to the Asante Children’s Miracle Network.
As a leader, Eric made the elevation of foodservice in healthcare and senior dining to restaurant-quality standards a cornerstone of his career. Prior to leading healthcare and senior dining operations, he has an extensive history in international and commercial culinary settings, with classic French culinary training. His advocacy for chefs in healthcare has reshaped industry perceptions, earning him accolades like the 2020 IFMA Silver Plate Award in Healthcare. Eric’s commitment to AHF and healthcare foodservice underscores his eligibility for the AHF Lifetime Achievement Award, reflecting his enduring impact and leadership.
Making A Difference Award
The Making A Difference Award is one of our highest honors. This important distinction is given to an individual in honor and memory of the beloved John Cabot and is the association’s top honor for both business partners and media. It is presented to someone who has made significant contributions to AHF in the long tradition of steadfast and selfless industry leadership and volunteerism.
Awarded To: Stephanie Gilbert, BSI & Food service holdings
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Stephanie’s legacy at the Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) is long and she is so often the first call someone makes when they need help. She served on the AHF Industry Advisory Board (IAB) for five years, from 2019 to 2023, culminating in her role as Chair of the IAB alongside 2022 AHF President, Eric Eisenberg. During this period, she provided invaluable insights and leadership, steering the board through significant challenges and constant strategic shuffling in the aftermath of COVID.
Stephanie has been an active participant in multiple AHF committees, consistently sharing her expertise. She played a crucial role in helping AHF transition to a self-operated management model in 2019. In 2020, she served as Chair of AHF’s Conference Planning Committee alongside Angela O’Neill. Despite the cancellation of the in-person conference they successfully pivoted to host one of the industry’s most successful virtual conferences. In 2008 she received the 2008 ASHFA Presidential Service Award.
She has an actual life-long history in the industry through her mother, Ellen, but she has carved her own path as an industry leader and a trusted partner. She has supported AHF through her time with many longstanding AHF business partners including Hobart and now BSI. Stephanie’s contributions have made a difference. They will echo for years to come. She is a true industry veteran, and her service, leadership, and dedication continue to lead the way in healthcare, senior dining, and hospitality.
Exemplary Leadership Award
This award will be bestowed upon the operator member who best reflects the commitment to operational excellence that Don Marsh brought to healthcare foodservice. Don Marsh, former president of the American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators (ASHFSA), was a longtime supporter of programs to raise professionalism of operators in the healthcare foodservice industry and was known to contribute generously in these areas. The award recognizes exemplary member contributions in their operations as well as to regional, local chapters or networking meetings.
Awarded To: Duilio dasilva, lakewood ranch medical center
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Duilio’s tenure at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) showcases exceptional initiative and resourcefulness. As Executive Chef since 2008 and recently promoted to Director, he spearheaded the transition from contract to self-operation, alongside shifting from a system-level to a single-hospital directed model. Under his leadership, LWRMC experienced significant growth in patient and catering volumes, with a new 120-bed patient tower underway, including a new kitchen.
Duilio’s impact is evident across various fronts: he revitalized the doctors’ lounge with menu changes and enhanced service, boosting on-site doctor retention. He innovated the café with a salad bar, sushi offerings, and improved menu displays, leading to a 10% increase in café volumes. Patient satisfaction at LWRMC ranks top 5 in UHS, often taking the #1 spot in food quality. During crises like Hurricane Idalia, he ensured uninterrupted food service, demonstrating strong leadership.
Certified as a CEC and CCA, Duilio’s professional growth includes culinary medicine and AHF webinars, enhancing his skills in self-op leadership. His servant leadership approach fosters high staff engagement and community impact, setting a benchmark in healthcare foodservice leadership.
Future Horizon Award
This award recognizes self-operator members with 1-5 years of management experience who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential and the ability to implement strategic plans that positively impact their hospital and community.
Awarded To: kaitlyn greb, midland memorial hospital
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Kaitlyn, a dedicated healthcare leader at Midland Memorial Hospital, embodies resilience and innovation in her role as Director of Food and Nutrition. With a robust educational background including dual Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration from Texas Woman’s University, and a Bachelor’s in Dietetics and Nutrition from Keiser University, Kaitlyn navigated significant challenges such as the onset of the pandemic and the Texas freeze crisis. She prioritized employee welfare, ensuring continuity in hospital operations amidst adversity.
Her commitment goes beyond crisis management; Kaitlyn actively contributes to the advancement of healthcare foodservice through mentorship and community service. Engaged with AHF for over five years, she leverages AHF resources, including forums and national conferences, to enhance her leadership skills and departmental operations. Kaitlyn’s proactive approach and strategic use of AHF insights have not only fortified her confidence as a leader but also facilitated her hospital’s growth, evidenced by ongoing expansions and service improvements.
Her vision for the future includes fostering talent in healthcare foodservice and continuing to champion self-operation models that elevate patient care standards. Kaitlyn’s journey underscores the transformative impact of AHF in nurturing leadership and excellence within the healthcare community.
Partnership & Leadership Award
This award recognizes an operator and an administrator (non-foodservice) who have demonstrated a strong commitment to nutritional food service by self-operation and currently support the foodservice director or foodservice administrative director. This award celebrates the power of collaboration and the impact that can be achieved when two individuals work together to improve patient care and outcomes.
Awarded To: patrick lamont & diana sullivan, one brooklyn health
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Patrick LaMont and Diana Sullivan’s partnership at One Brooklyn Health shows visionary leadership and collaborative success in healthcare foodservice. Their project, born from a nursing staffing restructuring initiative, aimed to enhance direct patient care by shifting tray-passing responsibilities from nursing to dietary. Patrick meticulously developed this program with input from his management team, AHF resources, and aligned with administrative objectives, including a detailed staffing plan and comprehensive training regimen.
Their pilot program, which launched on the 11th floor, swiftly demonstrated significant improvements in patient satisfaction scores and nursing efficiency, prompting its rapid hospital-wide adoption within 30 days. This success underscores their innovative approach and operational impact, advocating for streamlined self-operation models adaptable across diverse healthcare settings.
Utilizing AHF educational tools and community insights, Patrick and Diana maximized cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency, avoiding costly external consultations. Their strong partnership with administrators at OBH facilitated a transformative change rooted in mutual respect and shared goals, emphasizing the importance of collaborative leadership in healthcare settings. Their achievements not only elevate patient care standards but also inspire future initiatives within AHF member institutions.
Spotlight Award
This award recognizes operator members who have enhanced operations through new ideas and industry trends. This may include implementing new technologies, program development, innovative ideas, projects or initiatives that promote sustainability, community impact initiatives, mergers/acquisitions, and/or creative use of managing finances.
Awarded To: Nazim khan, bryan health
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Nazim Khan, a seasoned hospitality professional with roots in the Marriott system, has evolved into a pioneering chef and leader at Bryan Medical Center. Inspired by personal and professional experiences, Nazim spearheaded the establishment of Bryan Bean coffee shop and a state-of-the-art catering/teaching kitchen tailored for oncology patients at the April Sampson Cancer Center. His initiative also extended to developing a comprehensive cookbook focused on nutrition for health and recovery, leveraging local ingredients like sorghum and wheatberries.
Facing challenges such as coordinating diverse stakeholders and integrating complex dietary needs, Nazim navigated these hurdles with strategic vision and collaboration. The project’s impact has been substantial, evidenced by improved patient care, heightened nutrition standards, and enhanced operational sustainability. Key performance indicators underscored achievements, including increased department revenue by 15-20% following the Bryan Bean launch.
Nazim’s leadership has been pivotal in fostering a culture of creativity and community within Bryan Health, evidenced by his educational outreach and engagement with the Nebraska Food Council. His holistic approach to healthcare food services, exemplified by simplified cooking classes and an accessible video library, reflects his commitment to supporting patients through practical nutrition solutions.
Nazim Khan’s journey exemplifies resilience, innovation, and a deep-seated commitment to enhancing healthcare through culinary excellence and compassionate leadership. His insights and accomplishments serve as a beacon for future initiatives within the AHF community and beyond.
Sustainability Award
This award recognizes an operator member who demonstrates exceptional leadership in waste reduction, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Winners have implemented and expanded innovative and creative programs focused on reduction of single use disposables, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, locally sourced food (such as the Good Food Purchasing Program), energy conservation, food donation programs, food waste reduction, composting and recycling, water conservation, educating consumers, and more.
Awarded To: darren renz, ohiohealth
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Darren Renz from OhioHealth has led a robust sustainability initiative focusing on landfill diversion and enhancing sustainable practices in retail operations. Key challenges included high costs associated with implementing anaerobic digesters and transitioning away from polystyrene containers. By leveraging partnerships with GFS and Entegra, Darren offset expenses and achieved a remarkable $44,000 annual savings. His innovative solutions included establishing animal feed programs and partnering with local farms and composting facilities to manage food waste sustainably.
Prioritization aligned seamlessly with OhioHealth’s board objectives, ensuring quarterly progress reports exceeded goals. Metrics were crucial, with clear tracking through digital systems and GFS reporting, facilitating buy-in and support. Results included eliminating polystyrene and diverting significant waste from landfills: 40 tons to digesters, 7 tons donated, and 4 tons composted annually.
Darren’s approach exemplifies leadership through collaboration with stakeholders like EarthPeak Organics and local charities, amplifying sustainability impacts. His advice stresses senior leadership support, cost neutrality, and metric-driven tracking for successful sustainability projects. Conflict resolution involved educating operators on environmental impacts, demonstrating Darren’s commitment to continuous improvement and community engagement in sustainability efforts.
Chapter of the Year Award
This award recognizes an AHF Local Chapter that demonstrates exceptional commitment to the Association’s mission of providing a professional network, resources, and tools to promote self-operated foodservice and hospitality in healthcare, senior dining, and related industries.
Awarded To: AHF New jersey Chapter
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The AHF-NJ chapter, established over 40 years ago, has shown growth in membership, boasting 143 operators, 3 students, and 26 business partners as of March 2024. Over the past three years, they’ve achieved a 63% increase in membership, with 15 new national members joining in 2023-2024. This growth is bolstered by engaging events like the Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week Recognition Dinner and annual symposium, featuring fun themes and a culinary competition.
Community outreach is a cornerstone of their efforts, highlighted by annual contributions to local food banks and mentoring programs for interns and students. Their collaboration with AHF National includes active participation in webinars, conferences, and committee roles, with a strong presence at the 2023 AHF National Conference and ongoing advocacy for self-operated foodservice.
Unique to AHF-NJ is their emphasis on in-person events, strong member engagement through themed meetings, and strategic partnerships with universities and culinary schools for recruitment and retention. Their commitment to education, community impact, and national advocacy sets AHF-NJ apart as a leader in self-operated healthcare foodservice.
Presidential Service Awards
The AHF Presidential Service Awards are a distinguished honor given by the AHF President to individuals who have consistently demonstrated exceptional service to AHF over the past year, as well as throughout their history with the organization.
Awarded To:
David Brue, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
David Brue received the 2024 Presidential Service Award from President Leisa Bryant for his outstanding dedication and excellence. His significant contributions have greatly enhanced the success and growth of AHF’s culinary competition and conference food program. David’s generous mentorship of other AHF chefs and collaboration with staff have infused excitement and culinary excellence into events, making a significant impact on AHF’s overall mission.
Joe Carbonara, FE&S Magazine
Joe Carbonara received the 2024 Presidential Service Award from AHF President Leisa Bryant in recognition of his outstanding and long-time contributions to AHF and its members. Joe always lends his time, expertise, and skills across multiple committees exemplifying his commitment to the organization. Joe’s support of AHF’s strategic plans, mentorship of new members, and use of his platform to amplify AHF’s mission for self-operation make him exceptionally deserving of this honor.
Past Winners by Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
| 2023 | Mary Cooley & Tom Cooley – click here for their video |
| 2022 | Tom Thaman | Retired, Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, IN – click here for his video |
| 2021 | Martha Rardin | Hendricks Regional Health, Danville, IN – click here for their video |
| 2020 | Dave Reeves | Lee Health, Fort Myers, FL – click here for their video |
| 2019 | Randy Sparrow | ProHealth Care, Waukesha, WI |
| 2018 | Tony Almeida | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ – click here for their video |
| 2017 | Dan Henroid | UCSF Health, San Francisco, CA – click here for their video |
| 2016 | Julie Jones | OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH – click here for her video |
| 2015 | Beth Yesford | Providence Hospital, Washington, DC – click here for her video |
| 2014 | Patti Oliver | UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – click here for her video |
| 2013 | Denisa Cate | Henry County Medical Center, Paris, TN |
| 2012 | Laura Watson | Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, UT |
| 2011 | Kris Schroeder | Swedish Health Services – First Hill, Seattle, WA |
| 2010 | Deanne Carlisle | Portland VAMC, Portland, OR Bruce Thomas | Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA |
Making A Difference Award
| 2023 | Karen Horsley – click here for their video |
| 2022 | Danielle Mason – click here for their video The Middleby Corporation | FL |
| 2021 | Ralph Goldbeck – click here for their video Kitchens to Go by mobile modular | Fresno, CA |
| 2020 | Annemarie Vaupel – click here for their video Hormel Foods Corporation | Austin, MN |
| 2019 | Rob Geile Ali Group | Vernon Hills, IL |
| 2018 | Christine Guyott – click here for their video Rippe Associates | Minneapolis, MN |
| 2017 | Mark Lewandowski – click here for their video General Mills | Minneapolis, MN |
| 2016 | Maureen Leugers – click here for video Gordon Food Service | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 2015 | Todd Griffith – click here for his video Alto-Shaam, Inc. | Menomonee Falls, WI |
| 2014 | Dick Hynes – click here for his video Hobart Corporation | Troy, OH |
| 2013 | Cindy Parker Basic American Foods | Walnut Creek, CA |
| 2012 | Marty Rothschild Aladdin Temp-Rite | Hendersonville, TN |
| 2011 | Barbara Kane Ecolab, Inc. | Elk Grove Village, IL |
| 2010 | Marie Nelson Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. | Marshall, MN |
Exemplary Leadership Award
| 2023 | Ryan Conklin – click here for their video UNC Rex Healthcare | Raleigh, NC |
| 2022 | Angelo Mojica Johns Hopkins Health System | Baltimore, MD |
| 2021 | Angela O’Neill – click here for their video Hunterdon Medical Center | Hunterdon, NJ |
| 2020 | Neal Lavender – click here for their video JPS Health Network | Fort Worth, TX |
| 2019 | Timothy Schoonmaker Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA |
| 2018 | Thomas Thaman – click here for their video Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| 2017 | Randy Sparrow – click here for their video ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
| 2016 | Veronica McLymont – click here for their video Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY |
| 2015 | Tony Almeida Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ |
| 2014 | Joyce Hagen-Flint HCA West Florida Division | Largo, FL |
| 2013 | Eric Eisenberg Swedish Health Services – First Hill | Seattle, WA Betty Perez NYU Langone Medical Center | New York, NY |
| 2012 | Becky Amt Indiana University Health Morgan Hospital | Martinsville, IN |
| 2011 | Mimi Wang VA New York Harbor HC System | Brooklyn, NY |
| 2010 | Mark Eggleston Overlake Hospital Medical Center | Bellevue, WA |
Partnership in Leadership Award
| 2023 | David Reeves & Armando LLechu – click here for their video Lee Memorial Health System | Fort Myers, FL |
| 2022 | Randy Sparrow & Phil Kubow – click here for their video ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
| 2021 | Seth Grant & Lois Dennison – click here for their video Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| 2020 | Joe Archambeault – click here for their video Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA |
| 2019 | Kathy Kesling Franciscan Health | Michigan City, IN |
| 2018 | Cheryl Koch & Linda Paren – click here for their video Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | Baltimore, MD |
| 2017 | Cheryl Shimmin – click here for their video Kettering Health Network | Kettering, OH |
| 2016 | Angela O’Neill – click here for their video Hunterdon Healthcare | Flemington, NJ |
| 2015 | Deedra Hoffart – click here for their video Avista Adventist Hospital | Louisville, CO |
| 2014 | Martha Rardin – click here for their video Hendricks Regional Health | Danville, IN Thomas Thaman – click here for their video Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| 2013 | Operator Julie Jones and Administrators Randy Allen, Kent Hess & Mary Angela Miller – click here for their video Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Columbus, OH |
| 2012 | Operator Jim Behnke and Administrator Jay Dennard – The team converted the facility from contract management and added room service. Gwinnett Medical Center | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 2011 | Operator Angelo Mojica and Administrator Melvin Hurston – The team transitioned two retail venues to self-operation and generated a profit. University of North Carolina Hospitals | Chapel Hill, NC Operator Cyndi Roberts and Administrator Scott Seaborn – The team added room service and raised patient satisfaction scores more than 25 percentile points. Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital | Murphysboro, IL |
| 2010 | Operator Robert Darrah and Administrator Jerry Joyce – The team converted facilities from contract management to self-operated. Legacy Retirement Communities | Lincoln, NE |
Benchmarking Award of Excellence
| 2023 | Julie Meddles – click here for their video The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Marysville, OH |
| 2022 | Wren Roberts – click here for their video Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA |
| 2021 | Heather Duffy – click here for their video JFK Medical Center | Edison, NJ |
| 2019 | Mary Houston Mercy Joplin | Joplin, MO |
| 2018 | Randy Sparrow and the ProHealth Care Team – click here for their video |
| 2017 | Steve Cerullo – click here for their video Geisinger Medical Center | Wilkes Barre, PA |
| 2016 | Jeanine Drake – click here for their video Flagstaff Medical Center | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 2015* | Marge Kipe – click here for their video Reading Hospital | Reading, PA |
*First year of the Benchmarking Award of Excellence.
Spotlight Award
| 2023 | Caroline Parcel – click here for their video Hunterdon Medical Center | Flemington, NJ |
| 2022 | Joe Ninnemann – click here for their video Advocate Aurora Health | Campbellsport, WI |
| 2021 | Erica Block – click here for their video Rush University Medical Center | Elmwood Park, IL |
| 2020 | Kevin Vos – click here for their video Spectrum Health | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 2019 | Seth Grant Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| 2018 | Margaret Kipe, Kristen Brudereck & Rachael Wehn – click here for their video Reading Hospital | West Reading, PA |
| 2017 | Jennifer Larson & Sara Ashbeck – click here for their video Gundersen Health System | La Crosse, WI Mark Dunn & Kas Logan – click here for their video Providence Health & Services | Portland, OR |
| 2016 | Becky Amt and Evelyn Sexton – click here for their video IU Health Bloomington Hospital | Bloomington, IN |
| 2015 | Michael Atanasio – click here for their video Overlook Medical Center | Springfield, NJ Ami Bhow – click here for their video UCSF Medical Center | San Francisco, CA |
| 2014 | Crystal McVey – click here for her video Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville, AL Lisa Poggas and Daniel Skay – click here for their video Castle Rock Adventist Hospital | Castle Rock, CO |
| 2013 | Dan Henroid – click here for his video University of California – San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco, CA Angelo Mojica – click here for his video UNC Hospitals | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 2012 | Steve Howell – He created a flexible part-time workforce from inexperienced high school students. Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia, SC Tom Thaman – He assisted in the design and implementation of Café Soleil Wishard Health Services | Indianapolis, IN |
| 2011 | Amy Miller – She focused on healthy food in her facility. Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital & Clinic | Prairie du Sac, WI |
| 2010 | Dan Henroid – He created a convenience retailing business with two concepts. University of California San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco, CA Khaleed Khan – He assisted in the development of the healthy Trendz café. Alberta Health Services | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Annemarie Price – She assisted in the development of the “Waste Watchers” program. VA Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV |
Future Horizon Award
| 2023 | Christopher Voorman – click here for their video The House of the Good Shepherd | Hackettstown, NJ |
| 2022 | Almarie Talavera – click here for their video JPS Health Network | Ft. Worth, TX |
| 2021 | Alicia Preston – click here for their video Rogue Valley Manor | Medford, OR |
| 2020 | Brian Dixson – click here for their video Geisinger Health System | Coal Township, PA |
| 2019 | Andrew Bergman ProHealth Care System | Waukesha, WI |
| 2018 | Michael Kasperek – click here for their video Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ |
| 2017 | Greg Andrews – click here for their video Geisinger Lewistown Hospital | Lewistown, PA |
| 2016 | David Edwards – click here for their video Elmhurst Memorial Hospital | Lombard, IL Mary Ruzzi – click here for their video Geisinger Health System | Scranton, PA |
| 2015 | Timothy Gee Robert Wood Johnson University | New Brunswick NJ |
| 2014 | Nicholas Mercogliano Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center | New Brunswick, NJ |
| 2013 | Aatul Jain Saint Clare’s Health System | Denville, NJ |
| 2012 | Yusie Kim NYU Langone Medical Center | New York, NY |
| 2011 | Tamara Almquist Geisinger Marworth | Waverly, PA |
| 2010 | Cedric Junearick Hunstville Hospital | Huntsville, AL |
Sustainability Award
| 2023 | Lisa Yeung – click here for their video Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY |
| 2021 | Gina Sadowski – click here for their video Seattle Children’s Hospital | Seattle, WA |
| 2020 | Rochelle Drexler – click here for their video Aspirus Wausau Hospital | Wausau, WI |
| 2019* | Dawn Cascio The Valley Hospital | Ridgewood, NJ |
*First year of the Sustainability Award.
Chapter of the Year Award
| 2023 | New York Chapter – click here for their video |
| 2022 | Philadelphia/South Jersey Chapter – click here for their video |
| 2021 | New Jersey Chapter – click here for their video |
| 2020 | Philadelphia South Jersey Chapter – Click here for their video |
| 2019 | Wisconsin Chapter |
| 2018 | New York Chapter |
| 2017* | New Jersey Chapter |
*First year of the Chapter of the Year Award.
Presidential Special Service Award
| 2023 | Ami Patel UCSF Medical Center, Mission Bay | San Francisco, CA Sergio Alonso Lee Health | Fort Myers, FL |
| 2022 | Angela O’Neill Hunterdon Medical Center | Hunterdon, NJ |
| 2021 | Cyndi Roberts Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital | Murphysboro, IL Tim Schoonmaker Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA |
| 2020 | Eric Eisenberg Rogue Valley Manor | Medford, OR Martha Rardin Hendricks Regional Health | Danville, IN |
| 2019 | Dave Reeves St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Memphis, TN Joanne McMillian Saint Clare’s Hospital | Denville, NJ |
| 2018 | Bill Marks – For his dedication and efforts in leading the Membership, Organization, and Dues task force. His work led to a successful relaunch of our membership and dues structure for operator members. Hennepin Healthcare | Minneapolis, MN Cindy Parker – For her dedication and efforts in leading the Membership, Organization, and Dues task force. Her work has led to membership data capturing efforts that will lead to a better understanding of our operator membership. Basic American Foods | Mill Valley, CA Randy Sparrow – For leading our conference attendance promotion efforts on behalf of the Board. ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
| 2017 | Christine Guyott – Leading the development of the new 2017 Sponsorship and Marketing Program; Participation on the Technology Advisory Board Rippe Associates | Minneapolis, MN Rob Geile – Leading the new 2017 Sponsorship and Marketing Program Ali Group | Vernon Hills, IL Nicole Charbonneau – Serving on the Technology Advisory Board US Army | Gatesville, TX Dan Henroid – Serving on the Technology Advisory Board UCSF Health | San Francisco, CA Matt Otchet – Serving on the Technology Advisory Board Computrition | West Hills, CA Joanne McMillian – Participating in the AHF Financial Transaction Saint Clare’s Hospital | Denville, NJ Cyndi Roberts – Participating in the AHF Financial Transaction St. Joseph Memorial Hospital | Murphysboro, IL Cynthia Parker – Inaugural leaders for AMG (Association Management Firm) transition Basic American Foods | Mill Valley, CA Randall Sparrow – Inaugural leaders for AMG (Association Management Firm) transition ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
| 2016 | Larry Altier – Presented on behalf of AHF at the National Restaurant Show “Non-Commercial” segment workshop Lee Memorial Health System | Fort Myers, FL Mary Kimbrough – For her work with serving as a resource and assisting the Conference Planning Committee with planning the pre-conference activities at the annual conference. Mary Angela Miller – Presented on behalf of AHF at the National Restaurant Show “Non-Commercial” segment workshop Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Columbus, OH Drew Patterson – Presented on behalf of AHF at the National Restaurant Show “Non-Commercial” segment workshop) Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Columbus, OH Marty Rothschild – Along with Laura Watson led the vetting process of determining if a new association management firm was needed and what company would lead our organization. Aladdin Temp-Rite | Hendersonville, TN Sandra Sydnor – For her work with introducing healthcare as a viable employment option within college & university hospitality programs. Purdue University | Lafayette, IN Ann Travis – For her work along with the efforts of the Texas AHF Chapter to assist as host to the 2016 Annual Conference in Dallas and make our attendees feel welcomed. Children’s Medical Center Dallas | Dallas, TX Laura Watson – Along with Marty Rothschild led the vetting process of determining if a new association management firm was needed and what company would lead our organization. Intermountain Healthcare | Provo, UT |
| 2015 | David Reeves – He demonstrated excellent leadership on the conference planning team and his initiatives to make new members part of the AHF family, as well as sharing information on the Listserv. Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare | Elmhurst, IL Laura Watson – She served as a mentor to AHF President Lisette Coston, developed a succession planning tool for the national board and worked on the strategic plan Intermountain Healthcare | Provo, UT |
| 2014 | Elizabeth Boone – She was a major player in the implementation of the revised Benchmarking EXPRESS™ program throughout the first year Aultman Hospital | Canton, OH Nicole Charbonneau – She very active in keeping the education committee busy throughout the year with establishing new member benefits including the Regional Networking Meetings San Antonio Military Medical Center | San Antonio, TX Beth Yesford – She led a team of leaders to get AHF’s brand in front of the attendees at the ACHE Congress Providence Hospital | Washington, DC |
| 2013 | Dexter Hancock – Led team to create the AHF Standards for the Operation of Food and Nutrition Services in Acute Care Hospitals in the United States Retired from DCH Health System and currently consulting | Tuscaloosa, AL Scott Saklad – Helped to spearhead a new member offering, the S.O.Lution Center Computrition, Common CENTS, and DFM – Dietary Food Management | West Hills, CA Andrew Shakman – Helped to spearhead a new member offering, the S.O.Lution Center LeanPath, Inc. | Portland, OR |
| 2012 | Todd Griffith – He was a member of the Alliance Committee who reached out to several associations regarding collaboration with AHF Alto-Shaam, Inc. | Westminster, MD Dan Henroid – He brought forward new ideas for membership structure and worked with Julie Jones on a plan to provide members with updated information on food safety UCSF Medical Center | San Francisco, CA Julie Jones – She represented AHF at an FDA institutional roundtable and worked with Dan Henroid on providing members with information on food safety Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University | Columbus, OH |
| 2011 | Marie Nelson – She focused on the operator and business partner relationship. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. | Marshall, MN |
| 2010 | Marge Beasley – She worked on the AHF bylaws (Retired) Bloomington Hospital | Bloomington, IN Mary Spicer – She worked on the AHF bylaws Texas Health Resources | Plano, TX Walter Thurnhofer – He worked on the AHF bylaws University of Washington Medical Center | Seattle, WA |
Publication Award
| 2012 | Jim McGrody – “What We Feed Our Patients” REX Healthcare | Raleigh, NC |
| 2010 | Tim Bauman – “The Food Service Managers Tune-up Book” Wood County Hospital | Bowling Green, OH |
Past Award Winners by Year
2023 Award Winners
| Benchmarking | Julie Meddles – click here for their video The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Marysville, OH |
| Chapter of the Year | New York Chapter – click here for their video |
| Exemplary Leadership | Ryan Conklin – click here for their video Johns Hopkins Health System | Baltimore, MD |
| Future Horizon | Christopher Voorman – click here for their video The House of the Good Shepherd | Hackettstown, NJ |
| Partnership in Leadership | David Reeves & Armando Llechu – click here for their video Lee Memorial Health System | Fort Myers, FL |
| Spotlight | Caroline Parcel – click here for their video Hunterdon Medical Center | Flemington, NJ |
| Sustainability | Lisa Yeung – click here for their video Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY |
| Lifetime Achievement | Mary Cooley & Tom Cooley – click here for their video |
| Making a Difference | Karen Horsley – click here for their video Sysco | Houston, TX |
| Presidential Special Service | Ami Patel UCSF Medical Center, Mission Bay | San Francisco, CA Sergio Alonso Lee Health | Fort Myers, FL |
2022 Award Winners
| Benchmarking | Wren Roberts – click here for their video Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA |
| Chapter of the Year | Philadelphia/South Jersey Chapter – click here for their video |
| Exemplary Leadership | Angelo Mojica Johns Hopkins Health System | Baltimore, MD |
| Future Horizon | Almarie Talavera – click here for their video JPS Health Network | Ft. Worth, TX |
| Partnership in Leadership | Randy Sparrow & Phil Kubow – click here for their video ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
| Spotlight | Joe Ninnemann – click here for their video Advocate Aurora Health | Campbellsport, WI |
| Lifetime Achievement | Tom Thaman – click here for their video Retired, Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| Making a Difference | Danielle Mason – click here for their video The Middleby Corporation | FL |
| Presidential Special Service | Angela O’Neill Hunterdon Medical Center | Hunterdon, NJ |
2021 Award Winners
| Benchmarking | Heather Duffy – click here for their video JFK Medical Center | Edison, NJ |
| Chapter of the Year | New Jersey Chapter – click here for their video |
| Exemplary Leadership | Angela O’Neill – click here for their video Hunterdon Medical Center | Hunterdon, NJ |
| Future Horizon | Alicia Preston – click here for their video Rogue Valley Manor | Medford, OR |
| Partnership in Leadership | Seth Grant & Lois Dennison – click here for their video Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| Spotlight | Erica Block – click here for their video Rush University Medical Center | |
| Sustainability | Gina Sadowski – click here for their video Seattle Children’s Hospital | Seattle, WA |
| Lifetime Achievement | Martha Rardin – click here for their video Hendricks Regional Health | Danville, IN |
| Making a Difference | Ralph Goldbeck – click here for their video Kitchens to Go by mobile modular | Fresno, CA |
| Presidential Special Service | Cyndi Roberts Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital | Murphysboro, IL Tim Schoonmaker Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA |
2020 Award Winners
| Chapter of the Year | Philadelphia South Jersey Chapter – Click here for their video |
| Exemplary Leadership | Neal Lavender – click here for their video JPS Health Network | Fort Worth, TX |
| Future Horizon | Brian Dixson – click here for their video Geisinger Health System | Coal Township, PA |
| Partnership in Leadership | Joe Archambeault – click here for their video Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA |
| Spotlight | Kevin Vos – click here for their video Spectrum Health | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Sustainability | Rochelle Drexler – click here for their video Aspirus Wausau Hospital | Wausau, WI |
| Lifetime Achievement | Dave Reeves – click here for their video Lee Health | Fort Myers, FL |
| Making a Difference | Annemarie Vaupel – click here for their video Hormel Foods Corporation | Austin, MN |
| Presidential Special Service | Eric Eisenberg Rogue Valley Manor | Medford, OR Martha Rardin Hendricks Regional Health | Danville, IN |
2019 Award Winners
| Benchmarking | Mary Houston Mercy Joplin | Joplin, MO |
| Chapter of the Year | Wisconsin Chapter |
| Exemplary Leadership | Timothy Schoonmaker Centra Health | Lynchburg, VA |
| Future Horizon | Andrew Bergman ProHealth Care System | Waukesha, WI |
| Partnership in Leadership | Kathy Kesling Franciscan Health | Michigan City, IN |
| Spotlight | Seth Grant Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| Sustainability – NEW! | Dawn Cascio The Valley Hospital | Ridgewood, NJ |
| Lifetime Achievement | Randy Sparrow ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
| Making a Difference | Rob Geile Ali Group | Vernon Hills, IL |
| Presidential Special Service | Dave Reeves St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Memphis, TN Joanne McMillian Saint Clare’s Hospital | Denville, NJ |
2018 Award Winners
| Benchmarking | Randy Sparrow and the ProHealth Care Team – click here for their video ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
| Chapter of the Year | New York Chapter |
| Exemplary Leadership | Thomas Thaman – click here for their video Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| Future Horizon | Michael Kasperek – click here for their video Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ |
| Partnership in Leadership | Cheryl Koch & Linda Paren – click here for their video Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | Baltimore, MD |
| Spotlight | Margaret Kipe, Kristen Brudereck & Rachael Wehn – click here for their video Reading Hospital | West Reading, PA |
| Lifetime Achievement | Tony Almeida – click here for their video Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ |
| Making a Difference | Christine Guyott – click here for their video Rippe Associates | Minneapolis, MN |
| Presidential Special Service | Bill Marks – For his dedication and efforts in leading the Membership, Organization, and Dues task force. His work led to a successful relaunch of our membership and dues structure for operator members. Hennepin Healthcare | Minneapolis, MN Cindy Parker – For her dedication and efforts in leading the Membership, Organization, and Dues task force. Her work has led to membership data capturing efforts that will lead to a better understanding of our operator membership. Basic American Foods | Mill Valley, CA Randy Sparrow – For leading our conference attendance promotion efforts on behalf of the Board. ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
2017 Award Winners
| Benchmarking | Steve Cerullo – click here for their video Geisinger Medical Center | Wilkes Barre, PA |
| Chapter of the Year – NEW! | New Jersey |
| Exemplary Leadership | Randy Sparrow – click here for their video ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
| Future Horizon | Greg Andrews – click here for their video Geisinger Lewistown Hospital | Lewistown, PA |
| Partnership in Leadership | Cheryl Shimmin – click here for their video Kettering Health Network | Kettering, OH |
| Spotlight | Jennifer Larson & Sara Ashbeck – click here for their video Gundersen Health System | La Crosse, WI Mark Dunn & Kas Logan – click here for their video Providence Health & Services | Portland, OR |
| Lifetime Achievement | Dan Henroid – click here for their video UCSF Health | San Francisco, CA |
| Making a Difference | Mark Lewandowski – click here for their video General Mills | Minneapolis, MN |
| Presidential Special Service | Christine Guyott – Leading the development of the new 2017 Sponsorship and Marketing Program; Participation on the Technology Advisory Board Rippe Associates | Minneapolis, MN Rob Geile – Leading the new 2017 Sponsorship and Marketing Program Ali Group | Vernon Hills, IL Nicole Charbonneau – Serving on the Technology Advisory Board US Army | Gatesville, TX Dan Henroid – Serving on the Technology Advisory Board UCSF Health | San Francisco, CA Matt Otchet – Serving on the Technology Advisory Board Computrition | West Hills, CA Joanne McMillian – Participating in the AHF Financial Transaction Saint Clare’s Hospital | Denville, NJ Cyndi Roberts – Participating in the AHF Financial Transaction St. Joseph Memorial Hospital | Murphysboro, IL Cynthia Parker – Inaugural leaders for AMG (Association Management Firm) transition Basic American Foods | Mill Valley, CA Randall Sparrow – Inaugural leaders for AMG (Association Management Firm) transition ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI |
2016 Award Winners
| Benchmarking | Jeanine Drake – click here for their video Flagstaff Medical Center | Flagstaff AZ |
| Exemplary Leadership | Veronica McLymont – click here for their video Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY |
| Future Horizon | David Edwards – click here for their video Elmhurst Memorial Hospital | Lombard, IL Mary Ruzzi – click here for their video Geisinger Health System | Scranton, PA |
| Partnership in Leadership | Angela O’Neill – click here for their video Hunterdon Healthcare | Flemington, NJ |
| Spotlight | Becky Amt and Evelyn Sexton – click here for their video IU Health Bloomington Hospital | Bloomington, IN |
| Lifetime Achievement | Julie Jones – click here for her video OSU Wexner Medical Center | Columbus, OH |
| Making a Difference | Maureen Leugers – click here for video Gordon Food Service | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Presidential Special Service | Larry Altier – Presented on behalf of AHF at the National Restaurant Show “Non-Commercial” segment workshop Lee Memorial Health System | Fort Myers, FL Mary Kimbrough – For her work with serving as a resource and assisting the Conference Planning Committee with planning the pre-conference activities at the annual conference. Mary Angela Miller – Presented on behalf of AHF at the National Restaurant Show “Non-Commercial” segment workshop Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Columbus, OH Drew Patterson – Presented on behalf of AHF at the National Restaurant Show “Non-Commercial” segment workshop) Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Columbus, OH Marty Rothschild – Along with Laura Watson led the vetting process of determining if a new association management firm was needed and what company would lead our organization. Aladdin Temp-Rite | Hendersonville, TN Sandra Sydnor – For her work with introducing healthcare as a viable employment option within college & university hospitality programs. Purdue University | Lafayette, IN Ann Travis – For her work along with the efforts of the Texas AHF Chapter to assist as host to the 2016 Annual Conference in Dallas and make our attendees feel welcomed. Children’s Medical Center Dallas | Dallas, TX Laura Watson – Along with Marty Rothschild led the vetting process of determining if a new association management firm was needed and what company would lead our organization. Intermountain Healthcare | Provo, UT |
2015 Award Winners
| Benchmarking – NEW! | Marge Kipe – click here for their video Reading Hospital | Reading, PA |
| Exemplary Leadership | Tony Almeida Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ |
| Future Horizon | Timothy Gee Robert Wood Johnson University | New Brunswick NJ |
| Partnership in Leadership | Deedra Hoffart – click here for their video Avista Adventist Hospital | Louisville, CO |
| Spotlight | Michael Atanasio – click here for their video Overlook Medical Center | Springfield, NJ Ami Bhow – click here for their video UCSF Medical Center | San Francisco, CA |
| Lifetime Achievement | Beth Yesford – click here for her video Providence Hospital | Washington, DC |
| Making a Difference | Todd Griffith – click here for his video Alto-Shaam, Inc. | Menomonee Falls, WI |
| Presidential Special Service | David Reeves – He demonstrated excellent leadership on the conference planning team and his initiatives to make new members part of the AHF family, as well as sharing information on the Listserv. Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare | Elmhurst, IL Laura Watson – She served as a mentor to AHF President Lisette Coston, developed a succession planning tool for the national board and worked on the strategic plan Intermountain Healthcare | Provo, UT |
2014 Award Winners
| Exemplary Leadership | Joyce Hagen-Flint HCA West Florida Division | Largo, FL |
| Future Horizon | Nicholas Mercogliano Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center | New Brunswick, NJ |
| Partnership in Leadership | Martha Rardin – click here for their video Hendricks Regional Health | Danville, IN Thomas Thaman – click here for their video Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| Spotlight | Crystal McVey – click here for her video Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville, AL Lisa Poggas and Daniel Skay – click here for their video Castle Rock Adventist Hospital | Castle Rock, CO |
| Lifetime Achievement | Patti Oliver – click here for her video UCLA Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA |
| Making a Difference | Dick Hynes – click here for his video Hobart Corporation | Troy, OH |
| Presidential Special Service | Elizabeth Boone – She was a major player in the implementation of the revised Benchmarking EXPRESS™ program throughout the first year Aultman Hospital | Canton, OH Nicole Charbonneau – She very active in keeping the education committee busy throughout the year with establishing new member benefits including the Regional Networking Meetings San Antonio Military Medical Center | San Antonio, TX Beth Yesford – She led a team of leaders to get AHF’s brand in front of the attendees at the ACHE Congress Providence Hospital | Washington, DC |
2013 Award Winners
| Exemplary Leadership | Eric Eisenberg Swedish Health Services – First Hill | Seattle, WA Betty Perez NYU Langone Medical Center | New York, NY |
| Future Horizon | Aatul Jain Saint Clare’s Health System | Denville, NJ |
| Partnership in Leadership | Operator Julie Jones and Administrators Randy Allen, Kent Hess & Mary Angela Miller – click here for their video Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Columbus, OH |
| Spotlight | Dan Henroid – click here for his video University of California – San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco, CA Angelo Mojica – click here for his video UNC Hospitals | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Lifetime Achievement | Denisa Cate Henry County Medical Center | Paris, TN |
| Making a Difference | Cindy Parker Basic American Foods | Walnut Creek, CA |
| Presidential Special Service | Dexter Hancock – Led team to create the AHF Standards for the Operation of Food and Nutrition Services in Acute Care Hospitals in the United States Retired from DCH Health System and currently consulting | Tuscaloosa, AL Scott Saklad – Helped to spearhead a new member offering, the S.O.Lution Center Computrition, Common CENTS, and DFM – Dietary Food Management | West Hills, CA Andrew Shakman – Helped to spearhead a new member offering, the S.O.Lution Center LeanPath, Inc. | Portland, OR |
2012 Award Winners
| Exemplary Leadership | Becky Amt Indiana University Health Morgan Hospital | Martinsville, IN |
| Future Horizon | Yusie Kim NYU Langone Medical Center | New York, NY |
| Partnership in Leadership | Operator Jim Behnke and Administrator Jay Dennard – The team converted the facility from contract management and added room service. Gwinnett Medical Center | Lawrenceville, GA |
| Spotlight | Steve Howell – He created a flexible part-time workforce from inexperienced high school students. Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia, SC Tom Thaman – He assisted in the design and implementation of Café Soleil Wishard Health Services | Indianapolis, IN |
| Lifetime Achievement | Laura Watson Utah Valley Regional Medical Center | Provo, UT |
| Making a Difference | Marty Rothschild Aladdin Temp-Rite | Hendersonville, TN |
| Presidential Special Service | Todd Griffith – He was a member of the Alliance Committee who reached out to several associations regarding collaboration with AHF Alto-Shaam, Inc. | Westminster, MD Dan Henroid – He brought forward new ideas for membership structure and worked with Julie Jones on a plan to provide members with updated information on food safety UCSF Medical Center | San Francisco, CA Julie Jones – She represented AHF at an FDA institutional roundtable and worked with Dan Henroid on providing members with information on food safety Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University | Columbus, OH |
| Publication Award | Jim McGrody – “What We Feed Our Patients” REX Healthcare | Raleigh, NC |
2011 Award Winners
| Exemplary Leadership | Mimi Wang VA New York Harbor HC System | Brooklyn, NY |
| Future Horizon | Tamara Almquist Geisinger Marworth | Waverly, PA |
| Partnership in Leadership | Operator Angelo Mojica and Administrator Melvin Hurston – The team transitioned two retail venues to self-operation and generated a profit. University of North Carolina Hospitals | Chapel Hill, NC Operator Cyndi Roberts and Administrator Scott Seaborn – The team added room service and raised patient satisfaction scores more than 25 percentile points. Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital | Murphysboro, IL |
| Spotlight | Amy Miller – She focused on healthy food in her facility. Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital & Clinic | Prairie du Sac, WI |
| Lifetime Achievement | Kris Schroeder Swedish Health Services – First Hill | Seattle, WA |
| Making a Difference | Barbara Kane Ecolab, Inc. | Elk Grove Village, IL |
| Presidential Special Service | Marie Nelson – She focused on the operator and business partner relationship. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. | Marshall, MN |
2010 Award Winners
| Exemplary Leadership | Mark Eggleston Overlake Hospital Medical Center | Bellevue, WA |
| Future Horizon | Cedric Junearick Hunstville Hospital | Huntsville, AL |
| Partnership in Leadership | Operator Robert Darrah and Administrator Jerry Joyce – The team converted facilities from contract management to self-operated. Legacy Retirement Communities | Lincoln, NE |
| Spotlight | Dan Henroid – He created a convenience retailing business with two concepts. University of California San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco, CA Khaleed Khan – He assisted in the development of the healthy Trendz café. Alberta Health Services | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Annemarie Price – She assisted in the development of the “Waste Watchers” program. VA Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV |
| Lifetime Achievement | Deanne Carlisle Portland VAMC | Portland, OR Bruce Thomas Geisinger Health System | Danville, PA |
| Making a Difference | Marie Nelson Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. | Marshall, MN |
| Presidential Special Service | Marge Beasley – She worked on the AHF bylaws (Retired) Bloomington Hospital | Bloomington, IN Mary Spicer – She worked on the AHF bylaws Texas Health Resources | Plano, TX Walter Thurnhofer – He worked on the AHF bylaws University of Washington Medical Center | Seattle, WA |
| Publication Award | Tim Bauman – “The Food Service Managers Tune-up Book” Wood County Hospital | Bowling Green, OH |