Gradys, Burkett Among FEDA Gold Award Winners

FEDA celebrated the achievements of its distributor and manufacturer members at its Gold Awards Breakfast, held as part of the 2024 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference in September.

The program recognized member companies and individuals who are advancing the foodservice equipment industry through exemplary leadership and service. Winners were selected based on an application process and the weighted scoring of performance in the areas of workplace practices, customer service and the development of young professionals.

Recipients each received an award featuring a connection circle design signifying the people who bridge gaps and create a sense of belonging with their organization and communities.

The Gold Awards winners were as follows:

Spirit of Giving
Middleby

Extraordinary Service
Chef’s Deal Restaurant Equipment
Thermo-Kool

Model Workplace
Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
Alto-Shaam

Champion for Young Professionals
Gradys Foodservice Equipment and Supplies
The Vollrath Co.

Ascending Young Industry Leader
Alex Lu, Restaurant Equipment Market
Jordyn Rivera, Hussmann

Accomplished Young Industry Leader
Crystal Hamilton, Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
Chase McAllister, Eagle Group
Erica Motes, Ali Group and Ice-O-Matic
Jessica Odenwaelder, Boston Showcase Co.
Lindsay Reece, Oswalt Restaurant Supply
Alexia Rouquette, The Legacy Cos.

In addition to the Gold Awards, FEDA thanked those dealers that have been part of the association for 50 and 25 years.

50-Year Members
Alliance Paper & Foodservice Equipment
Federal Supply USA

25-Year Members
Amundsen Commercial Kitchens
Duray/J.F. Duncan Industries

FEDA also welcomed its new board at the conference. For a list of 2024-2025 board members, visit the FEDA website HERE.