Gold & Silver Plate Awards
IFMA instituted the Gold & Silver Plate Awards in 1954 to pay tribute to the most outstanding and innovative talents in nine segments of foodservice operations. Recipients are honored at IFMA's annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration and one is chosen to receive the coveted Gold Plate Award.
Award Categories
- Independent Restaurants/Multi-Concept Operator
- Chain Full Service
- Chain Limited Service
- Healthcare
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- Business & Industry/Foodservice Management
- Grocery, Convenience, & Specialty Retail
- Travel & Leisure Foodservice
Submit Your 2023 Nominations
Click the button below to fill out the online nomination form.
NOTE: You will be able to save your form and work on it later. Make sure to submit it prior to the deadline of November 18, 2022.
For 69 years the IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Awards have been the industry’s most iconic foodservice celebration. This historic annual event is where distinguished industry peers mix, mingle and lavish praise on the most notable operator achievements.
Watch the 2020 Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration >>
Each year, a distinguished jury of trade press editors and previous award winners weighs the merits of hundreds of candidates before selecting the executives who are honored with the IFMA Silver Plate Award. From among them, one is chosen by secret ballot to receive the industry's most coveted recognition, the IFMA Gold Plate.