FEDA Distributor and Manufacturer Members Recognized at SEFA Awards Banquet

Seventeen FEDA members were honored during the awards banquet at SEFA’s 40th Annual Partnership Conference in April. The event recognized organizations and individuals whose performance, leadership, and partnership continue to move the buying group forward.

FEDA members receiving a SEFA award included:

• Member of the Year: Oswalt Restaurant Supply — For extraordinary performance and a service-driven culture.
• Supplier of the Year: Beverage-Air — For outstanding partnership, innovation, and service.
• Trainer of the Year: Marsha Lee, Garland — For delivering engaging, memorable, and impactful training.
• Dream Team Award: Metro and C&T Design & Equipment — For an outstanding example of collaboration, urgency, and shared commitment to customer success.
• Executive of the Year: Otto Abad, Associated Food Equipment & Supplies — For leadership that extends beyond his own organization, strengthening partnerships, advancing SEFA, and helping move the industry forward.

Dealer Recognition Awards

• Circle of Excellence: Globe Equipment Co.
• High Achievers: Curtis Restaurant Equipment, Cook’s Direct
• Peak Performers: Chef’s Deal Restaurant Equipment, Boston Showcase Co.
• Learning Leader Awards: IS Restaurant Design Equipment & Supply

Outstanding Supplier Awards

• Dealer Support: Champion Industries
• Cooking Equipment: Imperial Range
• Heavy Equipment: Southbend
• Ice: Manitowoc Ice
• Display Equipment: Structural Concepts