2008 WFF Awards

WOMEN’S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) HONORS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN FOODSERVICE

 

 

Minneapolis, MN (March 31, 2008) — Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2008 WFF Trailblazer Award, WFF Leadership Award and WFF Entrepreneur of the Year Award. These awards recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on the Foodservice industry as a whole. Winners will be formally announced during the WFF Annual Leadership Development Conference Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 15 ^th in Washington D.C.

 

“Each of these women are true role models for our industry,” said Mary Bentley, WFF president. “These awards celebrate their success and we honor their contributions and continued support of Elevating Women Leaders.”

 

WFF Trailblazer Award

 

Rosalyn “Roz” Mallet, President and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Caribou Coffee ^® will receive the 2008 WFF Trailblazer Award. Sponsored by General Mills, the Trailblazer Award is a prestigious and high profile accolade for individuals dedicated to improving the foodservice industry through their support of gender diversity, and creating and implementing new pathways for women at all levels within their company and industry-at-large. 

 

With more than 30 years of experience as a leader and visionary in the Foodservice industry, Mallet’s rise to the top provides a great example of gender-diverse leadership for both organizations and individuals.

 

WFF Leadership Award (Formerly known as the WFF Emerging Leader Award)

 

Robin Robison, Chili’s Regional Director, Chili’s Grill and Bar ^®, will be honored with this year’s WFF Leadership Award. The award, sponsored by Ecolab ^®, recognizes a women leader in the Foodservice industry who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities within her company and the industry-at-large, and whose professional growth and achievements are recognized through career advancement. 

 

Robison began her career with Chili’s as a server, and became the company’s first Regional Training Director, where she has successfully implemented training programs and workshops that have improved guest services and increased team member retention.

 

WFF Entrepreneur of the Year Award

 

Joy Wallace, President and CEO of J.O.Y. Foods ^®, Inc. will be recognized as the 2008 WFF Entrepreneur of the Year. Sponsored by Dunkin’ Brands ^®, the award recognizes a woman business-owner who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities, within her company and the industry-at-large, and whose professional growth and business achievements have contributed to the Foodservice industry. 

 

Wallace founded J.O.Y. Foods in 1998 as the exclusive supplier of the Pizza Hut ^® Pizza Pack product line to the K-12 school Foodservice market and now, through her leadership and business acumen, she has developed a line of proprietary, scratch-like pizzas and opened a 24,000 square foot facility in Dallas to support the continuing growth of the company.

 

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The Women’s Foodservice Forum is the premier leadership development community for collective insights and connections that empower women in the Foodservice industry to envision and achieve their highest potential. With more than 3,500 members from all segments of the foodservice industry, including restaurant operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting, Women’s Foodservice Forum is committed to helping elevate women leaders. Through highly beneficial keynote addresses and workshops at the Annual Leadership Development Conference, Regional Connect events, mentoring and more, WFF provides members with the tools needed to make a positive difference in their careers. For more information about Women’s Foodservice Forum, please visit the website www.womensfoodserviceforum.com.

 

 

- Photos of the 2008 WFF award recipients will be distributed after the WFF Conference