Committee Contributor of the Year Award
Volunteers are the heart of the Women’s Foodservice Forum and this
award recognizes outstanding committee members who have:
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record of achievement of prompt and timely Committee work and project fulfillment
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Enthusiastic and visible contributions that help her/his Committee and WFF succeed in its
goals
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Consistent demonstration of significant efforts and contribution to her/his Committee work
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Focus on developing the Committee and his/herself
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Exceeded expectations of Committee Chairs and assist in making the Committee better than it was the
year before
The following award recipients were recognized at the 2008 WFF
Annual Leadership Development Conference in Washington, DC:
| Sponsorship | Deb Kopczynski | Hatco Corporation |
| Membership | Stephanie Merrifield | Dr. Pepper Snapple Group |
| Conference | Elaine Espy | KFC Corporation |
| Conference Exec Track | Kathy Deignan | Sabert Coporation |
| Volunteer Development | Debra Houtz | The Hershey Company |
| Ambassador Program Development | Keri Boggiano | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Strategic Planning | Marsha Falline | |
| Metrics | Penelope Furry | (formerly with) Cargill Horzin Milling-LLC |
| Metrics | Susan Wasco | Kellogg's Food Away From Home |
| New Product Development | Rocio Del Carpio | SRE |
| New Product Development | Robin Feldman | Kellogg's Food Away From Home |
| Emerging Leader Programs | Daniela Garza | Griffith Laboratories, Innova Flavors |
| Networks | Stephanie Bailey | General Mills Foodservice |
| Mentor | Meredith Rose | Schwan's Food Service, Inc. |
| Corporate Programs | Bob Barr | Kronos Inc. |
| Top to Top Summit | Debra Bachar | Blueberry Business Group LTD |
| Executive Programs | Sarah Palisi Chapin | The Chain Gang |
| Executive Women's Summit | Michelle Schmal | The NPD Foodservice |
| Inclusion | Ilisha Cooper | Ecolab, Inc. |