William W. Carpenter Award

In 1993, the contributions and accomplishments of NAFEM’s retired Executive Vice President William W. Carpenter were recognized with the establishment of the William W. Carpenter Award. The award is bestowed at each NAFEM show to a foodservice industry professional who has continually contributed to NAFEM’s success and to the enrichment of the foodservice industry at-large.

Mike Carpenter, CFSP

2023

Previous winners

2021 – Steve Follett, CFSP

2019 – Larry Moon, CFSP

2017 – Paul Angrick, CFSP

2015 – Keith Jaffee, CFSP

2013 – Steve Cobb, CFSP

2011 – John Nackley, CFSP

2009 – Jeff Rhodenbaugh, CFSP

2007 – Tom Cassin, CFSP*

2005 – Louise O’Sullivan, CFSP

2003 – Bernie Stever, CFSP

2001 – John Chernak, CFSP*

1999 – Maxine Couture

1997 – Ira Kaplan, CFSP*

1995 – Jim Rafferty, CFSP*

1993 – William Carpenter*

* deceased