Doctorate of Foodservice Award Honorees
Every show year, NAFEM presents the Doctorate of Foodservice Award to allied hospitality association leaders in recognition of their contributions to the industry. Congratulations to the 2025 recipients.
2025 Doctorate of Foodservice Award Honorees

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

American Culinary Federation

Association for Healthcare Foodservice

Association for Healthcare Foodservice

Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates

Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals

Commercial Food Equipment Service Association

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers

Foodservice Consultants Society International – The Americas

Foodservice Consultants Society International

Foodservice Equipment Association

Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association

Georgia Restaurant Association

Georgia Restaurant Association

International Association of Culinary Professionals

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education

International Flight Services Association

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry

National Association for Catering and Events

National Association for Catering and Events

National Association of College & University Food Services

National Association of College & University Food Services

National Association of Concessionaires

National Restaurant Association

National Restaurant Association

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers

Research & Development Associates for Military Food & Packaging Systems Inc.

Restaurant Facility Management Association

Restaurant Facility Management Association

Retail Bakers of America

School Nutrition Association

School Nutrition Association

Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management

Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management

Women’s Foodservice Forum

Women’s Foodservice Forum