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

Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Harlivleen Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Rene Marquis, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC

American Culinary Federation

Association for Healthcare Foodservice

Leisa Bryant, MBA, MA, RDN, CPXP, FACHE

Association for Healthcare Foodservice

Jenique C. Wilson, MSPH, CPFM, PCQI, SQF

Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates

Felicia Smith, MHA, CDM, CFPP

Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals

Steve Sliter

Commercial Food Equipment Service Association

Damian Hanft

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers

Dr. Felicia White, Ed.D, CHT

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers

Brent Hall, FCSI

Foodservice Consultants Society International – The Americas

Eric Norman, FCSI

Foodservice Consultants Society International

Emma Brooks

Foodservice Equipment Association

Marc Tell

Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association

Justin Triplett

Georgia Restaurant Association

Alexis Kinsey

Georgia Restaurant Association

Ron Tanner

International Association of Culinary Professionals

Chrystel Masdupuy

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education

Kim H. Williams, Ph.D.

International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education

Kimberly Guanci

International Flight Services Association

Ben Wexler

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

Neil C. Inverso, CFSP

Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry

Amber Allen, CPCE

National Association for Catering and Events

Michelle Dunnick, MBA, CPCE

National Association for Catering and Events

Kory Samuels

National Association of College & University Food Services

Rahul Shrivastav

National Association of College & University Food Services

Rob Novak

National Association of Concessionaires

Scott Redler

National Restaurant Association

Jeff Lobdell

National Restaurant Association

James Fripp

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Shaun Beard

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Richard Packer, CFSP

North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers

Elva Charles

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

Bevin McPherson, CRFP

Restaurant Facility Management Association

Jennifer Schmidt, CRFP

Restaurant Facility Management Association

Amie Smith

Retail Bakers of America

Chris Derico, SNS

School Nutrition Association

Shannon Gleave, RDN, SNS

School Nutrition Association

Sharon Eliatamby

Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management

Raquel Weiss Fusco

Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management

Anita Zielinski, CPA

Women’s Foodservice Forum

Sarah King

Women’s Foodservice Forum