Categories
In partnership with The National Restaurant Association, this award will celebrate exceptional innovation in the foodservice industry. If your product is helping restaurants work smarter, safer, and more sustainably enter the awards today!
Sustainability Solutions
products in this category could include but are not limited to:
- Front-end sustainability (plastics, disposables, etc.)
- Food waste reduction
- Back-end sustainability (production systems)
Technology Solutions
products in this category could include, but are not limited to:
- Delivery management systems/online ordering for takeout and delivery
- Workforce management tools
- Convenience technology (contactless ordering, payment, etc.)
Safety and Health Solutions
products in this category could include, but are not limited to:
- Food safety sanitation
- Employee hygiene
Judges
Winners are selected by a panel of judges comprised of SmartBrief editors and executives of well-known organizations and brands in the foodservice industry.
Damian Hanft,
Vice President of Training & Team Member Activation
Buffalo Wild Wings
Jorge Hernandez,
VP, Quality Assurance,
The Wendy’s Company
Karim Webb,
Owner,
PCF Restaurant Management;
CEO of 4thMVMT
Matt McMillin,
VP Culinary & Beverage Innovation
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Nitin Malhotra
Senior Director of Enterprise PMO
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Larry Lynch, SVP,
Certification and Operations, National Restaurant Association
Jeff Clark,
Director, Food Safety, Nutrition & Sustainability
National Restaurant Association
Perry Quinn, SVP,
Business Innovation Development, National Restaurant Association
Amy Sung, Director of Content,
Food & Travel, SmartBrief
Janet Forgrieve, Writer & Editor,
Food & Travel, Retail, SmartBrief
Tricia Contreras , Editor,
Food & Travel, SmartBrief
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