The Specialty Food Association’s annual Leadership Awards recognize individuals who are making waves in the specialty food industry through bold and positive leadership. Each year, one Award is given in each of six categories to a business leader who has made standout contributions in that area.


Past Leadership Award winners include Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Adna Durran of Saffron Road, Pierre Thiam and Phil Teverow of Yolélé, Elizabeth Stein of Purely Elizabeth, Sam Mogannam of Bi-Rite Family of Businesses, and Caryl Levine of Lotus Foods. 


Meet the Past Winners

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  • 2016 Leadership award winner for Business Leadership

    John Lowe

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream
    2016
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  • 2016 Leadership award winner for Citizenship

    Kimberly Jung

    Rumi Spice
    2016
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  • 2016 Leadership award winner for Citizenship

    Linda Appel Lipsius

    Teatulia Organic Teas
    2016
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  • 2016 Leadership award winner for Vision

    Josh Tetrick

    Hampton Creek
    2016
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  • 2016 Leadership award winner for Vision

    Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez

    Back to the Roots
    2016
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  • 2015 Leadership award winner for Business Leadership

    Adnan Durrani

    Saffron Road
    2015
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  • 2015 Leadership award winner for Business Leadership

    David Gremmels

    Rogue Creamery
    2015
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  • 2015 Leadership award winner for Citizenship

    Ahmed and Reem Rahim

    Numi Organic Tea
    2015
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  • 2015 Leadership award winner for Citizenship

    Sara Holby

    Ajiri Tea
    2015
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  • 2015 Leadership award winner for Vision

    James May

    Wisdom Natural Brands
    2015
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