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 Winners
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2026 Leadership award winner for Equity & Opportunity
Djenaba Johnson-Jones
Hudson Kitchen2026Full Profile -
2026 Leadership award winner for Next Generation Leader
Giovanni Battimelli
Salumificio G.B. Inc2026Full Profile -
2026 Leadership award winner for Next Generation Leader
Megumi Kawase
The Red Food Inc.2026Full Profile -
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2026 Leadership award winner for Vision & Sustainability
Paul Schiefer
Amy’s Kitchen2026Full Profile -
2026 Leadership award winner for Volunteer of the Year
Arn Grashoff
World’s Best Cheeses2026Full Profile -
2025 Leadership award winner for Citizenship
Collette Divitto
Collettey’s Cookie Corp.2025Full Profile -
2025 Leadership award winner for Equity & Opportunity
Felicia Vieira
Crafted Brand Company, LLC2025Full Profile -
2025 Leadership award winner for Next Generation Leader
Caroline McGinley
Gringuita Cookies2025Full Profile
Total Result 72