The Awards of Excellence program is designed to recognize and acknowledge outstanding individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the Electric Foodservice Council mission and contributed to improving and advancing the foodservice industry.  The nominations and awards ceremony is held annually.

Awards are usually recognized in all or most of the categories below depending on the achievements of the person and / or business nominated.
  • Manufacturer of the Year
  • Innovation of the Year
  • Efficiency Improvement Award
  • Utility Rep of the Year
  • President's Choice Award
  • Hall of Fame Award

Entries are usually accepted around October 1st of each year.  More details will be released as the event draws nearer.  To see more information concerning the Awards of Excellence, click here
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The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) is a trade association of more than 625 foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers, that provide products for food preparation, cooking, storage and table service. NAFEM's biennial trade show attracts approximately 20,000 foodservice professionals and features more than 600 North American manufacturers.

As a professional you know that a significant portion of your business comes through networking. NAFEM biennial trade show provides numerous opportunities to meet with your industry peers.
February 5 - 7, 2009
Orlando, FL
”There are more than 300 individuals who regularly give their time and talent to NAFEM committees and activities,” said Paul K. Angrick, CFSP, NAFEM president and president, Wells Bloomfield, LLC, Verdi, Nev. “Denny stands out in the crowd for his hard work and enthusiasm for all NAFEM is and can be.”
Romer’s contributions to NAFEM include numerous committee assignments, including the Sales & Marketing Conference Planning Committee, which he also chaired, the Annual Meeting & Management Workshop, Membership Screening Committee, Trade Show Advisory Council and AdHoc Membership Committee. He served on the board of directors from 2000-2006, and chaired The NAFEM Show in 2007.
As a professional you know that a significant portion of your business comes through networking. NAFEM biennial trade show provides numerous opportunities to meet with your industry peers.

EFC Member manufacturers and their products being exhibited at NAFEM's What's Hot! What's Cool! new product gallery were:

  • Accutemp Products, Inc:  Evolution Boilerless Steamer
  • Blodgett:  Hydrovection™ by Blodgett
  • Cleveland Range Company: The "Mini" Combi Oven Steamer  
  • Henny Penny Corporation: Evolution Elite
  • Pitco Frialator, Inc.: Pitco Rocket Fryer
  • Power Soak Systems, Inc.: Power Soak PS 250 Compact Unit
  • TurboChef Technologies Inc.: Turbo Chef i5
  • Wells Bloomfield, LLC: Universal Recirculating Ventless System

New product: Introduces a unique concept or application that provides tangible operator benefits such as eco-friendly/energy efficiency, food safety, labor savings, reduced footprint, etc.
  • Existing product update: Significantly improves a standard function or practice that provides tangible operator benefits such as eco-friendly/energy efficiency, food safety, labor savings, reduced footprint, etc.
  • New foodservice application: Creates or expands potential foodservice opportunities by offering the operator ways to open market segments or day parts, offer new menu items and streamline service/delivery.
  • Cost reduction: Lowers operator overhead through attributes such as automation, energy efficiency, life cycle costing, multi-use, or incorporates unique materials and/or manufacturing processes to reduce expenses.
  • Aesthetic impact: Enables the operator to provide the ultimate consumer a quality food or beverage product that delights the senses through sight, smell, sound, taste, touch or enhanced experience through an innovative equipment and solutions application
Congratulations to the 2009 NAFEM Award Winner
NAFEM President's Award
Dennis M. Romer, CFSP, director of sales, EFC's Member, Henny Penny Corporation Eaton, Ohio.
EFC Training Classes
In the ever-expanding diversity of the foodservice industry, it is more important than ever for foodservice manufacturers, brokers and distributors to thoroughly understand their customers' business.  On-Site training provides programs complete with manuals and experienced instructors which present current data on industry growth, trends, and direction.  "Hands-on" training gives utility representatives and customers an opportunity to explore the operation of new and classic pieces of foodservice equipment demonstrated by the manufacturer itself.  From these trainings comes a greater understanding of the operator's unique business needs. 

It is the EFC's goal to present up to two training classes each year.  These classes are usually held at one of the utility member's demonstration facilities and are offered in Basic and Intermediate for a nominal fee.

Please continue to visit the website for more information on when the next training will be held. 
February 18, 2009

(Chicago) The National Restaurant Association today announced the recipients of its prestigious Kitchen Innovations™ (KI) Award for 2009. This year’s awardees will give the restaurant and hospitality industry new, state-of-the-art solutions to enhancing productivity, saving energy and water, speeding up prep and cooking times, and maximizing space and functionality in the back-of-the-house. All the KI products will be showcased in an interactive demonstration area at the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® at Chicago's McCormick Place, May 16-19.

“Cost-saving, fast, multi-functional, flexible, efficient – these are all adjectives we look for when choosing new equipment and they describe each of this year’s Kitchen Innovations Award recipients,” said Lorna Donatone, Convention Chair for NRA Show 2009 and President, School Services, Sodexo, Inc. “We are committed at NRA Show 2009 to identifying and showcasing the most innovative products crucial to business success right now that help operators increase productivity and control costs. Past KI award recipients have received widespread recognition in the restaurant and hospitality industry and this year’s recipients are sure to do the same.”

The EFC Manufacturer Members who are recipients of the 2009 Kitchen Innovations Award are:

  • Frymaster, Manitowoc Foodservice
  • Garland, Manitowoc Foodservice - Garland Restaurant Range: Xpress Clam Shell Grills can be pre-programmed with up to 30 easily adjustable platens-gap settings.
  • Henny Penny Corporation - Evolution Elite™: Evolution Elite's SmartFilter Express™ enables operators to conduct as-needed oil filtering in four minutes.
  • Lincoln Foodservice Products, Manitowoc Foodservice - Quest EMS™ Energy Management System: Quest Energy Management reduces air flow, combined with fastBake finger profiling technology, to maintain uniform heating and recovery to full performance within 45 seconds.

CONGRATULATIONS to our members and all others winning this celebrated award!!
National Restaurant Association Announces 2009 Kitchen Innovations™ Award Recipients Recipients of prestigious award showcased at NRA Show® 2009