SEFA Presents Dealer, Supplier Awards

SEFA LLC hosted its 40th Annual Partnership Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., on April 19-23. SEFA dealers, supplier partners and industry leaders came together for meetings, conversations, events and an awards banquet. SEFA founders Tedde and Jim Reid attended to help commemorate the 40th anniversary.

SEFA presented the following awards:

Top Awards

Member of the Year: Oswalt Restaurant Supply
Supplier of the Year: Beverage Air/Victory Refrigeration
Trainer of the Year: Marsha Lee, Garland
Dream Team Award: Metro, Pro Reps West, and C&T Design & Equipment Co.
Executive of the Year: Otto Abad, Associated Food Equipment & Supplies

Otto Abad of AFESCO (with SEFA’s Kelly Cain, right) earned the Executive of the Year Award.

Dealer Recognition Awards

Circle of Excellence: Economy Restaurant Equipment & Supply and Globe Equipment Co.
High Achievers: BradyPLUS, Curtis Restaurant Equipment, Lafayette Restaurant Supply and Cook’s Direct
Peak Performers: Chef’s Deal Restaurant Equipment, Boston Showcase Co., Supreme Fixture Co. and Premier Culinary Solutions
Powerhouse Award: Johnson-Lancaster & Associates
Learning Leader Award: IS Restaurant Design Equipment & Supply

Outstanding Supplier Awards

Dealer Support: Champion Industries
Cooking Equipment: Imperial Range
Heavy Equipment: Southbend Steam
Ice: Manitowoc Ice
Smallwares: Thunder Group
Display Equipment: Structural Concepts

In the release, SEFA CEO Kelly Cain says, “This conference was more than a celebration of how far SEFA has come. It was a reflection of where we are headed. For 40 years, this organization has been built on partnership, trust and a shared commitment to progress. That foundation is exactly why the future is bright.”