Restaurants Canada Awards of Excellence celebrate professionals who embody the best of our industry through their extraordinary vision, leadership and skill, and their unwavering spirit. The Awards are not only a celebration of extraordinary achievement, they are also a milestone that marks the industry’s progress and keeps us moving forward, together.
CULINARY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Honouring those who harmonize culinary expertise with unparalleled creativity, celebrating a wide array of flavours and cuisines while prioritizing sustainability, and a consistent commitment to high-quality culinary service. This nominee not only possesses exceptional culinary expertise but also demonstrates the ability to inspire and guide a team, innovate within the industry, and contribute to the overall growth and development of their team members.
Presented by Air Canada
EMERGING LEADER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Honouring those who, from early on in their career, have embraced foodservice as their passion and vocation, reaching new heights of personal potential, while blazing a new path for others to follow and thrive.
Presented by Groupex Canada
LEADERSHIP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Honouring those who have made an indelible mark and game-changing contribution to the Canadian foodservice landscape, helping others grow to reach new heights and potential.
Presented by Pepsico
LEGACY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Honouring those whose careers inspired, elevated and transformed the Canadian foodservice industry, leaving a lasting blueprint for generations to follow.
Presented by Diversey
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD OF RECOGNITION
Recognizing a pioneering Canadian company for their leadership and commitment to initiatives that aim to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of the foodservice industry.
Presented by Too Good to Go
INNOVATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Honouring individuals and companies that challenge the status quo, using ingenuity and vision to develop game-changing products and services that drive foodservice forward.
2024 Award Recipients
Leadership Award of Excellence
Susan Senecal
President & CEO, A&W Food Services of Canada
Culinary Award of Excellence
Meeru Dhalwala
Chef & Co-owner, Vij's Restaurant
Emerging Leader Award of Excellence
Hayden Johnston
Executive Chef, Richmond Station
Legacy Award of Excellence
Warren Erhart
President & CEO, White Spot
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD OF RECOGNITION
Leaders in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice (LEAF)
Innovation Award of Excellence
Power Knot
Food Waste Digester Machine