NACE Hall of Fame
The NACE Hall of Fame Award, its highest member honor, recognizes members with history a of career achievement, sustained commitment to the advancement of the industry, and significant contributions to NACE on a national or local level. Honorees are individuals that have contributed to the catering and events industry and their service to the association has been significant, substantial, and long-standing.
Mindy Angress
Brent Ashton, CPCE
Kevin Brant, CPCE
Greg Casella, CPCE
Vincent DeFinis, CPCE
Jerry Edwards, CPCE
Ed Fiscella
Peter Gunther, CPCE, CMP
Lisa Hopkins Barry, CPCE
Cindy Marshall, CPCE
Larry Osburn, CPCE
Shelley Pederson, CPCE
Michele Polci, CPCE, CMP
Helen Roberts, CPCE
Terry Shields, CPCE, CSEP
George Zell Spirit of NACE
The George Zell Spirit of NACE award recognizes NACE members whose commitment and compassion toward humanitarianism make a profound and recognizable impact in memory of NACE member George Zell, who passed away in 1999. George was the quintessential NACE member, dedicated to his chapter and the national organization through leadership.
2024
Ashley Anderson
2023
Leigh Tidwell, CSEP
2022
Jodi Harris
2021
Dawn Peterson, CPCE
2020
Linwood Campbell, CPCE, DFS
2019
Clara Hough, CPCE
2018
Monique Studak
2017
Kat Creech
2016
Dana Blaugrund, CPCE, CWC
2015
Adam Rineer, CPCE, CMP
2014
Gary Baumann, CPCE
2013
Erin Kenyan, CPCE, CHE
Terry Shields, CPCE, CESP
2012
Kevin Brant, CPCE
Margery Reinheardt, CPCE
Jo C. Dermid, CPCE
Cheryl Sgovio, CPCE, CHE
2011
Julie Brown Pfleuger, CPCE
John Zucco
2010
Vickie Preston
Michele Polci, CPCE, CMP
2009
Paula Fenner, CPCE
Lisa Lynn Backus, CPCE, CMP
2008
Dulany Noble
2007
Luana Stoutmeyer
2006
Andy Ebon
Elena Lipkins
Billy Singleton
2005
Amy Blach, CBA
Robert Capers
2004
Joseph Mahoney, CPCE
Patricia K. Discianno, CMP
Bonnie Fimiano
2003
June Bowerman
Mel Gilman
Michel Malécot, CPCE
Susie Stallings
2002
Gayle Skelton
Mike Sipe
Marjorie Pruitt
2001
Bobbi Roberts
2000
Michael Neagle
Kelly Murphy
1999
Kathi Sullivan
Karen Segee
Icon Award
The NACE Icon award recognizes an industry professional who has made an impact through their company’s or personal efforts that advanced or made a significant contribution to the catering and events industry. The recipient of this award will join a group of outstanding individuals who have also made a meaningful impact on the industry.
2024
Monique Studak, CSS, CSW
2022
Kevin Dana
2020
Kate Patay, CPCE
2016
Joyce Inderbitzin
2014
Jerry Edwards, CPCE, CEC
2013
Patti J. Shock, CPCE, CHT, CGSP
Michel Malecot Culinary Excellence Award
The Michel Malecot Culinary Excellence Award recognizes outstanding achievement in culinary excellence and community and industry involvement by a chef, chef-owner, or a major principle in a catering organization, including a restaurant, catering school, off-premise, or on-premise catering, with a minimum of 50% of revenue from catering or private events. This award recognizes those individuals with a commitment to leadership in culinary education, sustainability, and social responsibility, along with mentorship of chefs new to the catering and events industry.
2024
Brett Tucker