{"id":5052,"date":"2026-03-25T11:26:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/?page_id=5052"},"modified":"2026-06-25T13:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:12:11","slug":"awards-of-excellence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/fr\/awards-of-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards of Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards of Excellence 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Restaurants Canada is proud to unveil its&nbsp;<strong>2026 Awards of Excellence<\/strong>\u2014launched earlier than ever to shine a brighter spotlight on the people moving our industry&nbsp;<em>into the beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This is your opportunity to recognize the innovators, leaders, and changemakers in your community whose impact deserves to be celebrated, honoured, and amplified. Help us tell their stories and shape this year\u2019s awards cohort by submitting your nominations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We invite you to champion excellence and nominate now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\"><b>Join us on September 29th, 2026, at One Table for an evening of connection, collaboration and celebration.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-lead has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ab755d55c4d80a51ce26910f009632df wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Applications will close on Friday, June 26th at 11:59PM ET.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Nominate a deserving industry leader today! Please use the forms below to submit your nomination(s) in one or more of the categories listed. The process is quick and simple, spotlighting deserving individuals or organizations.<\/em><strong><em> Nominations will close on June 26, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"entries-filter button-tabs\">\n    <div class=\"filters\">\n        <ul>\n                    <li class=\"filter\">\n                <a class=\"btn btn-secondary \" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/awards-of-excellence\/#leadership\">Leadership Award<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"filter\">\n                <a class=\"btn btn-secondary \" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/awards-of-excellence\/#emerging\">Emerging Leader Award<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"filter\">\n                <a class=\"btn btn-secondary \" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/awards-of-excellence\/#culinary\">Culinary Award<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"filter\">\n                <a class=\"btn btn-secondary \" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/awards-of-excellence\/#social\">Social Impact Award<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"filter\">\n                <a class=\"btn btn-secondary \" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/awards-of-excellence\/#legacy\">Legacy Award<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"filter\">\n                <a class=\"btn btn-secondary \" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/awards-of-excellence\/#environmental\">Environmental Stewardship Award<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recognizing visionaries who lead with purpose and passion<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This award celebrates a foodservice trailblazer who isn\u2019t just managing\u2014they\u2019re inspiring. Whether they\u2019re running the business, championing new ideas, or lifting others up to help them grow and reach their potential, this leader is driving meaningful change across the industry and their community. They lead with heart, integrity, and a clear vision for a better, more connected future in foodservice.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CRITERIA<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has held a management or ownership position within the foodservice industry&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated impact in their company or the industry at large&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of mentorship and team development&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to innovation or operational excellence&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocacy or leadership on key industry issues (e.g. equity, sustainability, workforce)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributes to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace or community culture&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.zohopublic.ca\/zs\/IqBsJf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NOMINATE<\/strong> <strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>This award is presented by:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pepsico-Logo-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7153\" style=\"width:212px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pepsico-Logo-2026.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pepsico-Logo-2026-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pepsico-Logo-2026-768x653.png 768w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pepsico-Logo-2026-600x510.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"card-block_f8009f66ae366096bb0907c40e8ebf30\" class=\"card onScroll has-image\" style=\"--card-color:#ED1C24;\">\n        <div class=\"card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"card-asset is-style-border-red\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leadership-Award-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Card Content -->\n    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"emerging\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emerging Leader Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spotlighting the rising stars <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This award goes to someone who&rsquo;s just getting started\u2014but is already making waves. Whether it\u2019s bold ideas, fresh energy, or a knack for bringing people together, this emerging leader is stepping up and taking initiative to help shape the future of the foodservice industry. They\u2019re not waiting for change\u2014they\u2019re creating it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"card-block_86fbf5ca1611edff0401af072464879d\" class=\"card onScroll has-image\" style=\"--card-color:#ED1C24;\">\n        <div class=\"card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"card-asset is-style-border-red\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Emerging-Leader-Award-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Card Content -->\n    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CRITERIA&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>19+ years of age&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be an active Canadian foodservice professional of any recognized industry specialization&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less than 10 years in the industry, with notable early career accomplishments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates a passion for the industry, initiative, creativity, and leadership potential&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has made a visible impact in their organization or community&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brings fresh perspective or approaches to traditional challenges&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shows strong alignment with future-forward values (e.g. inclusion, sustainability, adaptability)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.zohopublic.ca\/zs\/IqBsJf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NOMINATE<\/strong> <strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>This award is presented by:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupex.com\/restaurants_canada\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2091\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Groupex-Logo_with-tagline_2025_black.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8150\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.5000649434991558;width:190px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Groupex-Logo_with-tagline_2025_black.png 2091w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Groupex-Logo_with-tagline_2025_black-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Groupex-Logo_with-tagline_2025_black-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Groupex-Logo_with-tagline_2025_black-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Groupex-Logo_with-tagline_2025_black-1536x511.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Groupex-Logo_with-tagline_2025_black-2048x681.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Groupex-Logo_with-tagline_2025_black-600x199.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2091px) 100vw, 2091px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"culinary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culinary Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For the chef who brings passion, innovation, and flavour to every plate<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This award recognizes a culinary professional whose creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft make them stand out in kitchens and communities alike. Whether they\u2019re reinventing menus, championing local ingredients, or mentoring the next generation, this chef is making food that matters\u2014and making a difference along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CRITERIA&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>19+ years of age&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be an active Canadian foodservice professional working in a recognized culinary or back-of-house role (e.g., chef, line cook, kitchen manager, pastry chef, etc.).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates exceptional culinary skill and creativity in menu development&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shows leadership in the kitchen through mentorship, team building, and culture-setting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovates with ingredients, technique, or presentation while staying grounded in quality&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports local, seasonal, or sustainable food sourcing practices&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actively contributes to the culinary community or industry beyond their own kitchen (e.g. education, advocacy, events, mentorship)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.zohopublic.ca\/zs\/IqBsJf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NOMINATE<\/strong> <strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>This award is presented by:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2001\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GarlandCanada_WBT-Distrib_FullColor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7246\" style=\"width:206px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GarlandCanada_WBT-Distrib_FullColor.png 2001w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GarlandCanada_WBT-Distrib_FullColor-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GarlandCanada_WBT-Distrib_FullColor-1024x349.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GarlandCanada_WBT-Distrib_FullColor-768x262.png 768w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GarlandCanada_WBT-Distrib_FullColor-1536x524.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GarlandCanada_WBT-Distrib_FullColor-600x204.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2001px) 100vw, 2001px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"card-block_df09400823f1d00373d4d322099bd795\" class=\"card onScroll has-image\" style=\"--card-color:#ED1C24;\">\n        <div class=\"card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"card-asset is-style-border-red\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Culinary-Award-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Card Content -->\n    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"social\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Impact Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Honouring those who nourish more than just appetites<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This award is for the changemakers using food as a force for good. Whether through community meals, education, outreach, or inclusion efforts, the recipient of this award is making an impact beyond their walls. They believe food is a connector\u2014and they use it to bring people together and build stronger, more supportive communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"card-block_dfbb650584135854f7c7db0c82960e84\" class=\"card onScroll has-image\" style=\"--card-color:#ED1C24;\">\n        <div class=\"card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"card-asset is-style-border-red\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Social-Impact-Award-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Card Content -->\n    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CRITERIA&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Could be an individual or a group\/organisation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant contributions to local or national community through food&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initiatives may include but not limited to food insecurity, education, employment, inclusion, or mental health&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated partnership with community organizations or grassroots efforts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authenticity and commitment to community impact&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspires others within the industry to get involved or give back&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.zohopublic.ca\/zs\/IqBsJf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NOMINATE<\/strong> <strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"legacy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrating a lifetime of leadership, generosity, and impact<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected by Restaurants Canada, this award honours an individual whose influence and contributions have left a lasting mark on the Canadian foodservice industry. Through decades of dedication, innovation, and community-building, this leader has paved the way for others and continues to inspire the next generation. This is their standing ovation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CRITERIA&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20+ years of impactful contributions to the foodservice industry&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Widely respected as a leader, innovator, and mentor&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has left a lasting mark on operations, culture, advocacy, or culinary practice&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates generosity of spirit and commitment to lifting others up&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized for both business excellence and community leadership&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"card-block_7831d12e3adf190155a04743fc2dda79\" class=\"card onScroll has-image\" style=\"--card-color:#ED1C24;\">\n        <div class=\"card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"card-asset is-style-border-red\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Legacy-Award-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1706\" height=\"2560\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Card Content -->\n    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"environmental\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Environmental Stewardship Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognizing the sustainability champions sharing a greener future for food and beyond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This award recognizes a foodservice operator that\u202fembeds\u202fenvironmentally-conscious\u202fchoices into the way they run their business. This award winner is moving the needle in sustainable foodservice, whether though\u202ftheir\u202ffocus on\u202ffood waste, packaging, sourcing,\u202for energy.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>The Environmental Stewardship Award is a peer-nominated recognition celebrating outstanding leadership in sustainability within our industry. Nominations are carefully reviewed through a process led&nbsp;by&nbsp;our VP of Sustainability, ensuring that recipients exemplify true environmental impact, innovation, and commitment to a greener future.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"card-block_a0e6ff07ffb772fd4913c65d1d0ec1f4\" class=\"card onScroll has-image\" style=\"--card-color:#ED1C24;\">\n        <div class=\"card-inner\">\n            <div class=\"card-asset is-style-border-red\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Environmental-Stewarship-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Card Content -->\n    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CRITERIA<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be an active Canadian foodservice operator\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates a clear commitment to environmental stewardship across operations, including:\u202f&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food waste management (worth 20% of overall score)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging, reuse &amp; materials (worth 20% of overall score)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Food &amp; Sourcing (worth 20% of overall score)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate, Energy &amp; Water\u202f(worth 20% of overall score)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culture, Communication &amp; Transparency\u202f(worth 10% of overall score)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation (worth 10% of overall score)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.zohopublic.ca\/zs\/IqBsJf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NOMINATE<\/strong> <strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This award is presented by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Olymel_LogoR_Rouge_Bleu_RGB-1024x261.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7015\" style=\"width:206px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Olymel_LogoR_Rouge_Bleu_RGB-1024x261.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Olymel_LogoR_Rouge_Bleu_RGB-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Olymel_LogoR_Rouge_Bleu_RGB-768x196.png 768w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Olymel_LogoR_Rouge_Bleu_RGB-1536x392.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Olymel_LogoR_Rouge_Bleu_RGB-2048x522.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Olymel_LogoR_Rouge_Bleu_RGB-600x153.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exclusive, thought-leadership-driven event is designed to spark new ideas, build strategic partnerships, and spotlight the future of foodservice. 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