President's Award Recipients

The RCA President's Award is awarded at the discretion of the RCA President to members whose contributions to the association or industry have made a significant impact.

Past Recipients

★ 2026
Mark Chura
Burley Foods
★ 2025
Sadie McAdams
Gooey Studios
★ 2024
Gerrie Bouchard
Jessica Goldstein
Justin Kanthak
Nick Landry
Jaime Mestan
Gregory Willis
★ 2021
Jeffrey Block
Kyle Stuart, CRC®, CFS
★ 2020
Dr. Chong Li Choo
★ 2019
Jeff Cowles, CCS®
Allen Freed
John Marcy, Ph.D.
Griffith Foods, Inc.
★ 2018
Dr. Michael Cheng
Dr. Aubrey Coffee
Michael Morrison
SOSLAND Publishing Company
★ 2017
Bob Garrison
Jackie Kleis
Kimberly Schaub
★ 2017
Dr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan
Nelson Serrano-Bahri
Susan Murray
★ 2016
Allison Rittman
Barton Dewing
Phillip Saneski
Susanna Tolini
★ 2015
Dianna Fricke
Director of Culinology/National Accounts, J.R. Simplot Company
★ 2014
Christian Hallowell
Customer Dedicated Executive Chef, Gate Group
★ 2013
Lynn Tripp
★ 2012
Marilyn Carlson
Dogwood Solutions

Jill Golden
Orange Coast College
★ 2011
Stephen Kalil, CEC, CRC
Frito-Lay

Marshall Scarborough
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
★ 2010
Darryl L. Holliday
Louisiana State University

Robin Schempp
Right Stuff Enterprises
★ 2010
Robert Danhi
Chef Danhi & Co., Mortar & Press

Chef Kurt Stiles
Pure Living
★ 2009
Aubrey Coffee, Ph.D.
Clemson University

Bob Davis
Max & Erma's and Damon's
★ 2008
Jason Gronlund
McIlhenny Company TABASCO® Brand Products

Allison Rittman, CRC
★ 2008
Culinary Culture

Hans Schade
High Result Solutions
★ 2007
Kevin Anderson
Burger King Brands

Carl Borchgrevink
Michigan State University
★ 2006
Michael Cheng
Southwest Minnesota State University

Dolf De Rovira
Flavor Dynamics
★ 2005
Richard Beaudoin
Impex Monteregie

Marilyn Carlson
Oberto Sausage Co.

John Matchuk
T. Hasegawa USA
★ 2003
Dolf De Rovira
Flavor Dynamics

Eric Sparks
Park 100 Foods

RCA Midwest-Chicagoland Region
★ 2002
Kevin Anderson
Burger King Brands

Wendy Baskerville

Michael Cheng
MCC

Jeff Cousminer
Firmenich, Inc.
★ 2002
John Cuskor
CA Raisin Marketing Board

Jennifer Diamond
Firmenich, Inc.

"Chef J" Hugh McEvoy

Nina Price
★ 2000
Steve Flynn
Manufacturers Chefs Group
★ 2000
Michele Block
Darifair Foods, Inc.

Bill "Pops" Hahne
Eatem Foods, Inc.
★ 1999
Gary Freeman
American Saucery

Michael Leonard
Food Product Design Magazine
★ 1998
Jeff Cousminer
Firmenich, Inc.

Lisa Marie Morse
The CBORD Group

Explore Our Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognizing leaders who have applied Culinology for at least 10 years

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RCA Pioneer Award

Honoring pioneers who have shaped the food industry through Culinology

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Culinology Expo Product Award

Attendee-voted favorite exhibitor product at the Culinology Expo

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Outstanding Achievement Award

Recognizing excellence in R&D and Culinology education

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Culinology Innovation Award

Excellence in developing innovative products and product lines

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Other RCA Awards

Gary Hollemen, Founder's, and Leadership Awards