Join us for an important gathering of food industry leaders from the Midwest.
Involvement in this campaign provides a number of very valuable benefits for these industry supporting organizations. A portion of the revenue generated through this initiative is a critical part of annual food industry sector funding and support. This allows Global Midwest Alliance to pursue and fund groundbreaking, innovative programs that will help support, expand and enhance the success and impact of companies throughout the Midwest, with a strong focus on the currently critical areas of innovation, sustainability and global growth.
Global Midwest Alliance is a business-led, region-wide not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to transforming the Midwest into an internationally-recognized leader in innovation and business growth. The Alliance aligns and integrates resources throughout the Midwest helping businesses to grow by leveraging existing resources to develop new products and find customers throughout the world. The Alliance is the Private Sector Liaison Office for the World Bank and a member of Global CONNECT. Through these and other affiliations, the Alliance facilitates access to global business opportunities for Midwest business through 155 groups in 98 countries around the world. The Alliance offers educational and networking opportunities through a variety of programs and resources designed to promote innovation, technology development and access to global opportunities in the food, logistics, manufacturing, energy, water and clean technology industries. www.globalmidwestalliance.org
PROGRAM
General Reception
5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Awards Presentation
6:30 p.m.
Free Parking Available
Additional Parking Information Coming Soon!
Do you have questions about VIP Packages, Standard Tables,
the Ad Journal or Donations?
Please email aabrahams@midwestfoodmatters.org
MAY 9, 2023 | 5:30-9:00 P.M.
VENUE WEST | 221 NORTH PAULINA STREET | CHICAGO, IL 60612
The 6th Midwest Food Matters Leadership Awards gala will bring together leaders, suppliers and service providers from the many faces of the food industry for an evening of networking and to celebrate the impact, accomplishments and bright promise for the future of the food industry in the Midwest.
Whether you're an industry member, service provider or supplier to food companies, this promises to be a memorable evening of renewing friendships, making new connections for global business opportunities and celebrating our award winners.
2023 Leadership Award Honorees
Midwest Food Matters Leadership Awards Co-Chairs
Anthony Nasharr
Polsinelli
John Neis
Baird
Kevin S. Owens
Wipfli
Paul Ruzica
PM&E Partners
Todd Southwell
K&L Gates
Brent Smith
William Blair
Jeffrey Stern
Houlihan Lokey
All net proceeds from this non-profit initiative will support the important industry-focused non-profits, including the critical mission of the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the innovative food industry support and development programs of Global Midwest Alliance.
PAST HONOREES
John B. Sanfilippo & Son | Griffith Foods Worldwide | Abbott Nutrition |
Flying Food Group and The Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust |
Institute for Food Safety & Health | Kerry, Inc. and Beloit Meal on Wheels
Sam Acuna
Gallup
Don Agee
Accordion
Elija Becker
Deloitte
Susan Bond
Kerry, Inc.
Dr. Robert Brackett
IEH Laboratories and
Consulting Group
Mike Buscaino
Baystate Milling Company
Glen Clarke
Baird
Sue Cohen
Mercer
David Cotton
Flying Food Group
Dawn Delligatti
Flying Food Group
Bill Kucera
Mayer Brown
Dan Laughlin
Willis Towers Watson
Gail Longmore
Global Midwest Alliance
Tim Van Mieghem
The ProAction Group
HONOREE CIRCLE VIP SPONSOR
DIAMOND CIRCLE SPONSOR
Midwest Food Matters Leadership Awards 2023 Chairs
Dan Bender
PPG
Johannes Burlin
Tilia
Stephanie Chattillion
Ellison Bakery
Bob Colletti
Refrig-It
Eric Larson
Tilia
Tom Woodward
Universal Pure
Rod Van Wyngarden
Wheat Montana &
Stone Ground Bakery
Alan Yengoyan
NutriScience Innovations
