The Excell annual awards ceremony held on March 30, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona recognized the outstanding contributions, performance and commitment of the groups’ dealer members and vendor partners, as they rose to new heights in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. Winners demonstrated dedication, loyalty, a commitment to customer service, and exceptional growth in 2022.
The Vendor of the Year Award recognizes our vendors’ outstanding performance, leadership, consistent action, and superior customer service – all of which positively influence sales volume. These vendors have gone above and beyond to ensure dealer members were successful, not only in terms of sales, but also in terms of developing strong relationships. They led the charge with innovative ideas, productive solutions, and a desire to promote positive partnerships with dealer members.
The following vendors were honored with the Vendor of the Year Award for their contributions in the following categories:
Partnership & Loyalty:
Customer Focus:
Education & Training:
Strategic Growth:
The prestigious Dealer of the Year Award was presented to Gator Chef for their strong growth in 2022, fierce dedication, and loyalty to the success of our dealer community and vendor partners.
The new Young Industry Leader Award recognized foodservice industry leaders, Joel Kruse and Evan Priesel for their dedication and ability to push the boundaries of innovation in foodservice.
Twelve Excell vendors received an Excellerator Award for achieving remarkable double-digit annual growth:
- Accurex
- Advance Tabco
- Berry Global
- Comstock-Castle
- Hamilton Beach
- Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment
- Norlake
- Quantum Food Service
- Town Food Service Equipmebt
- U.S. Cooler
- Unified Brands
- Wells