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IFSEA/MHA Military Awards:
IFSEA Military Awards Web Page

In today’s environment of global unrest and amidst varying degrees of terrorist threats, I for one am extremely proud of IFSEA’s affiliation and
involvement with all branches of our military armed forces. Not only is it an honor to be an American in the greatest country on Earth, it is an honor to
be directly involved with the foodservice operations that are integral to the well being of our brave men and women that unselfishly give of
themselves to preserve the very freedoms we all hold so precious and close. I know of no other professional or social organization that supports
and aligns with the military to the level of and / or unilateral extent as shown by IFSEA. I see this as a true point of difference and a recognized
distinction for our organization.

by Larry Brown, Chairman of the Board-Elect

In 1957, IFSEA, at the request of the Air Force, IFSEA participated in establishing standards of service and an evaluation process to check on
adherence to those standards.  Currently, some 25 IFSEA members travel the world, holding the honorary rank of Brigadier General, and each team
selects winners based on quality of food, food safety, cost effectiveness and procedures.  Awards are grouped like best Aircraft Carrier, Field Mess,
Large Dining Hall, etc.  

Many Commanding Officers, about 10 Generals and Admirals, the Dir. of F. S. for each of the services and 400+ command representatives and
food management team members attend the annual IFSEA conference to participate in the awards ceremony.  

The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Military Sealift Command are done solely by IFSEA, while we share the responsibilities for the Air
Force with other organizations.

Military Awards News:
News Video--2006 Connelly Competition Pentagon Channel (12/04/2006)
USS Cheyenne Earns Food Service Award 2/8/2007
NAB Little Creek Galley Wins Ney Award 2/7/2007
Reagan Named Top Carrier In 2007 Ney Awards 2/4/2007
Outstanding Food Service Ney Award Winners Named 2/2/2007

IFSEA Military Awards Links:
Military Awards--IFSEA Overview
Military Awards Programs - Background & Date Started
Form - Military Travel Application
Military - Maximize Your Conference Experience
Military Awards Travel Application and Information

Military Awards Overview by Military Branch
Link to IFSEA Military Awards Overview

Army Philip A. Connelly Awards Program:
The Connelly program is named in honor of Philip A. Connelly, past president of the International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA),
highly regarded as the driving force behind obtaining IFSEA sponsorship for the Department of the Army’s recognition of excellence in Army food
service.   The program is co-sponsored by the Department of the Army and IFSEA. IFSEA representatives participate in the evaluation of finalists in
five dining facility categories - Small Garrison, Large Garrison, and field kitchens in the Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard.   U.
S. Army Center of Excellence and Subsistence (ACES) and IFSEA evaluators traveled around the world during the past three months to obtain first-
hand knowledge of how Army food service personnel perform their jobs.   All the finalists were evaluated in a number of areas including food
preparation, taste, nutrition, service and sanitation.

Connelly Program Web Page
Categories, Participation, Packet Information
2007 Philip A. Connelly Winners
2006 Philip A. Connelly Winners
2005 Philip A. Connelly Winners
2004 Philip A. Connelly Winners
2003 Philip A. Connelly Winners

Navy Edward F. Ney Awards
Established in 1958 and named for the late Captain Edward F. Ney, Supply Corps, USN, Head of the Subsistence Division during World War II.

Competition - 10 categories: Small, Med. & Lg. Ashore and Submarine; Small & Lg. Afloat and Hospital; Aircraft Carrier; selected from all Navy &
Hospital facilities world-wide; finalists selected by Navy.

Awards - Trophies presented at the IFSEA Conference. Participants attend a 10 day culinary program at the renowned Culinary Institute of America.

Air Force John L. Hennessey Awards Links:
Established in 1957 and named for the late John Hennessy, a hotel and restaurant executive who served on advisory boards to improve military
food service.

Competition includes Single and Multiple Unit Facilities and the Air Force Reserve.

Awards - Trophies are presented at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago in May. Scholarships are given by the Hennessy Travelers
Association.

Air Force John L. Hennessey Awards Web Page
Past Winners
The Evaluation Process
Evolution, Tweaks and Team Suggestions

Marine Corps  W. P. T. Hill Awards
Established in 1971 and again in 1986 and named for the late Major General William P. T. Hill, Quartermaster General, 1944-1955.

Competition - Marine Corps wide with winners in the Best Messhall, Field Mess and Reserve Field Mess Categories.

Awards - Trophies and Certificates of Achievement are presented.

Military Sealift Awards
Established in 1992.

Competition - Aboard the Fleet Auxiliary Force Ships. Small/Large food service categories.

Awards - Cash Awards, Plaques, Certificate of Achievement and 1 week culinary training.

Coast Guard Awards
Established in 1995.

Competition - Coast Guard wide at 372 Subsistence Specialist staffed dining facilities, with winners in the small, medium, and large ashore and
afloat categories.

Awards - Plaques, Certificates of Achievement, 2 week Culinary Institute of America scholarships.

Coast Guard Awards
Established in 1995.

Competition - Coast Guard wide at 372 Subsistence Specialist staffed dining facilities, with winners in the small, medium, and large ashore and
afloat categories.

Awards - Plaques, Certificates of Achievement, 2 week Culinary Institute of America scholarships.
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2006 IFSEA/MHA Military Awards
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