1993
Sid C. Abraham Purveyor, Midwest Distribution Center
Richard A. Bolamperti Chef, Cantonie's Restaurant
Albert Buda Chef, Blackstone Hotel
Alfred F. Cascio Owner, Manager and Director, Cascio's Steak House
Justin Dierks Educator, Douglas County Health Department
Majorie Foster Owner, Manager and Director, Omaha Public Schools
Paul Marchio Owner, Manager and Director, Marchio's
Alan Simon Purveyor, Omaha Steaks
Sid C. Abraham
Purveyor, Midwest Distribution Center
In addition to owning and operating a very fine food products company and doing volunteer community service, he established the State of Nebraska Purchasing Program.
Richard A. Bolamperti
Chef, Cantonie's Restaurant
He cofounded and was President of the Omaha and Nebraska Culinary Associations. He and Mrs. Bolamperti raised four sons who all became doctors. He is a member of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque.
Albert Buda
Chef, Blackstone Hotel
He is a member of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque, the fifth member to be admitted (1962). He was the National Restaurant Association's Man of the Year (1961).
Alfred F. Cascio
Owner, Manager and Director, Cascio's Steak House
He opened Cascio's Steak House in 1946, and it is still in operation under the supervision of nephew Larry Cascio. He was inducted into the Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame (1993).
Justin Dierks
Educator, Douglas County Health Department
He was a member of MCC's Culinary Arts Advisory Board, Regional Vice President of the National Environmental Health Association and an award recipient from the National Environmental Health Association.
Majorie Foster
Owner, Manager and Director, Omaha Public Schools
She received the International Food Service Manufacturers Award - Silver Plats (1977) and is the author of numerous business and food articles.
Paul Marchio
Owner, Manager and Director, Marchio's
He was President of the Omaha Restaurant Association and the Nebraska Restaurant Association (1966).
Alan Simon
Purveyor, Omaha Steaks
He received the President Award for Outstanding Training for at-risk youth. He was a board member and Chairman of the Standards Committee for the National Association of Meat Purveyors.