A Taste of FIBR Annual Awards

A Taste of FIBR is the networking event of the year! FIBR recognizes its finest with presentations of the Community Partner of the Year, Food Processor of the Year, Food Safety Achievement and the President's Awards.

Each October, which marks the anniversary of FIBR incorporation, FIBR's members and partners gather together to network, celebrate and honor awardees. Truly a cooperative effort made successful by the contributions of many: Members who donate, raffle and silent auction items; the award winners, whose excellence inspires us; to the staff and other volunteers that make the evening come together. The Taste of FIBR Awards and Scholarship represents the spirit of FIBR at its best.

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2020 FIBR Scholarship Recipients

  • Matthew Frederiksen, Chapman University - Food Science
  • Lili Morales, LA Trade Tech College Culinary Arts

2020 FIBR Student Achievement Scholarship

Matthew Frederiksen (left),
Chapman University, Food Science
Lili Morales (right),
LA Trade Tech College Culinary Arts

2020 FIBR Student Achievement Scholarship

Matthew Frederiksen (left),
Chapman University, Food Science
FIBR Member Culiflex/Marimix Employee
Shown here with: (right)
Mari Fassett, Owner
Marimix/Culiflex, FIBR Member

2020 FIBR Student Achievement Scholarship

Lili Morales (left),
LA Trade Tech College Culinary Arts
Dorsey Miller High - 2019 Graduate
Culinary Arts Program
Shown here with: (right)
Sonja Brisco
Culinary Arts Instructor

Previous Award Recipients

2019 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: Sabor Latino Food Show
  • Food Safety Achievement Award: Interstate Foods, LLC
  • Food Processor of the Year: Tarazi Specialty Foods
  • President's Award: John N. Pesce

2018 WINNERS
  • Food Safety Achievement Award: Tahitian Gold, Inc.
  • Food Processor of the Year: AFC Soy Foods, Inc.
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Nicola Kahn, CalState Northridge, Food Science
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Ana Lopez, East Los Angeles Community College, Employee at QTrade Teas & Herbs
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Susan Miller Dorsey High School

2017 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: LA Prep
  • Food Safety Achievement Award: Capitol Food Company
  • Food Processor of the Year: Village Green Foods
  • President's Award: CDTech
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Rashi Bhatnagar, Chapman University, Food Science
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Herid Flores, CalPoly Pomona University, Food Science
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Susan Miller Dorsey High School, Culinary Training Program, Workforce Program

2016 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: R&D Scientific
  • Food Safety Achievement Award:Quon Yick Noodle Company
  • Food Processor of the Year: 99 RANCH MARKET
  • President's Award: Southern California Edison
  • Student Scholarship Recipient:Susan Miller, Dorsey High School, Culinary Arts Department
  • Student Scholarship Recipient:Nakisha McFadden, Los Angeles Trade Tech College, Culinary Arts Department
  • Student Scholarship Recipient:Anna Gomez, CalState Northridge, Food Science

2015 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: CuliFlex
  • Food Safety Achievement Award:A.I. Foods
  • Food Processor of the Year: Catalina Offshore Products
  • President's Award: Sabor Latino Food Show
  • Student Scholarship Recipient:Edward Shakhbazyan, CalState Northridge, Food Science
  • Student Scholarship Recipient:Chef JaNae Johnson, Los Angeles Trade Tech College-Culinary Arts
  • Student Scholarship Recipient:Dorsey High School Culinary Arts Department - Student Uniforms

2014 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: MEIRxRS
  • Food Safety Achievement Award: Soy Foods of America
  • Food Processor of the Year: Huy Fong Foods, Inc.
  • President's Award: Mas Hori & Associates
  • FIBR Appreciation Award: Southern California Edison
  • Most Innovative Product: Dandy Don's Homemade Ice Cream
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Karina Rodriguez, Chapman University Student-Food Science
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Jamal Williams, LATTC Culinary Arts Department
  • Student Scholarship Recipient: Ian Max, LATTC Culinary Arts Department

2013 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: Southern Ca. Edison
  • Food Safety Award: Caldwell Fresh Foods
  • Food Processor of the Year: Juanita's Foods
  • President's Award: Don Whittemore of Dandy Don's Homemade Ice Cream
  • Most Innovative Product: Pasta Mia

2012 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: F. Gavina and Sons
  • Food Processor of the Year: Giuliano's Bakery
  • Food Safety Achievement: Village Green Foods
  • Most Innovative Product: Village Green Foods
  • President's Award: Yvette Nunez

2011 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: Los Angeles Trade Tech College – Culinary Arts Department
  • Food Processor of the Year: Food Collective
  • Food Safety Achievement: Mama Bella
  • Most Innovative Product: Helen's Gourmet Bread
  • President's Award: Maria Sanchez

2010 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: Norwood Clark
  • Food Processor of the Year: F. Gavina and Sons
  • Food Safety Achievement: Cibaria International & Passport Foods
  • Most Innovative Product: El Burrito Mexican Food Products
  • Presidents Award: Helene Martinez

2009 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: So. Ca. Gas Co.
  • Food Processor of the Year: Caldwell Fresh Foods
  • Food Safety Achievement: New Century Snacks
  • Most Innovative Product: Mas Hori

2008 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: Linda Griego
  • Food Processor of the Year: El Burrito Mexican Food Products
  • Food Safety Achievement: Randall Foods
  • Most Innovative Product: Money Saver's Meats

2007 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: Regional Wholesale Food Processors Committee
  • Food Processor of the Year: Felbro Food Products
  • Food Safety Achievement Award: Ore-Cal
  • Most Innovative Product: Harvest 2000 Int'l

2006 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Decade: Community Development Technologies Center
  • Food Processor of the Year: Felbro Food Products

2005 WINNERS
  • Community Partner of the Year: Mas Hori
  • Food Processor of the Year: LuLu's Dessert
  • Food Safety Achievement: Flanigan Farms
  • Most Innovative Product: Dr. Soda Beverage Company