06-04-2010
Major Jim Beach was one of nine nationwide award recipients for achievement and leadership
On Monday, May 24, the 2010 International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) Gold & Silver Plate Celebration honored the food industry's most impressive members, which included one of the Sheriff's Office's own.
Major Jim Beach, director of food services for the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, was one of nine Silver Plate Award recipients. Major Beach was recognized in the Specialty Foodservices category. The IFMA noted his accomplishments for "spearheading exceptional operations and exhibiting grace under pressure in a challenging environment."
"The Sheriff's Office is dedicating significant resources to introduce and maintain high-quality standards in how we operate. Major Beach's accomplishment is one of the best examples of the professionals of the OPSO performing at the top of their game in a challenging environment. He deserves and has earned this recognition," said Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman.
For 56 years, the Silver Plate Award has been given to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in both the foodservice industry and their communities. Award categories included colleges and universities, independent restaurants, health care, chain restaurants, hotels, business and industry, and elementary and secondary schools.
New Orleans restaurateur Ralph Brennan, a past Silver Plate Award recipient, was on-hand at the event.
A jury of trade press editors and previous award winners reviewed hundreds of candidates before selecting the nine 2010 Silver Plate Award winners.
About the IFMA
IFMA brings together the expertise of the Gold and Silver Plate Award winners to help further the development and implementation of industry projects, specifically the need for improved education, training, and manpower recruitment. Award winners also provide a Speakers Forum to voice ideas, recognize outstanding industry achievement, and encourage professionalism and high ethical standards within the industry.
About the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO) operates the Parish jail facilities, providing for the care, custody and control of incarcerated subjects. The Sheriff's Office executes all writs, orders, and processes of the Traffic, Municipal and Criminal courts. Sheriff's Deputies are peace officers with the full authority to conduct criminal investigations and make arrests within Orleans Parish.
