Luncheons

NFRA Annual Membership Luncheon featuring the 2025 Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame

Monday, October 20 · 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Membership Luncheon serves as NFRA’s official annual business meeting where the latest members of the Board of Directors will be installed. Current NFRA Chair, Tracy Aquila, will review NFRA’s accomplishments and highlights over the past year.

The 2025 inductees to the Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame will also be honored. Congratulations to Tom Robaczewski, retired Director of Sales of Bimbo Bakeries USA and Joey Bates, Senior Director of Store Development and Strategy – Construction, Maintenance, and Market Refresh at Harris Teeter.

Thanks to our Annual Membership Luncheon Sponsors:

Tuesday Golden Penguin Awards Luncheon

Tuesday, October 21 · 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

This luncheon will honor the 2025 Golden Penguin Award winners for NFRA’s annual promotions:

– March Frozen Food Month
– June Dairy Month
– June/July Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties

Only the most successful in-store promotions receive the elite distinction of being named a Golden Penguin Award winner; they represent the most original and resourceful merchandising strategies in our creative industry.

The highly anticipated announcement of the Top Marketer awards winners will be revealed for the first time, which recognizes the highest scoring entry in each of the Overall Marketing Campaign subcategories.

Want a chance at winning a Golden Penguin Award? Find the full details on the NFRA website here!