Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - November/December 2023 - 44

PROFESSIONAL
THE IMPORTANCE OF
recognition
BY THOMAS THAMAN, CDM, CFPP
WHILE IT MAY BE EASY TO DISMISS
professional recognition as " just
another trophy or plaque " to satisfy
a need to be rewarded, professional
recognition can be an important
component to enhance a career
path. Awards and Recognition are
part of a professional resume and
on LinkedIn, it is a separate category
in a profile. This tells a potential
employer that your accomplishments
are not only unique, but have been
validated through established best
practice. Your resume may list
accomplishments in your job history,
but professional recognition validates
those accomplishments.
Professional recognition also provides
a CDM, CFPP with needed credibility
within their own organization. In
a multi-disciplinary environment,
each member strives to position their
knowledge and skills to better serve the
patient or resident. What better way to
accomplish this than as a recognized
trendsetter in the profession you
represent?
In 2014, ANFP established the current
awards program for CDM, CFPPs and
other industry partners. The purpose
of this initiative is to celebrate the
accomplishments of the CDM, CFPP
both within their chapters, and their
innovative approaches within their
workplace.
Since 2014, many CDM, CFPPs have
had the privilege of being recognized
for their innovative work in dining
services and financial management.
Select individuals have also been
highlighted through the CDM, CFPP of
the Month feature in Edge magazine,
and the Spotlight Award for their
dedication to both their chapter and
for professional accomplishments in
their career. The awards program also
recognizes our business partners who
support the mission of ANFP, NFEF,
and the CBDM. Most importantly, the
awards program salutes our many
CDM, CFPPs who have given decades
of service to the organization, and
applauds our newer CDM, CFPPs who
have enthusiastically gotten involved
with their chapters by taking on
leadership roles to continue shaping
the future of ANFP.
All award recipients are promoted
nationally through ANFP's Marketing
Team to the established social media
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accounts and trade publications
through press releases. Videos of
all recipients are created and can be
streamed on ANFPtv and available
to view at any time. Many of our
recipients have been celebrated by
their local media through interviews
and feature articles. Employers
have also recognized their award
winning CDM, CFPPs with receptions
and acknowledgments in their staff
communications because they are
proud of their achievement. The
recognition is also a reflection on the
facility and team they represent.
Winning an award gives the CDM,
CFPP the opportunity to attend ANFP's
Annual Conference & Expo (ACE)
through complimentary registration.
Attending ACE allows these individuals
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