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INDUSTRYNEWS
The award goes to ...
These forward-thinking members of our community were honored during
RCA+ for their achievements in the industry and their commitment to RCA.
2021 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Susanna Tolini has been the executive research chef at Kayem
Foods for more than 13 years. After graduating with a degree
in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales, she began working in
product development. Later, Ms. Tolini and her husband owned a
fine dining French restaurant, receiving numerous accolades from
critics.
She is an active RCA volunteer and has been chair of the New
England Regional Hub since 2012. She was instrumental in the
region's charitable efforts with the Greater Boston Food Bank,
which eventually blossomed into the RCA's Annual Month of
Giving. Ms. Tolini has dedicated her time and talent as an RCA
Student Culinology Competition judge for nine years, as well.
" Culinology has been part of my background for many years,
Susanna Tolini, CRC
Executive Research Chef
Kayem Foods, Inc.
2021 PIONEER AWARD
Since 2004, Chef John Draz has served as executive
research chef for Ed Miniat, developing products and
menu items for the frozen food industry and national
restaurant chains. In a career spanning 40 years, Mr.
Draz has worked at numerous restaurants and was
a founding faculty member of the Kendall College
School of Culinary Arts. He has earned certifications
from the American Culinary Federation, including
Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary
Educator, and is recognized as a Certified Research
Chef by the RCA.
" In receiving this award for professional
John Draz, CEC, CCE, CRC
Executive Research Chef
Ed Miniat LLC
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accomplishments, I recognize the integral role RCA
played in expanding my food career beyond culinary
arts and higher education and into food product
development, " Mr. Draz said in an acceptance
speech at RCA+. " In the spirit of collaboration that
defines RCA, I'll continue to pay it forward by sharing
what I've learned with others. "
whether it was when my husband and I owned a restaurant or in
my role doing product development. When I learned about RCA in
2007, I knew this was the right place for me to be. I knew this was
a place where I could learn a lot and flourish in the way I've always
wanted my career to grow, " Ms. Tolini shared in her acceptance
speech at RCA+.

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