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Cini-Little’s William Eaton to Receive FE&S’ 2016 Hall of Fame Award

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies proudly announces that William Eaton, chairman of foodservice consulting firm Cini-Little, is the recipient of its 2016 Hall of Fame Award. Eaton will accept his award during FE&S’ 2016 Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala, which will take place May 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.

Last year, Eaton retired from his active consulting role at Cini-Little after 45 years with the company. Eaton teamed with colleague Ted Farrand on the Mitsitam Native Foods Café at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., which was named Facility Design Project of the Year by FE&S in 2007.

“Bill Eaton is widely considered an expert in foodservice design and he remains a tireless supporter of the foodservice industry at large,” said Maureen Slocum, publisher of FE&S. “Bill has done a lot of good for the overall foodservice industry. He supports his supply chain partners and is known for creating win-win scenarios. Despite all of his success, Bill remains very well grounded and is held in high regard by his peers.”

Eaton is a past president and fellow of the Foodservice Consultants Society International. He is also a trustee and life member of the Cornell University Council. Eaton has held leadership roles with the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management, the Society for the Advancement of Food Service Research and the Cornell Hotel Society, where he served as international president. He has been active as a judge for the National Restaurant Association’s Kitchen Innovations Award since its inception in 2004.

“Receiving this award is more than amazing and it means a lot to me, especially when you look at the people who have accepted it before me,” Eaton said.

FE&S is able to present its 2016 Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards thanks to the generous support of its three platinum sponsors: Manitowoc FoodserviceTrue and Unified Brands.

FE&S’ Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala recognizes the foodservice community’s brightest stars by presenting them with some of the industry’s most time-honored awards. Held each year on the Saturday of the National Restaurant Association’s trade show in Chicago, this event brings together the best of the best to celebrate the ongoing success of the foodservice industry. Other awards to be presented the evening of May 21 include FE&S’ Top Achievers, Facility Design Project of the Year and DSR of the Year.

Anyone interested in sponsorship information or in attending FE&S’ 2016 Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala should contact Maureen Slocum at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (630) 715-1553.