The FMI Foundation created the Gold Plate Award in 2013 to highlight the outstanding programs implemented by the retail food industry to encourage family meals. Examples include healthy family meals, quick and easy family meals and recipes, cooking with kids, themed dinners, breakfast with the family, MyPlate meals, and much more. The award recognizes outstanding programs that food industry companies have implemented, to encourage families to share at least one more family meal a week with their blood or chosen families.

We’re setting the table and dusting off the mitts for this September’s Family Meals Month! And instead of serving up the same meal from last year, the FMI Foundation team has working to improve the 2025 Gold Plate Awards for our members and family meals enthusiasts alike!

Check out the 2025 Gold Plate Award winners and honorable mentions.