AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods
Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced the recipients of this
year's pair of $10,000 Hormel Heroes
Scholarships. The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program, created by
Hormel Foods to support students with military backgrounds pursuing
degrees in culinary arts or foodservice management, is administered
by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
(NRAEF).
"Hormel Foods proudly supports the members of our military, who
have made substantial sacrifices for our nation. These scholarships
show our appreciation for students who serve or have served our
country and are pursuing careers in the foodservice industry," said
Mark Ourada, group vice president of
Hormel Foods Foodservice. "Congratulations to this year's
scholarship recipients, Christina
Gilman and Angela Thompson,
and thank you for your service."
Gilman is a sergeant serving in the U.S. Marine Corps as a 3381
foodservice specialist aboard Camp Pendleton. She is in the second
year of her program at American Public University, majoring in
hospitality management with a concentration in foodservice. Upon
completion, she will earn a bachelor's degree and a certificate in
restaurant operations.
"As a Marine, wife, mother and eternal student, I thank you from
the bottom of my heart for believing in me and investing in my
future," said Gilman. "The opportunities being granted from your
generous support are immeasurable, and I am so excited to embark on
the next steps in my career and education."
Thompson is a military veteran who served as a lieutenant
colonel in the U.S. Air Force. She is pursuing an associate's
degree in hospitality management from St.
Louis Community College. She currently manages a
bed-and-breakfast and aspires to open her own establishment
someday.
"This scholarship not only allows me to complete my academic
studies, but the principles taught in the course help to expand my
knowledge base and improve my performance as manager for a
bed-and-breakfast," said Thompson. "Although my expertise is
greatly improving because of this learning experience, the true
beneficiaries of this scholarship will be the guest at the
BnB."
"On Veterans Day, the National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is proud to celebrate our nation's
heroes through continued education and training as they transition
back to civilian life," said Rob
Gifford, president of the NRAEF. "Thanks to our partners at
Hormel Foods, we can offer veterans the financial support they need
to improve their skills and advance their careers. Congratulations
to Christina and Angela – we're proud to have you join us as NRAEF
scholars."
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food
company with over $9 billion in
annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands
include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel®
Natural Choice®, Applegate®,
Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black
Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other
beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index
and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global
2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is
one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on
Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate
Citizens" list for the 12th year in a row, and has
received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate
responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by
its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring
some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across
the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and
http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
About the National Restaurant Association Educational
Foundation (NRAEF)
As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant
Association, the National Restaurant Association Education
Foundation's mission of service to the public is dedicated to
enhancing the industry's training and education, career development
and community engagement efforts. The NRAEF and its programs work
to Attract, Employer and Advance today's and tomorrow's restaurant
and foodservice workforce. NRAEF programs include:
ProStart® — a high school career and technical
educational program; Restaurant Ready — partnering with
community-based organizations to provide justice-involved youth
with skills and training and job opportunities; Military — helping
military servicemen and women transition their skills to restaurant
and foodservice and hospitality degrees; and the Hospitality Sector
Registered Apprenticeship Project — a partnership with the American
Hotel & Lodging Association providing a hospitality
apprenticeship program for the industry. For more information about
the NRAEF, visit ChooseRestaurants.org.
Contact: Dean Peters
507-434-6352
media@hormel.com
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