A Well-Deserved Boost for Your Career
More than $22,000 to be Awarded!
We genuinely believe that service technicians are an essential part of our industry. They properly install, maintain and repair equipment with patience and expertise…AND they’re really cool people!
That’s why we’re honored to support the commercial kitchen service community again in 2025 with CFESA training scholarships, covering the basic elements of gas, electric, water and refrigeration. How about some pocket money for school supplies, too? If you’re a technician, make sure to enter to win!
Enter TodayEnter for Chance to Win a $1,500 Award
Winners will receive a $1,000 CFESA training scholarship and $500 cash! Awards will be presented during CFESA Regional Meetings and the Annual Conference. For the training portion of the scholarship, winners should register by calling CFESA within 12 months of receiving the award.
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Opens Closes CFESA Region Eligible States # of Winners Winner(s) 2/1/25 3/13/25 Region 3 AR, AZ, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX 1 Addison Lotz 2/1/25 3/20/25 Region 4 AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV 1 Princeton Barnett 2/1/25 7/3/25 Region 5 CT, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT 1 ——— 2/1/25 7/24/25 Region 2 IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI 1 ——— 2/1/25 8/7/25 Region 1 AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY 1 ——— 10/5/25 10/8/25 All CFESA Regions All (In-Person Entries Only) 10 ———
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are at least 18 years old. See official rules here Official Rules .
Princeton Barnett
Caspers Service Company
I've been a technician for nearly 10 years. I started in HVAC and transitioned to restaurant equipment, which has presented diverse challenges and learning opportunities. My future goals include becoming a master technician and obtaining CFESA certification to enhance my skills and open new opportunities in the industry.
Addison Lotz
Cooper Contracting
My journey into this field started after working at Chick-fil-A for six years, where I discovered my passion for working on equipment. I enjoy being a technician because I can keep equipment functioning efficiently, preventing unnecessary replacements and reducing waste. My goal is to lead a team in Southern Louisiana, focusing on repairing equipment to support multiple Chick-fil-A locations.
The Scoop on CFESA
CFESA is the professional trade association for service and parts distributors. Its member companies and their technicians are dedicated to being the best in the foodservice industry. CFESA offers training and testing programs covering gas, electric, steam and ware-washing commercial food equipment.