Local Community Recognition
- Iron Chef Winner York County Iron Chef Competition, York County Food Bank, Sous Chef Joshua House, 2024
- Simply the Best Caterer, Harrisburg Magazine, 2002 – 2024
- Simply the Best Wedding and Event Planner / Designer, Harrisburg Magazine, 2013 – 2021, 2023
- Simply the Best Event Coordinator, Harrisburg Magazine, 2022
- Simply the Best Rental Company, Harrisburg Magazine, 2012
- Best of Harrisburg Catering & Event Design, Susquehanna Style, 2013-2022, 2024
- Best of Dauphin Cumberland Florist, Susquehanna Style, 2023-2024
- 2016 Woman of Influence Jennifer Delaye, Central Pennsylvania Business Journal
- Entrepreneur of the Year, Harrisburg Regional Chamber, 2014
- Top 100 Women Owned Businesses in PA, 2008
- Inc. 5000 Award (One of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Eating Place Industry), 2007
- Small Business of the Year, Central Penn Business Journal, 2005
- Small Business of the Year, Harrisburg Regional Chamber, 2005
- Pennsylvania’s “Best 50 Women in Business”, 2002
National and International Recognition
- Heart Leader of the Year MIBE (Make it Better Everyday) Award, JDK President Steve Sanchez, MIBE Summit in Denver, CO, 2023
- CATIE Award Winner Best Catered Wedding, International Caterers Association, 2013, 2016, 2022
- CATIE Award Winner Chef of the Year, Chef Jay Varga, International Caterers Association, 2022
- CATIE Award Winner Best Main Course, International Caterers Association, 2020
- CATIE Award Winner Best Catering Menu, International Caterers Association, 2016
- Best Off‐Premise Catered Event of the Year, National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), 2014
- ACE Award (Achievement in Catering Excellence), Catersource Magazine, 2014
- Gala Award for Best Wedding with Budget Under $1,000 per Guest, Special Events Magazine, 2013
- Gala Award for Best Off-Premise Catered Event, Special Events Magazine, 2012
- Bride’s Choice Best Caterer, Hall of Fame, The Knot, 2008 – 2024
- WeddingWire Bride’s Choice and WeddingWire Rated, 2010 – 2024
- Style Me Pretty Little Black Book Member 2010 – 2018
- Style Me Pretty Features 2010-2012, 2017, 2019, 2024
- People Features 2022, 2024
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