One of the defining events of our yearly Franchisee Leadership Summit is the AAFD Total Quality Franchising Awards (TQF Awards). The TQF Awards allow us to showcase exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions to the franchising community, as well as the franchisees, associations, attorneys and supplier members who are leading the charge in the fight for fair franchising.
Proudly, the AAFD announces nominations for 2025 AAFD Member TQF Awards, which recognizes advancement within our AAFD associations. Take a look at the list to see if you recognize any names. You might even see your own!
* Some nominees have chosen to remain anonymous due to sensitive and privacy considerations.
Franchisee Member of the Year
This award recognizes an individual AAFD member franchisee who has worked hard to advance the ideals and vision of Total Quality Franchising during the past year. This individual embodies the spirit of fair franchising and has made a difference in the AAFD and franchising community, as well as their franchise system and brand.
Nominees:
- Steve Goodwin (Independent Association of iTrip® Vacations Franchisees)
- Scott Melchi (Legacy Network Dealer Group, formerly Line-X Chapter))
- Sandra Zamalis (IACT International Association of Cognitive Training)
- Scott Brown (Independent Association of Fantastic Sams® Franchises)
- Butch Aggen (GSFOA – Great School Franchise Owners Association)
Supporting Member of the Year Award
The Supporting Member of the Year Award recognizes an AAFD Supplier or Attorney Member that has provided great assistance to our members over the last year.
Nominees:
- Mosley Strategy Group – Cory Mosley, Company Principal
- Marks & Klein, LLC – Justin Klein, Partner
- Dady & Gardner P.A. – Mark Dady, Partner
- Einbinder & Dunn, LLP – Michael Einbinder, Founding Partner
- Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski, P.A. – Robert Einhorn, Senior Partner
AAFD Chapter of the Year Award
This award recognizes the AAFD Chapter that has made the most progress in the previous year. In determining the winner of this award, we look at things like membership growth, membership retention, overall chapter activity, and chapter achievements. The Chapter of the Year Award showcases all that a well-functioning, committed chapter can achieve for its membership.
Nominees:
- Independent Association of Enviro-Master Services® Franchisees (EMF)
- Independent Association of Fetch! Pet Care® Franchisees (IAFPC)
- International Association of Cognitive Training (IACT)
- Legacy Network Dealer Group
- IARF*
Rookie Chapter of the Year Award
The Rookie Chapter of the Year Award goes to a chapter that was created in the last year that has shown the most growth, activity, and forward momentum. This award celebrates the development of a thriving new AAFD chapter that we hope will continue to achieve great things for its members.
Nominees:
- National Dog Training Association (NDTA)
- Independent Association of Fantastic Sams® Franchises (IAFSF)
- Independent Association of Fetch! Pet Care® Franchisees (IAFPC)
- i9 Independent Owners Association (i9IOA)
- International Association of Cognitive Training (IACT)
- Merry Maids® Franchise Owners Association (MMFOA)
- IARF*
AAFD Trailblazer Awards
The AAFD Trailblazer Awards are presented to individuals who have worked tirelessly to increase membership within their franchisee chapter.
2025 Honorees:
- Amy Rahm (Crumbl Franchise Partner Association – CFPA)
- Butch Aggen (A Great School Franchise Owners Association – GSFOA)
- Craig Berlin (Independent Association of Basecamp® Franchisees – IABCF)
- Jon Wittmer (IARF)
- Michelle Hecker-Davis (International Association of Cognitive Training – IACT)
- Scott Brown (Independent Association of Fantastic Sams® Franchises – IAFSF)
- Scott Melchi (Legacy Network Dealer Group)
- Steve Goodwin (Independent Association of iTrip® Vacations Franchisees – IAITF)
* Some nominees have chosen to remain anonymous due to sensitive and privacy considerations.
