GRACE Archive

The GRACE peer nomination process ensures that our Industry is truly honoring the most deserving of our own. The GRACE Awards criteria may be viewed here. To make a nomination for the 2010 GRACE Awards, click here.

GRACE 2007 - Inaugural Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards

These finalists were recognized at the GRACE Awards Gala on Sunday, November 7, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.

Ted Turner, Keynote

Nadia Bilchik, Mistress of Ceremonies

Restaurateur of the Year

GRACE Award Winner:
Robby Kukler, Kris Reinhard and Steve Simon - Fifth Group Restaurants

Finalists:
Anna and Raymond Hsu - Silk
Nancy Oswald - Ruth's Chris Steak House

Industry Partner of the Year

GRACE Award Winner:
U.S. Foodservice - Keith Knight

Finalists:
The Coca-Cola Company - Ben Shanley
Gas South - Chris Coan and Cobb Pearson
Royal Cup Coffee - Jason Howell
Taylor, Busch, Slipakoff & Duma, LLP - Charles Hoff

Distinguished Service Award

GRACE Award Winner:
Chef Michael Deihl - East Lake Golf Club

Finalists:
Lee Chadwick - The Metropolitan Club
Bobby Donlan - Donlan & Greenbaum's New York Prime

The Innovator Award

GRACE Award Winner:
Bob Amick - Concentrics Restaurants

Finalists:
Jaime Gonzalez - Frontera Mex-Mex Grill
George McKerrow - Ted's Montana Grill and We're Cookin' Inc.

Distinguished Service Award

GRACE Award Winners:
George McKerrow - Ted's Montana Grill and We're Cookin' Inc.
Pano Karatassos - Buckhead Life Restaurant Group