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 2008 - 2nd Annual Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards

These finalists were recognized at the GRACE Awards Gala on Sunday, November 19, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.

Coby Brooks, Keynote

Monica Pearson, Mistress of Ceremonies

Truett Cathy, Lifetime Achievement Award

Restaurateur of the Year

GRACE Award Winner:
Anna Hsu- Silk Restaurant, Hsu's Gourmet, Pacific Rim Bistro

Finalists:
Karen Bremer - City Grill & Dailey's Restaurants
Bob Campbell - Tappan Street Restaurant Group, Inc. (dba) Taco Mac

Industry Partner of the Year

GRACE Award Winner:
The Law offices of Charles Y. Hoff (Affiliated with Taylor, Busch, Slipakoff & Duma, LLP. - Charles Yale Hoff

Finalists:
Gas South - Chris Coan
Royal Cup Coffee - Jason Howell

Distinguished Service Award

GRACE Award Winner:
Lee Chadwick- The Metropolitan Club

Finalists:
Kat Cole - Hooters of America, Inc.
Bobby Donlan - Donlan & Greenbaum's New York Prime

The Innovator Award

GRACE Award Winner:
Chef Matt Cohen - The New South Cafe, Coastal Catering Alliance, Savannah DMC

Finalists:
Chef Patrick Gebrayel - Dunwoody Country Club
Chef Linton Hopkins - Restaurant Eugene, Holeman & Finch Public House

Lifetime Achievement Award

GRACE Award Winner:
Truett Cathy - Chick-fil-A, Inc.