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 2009 - 3rd Annual Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards

These finalists were recognized at the GRACE Awards Gala on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.

Chef Virginia Willis, Keynote

Jeff Dauler, Mistress of Ceremonies

Karen Bremer, Lifetime Achievement Award

Restaurateur of the Year

GRACE Award Winner:
Hank Clark - Marlow's Tavern

Finalists:
Niko Karatassos - Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
Mark & Nancy Oswald - Ruth's Chris Steak House

Industry Partner of the Year

GRACE Award Winner:
Royal Cup Coffee - Jason Howell

Finalists:
Gas South, LLC - Chris Coan
Georgia Power Company- Barbara Wilson

Distinguished Service Award

GRACE Award Winner:
Patrick Cuccaro - Affairs to Remember Caterers

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

The Innovator Award

GRACE Award Winner:
Holly Elmore - Green Foodservice Alliance

Finalists:
Chef Patrick Gebrayel - Dunwoody Country Club
Bill Johnson - The Johnson Studio

Lifetime Achievement Award

GRACE Award Winner:
Karen Bremer