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The 3rd Annual GRACE Awards Nominations

The 3rd Annual Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards Gala signifies a landmark occasion as we recognize and pay tribute to the leaders who have made outstanding contributions to Georgia’s restaurant industry.

This peer nomination process ensures that our Industry is truly honoring the most deserving of our own. The GRACE Awards criteria may be viewed here.

Nominations for the 2009 GRACE Awards closed on August 1, 2009.

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

Congratulations to the 2nd Annual GRACE Awards finalists!

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.