The Restaurateur of the Year award is given each year to a restaurant operator that is viewed as highly successful in the eyes of other restaurateurs, employees and within the community. Level of involvement in the industry as well as contributions to enhancing the overall image of the food service industry are considered in determining the winner. This year’s winner is Sara Foster, of Foster’s Market in Chapel Hill and Durham.More...
The Lodging Operator of the Year award honors the men and women who manage North Carolina’s 1,600 lodging properties. This person would have demonstrated operational excellence along with making significant contributions to the industry, and the community in which they work. Michael Martino of the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center of Durham will be taking home this year’s award.More...
NCRLA’s award for Supplier of the Year will go to Douglas Pearce, owner of Design Food Group. The winners of this award must be viewed as highly successful in the eyes of his or her fellow operators, employees, and the community. Candidates are seen to have made contributions to the industry on the basis of his/her own business ethics and have contributed to the overall image of the hospitality industry. More...
Finally, the winner of this year’s Griff & June Glover award will go to Brad Hurley, owner of 42nd St. Oyster Bar in Raleigh. The award, named for two of the association’s most dedicated members, the late Griff and June Glover, is given to the person who best exemplifies the Glovers’ distinguished service to NCRLA by going above and beyond the call of duty for the association. This means the winner will have made significant contributions of time and effort in helping NCRLA accomplish its mission of protecting, promoting, informing and improving the restaurant and lodging industries in North Carolina.More...
The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club will host the 2010 NCRLA "Taste of North Carolina." The ultimate celebration of the finest Hospitality services NC has to offer. With a complete focus on North Carolina food and beverage products and a more interactive format the event is sure to be an evening to remember! The awards for top restaurateur, top lodging operator, top supplier, and the June Griff Glover Award for most dedicated service to the industry will be given out!
Be sure you don't miss the opportunity to gather with hundreds of other NC Hospitality operators in our community.
If you believe in buying local, and supporting local goods and services, this event is for you!
Sponsorship
Become a Taste of North Carolina Sponsor and support this statewide event while giving your business unbeatable exposure.
Sponsorship opportunities are currently available
Tickets are $79 each. Need overnight accomodations?The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club has offered an outstanding group rate of $149 ++, make reservations online or call 800-443-3853 (Group code is 185026).
For more information on the event, the awards, or how to become a sponsor, Click Here or contact Rebecca Crews at 1-800-582-8750.
North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
6036 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 844-0098 - Fax: (919) 844-0190 - Member Hotline: (800) 582-8750
