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Tag: Faces of Diversity Award

2015 Faces of Diversity Award Winner: Carlito Jocson

2015 Faces of Diversity Award Winner: Carlito Jocson

Carlito Jocson emigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines at a very young age. While studying biochemistry in college, he…
April 17, 2015 · ·
2015 Faces of Diversity Award Winner: Nafees Alam

2015 Faces of Diversity Award Winner: Nafees Alam

Nafees Alam, who came to the U.S. from Bangladesh at age 17, entered the restaurant industry right out of college…
April 17, 2015 · ·
2015 Restaurant Neighbor Award Winner: Unsukay Community of Businesses

2015 Restaurant Neighbor Award Winner: Unsukay Community of Businesses

In response to an employee who was diagnosed with stage 4 gallbladder cancer and given a grave prognosis that warranted…
April 16, 2015 · ·
2015 Faces of Diversity Award Winner: Pamela Patton

2015 Faces of Diversity Award Winner: Pamela Patton

Pamela Patton has ‘Big Momma’ to thank for inspiration that would last a lifetime. With determination, a strong work ethic…
April 16, 2015 · ·
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Names 2015 Restaurant Neighbor, Faces of Diversity Award Winners

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Names 2015 Restaurant Neighbor, Faces of Diversity Award Winners

Restaurateurs Exemplify Opportunity, Achievement and Community Investment Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today its…
February 24, 2015 · ·
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Announces Call For Nominations For Prestigious Awards

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Announces Call For Nominations For Prestigious Awards

National Awards Recognize Excellence in Community Service and Achieving the American Dream Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association Educational…
September 15, 2014 · ·
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Recognizes Extraordinary Achievement and Leadership in the Restaurant Industry

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Recognizes Extraordinary Achievement and Leadership in the Restaurant Industry

Recipients of 2014 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity American Dream Awards Honored at April 29th Gala in Washington, D.C.…
April 30, 2014 · ·
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Honors Winners of The Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity Awards

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Honors Winners of The Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity Awards

Recipients Recognized for Excellence in Community Service and Entrepreneurship Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced…
April 7, 2014 · ·
Deadline Extended for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards Nominations

Deadline Extended for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards Nominations

Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today that it has extended the deadline for accepting…
November 21, 2013 · ·
Final Call For National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards Nominations

Final Call For National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards Nominations

Prestigious Awards Recognize Excellence in Community Service and Achieving the American Dream Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association Educational…
November 7, 2013 · ·
Call For Nominations Opens For National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards

Call For Nominations Opens For National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards

Prestigious Awards Recognize Excellence in Community Service and Achieving the American Dream Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association Educational…
September 16, 2013 · ·
Miguel Valdez, Executive Chef – 2013 Faces of Diversity American Dream Award Winner

Miguel Valdez, Executive Chef – 2013 Faces of Diversity American Dream Award Winner

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) recently honored its 2013 “Faces of Diversity American Dream” award winners.  The “Faces…
April 26, 2013 · ·
Sissy Ivy, ProStart Educator – 2013 Faces of Diversity American Dream Award Winner

Sissy Ivy, ProStart Educator – 2013 Faces of Diversity American Dream Award Winner

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) recently honored its 2013 “Faces of Diversity American Dream” award winners.  The “Faces…
April 26, 2013 · ·
Monique Trudnowski, Owner, Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar – 2013 Faces of Diversity American Dream Award Winner

Monique Trudnowski, Owner, Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar – 2013 Faces of Diversity American Dream Award Winner

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) recently honored its 2013 “Faces of Diversity American Dream” award winners.  The “Faces…
April 26, 2013 · ·
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Honors Winners of Restaurant Neighbor, Faces of Diversity Awards

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Honors Winners of Restaurant Neighbor, Faces of Diversity Awards

Recipients Recognized for Excellence in Community Service and Entrepreneurship Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) honored…
April 23, 2013 · ·

National Restaurant Association Seeks Individuals Who Have Achieved the American Dream for 2013 Faces of Diversity Award

Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association (NRA) encourages restaurant operators nationwide to apply or nominate a fellow industry professional…
October 22, 2012 · ·

Applications Period Open for National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Industry Awards

Restaurants nationwide now have the chance to gain national recognition by applying for the National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry…
October 4, 2011 · ·

Restaurant News Bites: Chop’t, Golden Corral, Shakey’s

Amporn Vasquez, the head chef at Pizza by Elizabeths, was honored by the National Restaurant Association with a Faces of…
April 17, 2011 · ·

Pizza by Elizabeths Executive Chef, Amporn Vasquez, Receives Faces of Diversity Award

The National Restaurant Association has honored Amporn Vasquez, executive chef of Pizza by Elizabeths in Greenville, Del., with its 2011…
April 14, 2011 · ·

The Culinary Institute of America and Silver Ventures Inc. Receive 2011 Faces of Diversity Inspiration Award

The National Restaurant Association has honored The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and San Antonio-based Silver Ventures Inc., with its…
April 14, 2011 · ·

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant Owners Receive 2011 Faces of Diversity Award

The National Restaurant Association today honored Ethiopian sisters Berekti and Akberet Mengistu, owner-operators of Mesob restaurant in Montclair, N.J., with…
April 13, 2011 · ·

McDonald’s Franchisee Richard Castro Receives 2011 Faces of Diversity Award

The National Restaurant Association honored Richard Castro, a 20-restaurant McDonald’s franchisee in El Paso, Texas, with its 2011 Faces of…
April 13, 2011 · ·

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