Join the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) for the annual Industry Awards Celebration held during the Mid-America Restaurant Expo. We spotlight leaders and professionals of Ohio’s restaurant and foodservice industry to honor their dedication, excellence and service to the industry, communities and beyond.
2019 ORA INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATION
January 13, 2019 - Ivory Room
The January 13, 2019 event is being hosted by industry legend Cameron Mitchell, Founder and CEO of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, and his team at the Ivory Room, a chic and modern event space with a stunning panoramic view of Downtown Columbus.
In addition to recognition at the event, award winners will also receive statewide marketing exposure in the form of a press releases, recognition on the ORA website and other communications. Nomination forms (below) will be accepted until September 14, 2018.
TICKETS:
SUNDAY JANUARY 13, 6:00PM - $35 per person.
Includes dinner, open bar and awards ceremony.
REGISTER: midamericarestaurantexpo.com/register
Award Categories and Criteria
The Claude F. Morton, Jr. Lifetime Achievement
The ORA’s most prestigious award given to one restaurateur for exceptional lifetime service to the restaurant industry and his/her community. Nominees must have been an ORA member for 10+ years.
Outstanding Restaurateur
A restaurateur(s) recognized for his/her extraordinary contributions to the restaurant industry – a leader that implements innovative ideas, demonstrates passion for the industry and their community. One winner selected from the following regions: Northern Ohio, Central Ohio and Southern Ohio.
Outstanding Vendor
A company and/or leader recognized for exceptional service to the restaurant community.
Outstanding Public Official
This award honors public officials who fight for the best interest of small business owners and the restaurant community.
Outstanding Industry Educator
This award honors an educator who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the advancement of the Ohio foodservice industry.
Industry Innovator
This award is presented to an individual or company that has applied a new product or creative approach, resulting in the growth or transformation of their business.
Tech Titan
Recognizing an individual or organization for their use of technology to enhance their business or impact the foodservice industry.
Rising Star
Honors an emerging leader in the foodservice industry – one whose work demonstrates ongoing exceptional growth and high potential for future impact.
Nourishing the Community
Recognizing an individual or organization for their outstanding contributions through community service or charitable involvement.
Front of the House
Serves as a model employee by displaying an outstanding work ethic, excellent customer service and is a leader among their peers. Nominees must be in a non-managerial position at an Ohio
Restaurant Association member restaurant.
Back of the House
Serves as a model employee by displaying an outstanding work ethic, excellent attention to detail and is a leader among their peers. Nominees must be in a non-managerial position at an Ohio
Restaurant Association member restaurant.
- Nominees may be an individual, a team or a partnership with one or more foodservice business operations. Nominees may be working, retired or deceased. There is no limit to the number of individuals nominated. Self-nominations are allowed.
- Nominees for The Claude F. Morton Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award must have been an ORA member for 10+ years.
- A separate nomination form must be completed for each individual nominated. Photocopied forms are accepted. Each area of the form must be completed to be considered for nomination.
- All recipients are strongly encouraged to attend the Industry Celebration on January 13, 2019 in Columbus to receive their award and be recognized by the foodservice industry.
- Complete the official Nomination Form and submit in writing no more than 1-2 page(s)
describing the nominee’s contributions and accomplishments. Ask the nominee for a bio to submit in addition to the 1-2 page narrative.