TRA Awards
Hall of Honor
The Texas Restaurant Association Hall of Honor is the highest recognition members of the TRA can achieve. Winners are selected by a committee made up of past TRA presidents and Hall of Honor members. Individuals are honored for their commitment to the foodservice industry, the association and their communities. New Hall of Honor members are inducted at the TRA President’s Gala held each June during the SW Foodservice Expo.
Outstanding Restaurateurs
Each year, Texas Restaurant Association chapters honor a single restaurateur as Outstanding Restaurateur. These individuals are honored for outstanding commitment and contributions to the industry, the local association and to their communities.
TRA Education Foundation Excellence Award
Excellence Awards sponsored by:
Presented by the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation, this award recognizes excellence in restaurant employees. Individuals are honored in three categories: front of the house, back of the house and manger. These individuals are honored for their leadership, positive customer service and contributions to the restaurant.
Winners are chosen at the chapter level and then a committee selects the state winner in each category, who receive $1,000 each and a trip to the TRA President’s Gala held at the Southwest Foodservice Expo to accept the award and be honored by leaders of the industry.
TRAEF accepts nominations through out the year. Deadline to be considered for the TRAEF Excellence Award is May 1 of each year. To nominate someone from your restaurant, print out a copy of the nomination form, please click here. Or complete the Online registration form.
2010 State-Wide Excellence Award Recipients
Front of the House
Stan Smith, Perini Ranch Steakhouse, Buffalo Gap
Back of the House
Joel Quintella, Zentner's Daughter Steakhouse, San Angelo
Manager
Joan Tubbs, Zentner's Daughter Steakhouse, San Angelo
2010 Chapter Excellence Award Recipients
Front of the House
Back of the House
Manager
