2018 GRACE Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement – Gerry Klaskala, We’re Cookin’ Inc.

Chairman's Honor – Representative Meagan Hanson and Senator Renee Unterman, Georgia State House of Representatives and Georgia State Senate

Restaurateur of the Year (Small/Independent) – Federico Castellucci III, Castellucci Hospitality Group

Restaurateur of the Year (Large/Corporate) – Delaware North

Industry Partner of the Year – Bennett Thrasher

Hospitality Hero of the Year – Andre Gomez, Porch Light Latin Kitchen

Diversity in Leadership – Eddie Hernandez, Taqueria Del Sol

Restaurant Manager of the Year – Sammy Jimenez, Hal’s on Old Ivy

Restaurant Employee of the Year – Richard Davis, Goldbergs Fine Foods