Lifetime Achievement – Robby Kukler, Kukler Restaurant Advisory and Fifth Group Restaurant

Chairman's Honor – Karen Bremer, Georgia Restaurant Association 

Restaurateur of the Year – EPIC Restaurant (Jamie Keating) 

Emerging Restaurateur of the Year – MAD Hospitality (Preston Snyder)

Industry Partner of the Year – United Distributors

Hospitality Hero of the Year – Local Three Kitchen & Bar, Unsukay

People’s Choice Awards

The People’s Choice Awards feature four award categories: All awards were nominated and voted on by the Georgia restaurant community (guests, employees, suppliers and vendors). 

• Favorite Neighborhood Hangout – Taqueria Tsunami, Fork U Concepts
• Favorite Born-and-Raised Beverage – Monday Night Brewing
• Favorite Eatertainment Experience – The Painted Pin and The Painted Duck, Painted Hospitality
• Uniquely Georgia Restaurant – Local Three Kitchen & Bar, Unsukay

Restaurant Manager of the Year – Brian Steiper, Dash Hospitality

Restaurant Employee of the Year – Matt Bryant, Sweet Auburn BBQ

Hall of Fame – Tony Conway, Legendary Events

Hall of Fame – Anna Hsu, Hsu’s Gourmet and Pacific Rim Bistro

Hall of Fame – Ray Schoenbaum, Ray’s Restaurants LLC