an unforgettable evening
celebrating Ohio's
best & brightest
celebrating Ohio's
best & brightest
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BEFORE THE INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATION.
Monday, December 4, 2023
Villa Milano
1630 Schrock Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
The Industry Awards Celebration is an opportunity for the Ohio Restaurant Association to focus on the hard work, commitment and outstanding professional & community services of our members throughout the year. The evening is dedicated to recognizing the importance of the extraordinary contributions and innovative ideas our industry brings through technology, charitable contributions, transformative products and dedication to education.
Event Timeline:
5 p.m. Guest Arrival and Cocktail Hour
6 p.m. Dinner
7 p.m. Awards
8:30 p.m. End of Awards Ceremony
9 p.m. Guest Departure
nearby hotel accommodations
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris
409 Altair Parkway
Westerville, OH 43082
Room Rate $190-$210
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus/Polaris
8805 Orion Place
Columbus, OH 4324
Room Rate $120-$140
Hyatt Place
Columbus/Polaris
2006 Polaris Parkway Columbus, OH 4324
Room Rate: $110-$130
Restaurants recognized for their 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.
The ORA’s highest award given to one restaurateur for exceptional lifetime service to the restaurant industry and their community. Nominees must have been an ORA member for 10+ years and active in the industry for at least 15 years.
Recognizing an individual or organization for their outstanding contributions through community service or charitable involvement.
Honors an emerging leader in the foodservice industry – one whose work demonstrates ongoing exceptional growth and high potential for future impact.
This award recognizes the restaurant employees that you come back to see repeatedly. Servers, bartenders, hosts, food runners and anyone who directly interacts with guests is eligible for this award. Nominees must be in a non-managerial position at an Ohio Restaurant Association member restaurant.
This award is presented to an individual or company applying a new product or creative approach or has used technology to enhance business grow and/or transformation of their business.
This award recognizes the restaurant employees that do all the work you don’t see. Sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers and anyone who works in the kitchen are eligible for this award. Nominees must be in a non-managerial position at an Ohio Restaurant Association member restaurant.
In partnership with local health departments, this award honors a restaurant or company with an outstanding cleanliness and food safety record.
This award honors an educator who demonstrates exceptional dedication to the advancement of Ohio’s foodservice industry.
Outstanding ProStart student that embodies the ProStart Core Values of leadership, passion and community and shows great promise and aptitude for a future career in the foodservice industry.
This award honors public officials who fight for the best interest of small business owners and the restaurant community.
The Ohio Restaurant Association Hall of Fame (up to 3 inductees): Given to an individual or entity that has operated in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry in Ohio for at least 25 years and is a member of the Ohio Restaurant Association.
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors
Questions about the event?
Shoshanna Gross
P: 917.628.3198
E: sgross@ohiorestaurant.org