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The Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards
The Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards (RALA) is the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s premier leadership recognition event designed to spotlight individuals who are advancing the restaurant industry through these four awards:
The 2026 RALA Awards ceremony will take place on October 27, 2026, at the Union Station Presidential Suite, in Washington, DC. Questions? Contact the NRAEF parnerships team.
The Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards (RALA) is the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s premier leadership recognition event designed to spotlight individuals who are advancing the restaurant industry through these four awards:
- Inclusion Innovator Award
- Community Champion Leadership Award, presented by American Express
- My Journey Award, presented by PepsiCo
- Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality Award, presented by Ecolab
The 2026 RALA Awards ceremony will take place on October 27, 2026, at the Union Station Presidential Suite, in Washington, DC. Questions? Contact the NRAEF parnerships team.
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3 Powerful Words Every Restaurant Manager Should Be Saying
Who knows the nitty-gritty details of your restaurant better than anyone? Your employees! Encourage your restaurant managers to start treating their team members like experts. You can take your staff from a group of people you've been trying to get more work out of, to a team of experts who can help you run your restaurant better. Want to get more insights like these? Consider a subscription to RestaurantOwner.com that includes valuable insights, tools and training to help you thrive in today's competitive market. WRA members get 15% off monthly subscription and 30% off annual subscription plans. Get more info about RestaurantOwner.com. |
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What's Good Wednesday
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Huge congratulations to Food Fight Restaurant Group's CFO, Amanda Jabs, for being named to the In Business Madison 40 Under 40 Class of 2026!
This honor recognizes outstanding young professionals making a meaningful impact in the Madison business community. Amanda is doing just that as a member of the WRA Education Foundation's Board of Directors, where she helps shape the future of Wisconsin's hospitality workforce. We are so proud of Amanda's leadership, dedication, and expertise. This recognition is well-deserved! |
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