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Scholarship Opportunity with
the Hospitality Education Foundation

Apply By March 1, 2021!

The Nebraska Restaurant Association Hospitality Education Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for qualified students that plan to pursue higher education within the state of Nebraska in the fields of culinary and hospitality.

Four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the committee. To apply, complete the application and submit it by March 1, 2021 to Fayrene Hamouz.

Click Here for the Scholarship Application

Fayrene Hamouz
402-440-7253

NeProStart@NebraskaDining.org

2020 Restaurant Industry Awards

From local bistros to national chains, restaurants play an essential role in shaping communities and neighborhoods across the nation, and creating opportunities for people everywhere.

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s annual Industry Awards celebrate the “best of the best” in diversity and inclusion, community service and hospitality leadership.

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Application Deadlines October 7, 2019


Faces of Diversity American Dream Award

The Faces of Diversity American Dream Award honors those who have achieved success through perseverance and determination. Each year the NRAEF, in partnership with PepsiCo Foodservice, recognizes three individuals who embody the American Dream.

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Restaurant Neighbor Award

Founded in partnership with American Express, the Restaurant Neighbor Award celebrates and highlights the outstanding charitable service performed by restaurant operators.

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Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality Award

The Ambassador of Hospitality Award, sponsored by Ecolab, is the premiere award bestowed by the NRAEF to an individual who has exemplified extraordinary achievement and leadership in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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National ProStart Educators of Excellence Award

The NRAEF’s ProStart Educator Excellence Awards, made possible by Brinker International, recognize exceptional educators who utilize the ProStart program in their classrooms. Each participating state restaurant association nominates its leading educator who has demonstrated a strong commitment to his or her students and to the ProStart program.

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National Award Winner Raising Cane’s

Southern Hospitality Ventures, Inc. dba Raising Cane’s, was honored by the National Restaurant Association in Washington, DC at an awards gala. Justin and Jennifer Jones are a National Winner of the Restaurant Neighbor Award. The Restaurant Neighbor Award was created by the National Restaurant Association to recognize restaurants across America that give back to their communities in which they do business.

Curtis Wilson, Vice President and General Manager for the National Client Group, Travel, Entertainment and Other Related Services Industries for the American Express Company
Justin and Jennifer Jones, Southern Hospitality Ventures
Geoff Hill, Chair of the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation, Managing Director of Roark Capital Group

Nebraska Restaurant Association Press Release

Raising Cane’s Franchisee – Southern Hospitality Ventures, Inc. – Recognized by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for Community Service during Gala Awards Dinner

WASHINGTON, DC – March 28 th , 2019 – Today, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced the Raising Cane’s franchisee – Southern Hospitality Ventures, Inc. – has received the 2019 Restaurant Neighbor award, celebrating their commitment to community service in the restaurant industry. They were honored at an industry awards gala and shared their story of giving back to the community with industry icons and members of Congress.

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Restaurant Neighbor Awards

 Industry Awards…

NEBRASKA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES RESTAURANTS THAT GIVE BACK

5 Nebraska restaurants selected as the 2017 Restaurant Neighbor Award state winners to compete for the national prize of $10,000

The Nebraska Restaurant Association announced its 2017 Restaurant Neighbor award state winners. These individuals and restaurant groups have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to serving their communities through outstanding charitable service and philanthropy and will advance to the national level to compete for the grand prize of $10,000 to support their favorite charity or non-profit.

The Nebraska winners are:

Restaurant Neighbor Awards

  • daVinci’s (Lincoln, NE): With a strong commitment to families and to the Lincoln community, the Knudson family chose Easter as one day to give thanks for the support they have received. Since 1984, daVinci’s has served a free Easter dinner to the low income and lonely – or anyone for that matter. Up to 34,000 free meals have been served since that first Easter dinner in 1984.
  • Salt 88 (Omaha, NE): Salt owner, John Horvatinovich knows that it takes a community to staff his restaurant, and a community to dine at his restaurant. Salt focuses on giving back to the everyday needs of the community and being involved in as many projects as possible including: The Autism Center of Nebraska, local schools, March of Dimes, Susan G. Komen and many others.
  • Southern Hospitality Ventures (Lincoln, NE): When Justin and Jennifer Jones opened the doors of Raising Cane’s in July of 2006 it was their goal to not just be another restaurant in the community. They wanted to be THE communities restaurant. Southern Hospitality Ventures has given over $1.25 million back to their restaurants communities and on average, help 3.3 events per day. They are most proud of their three annual community based campaigns: Raising Coats with Raising Cane’s, Cell Phones For Soldiers, and Stuff the Bus.
  • Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs (Lincoln, NE): The team at Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs thrives on helping the community and strives to say “yes” in some way, to every request received. They have done 16 Dine to Donate nights in the last 2 years donating 10-20% of sales back to local high schools, sports teams and booster clubs. Goodcents also sponsors many charity events, fun runs, and the Cornhusker State Games each year. Additionally, Goodcents supports Junior Achievement and helping the youth within the community get educated as well as staying active.
  • LaCasa Pizzaria (Omaha, NE): Since 2007, LaCasa has provided about $3,500.00 in gift certificates to local high schools for their fundraising activities. Additionally, another $4,000.00 has been contributed to local churches. They are proud to be able to contribute to other local, state and national nonprofit organizations including United Way of the Midlands and Nebraska Aids Project. LaCasa also continues to support Omaha’s Food Bank for the Heartland.

From all state winners, three national Restaurant Neighbor Award winners are chosen by a panel of industry professionals and receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. in March 2017 where they are honored at a gala awards dinner during the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affair Conference. Each national winner receives $10,000 to support their charitable giving efforts. Developed 18 years ago, the program is sponsored by American Express.

Find more information and stories from all winning applicants at www.ChooseRestaurants.org/Awards.

Nebraska Hospitality Awards

HospitalityAwards2016Congratulations to all the 2015 Winners!

About The Awards

We want to recognize and celebrate the individuals, teams and businesses that are shaping the hospitality industry here in Nebraska! And we need your help.

Selection Criteria

Nominees are judged based on their involvement in the community and/or the Association. Applicants should be involved in a community program or have their own project that has a strong impact in their community. The applicant should also maintain a high degree of quality in the operations of the business and exceed expectations in customer service. All completed nomination forms received by April 1st will be entered into a survey distributed via email to the members of the Nebraska Restaurant Association for final voting.

Award Presentation

All award recipients will be kept confidential and announced at the annual Taste of Nebraska scheduled for Monday, April 18th, 2016 at Embassy Suites, LaVista, NE. All award recipients will receive a trophy, as well as recognition in local and state publications. All awards will be presented to an individual and the company.

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