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2014 RAMMYS Nominations Close Wednesday

January 27, 2014

Washington, DC (January 27, 2014)—Nominations for the 2014 RAMMY Awards will close at midnight, the evening of Wednesday, January 29.  Members of the public are encouraged to nominate their favorite chefs, foodservice operators, local food & beverage products, and professionals for consideration in the region’s premier industry awards program. 

To nominate an outstanding operator or professional in the area’s exceptional restaurant industry, use RAMW’s simple nomination form at eatsdc.org/nominations/.  Any RAMW member who meets all category requirements is eligible for nomination. The selection process for nominees and winners will begin promptly after nominations close.  In early spring the public will have the opportunity to vote on finalists in four public voting categories online at washingtoncitypaper.com and on the websites of RAMMYS finalists. The remaining categories will be decided by a panel of judges anonymous to both the public and each other.  The group, consisting of food and dining journalists, educators, and foodservice industry professionals will spend six weeks finalizing their selections, the results of which will be announced at an event in mid-March. 

The annual RAMMY Awards Gala is the signature annual fundraiser for Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) recognizing the best and brightest in the area’s vibrant restaurant industry. In 2014 the judging panel will select finalists from the pool of nominees, eventually awarding winners in 21 categories, including four to be chosen by public vote, at the 32nd Annual Gala to be held Sunday, June 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This year RAMW will honor:

  • Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
  • Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year
  • Everyday Casual Restaurant of the Year
  • New Restaurant of the Year
  • Chef of the Year
  • Rising Culinary Star of the Year
  • Pastry Chef of the Year
  • Wine Program of the Year
  • Cocktail Program of the Year (formerly Beverage/Mixology Program) ***
  • Beer Program of the Year ***
  • Service Program of the Year ***
  • Manager of the Year
  • Employee of the Year
  • Restaurateur of the Year
  • Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year ***

Publicly Voted Categories:

  • Favorite Gathering Place of the Year
  • Upscale Brunch ***
  • Everyday Casual Brunch ***
  • Favorite Fast Bites ***

Special honors chosen by the RAMW Executive Committee:

  • Joan Hisaoka Associate Member of the Year
  • Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award

*** Denotes a new award in 2014

For more information about sponsorship opportunities email therammys@ramw.org or call 202-331-5990.

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The RAMMYS

Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMY Awards Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the region’s restaurants and foodservice community. Named the #1 Food & Restaurant event by BIZBASH Magazine for four consecutive years, The RAMMYS celebrate one of Metropolitan Washington’s greatest assets: its restaurants.

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Established in 1920, RAMW is an advocate, resource and community for its members. The Association works to promote and sustain the growth and development of the industry while providing its members legislative and regulatory representation, marketing and small business support, programming and events. RAMW strives to serve its members with professionalism and integrity, and provide them the training, education and support they need to grow a successful business.