The 43rd Annual RAMMYS Awards & Gala To Be Celebrated August 3, 2025
The 43rd Annual RAMMYS Awards & Gala To Be Celebrated August 3, 2025
Nominations now open for the region’s premier awards honoring restaurant industry
WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2025) — The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today that the highly anticipated 43rd Annual RAMMYS Awards & Gala will take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The restaurant industry’s biggest night, The RAMMYS honors the exceptional talent and achievements of the Washington, D.C. region’s dynamic restaurant and foodservice community.
The nominations process is underway and submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, February 28. RAMMYS finalists will be announced on April 14. Anyone can submit a nomination online at www.therammys.org.
“The DC region is one of the premier dining destinations in the country because of the world-class work of our restaurants,” said Shawn Townsend, RAMW president and CEO. “The RAMMYS celebrates creativity, innovation and prestige that have brought us to the table as a community again and again.”
Any RAMW member, in good standing, who meets all the requirements of the category is eligible for nomination in the Restaurant and Individual Award categories. The Publicly Voted Categories are open to any RAMW member restaurant or food service business in the DC Metropolitan region that meets the general description of the category. The public voting process will take place via The RAMMYS media partners, NBC Washington, starting April 15.
For the first time, the Fast Casual Restaurant category will be judged by The RAMMYS judges panel. Fast casual restaurants are making their mark in the region’s culinary scene and this change reflects their elevated stature in the industry.
Ahead of the main event, RAMW will honor key industry leaders and contributors, selected by the RAMW Executive Committee and/or the Board of Directors, at a pair of industry events. At the RAMW Annual Meeting on March 19, the finalists for the Joan Hisoaka Allied Member will be announced. On July 1, at the 2nd Annual RAMMYS Honors Ceremony, the honorees for the following awards will be celebrated:
- Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award
- Milestone Award
Full category descriptions are available at www.therammys.org/categories. For more information regarding the awards, how to support the program, and this year’s format, email therammys@ramw.org.
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About The RAMMYS Awards & Gala
Presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMYS Awards & Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the region’s restaurants and food service community. Named the #1 Food & Restaurant event by BIZBASH Magazine since 2009, The RAMMYS celebrate one of Metropolitan Washington’s greatest assets: Its restaurants.
About Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing restaurants and the food service 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.