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Join fellow restaurateurs and industry representatives for networking, education and fun. The events will begin with our NMRA Annual Members Day and Board Meeting. That will be followed on Monday night with our annual Hospitality Industry Awards - the industry event of the year honoring the service superstars of our industry. Awards for Restaurateur of the Year, Manager of the Year, Chef of the Year, Executive of the Year, Restaurant Neighbor and Employee of the Year will be presented. On Tuesday morning, plan to attend breakfast with Harry Balzer of NPD Group.

Nomination Information

Deadline Extended! Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Nominations will not be considered after this date.

• Download the complete nomination packet (includes category descriptions and nomination form).
• Download just the nomination form.
• Submit a nomination online.
• Already nominated? Download the additional information form to complete your nomination (must be filled out by nominee and returned by March 27, 2009).

The International Foodservice Executives Association will also be presenting their award for Executive of the Year at the event. Click here to download a nomination form for this award (deadline is March 27, 2009).

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 27, 2009
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	New Mexico Restaurant Association Board Meeting and Lunch For NMRA members $40 per person
6:00 PM	Hospitality Industry Awards Sponsored by Sysco New Mexico Awards for Restaurateur, Manager, Chef, Employee and Restaurant Neighbor of the Year. Keynote speaker - Harry Balzer. $75 per person, $650 for a table of ten (on or before April 13) $85 per person (after April 13)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Breakfast with Harry Balzer of NPD Group Understand the latest trends, based on what people are really eating and drinking. Determine which emerging behavior patterns will be long-term trends, and which will be fads. Identify new product and market opportunities. Come see why more than 90 percent of the nation's food and beverage operators rely on Harry Balzer and NPD data. More information on the NPD Group. $35 per person
Registration is now closed. Contact NMRA at 505-343-9848 if you have questions.

 

Hotel Information

Need a Room? The Marriott is offering a special rate of $109 for 4/26 and 4/27. Call 1-800-262-2043 and mention "New Mexico Restaurant Association" to reserve your room. Reservation deadline for these special rates is March 27.