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Delaware Restaurant Association<\/p>\n
Coastal Point | Submitted<\/p>\n
The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) this week announced the launch of a new category for its annual Cornerstone Awards: the Excellence in Service Award.<\/p>\n
The new award celebrates the hospitality professionals who are the heart of Delaware\u2019s restaurant industry, recognizing the servers, bartenders, hosts, managers, bussers and other front-line team members whose dedication, professionalism and commitment to exceptional service create memorable experiences for guests every day.<\/p>\n
For the first time, restaurant owners, coworkers, guests and community members are being invited to nominate the hospitality professionals who consistently go above and beyond to create exceptional dining experiences.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s remembering a regular guest\u2019s favorite order, leading a team through a busy service, or delivering outstanding hospitality day after day, the Excellence in Service Award recognizes the individuals whose dedication makes Delaware\u2019s restaurants thrive.<\/p>\n
Nominations are now open and will be accepted through July 31. Following the nomination period, the public will have the opportunity to vote for finalists throughout August.<\/p>\n
The winner will be honored during the Cornerstone Awards Ceremony on Oct. 5, where the Delaware Restaurant Association will celebrate the outstanding individuals and restaurants that strengthen Delaware\u2019s hospitality community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis award is about recognizing the people who make our industry exceptional every day,\u201d said Carrie Leishman, president and CEO of the Delaware Restaurant Association. \u201cOur hospitality professionals are the cornerstone of every great guest experience, and we\u2019re excited to give the community an opportunity to celebrate them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nominations are open through July 31. Anyone who wishes to submit a nomination can submit nominations by completing the online nomination form or by emailing elizabeth@delawarerestaurant.org. Individuals may nominate one or more hospitality professionals who exemplify outstanding service, professionalism and dedication to Delaware\u2019s restaurant industry.<\/p>\n
The nomination form is online athttps:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/6F5H3M7.<\/p>\n
The Cornerstone Awards will take place on Oct. 5 at The Chancery Market in Wilmington. Tickets are available now at https:\/\/members.delawarerestaurant.org\/ap\/Events\/Register\/lzFnJ0ZUjC5Cw.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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