RAM Annual Awards Gala 2025

Gala 2025 took place on Sunday, March 2, from 6:30 - 10:30 pm at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

Join the party as we celebrate the restaurant and foodservice industry like never before! More than 600 restaurant employees, chefs, owners, and industry supporters will enjoy numerous food stations, an open bar, live music, industry awards, and more.
Suggested Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

Band performing live at the Gala

John Fager among a group a people at the Gala

Chef Zack Mills receiving the Chef of the Year award

A photo recap of Gala 2025 has been uploaded via KRR's EnjoyPhotos. Username is RAMGALA25 and password is 3141 to access the photos. Gallery expires 5/4/2025. To access the photo booth gallery, click here.

Purchase Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities

**Update: Tables and tickets for the 2025 Awards Gala are completely sold out! Thanks to all of our sponsors below.

While Gala is RAM's largest and most exciting annual event, space is limited! This year, we are partnering with the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Assocation (OCHMRA) to bring Gala 2025 to the beach! Sponsors now have the unique opportunity to participate in our Awards Gala and the Spring Trade Expo (March 2 & 3, daytime hours) as a two-for-one deal! Annually, the Spring Trade Expo draws thousands of attendees, making these combination sponsorship packages your ultimate chance for brand exposure. Solidify your company's status in the Mid-Atlantic region while reaching thousands of potential new clients.

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PLEASE NOTE: Our system will ask you for all names associated with your table. Please enter TBD for any guests whom are not confirmed yet. Guest list must be finalized by Friday, February 21st. Please e-mail Cori: cgrafer@marylandrestaurants.com with questions and final attendee lists.

Hotel Room Block

RAM has partnered with the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association to open room blocks at several nearby locations. Click here to see the options. Please consider nearby hotels due to potential parking difficulties at the convention center.

2025 Award Nominations

Each year, the Restaurant Association of Maryland presents annual awards for the following FOH and BOH positions: Chef of the Year, Restaurant Manager of the Year, Server of the Year, and Bartender of the Year. These awards are for those who relentlessly prove their skills and dedication to the industry while demonstrating top-notch leadership qualities. After public nominations, RAM selects five (5) finalists from each category for a public vote. You select the winners. PUBLIC VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you to the 10K+ people who voted.