RAM GALA 2024
Gala 2024 will take place on Sunday, April 14th from 6:00 - 10:00 PM at Maryland Live! Casino.
Thank you to everyone who made Gala 2023 a successful event! View the photo recap here.
Join the party as we celebrate the restaurant and foodservice industry like never before! Over 600 restaurant employees, chefs, owners and industry supporters will be there enjoying over a dozen food stations, open bar, live music, industry awards and more.
Suggested Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Guests may purchase a hotel room through the Maryland Live! Hotel website here.
RAM Annual Awards
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. The awards are presented at RAM's annual gala. Finalist voting is now live through February 26th. Who will take home the awards?
2023 Chef of the Year Finalists
2023 Manager of the Year Finalists
2023 Server of the Year Finalists
2023 Bartender of the Year Finalists
Presented by Evolution Craft Brewing Company
2023 Hall of Honor Inductees
- Clyde's, Multiple Locations
- Mike's Crabhouse, Riva
- Toby's Dinner Theatre, Columbia
2023 RAM Restaurateur of the Year
Sponsored by the Maryland Restaurant & Hospitality Self Insurance Fund
Brenda McDonnell - Brenda's Pizzeria, Trader's Coffee House, Ace's Run, Firewater, Garrett County
2023 Phillips Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by Phillips Foods & Phillips Seafood Restaurants
Steve F. de Castro - Big Steaks Management, Multiple Locations
2023 Heart of the Industry Award
Juan Lowman - The White Oak Tavern, Ellicott City
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