IFA:
Each year, the National Restaurant Association and American Express award $5,000 each to four restaurants through the Restaurant Neighbor Award.
The award recognizes outstanding community service efforts among our nation’s restaurants. In addition to the grand prize, national winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to receive the award at a gala awards dinner at the NRA Public Affairs Conference in April. To apply for the award or to nominate a restaurateur, visit the NRA website. For details, e-mail Alyssa Prince or call her at (202) 973-3679. The application deadline is Dec. 20.