The IRA's Annual Meeting & Luncheon took place on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Union League Club Chicago, featuring the installation of the 2022 Officers and Board of Directors. Sam Sanchez, CEO of Third Coast Hospitality, was sworn in for a second term as Chairman of the IRA Board. We would like to thank Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot for joining us as the Keynote speaker. 

The IRA also honored the winners of the 2021 Industry Awards.

Congratulations to all the award winners:

SARA ROWE PROSTART® COMPANY OF THE YEAR

EMPLOYERS, Wayne Hilston

VENDOR OF THE YEAR

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Terry Brick

 Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Mike Evans

THE PINEAPPLE AWARD

Julia Momosé, Kumiko 

Cocktails for Hope

RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR

Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants

   Lucca Osteria & Bar, Steven Hartenstein