| 2022 Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers Luncheon |
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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
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Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois.
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