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NRA's Educational Foundation seeks neighbor, diversity nominations

September 15, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today it has begun accepting nominations for its 2015 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity American Dream awards. Applications and nomination forms are available online at NRAEF.org/Awards until Nov. 17.

Now in its 17th year, the Restaurant Neighbor Award, founded in partnership with American Express, celebrates charitable service performed by restaurant operators.  The Faces of Diversity American Dream Award, sponsored by PepsiCo Foodservice and founded in 2007, is presented to members of the restaurant industry who have "achieved the American dream," according to a news release.

The Restaurant Neighbor Award honors winners in four categories: small business, mid-size business, large business/national chain and Cornerstone Humanitarian.

Participating State Restaurant Associations select winners in their states, who will then be eligible for the national awards. Each national winner receives $5,000 to support their charitable efforts.

The Faces of Diversity American Dream Award recognizes three individuals as national winners, who will have a $2,500 NRAEF student scholarship presented in their name.