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The Colorado Restaurant Association has revamped its annual industry awards, and public voting is now open for the first HOSPYS, which will replace the CRA's “Colorado’s culinary scene is earning lots of national attention, as well it should, and the CRA is happy to add to the chorus, shining a local light on the hard-working, talented professionals and impactful businesses that make our communities feel like home,” says CRA President and CEO Sonia Riggs in a press release announcing the news.
Beginning in July, members of the public submitted online nominations for categories such as Food Truck of the Year, Front-of-House Employee of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Chef of the Year. Finalists were selected by a nominating committee made up of statewide media and industry professionals.Those 34 finalists include restaurants and industry professionals from across Colorado, and anyone can cast a vote for their picks in ten categories through October 24.
Three additional awards will also be presented during the gala: Legacy Employee of the Year ; Community Partner of the Year ; and Philanthropist of the Year .has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver — and we'd like to keep it that way. Our members allow us to continue offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food, and culture with no paywalls.since 2021.