A special reception event, The RAMMYS Honors, recognizing the 2024 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award Honoree, Honorary Milestone Award recipients, and the 2024 Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year Finalists will take place on Tuesday, June 18, at the historic
Watergate Hotel, and will be hosted by author, seasoned democratic strategist and co-host of
MSNBC’s The Weekend, Symone Sanders Townsend.
Tickets $150 | Reserved Table of Eight $2,500 | Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Kathy e. Hollinger Announced as the 2024 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement AWARD Honoree
Kathy E. Hollinger, CEO, Greater Washington Partnership
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced Greater Washington Partnership (the Partnership) CEO Kathy E. Hollinger as the 2024 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award recipient. Hollinger leads the Partnership, a first-of-its-kind alliance, uniting leading employers across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, to collaborate in building a vibrant, economically competitive, and prosperous place to live, work, and build a business.
Each year, RAMW’s Executive Committee selects the recipient of the award which recognizes an individual whose hard work and outstanding initiative has increased the profile and success of the metropolitan Washington foodservice community and dining landscape.
RAMW President and CEO Shawn Townsend said, “Kathy’s unwavering dedication and innovative leadership has significantly contributed to the dining scene in the region.
Her efforts have elevated the region’s culinary reputation and has inspired a new generation of restaurateurs and chefs to dream big. This award recognizes her profound impact on our industry and her commitment to excellence which continues to set a high standard for all of us.” Read more here.
2024 Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED AT INAUGRUAL RAMMYS HONORS EVENT IN JUNE
The 2024 Joan Hisoaka Allied Member of the Year Finalists will be recognized, and the winner announced, at the inaugural RAMMYS Honors event.
Presented to an associate member who best exemplifies commitment to and support of RAMW, this year’s nominees are the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Ecolab, Harmony Group, Inc., Keany Produce & Gourmet, and Preferred Insurance Services, Inc.
iconic DMV dining destinations recognized for remarkable longevity after decades in business with RAMMYS MILEStONE AWARDS
RAMW announced its 2024 Honorary Milestone Award recipients, commemorating long-standing local restaurants and RAMW members who have been in business for over 25 years. The honorary RAMMY award is bestowed upon restaurants from casual to formal including some of the region’s most celebrated dining institutions.
DC honorees include The Dubliner, recognizing 50 years as a true Irish landmark, Equinox on 19th, serving generations of Washingtonians for 25 years, KAZ Sushi Bistro, providing an iconic Japanese getaway for 25 years, and Marcel’s, celebrating 25 years of serving locals and visitors in the West End. Maryland honorees include Black’s Bar & Kitchen, bringing 25 years of innovative seafood fare to Bethesda, and Passage to India, serving authentic Indian fare for 25 years.