ISSUEHIGHLIGHTS

HOSPITALITYNEWSSponsored by Colorado Restaurant Insurance Agency

Mark Moses is honored to become the CRA Chairman of the Board. Mark has served on the Board since 2009 and the Executive Committee since 2011. He has worked diligently to help the CRA and hospitality industry battle through some tough economic and political times. With 2016 an election year, he anticipates this year to be challenging as we endeavor to prevent legislation from negatively impacting our restaurants and establishments.

Mark is currently a Joint Venture Partner with Outback Steak House in Colorado and Hawaii and has been with Outback since 1999. He has worked in numerous restaurants since earning his B.S. in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, and a B.A. in Business Administration from Grove City College, PA. He serves on several Aurora Boards and Committees, as well as on the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry Board.

“The CRA is dedicated to the enhancement and success of Colorado’s foodservice industry. This year we will continue to focus our efforts on our five-year strategic plan through: conveying the positive impact of the restaurant industry throughout Colorado; establishing the CRA as the best resource to deliver industry benefits, services, and solutions; serving as the preferred knowledge resource for our members; and positioning the CRA as the leading trade association in Colorado.

“Most importantly, 2016 is an election year and will be a critical year for our industry as a whole. We will continue to work diligently to PROTECT and ADVANCE the foodservice industry in Colorado. I encourage all restaurants and hospitality related businesses in Colorado to become members of the CRA to help make Colorado the best restaurant state in the country.”

CRA BOARD ORIENTATION pg. 2

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE pg. 2

$37,690 DONATED TO THE CRA EDUCATION FOUNDATION pg. 2

COlORADO GIVES DAy! pg. 3

yOU COUlD WIN $5,000! pg. 4

FOODIE MOVIES AT THE DENVER FIlM FESTIVAl! pg. 4

PROMOTE SMAll BUSINESS SATURDAy, NOV. 28 pg. 5

DENVER RESTAURANT WEEk 2016! pg. 5

CAll FOR INDUSTRy SPOTlIGHT AWARD NOMINATIONS pg. 5

BlUE RIBBON RECEPTION, JAN. 13 pg. 5

HEAlTH CARE lAW TO ENTER A NEW PHASE IN 2016... pg. 6

HEAlTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROllMENT 2016 pg. 7

CRA INDUSTRy INSIGHTS COMMON lABOR lAW QUESTIONS pg. 7-8

WESTEX pg. 9

NEW MEMBERS pg. 10

NOVEMBER 2015

Meet your new 2015-2016 CRA Chairman, Mark Moses

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE JANUARy 1, 2015 Once again, Colorado employers will be required to increase the hourly pay of both non-tipped and tipped workers begin-ning January 1, 2016 according to the proposed Wage Order 31 by the Colorado Department of labor and Employment.

As you may recall, the passage of Amendment 42 in 2006 mandated that the minimum wage be adjusted EVERy year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) used for Colorado. Although not final until after a perfunctory public hearing, the minimum wage for non-tipped employees will rise to $8.31 per hour, and the minimum wage for tipped employees will go to $5.29 per hour (the $3.02 tip credit remains the same). These new wage rates are effective at midnight on December 31, 2015. The increase is 1%.

Information on the proposed regulation and statement of basis and purpose are available at the Division website: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/proposed-rules

NOTE: Amendment 42 calls for the minimum wage to be adjusted annually based on changes in the cost of liv-ing. The Colorado Department of labor uses the Denver- Boulder-Greeley Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) for the six month period of January 1 through June 30 to determine the Colorado minimum wage. Visit the CRA website for a worksheet to help determine tip credit over-time for your employees.

CRA CHAPTERS DONATE $37,690 TO THE CRA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONThe CRAEF is honored to receive $37,690 from the local chapters during the CRA annual meeting in October. All contributions are going to support Colorado ProStart and the scholarship program. A hearty thank you to the chapters for their generous donations.

Chapter donations included:CRA Boulder County - $500CRA Breckenridge - $4,000CRA Mile High - $12,190CRA Northern Colorado - $3,000CRA Pikes Peak - $5,000CRA Summit County - $10,000

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Mark Moses (center) and Sonia Riggs (right) lead a toast thank-ing Paul Aylmer (left) for his service as 2014-2015 Chairman of the Board.

Enjoying the view from the Inaugural Dinner. Amy and Mark Moses, (center) and Craig Jones. (left and right)

John Imbergamo, Devany McNeill, Aileen Riley, Derek Figueroa, and Emily Rickert enjoy the reception before the Inaugural Dinner.

John Imbergamo, Devany McNeill, Aileen Reilly, Derek Figueroa, and Emily Rickert enjoy the reception before the Inaugural Dinner.

Thank you to the Broadmoor Resort for their amazing hospitality during the CRA Board Orientation.

CRA Board members and Staff enjoying some down time at the Golden Bee.

Enjoying the view from the Inaugural Dinner. Amy and Mark Moses, (center) and Shellie and Craig Jones. (left and right)

CRA BOARD ORIENTATION AT THE BROADMOOR RESORT OCTOBER 12-14, 2015

SUPPORT CRA EDUCATION FOUNDATION ON COlORADO GIVES DAy!December 8, 2015

Colorado’s largest one-day online giving event is coming and we need your support!

The Colorado Restaurant Association Education Foundation invites CRA members and industry to support our efforts to raise funds to support Colorado ProStart and scholarships by donating to us on Colorado Gives Day, December 8, 2015.

Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy through online giving. The event is powered by ColoradoGives.org, a year-round, online giving website. Search for our CRAEF profile on the site and make your safe and secure donation in a few easy steps.

“The donations we receive on Colorado Gives Day will help us do more to support our industry and ensure the future success of the Colorado ProStart and scholarship program,” says Mary Mino, CRAEF president. “Our goal is to raise $20,000 this first year. We also want to receive a share of the $1 Million Incentive Fund.”

$1 Million Incentive FundCommunity First Foundation and FirstBank created a $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, which increases the value of every dollar donated. last year, $26.2 million was raised for Colorado nonprofits in just 24 hours. Since its inception in 2010, $83 million has been donated on Colorado Gives Day.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your Foundation! For more information about the CRA Education Foundation, please visit corestaurant.org.

Donations accepted year-round, but especially on December 8, Colorado Gives Day!

DONATE NOW

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GO AHEAD AND BRAG ABOUT yOURSElF…yOU COUlD WIN $5,000! We know our great members are doing some amazing things out there in the community and we want to hear about it! We NEED to hear about it and you NEED to apply for the Restaurant Neighbor Award through the National Restaurant Association. Tell us how your restaurant gives back or share your story of success, and you could win one of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s prestigious Restaurant Industry Awards. The Restaurant Neighbor Award recognizes restaurants for outstanding community service. The Faces of Diversity American Dream Award celebrates the industry’s diversity and honors individuals who have realized the American Dream. All winners are flown to Washington, D.C., where they are honored during a gala awards dinner in April 2016, during the National Restaurant Association’s annual Public Affairs Conference. Nominations are due November 7.

FOODIE MOVIES AT THE DENVER FIlM FESTIVAl! Join the Denver Film Society and the Colorado Restaurant Association at the Denver Film Festival screenings of kING GEORGES. CRA members can use the promo code below to get the DFS member rate to the screening date of their choice!

kING GEORGESAfter 40 years in business, legendary French chef Georges Perrier struggles with the changing tastes of American diners as he tries to save his renowned Philadelphia restaurant, le Bec-Fin. Family, colleagues, and his newest protégé—Top Chef winner Nicholas Elmi—bear witness to Perrier’s fierce and often funny passion for perfection.

SCREENING TIMES:November 9, 2015: 9:15 p.m. at the Sie Film Center // November 10, 2015: 4:30 p.m. at the Denver Pavilions

CRA Members can use promo code CRADFF38 at check out to purchase tickets to either screening at the discounted rate. Hope to see you there!

DENVER FIlM FESTIVAl INFORMATION:Now in its 38th year, is the region’s largest annual celebration of film. The 2015 edition will take place November 4-15 and include more than 200 films from around the world with over 150 film artists – established directors and actors, emerging filmmakers – and critics/journalists participating in the 11-day event and presenting and discussing their work with over 55,000 enthusiastic film-lovers and attracting over 644 million worldwide media impressions. For more info visit: http://denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org

For more information visit nraef.org/awards or contact the CRA office.

DENVER RESTAURANT WEEk 2016!Denver Restaurant Week is happening Feb. 26 - March 6, 2016 at participating restaurants all around Denver. Mark your calendars for this ten day celebration of Denver restaurants and cuisine. Ten Days. Hundreds of Denver’s Best Restaurants. One Tasty Price. keep your eyes out for more information at: DenverRestaurantWeek.com

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PROMOTE SMAll BUSINESS SATURDAy, NOV. 28

Since 2010, Small Business Saturday® has been satisfying appetites for

local flavors across the country, and you can help make this year the best one

yet. Head over to ShopSmall.com/Industry to get banners, signage and more

to help promote your restaurant. Operators can consider a Small Business

Saturday special to draw an even bigger crowd on the day – it can be anything

from a discount to a small-plates tasting menu. However you choose to

support the day this Nov. 28, make it a Saturday to remember.

CALL foR INduSTRy SpoTLIGHT AWARd NoMINATIoNSDo you have a mentor you have looked up to for years?

Or maybe you know of someone who has been doing

amazing things in our industry and community.

This is your opportunity to nominate them for an

Industry Spotlight Award. This is THE event of the year

that celebrates the outstanding people in our industry.

Simply fill out the 2016 Award Nomination form

attached to this newsletter and return it to

Sara Nakon at: snakon@corestaurant.org.

Enjoying the 2015 Blue Ribbon Reception are Greg

Howard, McCabe’s Tavern, Joe Padilla, Texas T-Bone,

and Johnathan Shankland, The Famous Steak House.

SAVE THE DATE – BlUE RIBBON RECEPTION, JAN. 13Mark your calendar for the Blue Ribbon Reception taking place on the opening day of the 2016 legislative Session, Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 5:00-7:00 pm. This is the most popular event of the season among legislators and always gathers a large crowd. Don’t miss your opportunity to discuss your concerns as we host them along with many CRA members. The evening is filled with amazing food, great friends and colleagues. We are currently looking for interested restaurants to participate with 250 tastes. location at the moment is TBD but for more information and to get involved please contact Sara Nakon at 303-830-2972 or snakon@corestaurant.org. The Blue Ribbon reception benefits HIPAC, the CRA PAC dedicated to supporting issues concerning the foodservice and hospitality industry.

2015 ISA Award winners

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As 2016 draws close, restaurateurs are gearing up for a new phase of the Affordable Care Act – one that will affect hundreds of thousands more employers, and in new and different ways.

Here are a few reminders of ongoing and new obligations for employers as the law moves forward.

• Keep employees informed. The health care law requires all employers covered by the Fair labor Standards Act to provide employees with written notice about the existence of government-run health care exchanges, also known as health insurance marketplaces. The Department of labor offers model language employers can use at DOl.gov/ebsa/healthreform. In addition to telling employees about the exchanges, the notice advises employees that they may be eligible for federal tax help to buy qualified insurance plans on exchanges. Notice must generally be given to employees within 14 days of their start date.

• Know your numbers. Starting Jan. 1, 2016, all employers with 50 or more full-time-equivalent employees will face possible penalties for failing to offer affordable, minimum-value health plans to “substantially all” full-time employees and their dependents. For 2015, penalties apply to employers with 100 or more full-time-equivalent employees; to avoid penalties for 2015, these employers are required to offer coverage to at least 70 percent of full-time employees. Starting in 2016, all large employers – those with 50 or more FTE employees – must offer coverage to at least 95 percent of full-time employees to avoid possible penalties. If you operate separate business entities, talk to your accountant to see whether your businesses meet the “common control” definition; if so, you’ll need to aggregate all employees as you determine the business’s total size.

• Prepare to report. Any employer with 50 or more full-time-equivalent employees must begin filing informa-tion returns with the IRS and provide statements to full-time employees about the health insurance coverage the employer offered. These are first effective for coverage offered (or not offered) in 2015. Employers must file a Form 1094-C and a Form 1095-C for each employee with the IRS by Feb. 28 (or March 31 if filed electronically) for 2015. large employers must furnish Form 1095-C to each full-time employee no later than Feb. 1, 2016, for the 2015

calendar year. Reporting is required for each business entity within a group of “common control” businesses.

• Know who’s full-time. As large employers count employees, make health-care coverage offers, and collect data on full-time employees to report to the IRS, keep in mind that full-time under the ACA is a person who averages 30 hours of service a week, or at least 130 hours of service in any given month. Members of Congress from both parties are working together to try to change this to 40 hours a week, but for now, the definition remains 30 hours. Visit Restaurant.org/Advocacy to see what you can do to help get this change enacted.

• Watch the penalty process. As the IRS begins to collect new information reports from employers, government-run exchanges and other sources, it will use the data in part to begin assess-ing penalties against large employers. These penalties kick in for large employers only when a full-time employee of a large employer gets a federal tax subsidy to buy a health plan through a federal or state marketplace. later this year, large employ-ers can expect heightened interaction with the IRS. Exchanges have already begun to notify employers about which employees received federal tax subsidies to buy plans on an exchange. Employers who get these notices have 90 days from the time of the notice to appeal the eligibility determination, if they choose to, since such a determination helps drive possible penalties. The IRS process for issuing penalties will become clearer in 2016.

• Engage with your broker about coverage options. If you haven’t yet been quoted a rate from United Healthcare, be sure to ask your broker to do so. National Restaurant Association mem-bers receive a discount on their premiums. Contact Randy Spicer, the NRA’s vice president of health insurance services at rspicer@restaurant.org.

• Watch for more regulation. While not as significant as the employer mandate and information-reporting rules, new nondiscrimination rules under the ACA will apply to all fully insured plans. The nondiscrimination rules for self-funded plans may see changes as well. There’s no timetable yet for implementation of these nondiscrimination rules. There’s also still no word on an ACA mandate that could require employers with 200 or more full-time employees to automatically enroll full-time employees in company plans unless they opt out.

Visit Restaurant.org/Healthcare for ongoing information.

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Wage and hour lawsuits continue to be the biggest source of liability for employers under the Fair labor Standards Act (FSlA) according to the Federal Judicial Center. Our members consistently express to us the challenges they face with labor law and striving to stay compliant.

To assist our members, the CRA has started a series high-lighting common labor law concerns and how to avoid violations. If you have questions on regulations, laws, or rules affecting your business, don’t hesitate to call the CRA. We can either help answer your questions or guide you to appropriate legal assistance.

TIP CREDITWe all know that employers are allowed to pay tipped employees a lower hourly wage than those employees who don’t make tips, provided the tipped employee makes $30 or more a month in tips. But there are certain requirements an employer must fulfill. The employer must provide advance written notice to the employee before they can take a tip credit on the employee. The notice must include the amount of tip credit the employer will claim on the employee. If the employee’s tips don’t make up the difference between what

HEAlTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROllMENT 2016The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all Americans to have health insurance. If you or your employees don’t have health insurance or wish to select a new individual plan, you have from November 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016 to shop and select the best plan for you.

Individuals that are not insured through Medicaid, Medicare, or an employer can purchase insurance through Connect for Health Colorado and may qualify for help with paying pre-miums and other health care costs. An individual earning as much as $46,680 may qualify for assistance and for a family of four that guideline goes up to $95,400.

To learn about offering health insurance to your employees, get the scoop by visiting: http://connectforhealthco.com/get-started/small-business

For individual plans, you can check to see what kind of benefit you may qualify for by visiting: http://connectforhealthco.com/calculate-your-savings

There are some criteria around receiving the tax credit, so be sure you are working with a Certified Health Coverage Guide or Broker who can guide you through the process. Those resources are available at:http://connectforhealthco.com/resources/person-help

they are being paid per hour and the Colorado minimum wage, calculated over a period of one week, the employer must pay the difference to ensure the employee received at least minimum wage for hours worked. Also, during an employee’s shift no more than 20% of their work activities can be maintenance or work that is not directly related to serving customers. If they exceed 20%, than they must be paid the full minimum wage for those hours worked. (2016 minimum wage will be $8.31 non-tipped, and $5.29 tipped)

TIP POOl PARTICIPATION Employers may run a tip pool but they must comply with certain requirements. The employer must provide written no-tice to all employees who will be participating in the tip pool prior to their participation. Only employees who customar-ily and regularly receive tips can participate in the tip pool. According to federal law, servers, counter personnel, bussers, and service bartenders can clearly participate. Those that can’t participate are owners, managers, supervisors, janitors, dishwashers, chefs, cooks, and food prep personnel. If you are thinking about organizing a tip pool, please contact an attor-ney to ensure you are administering it correctly. (continued page 8)

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TIP VS SERVICE CHARGEThis issue is getting a lot of media attention recently due to coverage of a couple restaurants moving away from the tipped model. Under both Colorado and Federal law any charge that is automatically applied to the bill and the customer must pay, even automatic gratuities for large parties, is considered a service charge. There are very distinct differences between tips and service charges, here are just a few.

Tips:• Are given freely from the customer to the employee• Belong to the employee, not the restaurant• Management cannot direct the use of that money• Sales tax is not applied to a tip

Service Charge: • Is anything automatically applied to the bill• Is considered revenue of the business• Management can determine how the money will be used• Funds can be given to the employee, but must be done

through the payroll system• Any money given to the employee from the service charge

cannot be counted towards a tip credit• Restaurants must collect appropriate sales tax

EXEMPT EMPlOyEESSimply giving an employee the title of manager and paying them a salary does not automatically make them exempt from overtime rates. There are two tests employees must meet first before they can be considered exempt:

1) Must meet the salary requirements of $455 a week or $23,660 a year; and

2) Must meet one of the duties tests. (There are several but the one most often relating to our industry follows.) Executive/Managerial: Many restaurant employees are exempt from federal wage and overtime rules because their duties qualify them for the “executive” or “managerial” exemption. To meet this exemption, the employee’s primary duty must include:

i) Managing the business or a recognized division, subdivision or department

ii) Customarily and regularly supervising and directing the work of two or more full-time employees or their equivalent, and

iii) Having authority to hire or fire other employees, or having their recommendations as to hiring, firing, job advancement, promotion or any other change of status of employees be given particular weight.

BREAkSUnder the Fair labor Standards Act, employees are entitled to certain breaks during their shifts.

Meal Period – After consecutive hours of work employees are entitled to a 30 minute, uninterrupted, and unpaid meal period. If an employee is asked to do any work during that 30 minutes they must be paid for the whole 30 minutes. If work conditions don’t allow for the employee to take a meal period then the employer must allow the employee to eat a meal of their choice while they work. However, this does not require the employer to provide the meal. Rest Period - Employees are entitled to a 10 minute paid rest period in the middle of each 4 hours of work when practicable.

COlORADO AFFIRMATIONAll employers in the State of Colorado are required to complete the Colorado Affirmation requirements when hiring new employees. Employers must comply with the requirements of the affirmation within 20 days of hiring an employee and must retain copies of work eligibility documents used on the Federal I-9 form. If an employer has not completed these requirements on current employees DO NOT try and complete them after 20 days past hiring. Simply start complying with this requirement on employees hired after learning about the affirmation requirements.

DO NOT:• Complete a valid form once the 20 day calendar days

have elapsed• Backdate or otherwise enter incorrect information onto

the form for the affected employees. The employer must not enter false of fraudulent information onto the form.

• Attempt to make and retain copies of employee identity and employment authorization documentation if you did not comply with the requirement within 20 calendar days of hiring the employee. Seeking such documen-tation after the 20 day window has elapsed does not comply with Colorado law, and may also violate separate federal immigration laws.

It is recommended that these forms and the copies of documents used to comply with the affirmation are kept in a separate file than the federal employment verification forms and the personnel file.

OFF THE ClOCk WORkDO NOT AllOW OFF THE ClOCk WORk! All nonexempt employees must be paid for all hours worked. This includes job relevant training and meetings that employees are required to attend.

This information was gathered through various resources including Fisher & Phillips, Enquiron, and the National Restaurant Association legal problem solver. If you would like legal advice on any of the issues discussed, please contact the CRA and we will assist you in finding the appropriate legal counsel.

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WESTEX, OCT. 21Thank you to everyone that attended and supported WestEx 2015! The show was a collaboration between the Colorado Restaurant Association and Sysco Denver and took place at the Colorado Convention Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21. This year’s show featured approximately 4,000 restaurant owners, chefs and bar manager attendees and was a great chance to learn about new products and services for the restaurant industry!

Special thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for the event and we hope to see you all at next year’s show!

Colorado Row was very popular showcasing small local producers.Aw shucks! Watching a master at work in theSeattle Fish booth.

Watching Mark DeNettis work his magic on the demo stage.

New Members24 Carrot | Erie

A Cut Above Breakfast and deli | fort Collins

Ambli Gourmet Eatery & Wine | denver

Blue pan detroit Style pizza | denver

Boodad’s Beach House Grill | Colorado Springs

Boodad’s Louisiana Café | Manitou Springs

Coopersmith’s pub and Brewing | fort Collins

dolan + Zimmerman, LLp | Boulder

fujiyama | Colorado Springs

Golden Corral | Englewood

Imbibe denver | denver

IndiCard | denver

one fold | denver

RI Green products | denver

Route 66 Restaurant Equipment | Longmont

Servpro of denver East | Englewood

Sidewinders Grille | frederick

The Crown | Breckenridge

The dredge Restaurant & Bar | Breckenridge

uprooted Artistry | Loveland

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Colorado Foodservice Hall of Fame: The Hall of Fame award hasbeen presented annually since 1978. Candidates are chosen onthe basis of their career-long achievements and contributions tothe foodservice industry and their community.

Noel & Tammy Cunningham Humanitarian Award: An individualhas demonstrated the spirit of humanity through volunteerwork, advocacy, leadership, and philanthropy nationally and/oraround the world.

Exceptional Newcomer Signature Dish Award: An individual“new on the scene” who is making extraordinary contributions inthe hospitality industry and in the community, demonstratingleadership and innovation. Individuals with five or less years ofexperience in the hospitality industry are eligible for nomination.

Philanthropist Signature Dish Award: An individual whoseoutstanding civic and charitable giving sets a philanthropicexample for others in their community.

Outstanding Professional Signature Dish Award: An individualrecognized throughout the industry as a leader for implementinginnovative ideas, serving as a mentor, and demonstrating passionfor the industry and community.

Regional Outstanding Professional Signature Dish Award: Anindividual who is making extraordinary contributions in thehospitality industry and in their community, demonstratingleadership and innovation. This award is intended for individualsoutside the Denver Metro area. Individuals with demonstratedexperience in the hospitality industry are eligible for nomination.

Outstanding Media Professional Signature Dish Award: Anindividual in the media that has shown leadership and support ofthe hospitality industry.

PRESENTED BY:

NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR:

The Colorado Restaurant Association issoliciting nominations for individuals tobe considered for our annual awardsprogram. Award nominees must be CRAmembers to receive the majority of thesehonors. If nominees are not members ofCRA, they will be asked to join if selected.

AWARDS ARE PRESENTED AT THE INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT AWARDS CELEBRATION

NOMINATIONS DUE 1/22/2016

Nominations are due to the CRA office nolater than Friday, January 22, 2016.Nominations may be made by filling outthis form and returning it to the CRA.

EMAIL: snakon@coloradorestaurant.com

MAIL: 430 E 7th Ave | Denver, CO 80203

FAX: 303-830-2973

QUESTIONS? 303-830-2972

TO NOMINATE:

NOMINATIONS DUE JAN. 22, 2016

2016

PLEASE CHECK ONE AWARD CATEGORY:⃝ Colorado Foodservice Hall of Fame

⃝ Noel & Tammy Cunningham Humanitarian Award

⃝ Exceptional Newcomer - Signature Dish Award

⃝ Philanthropist - Signature Dish Award

⃝ Outstanding Professional - Signature Dish Award

⃝ Regional Outstanding Professional - Signature Dish Award

⃝ Outstanding Media Professional - Signature Dish Award

NOMINEE INFORMATION:

Summary of Qualifications: Please attach a one-page summary explaining the reason you are nominating this individual and how they meet the criteria for the award. Also include information on how the nominee positively impacts the restaurant/hospitality industry, including specific contributions and achievements in 2015.

Additional Materials: Nominations may be strengthened by submitting additional materials about the nominee, including photos, press clippings, or any other important information.

COLORADO RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ISA NOMINATION FORM

Nominations are due to the CRA office no later than Friday, January 22, 2016. Nominations may be made by fillingout this form, attaching relevant materials, and returning it to the CRA. The nomination committee will review thesubmissions and reach out for more information if necessary.

TO NOMINATE:

NOMINATIONS DUE JANUARY 22, 2016

NOMINEE SUBMITTED BY:PLEASE CHECK ONE:

⃝ Contact me for additional information

⃝ Contact the Nominee for additional information

EMAIL:snakon@coloradorestaurant.com

MAIL:430 E 7th AveDenver, CO 80203

FAX:303-830-2973

QUESTIONS?303-830-2972

Individual being nominated:

Nominee’s Employer:

Business Address:

Best Method of Contact:

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

2016