BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCRLA - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncrla.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NCRLA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20251104T182132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T193327Z UID:34590-1771869600-1771878600@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:2026 Stars of the Industry DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Stars of the Industry Awards Gala on Monday\, February 23\, at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham. Hosted by NCRLA and presented by US Foods\, this annual celebration honors exceptional professionals who make North Carolina’s hospitality industry thrive. From front-line team members to executive leaders\, these awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate excellence\, leadership\, and dedication. This unforgettable evening will include a formal awards presentation\, gourmet dining\, and the chance to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of those who elevate the hospitality experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor North Carolina’s brightest stars in hospitality! \nGet Tickets! URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2026-stars-of-the-industry/ LOCATION:Sheraton Imperial\, 4700 Emperor Blvd I-40\, #282\, Durham\, NC\, 27703\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NCRLA Events ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association":MAILTO:info@ncrla.org GEO:35.8782493;-78.8400817 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheraton Imperial 4700 Emperor Blvd I-40 #282 Durham NC 27703 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4700 Emperor Blvd I-40\, #282:geo:-78.8400817,35.8782493 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20241113T213254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164804Z UID:29468-1740420000-1740429000@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:2025 Stars of the Industry DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Stars of the Industry Awards Gala on Monday\, February 24\, at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham. Hosted by NCRLA and presented by US Foods\, this annual celebration honors exceptional professionals who make North Carolina’s hospitality industry thrive. From front-line team members to executive leaders\, these awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate excellence\, leadership\, and dedication. This unforgettable evening will include a formal awards presentation\, gourmet dining\, and the chance to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of those who elevate the hospitality experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor North Carolina’s brightest stars in hospitality! \nBuy Tickets URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2025-stars-of-the-industry/ LOCATION:Sheraton Imperial\, 4700 Emperor Blvd I-40\, #282\, Durham\, NC\, 27703\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NCRLA Events ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association":MAILTO:info@ncrla.org GEO:35.8782493;-78.8400817 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheraton Imperial 4700 Emperor Blvd I-40 #282 Durham NC 27703 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4700 Emperor Blvd I-40\, #282:geo:-78.8400817,35.8782493 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20220301T223020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T222958Z UID:19961-1677519000-1677529800@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Stars of the Industry DESCRIPTION:This year’s Stars of the Industry gala will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham on February 27 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. We will recognize the incredible accomplishments and performance in hospitality across North Carolina\, presenting multiple prestigious awards to deserving and dedicated employees. \nA celebration reception precedes the awards ceremony\, showcasing cutting-edge food & beverage trends of 2023. Sip and savor among 300+ hospitality professionals and leaders from across the state. URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/stars-of-the-industry-3/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NCRLA Events GEO:35.9928636;-78.9474745 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20201215T210936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T194916Z UID:17456-1613496600-1613502000@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Stars of the Industry Awards DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, February 16 as we celebrate North Carolina’s best and brightest in the hospitality industry! While this year’s Stars of the Industry Awards Gala will be virtual\, we will be broadcasting the awards ceremony live from the Angus Barn. \nThis event is free\, however registration is required. To register\, click here. URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/stars-of-the-industry-awards/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,Industry Event,NCRLA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200203T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20190910T153506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T185228Z UID:16005-1580751000-1580761800@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Stars of the Industry DESCRIPTION:COUNT ME IN!\nJoin 300+ industry professionals at the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2020 Stars of the Industry Awards. This annual gala recognizes exemplary performance and service in hospitality industry across the state. The awards presentation is preceded by a fantastic dinner reception highlighting the culinary and beverage trends of 2020. Individual tickets are $125. Reserved tables of 10 are $1\,250. \nThe 2020 winners are: \nGriff and June Glover Award | Jim Beley\, The Umstead Hotel & Spa\nKen Conrad Award for Service to the Community | Jim Noble\, Noble Food & Pursuits\nLodging Employee of the Year | Kevin Cottet\, Beacon IMG – Staybridge Suites\, Wilmington\nLodging Manager of the Year | Melissa Bach\, Raleigh Marriott City Center\nLodging Operator of the Year | Robert Dedman Jr.\, Pinehurst Resort\nRestaurant Employee of the Year | Jeffrey Bryant\, Golden Corral\nRestaurant Manager of the Year | Roger Carter\, Winston’s Grille\nRestaurateur of the Year | Michael Thor and Jeff Mickel\, Whiskey Kitchen\nHospitality Supplier of the Year | Stephanie Gaston Poley\, Cranfill\, Sumner & Hartzog LLP\nLifetime Achievement Award | Maurice Jennings\, Biscuitville and Sam Saleh\, Neomonde\nHospitality Champion of the Year\, Senate | Senator Jerry W. Tillman\, NC General Assembly \nHospitality Champion of the Year\, House | Representative Becky Carney\, NC General Assembly \nThe 2019 NCRLA Chef of the Year\, Pastry Chef of the Year\, and Mixologist & Distillery of the Year will also be recognized. \nThank you to our sponsors: \nPremier Sponsor | US Foods\nPlatinum Sponsor | Butterball\nSilver Sponsor | UnitedHealthcare\nBronze Sponsor | Ecolab\, Pepsi Bottling Ventures\, S & D Coffee & Tea\nBar Sponsor | SpotOn\nRegistration Sponsor | Relay\nVIP Reception Sponsor | POUR Bar Services\nSupporting Sponsors | Ambius\, Carolina Brewery\, Chemist Spirits\, Durham Distillery\, Employers\, Fallon’s Flowers\, Gnam Gnam Gelato\, NC F&B Podcast\, Pig Pounder Brewery\,  Ponysaurus Brewing\, Shelton Vineyards\, TOPO Distillery\, Tryon Distributing\, Winebow\nTo sponsor this event\, please contact Mindy Wharton at mwharton@ncrla.org or 919-277-8585. \nHotel Room Blocks: \nRaleigh Marriott City Center\, $179/night | To book online\, click here. If you prefer to call 919-833-1120 and make your reservation\, mention the NCRLA event to receive discounted rate. Discounted rate expires 1/10/2020. \nResidence Inn Raleigh Downtown\, $119/night | To book online\, click here. If you prefer to call 919-856-0017 and make your reservation\, mention code NCL to receive discounted rate. Discounted rate expires 1/17/2020. URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/stars-of-the-industry-2/ LOCATION:Raleigh Marriott City Center\, 500 Fayetteville Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NCRLA Events GEO:35.7734066;-78.640051 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Raleigh Marriott City Center 500 Fayetteville Street Raleigh NC 27601 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 Fayetteville Street:geo:-78.640051,35.7734066 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T093000 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20190114T222959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T181800Z UID:14766-1560758400-1560763800@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:NC HEF Excellence in Education Awards Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The 2019 NC Hospitality Education Foundation scholarship winners will be recognized at this annual event. Tickets for this award breakfast are available for guests and supporters. \nPurchase Tickets Here URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/nc-hef-excellence-in-education-awards-breakfast/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events GEO:35.795066;-78.8350348 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180618T093000 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20180411T200520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T202529Z UID:9464-1529308800-1529314200@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Excellence in Education Awards Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the recipients of the 2018 North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation scholarship awards. The scholarship winners and their guests will attend this full buffet breakfast and award ceremony to recognize their academic achievements and receive their awards. Scholarship donors\, and those interested in celebrating these students\, are encouraged to purchase tickets and attend this breakfast prior to the NCHEF Future of Hospitality Golf Tournament following this event. \nBuy Tickets\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite \n \n \nTickets to the Excellence in Education Awards Breakfast are not included in the cost of tournament play. URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/excellence-in-education-awards-breakfast/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Hines":MAILTO:mhines@ncrla.org GEO:35.795066;-78.8350348 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180430 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20171220T141417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T023435Z UID:1311-1524787200-1525046399@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:National ProStart Invitational DESCRIPTION:The National ProStart Invitational is the finale of a nationwide series of state competitions hosted by partner state restaurant associations. For each respective competition – culinary or management – students must impress judges from leading industry corporations\, colleges\, and universities with skills they’ve developed through ProStart. Attending the competition as a guest is free of charge and open to the public. \n\nTeam NC – Management competes Saturday\, April 28 at 11:50 a.m.\nTeam NC – Culinary competes Sunday\, April 29 at 8:20 a.m.\nAward ceremony and dinner for all competitors is Sunday\, April 29 at 6 p.m.\n\nTeam NC is sponsored by Golden Corral. \nFor more information about the competition\, ProStart or NC HEF\, please contact Mandy Hines at mhines@ncrla.org or 919-277-8582. URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/national-prostart-invitational/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ProStart-Color-jpeg-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Hines":MAILTO:mhines@ncrla.org GEO:41.8239891;-71.4128343 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260628T005550 CREATED:20171029T163643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T194408Z UID:440-1517851800-1517862600@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:2018 Stars of the Industry Awards & Reception Presented by Sysco DESCRIPTION:It’s time again to celebrate the people who make our industry shine! \nThe North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2018 Stars of the Industry Awards presented by Sysco  is an annual gala to recognize exemplary performance and service in hospitality across the state.  This event draws 350+ hospitality professionals from around the state\, as it is NCRLA’s signature event of the year. \nWe’re changing up the format this year!  The awards presentation will be preceded by a fantastic dinner reception where guests will have the opportunity to sip & savor the food and beverage trends of 2018\, as well as network with industry peers\, award nominees and award winners. We’ll then gather to celebrate our award winners in a formal presentation\, followed by a sparkling wine and dessert finale. \nThe evening’s emcee will be Ken Smith\, of WRAL-TV in Raleigh. Dinner & dessert will be provided by our presenting sponsor\, Sysco\, our host sponsor\, Sheraton Imperial\, our platinum sponsor Butterball and our food truck partner\, Mr. Mongolian. Individual tickets are $125; tables of 10 are $1\,200.  NCRLA has a room block at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. Reserve your a room at our discounted rate until Jan. 29 online HERE. \nAwards will be given that evening in the following categories: Restaurateur of the Year; Restaurant Employee of the Year—management level; Restaurant Employee of the Year—line level; Lodging Operator of the Year; Lodging Employee of the Year—management level; Lodging Employee of the Year—line level; Hospitality Supplier of the Year; Griff & June Glover Award for Distinguished Service; Lifetime Achievement Award; Ken Conrad Award for Service to the Community; Hospitality Champion Award; NCRLA Chef of the Year; NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year\, and the NCRLA Mixologist of the Year. \n5:30 – 7:00  Dinner \n7:00 – 8:00  Awards Ceremony \n8:00 – 8:30  Dessert & Sparkling Wine \nBuy Tickets\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite \n \n \nContact Mindy Wharton\, NCRLA director of marketing and business development\, at 919-277-8585\, if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsors! \nPRESENTING \n \nHOST \n \nPLATINUM \n \nGOLD \n \nSILVER \n \n \nBRONZE \n \n \n \n \nCELEBRATION \n \nFOOD TRUCK PARTNER \n \n  \nSUPPORTING \n                             \nCE Rental URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2018-stars-of-the-industry-awards-reception-presented-by-sysco/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Stars-of-the-Industry_Logo_C.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org GEO:35.8781857;-78.8387114 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR