ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Greg and Dina Evans, owners of Alfie's Restaurant in Ormond-By-The-Sea, are pleased to announce that the restaurant has been recognized by the National Restaurant Association for going above and beyond with regard to its community involvement.
The restaurant recently received a Restaurant Neighbor Award, and are in the finals to compete with other state winners across the country for the national award.
"After we opened Alfie's in 1986, we made it a priority to help others and the community, and have continued this for over last 30 years." Greg Evans said. "We are honored to be recognized for this community service award, and feel that giving back to the community we live and work in is something that everyone should take the responsibility to do."
The restaurant recently received a Restaurant Neighbor Award, and are in the finals to compete with other state winners across the country for the national award.
"After we opened Alfie's in 1986, we made it a priority to help others and the community, and have continued this for over last 30 years." Greg Evans said. "We are honored to be recognized for this community service award, and feel that giving back to the community we live and work in is something that everyone should take the responsibility to do."
Alfie's restaurant receives its receives its award letter for giving back to the community by selfless acts such as helping the Salvation Army raise money during the holidays to help the needy as shown here in this close-up in front of a local Publix supermarket back in December.
For nearly 20 years, the Restaurant Neighbor Award, developed in partnership with American Express, has highlighted outstanding charitable service and philanthropy in the hospitality industry.
This prestigious national award honors restaurants that go above and beyond in community service and aims to inspire other restaurateurs to get or stay involved in their local communities.
Three national winners will receive a $10,000 award to help support its favorite charity or community project. In addition to the award, the national winners will be flown to Washington, DC to receive the award at an awards dinner in March.
All state winners will receive a commemorative plaque to display in their restaurant and will be profiled on the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's website highlighting their community activities.
The awards will be divided into three groups; philanthropic initiatives, celebrating diversity, and recognizing exemplary leadership. Hundreds of applications were received last year and just select eight winners were selected for the three categories.
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