ALLIANCE AWARDS
Celebrate the people and places that make this city’s restaurant, nightlife, and hospitality community truly extraordinary. This important honor is by the industry, for the industry. Chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, operators, and countless others come together to honor the talent, passion, and resilience that define our city. From beloved neighborhood favorites to industry trailblazers, the Awards highlight excellence across every borough and every corner of our community.
Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees! We look forward to celebrating with you in 2027!
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Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working in a restaurant kitchen:
Tokiko Jinta, Hirohisa -
Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working as a bartender:
James Shrum, Blue Ribbon Restaurants -
Goes to a person whose success and influence will leave a lasting impact on NYC’s restaurant industry:
Ed Brown, Restaurant Associates -
Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working as a chef:
Andrew Carmellini, NoHo HospitalitySponsored by Hilb Group
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Goes to an important and influential nightclub:
Xanadu Roller Arts
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Goes to a philanthropic person whose mission is to partner with the hospitality community to support an important cause:
Emma’s Torch
Sponsored by Wonder -
Goes to a person who started at an entry-level job in the hospitality industry and is now in a leadership role:
Santa Diaz, Clinton Street Baking Company
Sponsored by Ecolab -
Goes to an important and influential limited-service restaurant:
NAYA
Sponsored by Imperial Dade -
Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working on the dining room floor of a restaurant:
Rob Henriquez, Red Hook Lobster Pound
Spnsored by I. Halper -
Goes to a person who is recognized for excellence in the profession of human resources in hospitality.
Thaisis Conyers, Corner Table Restaurants
Sponsored by Fox Rothschild
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Elizabeth Murray, The Marlow Collective
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Goes to three favorite restaurants in The Bronx:
Casa della Mozzarella
Sponsored by DoorDash
Seis Vecinos Restaurant
Sponsored by Uber
Beatstro
Sponsored by Grubhub -
Goes to three favorite restaurants in Brooklyn:
Theodora
Sponsored by DoorDash
Sofreh
Sponsored by Uber
Fusion East
Sponsored by Grubhub -
Goes to three favorite restaurants in Manhattan:
Raoul's
Sponsored by DoorDash
COQODAQ
Sponsored by Uber
Il Sole
Sponsored by Grubhub -
Goes to three favorite restaurants in Queens:
Hamido
Sponsored by DoorDashKam Rai Thai
Sponsored by Uber
Adrienne’s NYC
Sponsored by Grubhub -
Goes to three favorite restaurants on Staten Island:
Harvest Cafe
Sponsored by DoorDash
BOTA Supper Club
Sponsored by Grubhub
ZaRa Forest Turkish Cuisine
Sponsored by Uber -
Goes to an influential person who is still early in their hospitality industry career. Recipient must be under 40 years old on March 9, 2026:
Sophie Deverell, Golden Age Hospitality
Sponsored by Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP -
Goes to a person whose success and influence will leave a lasting impact on the NYC nightlife industry:
Nur Khan, Maison Nur -
Goes to a hospitality business that excels at implementing sustainable business practices:
Highgate Hotels
Sponsored by Rethink Food -
Goes to an important and influential bar:
Julius' Bar -
Celebrates a viral dish, restaurant, bar, or hospitality moment that captured the internet’s attention and made a lasting impact on our industry:
Breads Bakery (Babka)
Sponsored by Global Coverage Insurance
