Event Sponsorship: Strengthening our industry

With the generous support of our sponsors, we host several high visibility events throughout the year. These events provide opportunities to recognize industry leaders, raise funds for the NRAEF Scholarship Program, and bring together and educate people from all levels of our industry.

Benefits of Event Sponsorship

  • You are contributing to events that support an industry scholarship fund that helps the next generation of restaurant and foodservice leaders achieve their dreams
  • You are demonstrating your commitment to the industry while enjoying prominent brand visibility at exclusive networking events
  • You are creating opportunities for students, educators and industry professionals to further their education, ultimately enhancing the foodservice industry's skilled workforce

Explore the links below to see how you can make a difference. Make the choice to sponsor an event today.

Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic >>

Leading restaurant and foodservice operators and suppliers gather in beautiful Pebble Beach, California for three days of networking over unparalleled golf, spa and leisure activities, fine cuisine and a live auction, all in support of the Scholarship Program.

Michael E. Hurst Educational Forum >>

Held during the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show, this day-long event brings together 200 of the country's top restaurant management and culinary students with recognized industry leaders and educators for a day of networking, learning and sharing.

Salute to Excellence >>

Join us as we honor our industry's most respected leaders and decision makers during this dynamic event, which also features an extended networking reception, streamlined program, live music and dancing.

National ProStart Invitational >>

Top ProStart high school students from each state or region gather together to compete in two competitions - culinary and management. The three-day National Restaurant Association event provides opportunities for post-secondary schools and businesses to reach out to these promising young students.