PRA Meetings & Events

State Events

PRA Spring Membership Meeting 

Held each spring in the Western PA region, all PRA members are invited to attend the first of three statewide meetings per year.  All PRA committees meet to discuss industry issues and develop plans.  Following the day’s business agenda, the PRA hosts a cocktail reception and dinner for all in attendance.

PRA Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Gala 

Held each fall in the Central PA region, all PRA members are invited to attend the third of three statewide meetings per year.  All PRA committees meet to discuss industry issues and develop the association’s plans.  Following the day’s business agenda, the PRA hosts a cocktail reception and elegant dinner for all in attendance. 

During the dinner ceremony, the PRA presents the winners of the Awards Program and the new slate of incoming PRA officers are installed.

PRA Awards Program

The Pennsylvania Restaurant Association presents the following annual awards:

•  Restaurateur of the Year
•  Wilmer S. Lapp Keystone Award
•  Associate Member of the Year
•  Excellence in Food Safety Award

All PRA members are eligible to nominate candidates for each award. 
Click here to download an awards application.
Once the nominees are in, the PRA Nominating Committee selects the winners. 
Winners are presented with their awards at the PRA Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner in the fall of each year.