2023 CRAzies Public Nomination Form

2023 CRAzies Awards
Monday, December 4th, 2023
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Foxwoods Resort Casino

The CRAzies is the Annual Awards Gala hosted by the Connecticut Restaurant Association and the ONLY statewide event that celebrates and recognizes the best of the best in the restaurant and food service industry across all of Connecticut.

We are inviting the public to nominate favorites in the categories below. Nominations submission period closes at midnight on Saturday, September 30th. One form submission per person please.

NOTE
You will be asked to submit nominations in 17 award categories. Though it is not required that you submit a nominee in every category, you will not be able to save your progress and come back later. For this reason, we suggest you review the award categories page in advance.

CRAzies 2023 Public Nominations Submissions Form

One submission per person. Duplicate entries and invalid emails will not be counted.

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Email *

1) Chef of the Year

Best chef in Connecticut. A Connecticut chef whose work exemplifies excellence and sets new or consistent industry standards and who serves as an inspiration to other food professionals.

Chef Name *

Restaurant *

2) Restaurateur of the Year

Best hands-on restaurant owner or managing partner who sets high standards for operation, entrepreneurship, and serves as inspiration to other food service professionals.

Restaurateur Name *

Restaurant Name *

3) Pastry Chef of the Year

Best Pastry Chef in Connecticut. A Connecticut pastry chef whose work sets new or consistent industry standards and who serves as an inspiration to other food professionals. (Note: This award alternates biannually with Baker of the Year)

Pastry Chef Name *

Restaurant/Bakery *

4) Server of the Year

Best server in Connecticut. Demonstrates outstanding service, high standards in hospitality and serves as a model employee.

Server Name *

Restaurant *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

5) Bartender of the Year

Best bartender in Connecticut. Demonstrates excellence in cocktails, spirits, beer and wine service.

Bartender Name *

Restaurant *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

6) Caterer of the Year

Best caterer in Connecticut. A Connecticut caterer who sets the standard for excellence and hospitality.

Caterer Business Name *

Business Location (City/Town) *

7) Restaurant Newcomer

Best NEW restaurant in Connecticut. Displays excellence in food, beverage, service and atmosphere and likely to make a positive impact on the CT restaurant scene. Must have been in business for less than 2 years and opened before August 1, 2023.

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

8) Restaurant of the Year

A Connecticut restaurant that consistently demonstrates quality and excellence in food, service and atmosphere, while making a positive impact in the community

Hartford County

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

Tolland County

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/ Town) *

New Haven County

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

Middlesex County

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

Windham County

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

New London County

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

Litchfield County

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

Fairfield County

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

9) Hospitality Hall of Fame

A Connecticut restaurant in business for 25 years or more, with consistently high standards of hospitality and service, and widely considered an iconic dining destination.

Restaurant Name *

Restaurant Location (City/Town) *

10) People's Choice

Your favorite restaurant, dining establishment or local hotspot in Connecticut. Open to full range of dining concepts, restaurant types and diversity of cuisines.

Dining Establishment Name *

Dining Establishment Location (City/Town) *

Thank you for participating in our 2023 CRAzies nomination process. To submit your nominations, please press submit below. Please do not press submit more than once as this will create duplicates and invalidate your form.

SUBMIT

CRAzies 2023 Public Nominations Submissions Form

1) Chef of the Year

2) Restaurateur of the Year

​3) Pastry Chef of the Year

​4) Server of the Year

​5) Bartender of the Year

6) Caterer of the Year

7) Restaurant Newcomer

​8) Restaurant of the Year

Hartford County

Tolland County

New Haven County

Middlesex County

Windham County

New London County

Litchfield County

Fairfield County

​9) Hospitality Hall of Fame

10) People's Choice

3) Pastry Chef of the Year

4) Server of the Year

5) Bartender of the Year

8) Restaurant of the Year

9) Hospitality Hall of Fame