Following a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) announces the finalists and honorees for the 2022 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards. All finalists are peer-nominated, ensuring the most deserving in the industry are recognized. Winners are chosen by the GRACE Academy, comprised of former GRACE finalists and honorees as well as current GRA Board members.
As treasurer of the Atlanta bar, Emily Ward is one of Georgia's rising legal stars. She and her husband are also co-owners of two popular local restaurants.