KC & MRA Gala - The Family

Join the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association (GKCRA) and the Missouri Restaurant Association (MRA) for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, partnerships, and legacies that make Missouri's restaurant and hospitality industry extraordinary.

This year's inaugural gala embraces the theme "The Family," an elegant nod to the iconic film The Godfather. Rooted in tradition, loyalty, and the power of relationships, the evening will celebrate the hospitality industry as one big family, united by a shared passion for food, service, and community.

A highlight of the evening will be the official inauguration of Gina Garozzo Vitale as President of the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association and Jason Pryor as President of the Missouri Restaurant Association. Together, we will welcome their leadership and recognize our associations' continued commitment to advocating for, supporting, and strengthening Missouri's restaurant industry.

Throughout the evening, we will also recognize the outstanding individuals, businesses, and leaders whose contributions have made a lasting impact on our industry through our annual awards, including:

• Influencer of the Year

• Restaurateur of the Year

• Company of the Year

• Capitol Impact Award

• Hall of Fame Award

• Legislator of the Year

• Board of Directors Awards

Guests will enjoy an evening of celebration and connection, beginning with an elegant Pre-Reception, followed by our formal Inauguration & Awards Dinner, and concluding with an unforgettable After Party featuring continued networking, entertainment, and festivities.

Whether you're a restaurant owner, operator, industry partner, elected official, or longtime supporter of Missouri's hospitality community, this is an evening you won't want to miss.

Because in this industry, we're more than colleagues and partners. We're Family.

Join us as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and raise a glass to the future of Missouri's restaurant industry.