News Releases
Mickey Warner Award 2016 Nominations Open
The National Association of Concessionaires is now seeking nominations for the 2016 Mickey Warner Award. Submissions are due by March 14, 2016. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession industry. The award honors the late Mickey Warner, the father […]
John and Tony Irace Named 2016 Bert Nathan Award Co-Honorees
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that John Irace, CEO, and Tony Irace, President, of Packaging Concepts, Inc. (PCI) have been selected as the 2016 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Co-Honorees. The award designates active involvement in NAC, providing positive leadership direction, significant contributions to the development and professionalism of the concessions industry with […]
Gottlieb Receives His Second La Reese-Gaule Membership Award
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), is proud to announce that for the second time in his career, Adam Gottlieb, ACS, EVP Sales and Procurement for Continental Concession Supplies, Inc. has been named the recipient of the 2015 Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award. The annual award is presented to the member who sponsors the most […]
NAC To Compile Sodium Database
New York City has mandated that any food item with value of 2,500 mg of sodium or greater (which is the recommended daily allowance for sodium) must display a designating salt icon on their menus and menu boards. Most of the standard concession and hospitality food and beverage items will certainly not need to concern […]
Jody Bell – In Memory
It is with deep regret that NAC announces the sudden passing of long-time member Jody Bell. Last time we saw Jody was a few years ago in Tampa as she was Aramark GM at the Florida Aquarium where we held a Venue Tour during the 2012 Convention and Trade Show. Please keep Jody and her […]
Expo Scholarships Available
There are now two great scholarships available for qualifying first year attendees of The Concession and Hospitality Expo. NAC is pleased to present the President’s Expo Scholarship and the Joe Chabot Memorial Expo Scholarship. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION IN MS WORD CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION IN PDF Each Scholarship Package includes full registration to the […]
New NAC Outreach Committee Seeks Volunteers
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the formation of a new Outreach Committee. This group has been formed to enrich NAC’s long standing mission, “To provide our members with information and services that maintain and enhance the standards of excellence and professionalism within the recreation and leisure time food, beverage and related services […]
NAC Expo Scheduled Through 2019
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that it will return to New Orleans for the Concession and Hospitality Expo on August 7-10, 2018 at the Marriott New Orleans on Canal Street just off the French Quarter. The 2019 Expo will celebrate NAC’s 75th Anniversary in Sweet Home Chicago at the Fairmont Chicago on July […]
NAC Names Two New Board Members
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors. Mark Dieffenbach, Director Specialty Channels of The Hershey Company, will become a Director At-Large. Olga Yourik, PhD, Associate Professor, ACE, ACS, Research and Development Director of Business Russia Group of Companies, will become a Regional Vice […]
NAC Reorganizes Committees, Appoints Chairs
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced a reorganization to its committee structure. The previous Internet, Publication and Education Committee will be split into two separate groups called the Communications Committee and the Education Committee. In addition, a new Mentorship Sub-Committee has been added to the Membership Marketing Committee. The reorganization addresses changing dynamics […]
