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NAC Names George Raub IV as 2023 Mickey Warner Recipient
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that George Raub IV, ECM, Delaware North’s General Manager at AMALIE Arena in Tampa, has been named the 2023 Mickey Warner Award Recipient. 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 […]
2023 Expo Scholarships Available Now
The 2023 Concession and Hospitality Expo is scheduled for Memphis, Tennessee and the historic Peabody Hotel on Tuesday, July 18 through Friday, July 21, 2023. NAC is pleased to present the President’s Expo Scholarship and the Joe Chabot Memorial Expo Scholarship. Each Scholarship Package includes one full registration to the Concession & Hospitality Expo, three […]
Mickey Warner Award 2023 Nominations Open
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is now seeking nominations for the 2023 Mickey Warner Award. Submissions are due by June 19, 2023. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-movie concession industry. The award honors the late Mickey Warner, the […]
The 2023 NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2023! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace The 2023 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO is scheduled for Memphis, Tennessee and the historic Peabody Hotel. The dates for the event are Tuesday, July 18 through Friday, July 21, 2023. Check in frequently for […]
Gold Medal Launches the Ready Series of Cashless Popcorn Vending Machines
The next evolution in popcorn dispensing technology is here with the launch of the Ready Series cashless models from Gold Medal. A complete fresh popcorn vending system, it includes a cashless payment system and a push-button dispenser. This means it’s simple to pay and serve with these convenient self-serve popcorn machines. The cashless models in […]
Marianne Abiaad Named 2023 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Marianne Abiaad, Executive Vice President at Royal Corporation, has been selected as the 2023 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. Presented by NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre Concessions Industry, the award honors the late Bert Nathan, a past president of […]
NAC Bert Nathan Award Nominations Open for 2023
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5! The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is calling upon the NAC membership to submit candidates for the 2023 NAC Bert Nathan Memorial Award by Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The presentation will take place on July 19, 2023 at the Awards Luncheon during the 2023 Concession & Hospitality Expo […]
2023-24 NAC Regional Seminar Series – May 15 at NC NATO
THIS SEMINAR IS CANCELED. Join us at NC NATO for the 2023-24 NAC Regional Seminar Series: Recreational Foodservice, Today, Tomorrow & Beyond. NAC Director of Education, Larry Etter, CCM, will be the instructor. The seminar is ideal for all managers and supervisors with a concentration on recreational foodservice in entertainment and hospitality venues. It’s presented […]
Performance Food Group’s Vistar Division Celebrates 50 years in Specialty Food Distribution
NAC member Vistar, a division of Performance Food Group Company and a leading distributor of candy, snacks and beverages, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the specialty food distribution business in 2023. Created as a vending and office coffee distributor in 1973, Vistar is a national leader in the specialty food distribution marketplace and its […]
NAC President Denise de Zutter Honored with NAFEM Doctorate of Foodservice (DFS) Award
NAC President Denise de Zutter, was honored with the NAFEM Doctorate of Foodservice (DFS) award, presented at each NAFEM show to allied hospitality association leaders in recognition of their contributions to the industry. Honorees were recognized during the All-Industry Awards Ceremony on Jan. 31, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. SOURCE: Nation’s Restaurant News