Texas Restaurant Foundation

🎉 Join us in congratulating Sherissa Veal, our 2026 Tim Kelley Educator Scholarship recipient!

“At the end of the day, I’m not just teaching culinary, I’m building people,” says Sherissa. “Texas ProStart gives me the framework, but it’s the relationships, the standards, and the belief in my students that bring it to life.”

This scholarship supports future industry leaders and current culinary instructors like Sherissa, and we are proud to add her name to the list.

🎉 Join us in congratulating Jaycee D., our 2026 Raising Cane's Scholarship recipient!

“Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me because it helps me continue my education and keep working toward my goals in the culinary and hospitality industry,” says Jaycee. “I am passionate about growing as a student and future hospitality professional, and this support motivates me to keep learning, working hard, and building a strong future in this field.”

This scholarship supports future industry leaders and we are proud to add Jaycee’s name to the list.

⏰ Attention Educators and Students!

The countdown is ON to the 2026 Texas Restaurant Show and your can register for FREE.

Grab your badge now and get ready to learn from the BEST industry experts in Texas: https://fthr-content.txrestaurant.org/Show26social

🎉 Join us in congratulating Kallee O., our 2026 W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship recipient!

“I am so thankful for this scholarship. One day, I would love to own a restaurant or a bakery that has a center for the community to gather and meet! Thank you so much, Texas Restaurant Foundation, for helping me with my future!”

This scholarship supports future industry leaders and we are proud to add Kallee’s name to the list.

Our ProStart program fuels the future of the Texas restaurant industry and gives talented culinary students the chance to shine with real-world training, and it doesn’t happen without your support.

When you purchase a ticket to the Texas Restaurant Awards, the proceeds fund the Texas Restaurant Foundation, and the dreams of ProStart students!

Get your tickets now: https://tobi.tobincenter.org/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=8BCA988E-A534-46EB-BB43-53B19722323B