The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional 501 (c) 6 trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Established in 1920, RAMW is an advocate, resource and community for its members. The Association works to promote and sustain the growth and development of the industry while providing its members legislative and regulatory representation, marketing and small business support, programming and events. RAMW strives to serve its members with professionalism and integrity, and provide them the training, education and support they need to grow a successful business. RAMW is the producer of the prestigious Restaurant Awards Gala, The RAMMYS, as well as the popular Metropolitan Washington Restaurants Weeks, DC Cocktail Week, Spring Wine Fling and the Cherry Picks program in conjunction with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Educated Eats is the education foundation 501(c)3 arm of RAMW and is committed to restaurant industry workforce development. Mission: The mission of the Association is to represent and promote the foodservice industry in the Washington Metropolitan area through education, government relations, and socio-professional activities.