In late May 2006, Lion's Choice® Restaurant Corporation was nominated for the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) 2006 Restaurant Neighbor Award. By giving this award, the NRA and American Express are able to salute restaurateurs who go above and beyond in giving back to their communities. Just recently, Lion's Choice® was chosen as the Missouri State Award Winner.

In the nomination application, Lion's Choice® described their community involvement over the past year and how this community involvement has positively impacted the St. Louis community. While the Lion's Choice® parent company, Red Lion Beef Corporation, has been a constant supporter of various organizations over the years, in this particular application, Lion's Choice® chose to reveal the range of support they give to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through their involvement with the annual MS150 event. For the past three years, Lion's Choice® has been the largest supporter of the MS150, a two-day noncompetitive 150-mile bike tour event held to raise funds to fight the effects of multiple sclerosis. Each year, Lion's Choice's® efforts total a sum of approximately $17,000 to contribute towards this cause. This financial support is used to help find a cure for MS, and provide programs and services for those living with the disease.

Lion's Choice's® involvement in the MS150 and other events has made and will continue to make a great impact on the St. Louis community. With the help of friendly employees and generous donations, Lion's Choice® has been given the opportunity to support organizations in need and in turn, help improve the lives of St. Louisans. Lion's Choice® is honored to have won this community outreach award.

Please visit http://www.restaurant.org/community/ for more information on this special award.