FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: October 27, 2009

CONTACT: Jennifer Price Brent Buchanan

Communications Director Cam Ward Press Contact

334-244-1320 334-207-1501

Rep. Cam Ward Receives Silver Spoon Award for Work on Behalf of Restaurant and Hospitality Industry

(MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA)—The Alabama Restaurant Association presented Representative Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) with its “Silver Spoon Award” for 2009 for his contribution to the hospitality and food industries. The award was presented Monday night in Montgomery.

“As a state representative, Cam Ward has demonstrated a real knowledge of economic development. He has been instrumental in bringing new businesses to his district, many of which are restaurants,” said Larry Fidel, President & CEO of the Alabama Restaurant Association. “Our industry employs thousands of people in Alabama, and leaders like Cam Ward make that possible,” Mr. Fidel added.

Upon receiving the award, Rep. Ward said, “I am honored by this award from the hospitality industry,” Rep. Ward said. “I know what food and lodging mean to our state in terms of jobs and entertainment as well as what they mean to our local economy,” he went on to say.

Cam Ward represents House District 49, comprised of all of Bibb and part of Shelby County. Ward, a Republican state representative from Alabaster, is seeking the Senate seat encompassing all of Bibb and Chilton Counties and a part of Shelby County. The district is currently served by Senator Hank Erwin who is running for Lieutenant Governor in 2010. Cam, his wife Julie and daughter, Riley live in Alabaster.

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The Alabama Restaurant Association is the state’s largest trade association representing the foodservice industry. The Association represents all restaurant and foodservice-related segments, offering members lobbying support on legislative issues, money-saving benefits, information-services and training aids. The Association is located in Montgomery, AL. and has over 1,000 members.