Dawn Professional names contest winner at industry event

CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble's Dawn Professional brand has announced the winner of its "Make Your Restaurant Shine" contest at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago.

The Dawn Professional line -- which provides comprehensive kitchen cleaning solutions to restaurants around the country -- awarded Martha Bralkowski, the owner of Jordan's Bar and Grill in Ridgway, Pa. The award was presented by chef Spike Mendelsohn on the World Culinary Stage, P&G said.

Mendelsohn presented Bralkowski with a $20,000 check for restaurant improvements. She also will receive a one-on-one expert consultation at her restaurant with Mendelsohn later this year. An experienced restaurateur, he will provide expert advice on how to best use the award, share feedback on Jordan's menu and discuss how to use social media for success. Tips from this session will be featured at www.DawnCelebrations.com.

"Dawn Professional has always been a trusted partner of the restaurant industry, providing products and resources to help restaurants succeed. 'Make Your Restaurant Shine' is a way for us to help one deserving restaurant owner -- Ms. Bralkowski -- in a very personal way," said Eric Hetrick, director, P&G Professional. "We hope this $20,000 award will help make Jordan's Bar & Grill an even bigger part of the Ridgway, Penn., community."

As the winner of the "Make Your Restaurant Shine" contest, Bralkowski also received a paid trip for four adults to the 2010 National Restaurant Association show now underway in Chicago. Contest applications were received online at www.DawnCelebrations.com through April 12.