Brian Kutcher of Milford, Ohio was named a finalist for Texas Roadhouse Managing Partner of the Year award, which is the company’s highest honor. He and 20 other outstanding managers were chosen from a pool of more than 450.

“These 21 managing partners kicked it to the moon and back in 2015,” said Texas Roadhouse Founder and CEO Kent Taylor. “Each is a dynamic superstar in their own right. All consistently exceed goals, provide caring environments for their people, legendary food and service to guests, and are true community partners. They contribute to our overall success with outstanding leadership that helps shape the future of Texas Roadhouse.”

The award recognizes the Managing Partner who best displays characteristics of an operational leader. Kutcher and the other 20 finalists will be judged on seven criteria: Legendary Food, Legendary Service, Legendary Marketing, Legendary Culture, Legendary People, Legendary Profits and Legendary Pride and Passion.

The Managing Partner of the Year will be announced at the company’s annual conference in Miami on April 12. The winner will receive a new Corvette, a check for $25,000, a lead crystal replica of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant, a Managing Partner of the Year ring, and a gold belt buckle.

Kutcher has been the Managing Partner of the store located at 375 Rivers Edge Drive in Milford for 10 years, and has been with Texas Roadhouse for 18 years.