Dr. Sam Prince, founder, Zambrero, named A.C.T. Young Australian of the Year 2012

The 27-year-old Zambrero founder bested eight other finalists for the title.

Dr. Sam Prince, the 27-year-old founder of Zambrero Fresh Mex Grill has been named A.C.T.’s Young Australian of the Year 2012. The award was presented last night by the Australia Day Council at a ceremony held in Canberra’s National Portrait Gallery.

The honor recognizes Dr. Prince’s achievements as an entrepreneur, medical doctor, and hilanthropist. Receiving the ACT Young Australian of the Year award positions Dr. Prince as one of eight finalists in the running for the national Young Australian of the Year 2012 title, to be announced on 26 January 2012, Australia Day.

Founded in 2006, Zambrero’s modern spin on Mexican food was inspired by Dr. Prince’s experiences working at a Mexican restaurant during medical school.

In addition to its 17 restaurants, Zambrero is partnered with Plate For Plate, an initiative that donates a plate of food to someone in a developing country for every meal purchased. Feeding 280,000 people since its inception, the concept lets Zambrero guests not only nourish themselves with every meal but also someone less fortunate. The program aims to feed 10 million people each year.

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