Special Diet Recipe of the Year
This award recognizes institutions who creatively showcase their special diet offerings in one amazing recipe. Whether your program excels at gluten-free, vegan, halal, kosher, or another special diet offering, your recipe can be submitted to this category (including, but not limited to, religious restrictions, allergens, and lifestyle preferences).
The 2025 Special Diet Recipe of the Year winners are:
Gold:
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Silver:
University of North Texas
Bronze:
The University of Pennsylvania
Elon University
Best Local Foods Recipe of the Year
In recognition that meeting sustainability is a top priority for collegiate dining operations and utilizing local foods is a sustainable practice, NACUFS is offering an award category within its Nutrition Awards program. This category will recognize programs that utilize local foods in unique and creative ways.
The 2025 Best Local Foods Recipe of the Year winners are:
Gold:
University of Connecticut
Silver:
The University of Pennsylvania
University of Arizona
Bronze:
Loyola University Maryland