Nutrition Awards

Entry for the 2023 Nutrition Awards is now closed. Submissions for 2024 will open in the fall of 2023.

The Nutrition Awards recognize the outstanding nutrition and wellness programs implemented within collegiate dining programs of our institutional members. The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) celebrates the innovative programs created to meet the needs of a dynamic student population in the following categories:

Most Innovative Wellness & Nutrition Program

This annual contest celebrates institutions who have implemented an innovative and effective wellness and/or nutrition program during the previous academic year.

Contest Rules
Judging Criteria

The 2022 most innovative wellness & nutrition program winners are:

Gold: University of Maryland
Silver: University of Massachusetts
Bronze: Washington University in St. Louis

Best Local Foods Recipe

This biennial contest celebrates institutions who use locally produced foods in their menus. This contest takes place in odd-numbered years.

Contest Rules
Judging Criteria
Submission Form

Best Vegan Recipe

This biennial contest celebrates institutions who have incorporated creative and healthy vegan recipes in their menus. This contest takes place in even-numbered years.

The 2022 Best Vegan Recipe winners are:

Gold: University of Connecticut

Silver: Buffalo State College

Bronze: Marist College