At the 2013 national NACUFS conference in Minneapolis, several members were honored with awards that focused on healthier menus and ways to get customers interested in leading healthier lives. Also, local and sustainable menu directions were a focus.
The Nutrition Awards for Best Local Recipe were awarded to:
Gold: Michigan State University for the its food-truck creation, the Smoked Cheddar Cheeseburger
Silver: University of Connecticut for Port Stew with Fennel and Butternut Squash
Silver: Oklahoma State University for Grilled Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Bronze: University of Minnesota for Dirty Farro
The Nutrition Awards for the Most Innovative Wellness and Nutrition Program were presented to:
Gold: Oklahoma State University for its Understanding Healthy Dining program
Silver: University of Massachusetts-Amherst for its Healthy Protein Promotion
Bronze: College of the Holy Cross for its Kimball Takeover program
