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TASN AwardsA variety of awards and recognition are available for school food service professionals to help them excel in foodservice achievement and to promote management excellence. Read below to learn more about each award. Check back soon for details on 2026 awards. We will be opening a fully online awards application this fall. TASN Rising Star of the Year AwardTASN is excited to announce that we added a NEW Award in 2025, the Rising Star of the Year Award. This award is given to two TASN members (one school nutrition member and one industry member) who have been in the industry for fewer than 5 years or are in the beginning stages of their school nutrition career. Award winners will be paired up with experienced mentors and will attend special events to help advance their careers. The goal of the Rising Stars organization is to provide support, direction, education, and community to the newest individuals of the TASN family, ensuring their path to growth within our industry. Application Requirements: This application requires uploading the name and contact info of the nominee's supervisor, along with a personal statement explaining why you are nominating a member (or yourself) for the Rising Star of the Year Award. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 TASN Membership AwardEach local chapter achieving 60% or better membership among the currently employed food service personnel in the district will be eligible for a membership award from the Texas Association for School Nutrition. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 Local Plan of Action AwardThe Plan of Action Award (formerly the Yearbook Award) recognizes nominated local chapters across Texas for completing a series of action items relating to the TASN Strategic Plan.Completing these goals promotes the child nutrition profession, raises awareness of the association, and gets members involved by coming together to drive our mission: Empower, support, and advance the community of school nutrition. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 School Nutrition Specialist of the YearThe School Nutrition Specialist of the Year Award for school food and nutrition employees is designed to recognize the valuable program contribution of persons who work with the school food and nutrition manager to prepare and serve appetizing meals in a pleasing atmosphere. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 School Nutrition Manager of the YearThe School Nutrition Manager of the Year Award for school nutrition employees is designed to recognize the valuable program contribution of persons who work with the school food and nutrition specialists, supervisors, and directors to ensure their school's food service program is run efficiently. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 School Nutrition Director of the YearThe School Nutrition Director of the Year Award for school nutrition employees is designed to recognize the valuable program contribution of persons who may work with the school food and nutrition specialists, managers, supervisors, and superintendent to oversee the day-to-day operations of an entire district's food service program. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 Partnership in NutritionThe Partnership in Nutrition Award for school food and nutrition employees is designed to recognize the valuable program contribution of persons who support the school food and nutrition department (for example, office staff, warehouse staff, or any other auxiliary/support staff ). Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 Nutrition Education AwardNutrition education is an increasingly important part of the school learning environment. At the forefront of school nutrition education is in the school cafeteria and child nutrition departments. The TASN Nutrition Education Award recognizes those who have developed creative and innovative ways to educate their students, district employees, and local communities about the importance of healthy living through nutrition education and lifestyle changes. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 Breakfast Participation AwardThose school districts obtaining 10% increases or greater in breakfast participation will receive the Breakfast Participation Award at the TASN Annual Conference. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 Lunch Participation AwardSchool districts obtaining 10% increases or greater will receive the Lunch Participation Award at the TASN Annual Conference. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award for Continuing EducationThe Outstanding Achievement in Continuing Education Award for TASN members is designed to recognize one individual per chapter for achievement in the area of continuing education. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 Certification AwardAny local chapter achieving 50% or better of current TASN certified members among the current TASN members will be eligible for a Certification Award from the Texas Association for School Nutrition. Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 SNA National AwardsThe SNA awards program is a great opportunity to highlight the outstanding and important work of SNA members! |
