1. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Awards and Scholarships Name Event Date

2. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org SNF Scholarships For over 20 years, SNF has been raising funds to provide SNA members the opportunity to achieve their higher education goals through a wide variety of scholarships. To date, SNF has awarded members over $1.6 million in scholarships.

3. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org How to Apply Check www.schoolnutrition.org/scholarships often to find out when scholarships can be entered!www.schoolnutrition.org/scholarships Currently open: GED Jump Start Scholarship (no application deadline) Online applications available

4. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Questions? Julie Abrera, Director, SNF 301-686-3112 JAbrera@schoolnutrition.org

5. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Heart of the Program Award Recognizes the valuable contributions of school nutrition employees

6. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Who can be nominated? Current SNA members in the School Nutrition or Child Care Employee section Currently SNA-certified Currently employed in a school foodservice or childcare nutrition program

7. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org How are winners recognized? All winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at SNA’s Annual National Conference and will receive prizes from SNA.

8. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Restrictions Only one person per school may be nominated for the state competition each year. Managers and directors are not eligible to be nominated or win this award. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

9. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Timeline Nominations must be submitted by March 1, 2014 to the State President.

10. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Louise Sublette Award of Excellence in School Nutrition Recognizes the valuable contributions of school nutrition managers

11. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Who can apply? Currently an SNA member in the Currently SNA-Certified Currently employed in a child nutrition program as a Foodservice/Nutrition Manager/Head Cook/Assistant Manager/Child Care Manager Assigned to either one school or to a central kitchen that serves multiple schools.

12. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org How are winners recognized? All winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at SNA’s Annual National Conference and will receive prizes from SNA.

13. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Restrictions Employees and directors are not eligible to apply or win this award. Applications submitted by the applicant’s peer or supervisor will not be accepted. National winners may not submit the same project again.

14. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Timeline Letter of Intent must be submitted by December 1, 2013. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2014 to the State President.

15. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Outstanding Director of the Year Award Recognizes the valuable contributions of school nutrition directors

16. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Who can be nominated? SNA Member currently and for the past five years (in the District Director or Major City Director sections) Currently SNA Certified OR SNS Credentialed Has served in at least one position on the state or national executive board OR has served as a member on a state or national committee

17. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org How are winners recognized? All winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at SNA’s Annual National Conference and will receive prizes from SNA.

18. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Restrictions Employees and managers are not eligible to be nominated or win this award. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Previous national winners of the Outstanding Director of the Year Award are not eligible to be nominated for or win this award again.

19. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Timeline Nominations must be submitted by March 1, 2014 to the State President.

20. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org What’s Next? Updating Awards for 2014-15: More simple and intuitive forms Easier to understand instructions Online option Streamlined requirements

21. Copyright © 2013 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org For Information and Forms: www.schoolnutrition.org/awards