President’s Award of Excellence
This award recognizes three state presidents each year for outstanding leadership and measurable achievements in advancing school nutrition programs across four key focus areas.
Funder: School Nutrition Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Year-End Report submission deadline for President’s Award of Excellence)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no direct monetary funding specified. Three awards annually (one per membership division).
Summary: Honors three state presidents annually for exceptional leadership and advancement of school nutrition programs across key focus areas.
Description
The President’s Award of Excellence recognizes three state presidents each year who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in advancing school nutrition programs within their states. The award celebrates outstanding achievement in four core areas: Voice of School Nutrition, Career Development and Growth, Stakeholder Community, and Thriving Organization. To ensure fairness, one president is selected from each SNA membership division (small, medium, and large affiliates). Winners are chosen based on their success in implementing strategic initiatives and meeting or exceeding membership and professional development goals as determined by SNA Headquarters.
