The District of the Year Award formally recognizes one outstanding school nutrition program that meets the Keys to Excellence best practice standards and demonstrates extraordinary commitment to maintaining and exceeding the best practice standards. In addition to receiving the recognition and benefits of being a District of Excellence, SNA further recognizes the District of the Year Award recipient at SNA’s Annual National Conference and through SNA national media and public relations activities.
How to Apply
All 2009-2010
District of Excellence Distinction recipients will be eligible to submit the District of the Year Award applications in May 2010. The District of the Year Award includes a grant award up to $25,000 to further enhance school nutrition program operations in one or more areas reflected in the
Keys to Excellence national best practice standards. The District of the Year Award application is a competitive grant proposal application.
2009 District of the Year Award Goes to Lee's Summit R-7 School District!
Congratulations to Lee’s Summit R-7 School District in Houston, TX for receiving the 2009 District of the Year Award! For more information on Lee’s Summit R-7’s school nutrition operations.
"We appreciate this recognition of our school district's Nutrition Services program and our emphasis on students. The $25,000 grant will help us continue to support professional training for our staff and expand nutrition education in our elementary schools."
Jane Hentzler, RD, MS, SNS, Director of Nutrition Services, Lee's Summit R-7 School District, Lee's Summit, Missouri
"The School Nutrition Association School District of the Year recognition is the direct result of our Nutrition Services staff, program Director leadership and a school-community partnership that recognizes the positive impact a quality breakfast and lunch has on learning for each student! The $25,000 will be used to improve upon related activities to this effort."
Dr Tom Kurucz, Associate Superintendent Lee's Summit R-7 Public School District
“This award from the School Nutrition Association is a great honor because it recognizes the dedication and excellence of the Lee's Summit R-7 Nutrition Services Department and our staff members' tremendous effort to make school meals delicious, attractive, nutritious and economical,”
Dr. David McGehee, Superintendent, Lee's Summit R-7 School District, Lee's Summit, Missouri
Spring ISD Named the 2008 District of the Year
Congratulations to Spring Independent School District in Houston, TX for receiving the 2008 District of the Year Award! For more information on Spring ISD’s school nutrition operations, see below.
“This award has really boosted our staff’s morale. People are acknowledging our staff’s professionalism, high caliber training and commitment to making food more nutritious. The $25,000 grant will help us further strengthen our program.”
Melanie Konarik, MS, SNS, Child Nutrition Director, Spring ISD, Houston, Texas
“The 2008 District of the Year award has raised the level of our school nutrition program in the eyes of the general public. Parents are recognizing that Spring ISD is dedicated to quality programs and to providing their children with a variety of nutritious food options.”
Christine Porter, Associate Superintendent, CPA, Spring ISD, Houston, Texas
“By winning the 2008 District of the Year Award, our school nutrition department has been nationally recognized for their exemplary committment to advancing school nutrition for our students. Our district has received major recognition from parents and the community for providing a quality nutrition program. The $25,000 grant will help us take our program to an even higher level.”
Ralph H. Draper, PhD, Superintendent, Spring Independent School District, Houston, Texas
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