FINAL Reminder to Submit for FAME 2020-10-16This is your final reminder to submit a nomination (whether for yourself, your supervisor or your colleagues) for Basic American Foods Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence (FAME) Awards! There are just seven days left (just one week!) to send in submissions for those you believe are the best of the best (categories listed below). Winners will be celebrated at the 32nd annual awards ceremony in January 2021 during SNA’s School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC). Head over to the website to submit your FAME nomination by next Friday, October 23! Categories are: Golden Director of the Year AwardA school nutrition professional with more than 12 years of experience as a director who demonstrates outstanding achievement in leadership, spirit/dedication, innovation, career awards, management/systems, humanitarianism/community involvement, and bettering the lives of students. Leadership AwardA school nutrition professional with fewer than 12 years of experience as a director who demonstrates outstanding leadership, dedication, fiscal achievement, and innovation in menuing and merchandising. Spirit AwardA person in a management position, such as an assistant director or coordinator, who shows commitment to the people and programs of school nutrition and distinguishes her/himself through innovative programs, marketing, training, customer service, and/or staff motivation. Rising Star AwardA school nutrition professional with 5 years or less of experience as a director whose contributions make a marked difference in the district’s school nutrition program.