1. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Revamped SNA Awards

2. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org SNA Awards Program Celebrating and recognizing the great work our members do every day!

3. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Major Changes to All Awards Standardized Award Names & Prizes More Inclusive Qualifications Online, Simplified & Clarified Forms Easy-to-Follow Guidance for Judges and State Leaders For 2014-15 and Beyond!

4. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Updated 2014-15 Handbooks! New look and clear instructions Organized structure: –SNA Member Awards –State Association Awards –Forms Separate handbook just for judges!

5. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 2014-15 Standardized Names Previous NameNew Name Heart of the Program AwardEmployee of the Year Award Louise Sublette Award of Excellence in School Nutrition Manager of the Year Award, In honor of Louise Sublette Outstanding Director of the Year Award Director of the Year Award

6. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 2014-15 Standardized Prizes Award WonPrizes Awarded State WinnerCertificate and Ribbon Regional WinnerPin, Certificate, and $50 National WinnerPlaque and an all-expense paid trip to ANC, up to $1,000 All awards given at ANC! All awards given at ANC!

7. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org New Look

8. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 2014-15 New Policies Online forms Signatures not required Must be typed Word counts Not Eligible: –State or National SNA President –Previous National Award Winners

9. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Director of the Year Award Only 5 years as a Director required!

10. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Updated Form All-in-one form!

11. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Clarified & Simplified Word count maximums Specific examples for more objective measures Points per question

12. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Updated Judging Forms

13. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Manager of the Year Award Career-Based Award! NOT Project-Based Nominations only No documentation required.

14. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Judging Criteria Cafeteria Environment (30%) Management and Staff Development (30%) SNA Involvement (20%) School and Community Outreach (20%)

15. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Employee of the Year Award No attendance record required!

16. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org 2014-15 Awards webinar coming this fall! Stay tuned for details at: www.schoolnutrition.org/webinars 2014-15 Awards webinar coming this fall! Stay tuned for details at: www.schoolnutrition.org/webinars