The Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence (FAME) Award program is making its call for nominations for the 21st annual ceremony honoring outstanding school foodservice professionals at an event scheduled for Jan. 10, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, during the School Nutrition Association (SNA) Child Nutrition Industry Conference.
Nominations will be taken online or via a downloadable form at www.fameawards.net until Sept. 18, 2009. Eligible nominees include members of the SNA that are in good standing with the industry. With each valid nomination, the nominating party will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a Visa gift card in the amount of $100, $50, or $25. See the FAME website for official rules.
Six categories will be awarded, including one Gold Award for School Foodservice Director of the Year and five Silver Awards – Leadership, Spirit, Rising Star, Special Achievement and Friend of Child Nutrition. The selection committee is made up of 2009 FAME Award winners and industry media partners. The program is sponsored by Basic American Foods, Schwan’s Food Service, Inc., and Tyson Foods, Inc.