Awards & Recognitions

Tufts Dining wins GOLD for Fresh at Carmichael’s redesign as a dining facility free from gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts. Tufts Dining was presented with the 2022 Gold Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in the category of Residential Dining Facility for a large institution. The Loyal E. Horton Dining Award is the ultimate professional tribute in college and university culinary arts. The award is presented by the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS).

Tufts Dining’s award-winning entry outlined the steps taken to create an entire campus dining center free from gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts in order to meet the needs of students with food allergies. From reworking recipes to be gluten-free to sourcing sustainable, local ingredients that meet stringent allergen requirements, the entry outlined the numerous steps of this ambitious project.

Food is such an integral part of the student experience. At Tufts Dining, we feel strongly that it is important to create a dining experience that is welcoming and accessible to all students. We are grateful to NACUFS for recognizing our effort with the prestigious Gold Loyal E. Horton Award.

Tufts University was recognized as the 2021 FARE Best Campus Dining Award Winner.

FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) is an organization that enhances the lives of individuals with food allergies by empowering them to lead safe, productive lives with the respect of others through education and advocacy initiatives and improved awareness around healthcare options and treatment.

2022: Eric Hamel, Associate Director, Catering and Logistics, was recognized with an individual Tufts Distinction Award.

2021: The Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center staff was awarded a Team Tufts Distinction Award.

The Tufts Distinction Awards are a valued tradition at Tufts University. The President’s Office and Human Resources together sponsor this university-wide program to celebrate outstanding staff and faculty accomplishments outside of teaching and research.

December 22, 2022: Food Management
Tufts University rolls out vegan kosher line
https://www.food-management.com/colleges-universities/tufts-university-rolls-out-vegan-kosher-line

May 12, 2022: Food Management
2022 Loyal Horton Award Winners
https://www.food-management.com/colleges-universities/nacufs-announces-2022-loyal-horton-nutrition-and-sustainability-award-winners

May 13, 2022: FoodService Director
2022 Loyal Horton Award Winners
https://www.foodservicedirector.com/operations/nacufs-announces-2022-award-winners

October 4, 2021: Food Management
Tufts rebrands dining center into nut/gluten-free venue
https://www.food-management.com/colleges-universities/tufts-rebrands-dining-center-nutgluten-free-venue