Awards & Recognitions
2024 Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award to Patti Klos, Senior Director of Dining Services
This individual award recognizes exemplary and enduring contributions to the foodservice industry. Learn more here.
2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in the category of Residential Special Event – SILVER PRIZE
Tufts Dining was awarded the SILVER PRIZE for the Lunar New Year dinner held at the Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center on February 15, 2024
2023 Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in the category of Residential Dining Concept – GRAND PRIZE
Tufts Dining was awarded the GRAND PRIZE for Beans, Greens & Grains, the kosher vegan platform at the Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center.
2022 Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in the category of Residential Dining Facility – GRAND PRIZE
Tufts Dining was awarded the GRAND PRIZE for Fresh at Carmichael’s redesign as a dining facility free from gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts.
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).
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 these prestigious Loyal E. Horton Awards. See more about the Loyal E. Horton Awards.
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.
Tufts Distinction Award
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.
Tufts Dining – In the News
July 18, 2024: FoodService Director
Tufts University’s Patti Klos receives Minah award, NACUFS’ highest honor
foodservicedirector.com/people/tufts-universitys-patti-klos-receives-minah-award-nacufs-highest-honor
December 22, 2022: Food Management
Tufts University rolls out vegan kosher line
food-management.com/colleges-universities/tufts-university-rolls-out-vegan-kosher-line
May 12, 2022: Food Management
2022 Loyal Horton Award Winners
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
foodservicedirector.com/operations/nacufs-announces-2022-award-winners
October 4, 2021: Food Management
Tufts rebrands dining center into nut/gluten-free venue
food-management.com/colleges-universities/tufts-rebrands-dining-center-nutgluten-free-venue