Awards & Recognitions

Let’s celebrate Tufts Dining’s award-winning services!

At Tufts Dining we strive to exceed your expectations. We are honored to have the achievements of Tufts Dining professionals recognized. Read below for some of our recent awards and recognitions.

Let’s celebrate Tufts Dining’s award-winning services!

At Tufts Dining we strive to exceed your expectations. We are honored to have the achievements of Tufts Dining professionals recognized. Read below for some of our recent awards and recognitions.

Award-Niche
Niche ranks Tufts Dining #2 Best College Food in MA
In Niche's 2024 college food ranking, Tufts Dining was selected as the second-best college food in the state of Massachusetts. See the rankings here.

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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.

 

Award- FARE

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.

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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

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