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The 2026 NACUFS Nutrition Awards showcased collegiate dining programs that demonstrate excellence in promoting innovative and inclusive dining programs designed to help students make informed food choices and build healthier lifestyles.

These categories celebrate innovative wellness and nutrition initiatives that engage and educate students, outstanding special diet programs that go above and beyond to accommodate dietary and nutritional requirements, and exceptional recipes that creatively showcase diet offerings.
Together, these awards highlight institutions committed to enhancing student well-being through nutrition education, accessibility, and culinary innovation.

The Nutrition Award categories include:

  • Wellness and Nutrition Program of the Year
  • Special Diet Program of the Year
  • Special Diet Recipe of the Year

MenuTrinfoⓇ is proud to celebrate several of our AllerTrainⓇ, AllerCheckTM and Certified Free FromTM partners recognized for their outstanding work in these categories. These university programs reflect a shared commitment to creating meaningful dining experiences that go beyond the plate, helping students connect nutrition, wellness, academic success, and long-term health. Through creative education, evidence-based nutrition guidance, and student-centered engagement, these institutions continue to set a high standard for collegiate dining.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 NACUFS Nutrition Awards recipients and finalists for their dedication to improving student wellness across campus communities.

Wellness and Nutrition Program of the Year

  • University of Maryland – (Silver)
  • Duke University – (Silver)
  • Cal Poly – (Silver)
  • University of Virginia – (Bronze)

Special Diet Program of the Year

  1. University of Virginia – (Gold)
  2. University of North Carolina Wilmington – (Silver)
  3. University of Arizona – (Silver)
  4. Cornell University – (Silver)
  5. William and Mary – (Silver)
  6. University of Notre Dame – (Silver)
  7. Michigan State University – (Bronze)
  8. Tulane University – (Bronze)

Special Diet Recipe of the Year

  1. Elon University – (Silver)
  2. University of Arizona – (Silver)
  3. Temple University – (Bronze)

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