Is your school food program cooking up fresher, healthier food for our kids?
We want to recognize you!
The Powered by School Food Professionals Awards is shining a light on K-12 public school food programs that go above and beyond to provide better meals for kids across California.
Nominate a recipe from your school food program, or on behalf of another program, today!
Demonstrates originality through creative use of ingredients, flavors or cooking techniques.
Takes a classic school dish typically made with pre-packaged or processed ingredients and reimagines it as scratch-cooked.
Creatively blends contemporary flavors, culinary techniques or trending ingredients in a surprising and modern school food recipe.
Emphasizes the use of fresh, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.
Authentically represents a dish that is meaningful to the cultural or ethnic heritage of part of the student population.
Win Exclusive Prizes and Gain Media Recognition. Winners of the Powered by School Food Professionals Awards will be:
If you work in a California K-12 public school food program, you can submit for your program or on behalf of another California K-12 school food program. Share how the nominated program is making a positive impact on student health and well-being through nutritious scratch-cooked meals, creative menus, or education-based food initiatives.
Simply fill out the entry form above and submit by December 1, 2024. For more information on the contest, visit the Official Rules & Guidelines.
We can’t wait to see how you’re cooking up better school food for California kids!
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