Awards & Recognition
Celebrating the people, programs and experiences that have earned Elon Dining recognition for excellence in campus dining.
Elon Dining wins BIG at NACUFS 2026!
Among 390+ submissions from colleges and universities across the country, Elon Dining received more awards than any other institution in NACUFS this year.
🥈 Innovative Dining Program of the Year
🥈 Sustainable Procurement
🥈 Residential Special Event of the Year: Earth Fest 2025
🥈 Residential Special Event of the Year: Mardi Gras
🥈 Special Diet Recipe of the Year
🥉 Wellness and Nutrition Program of the Year
These awards recognize the creativity, care and hard work our team puts into creating an exceptional dining experience for the Elon community. We also want to thank all of our campus and community partners who help make that experience possible every day. Elon Dining would not be what it is without their collaboration and support, and we are proud to bring all six awards home to campus!
NACUFS, the National Association of College & University Food Services, is the largest foodservice association serving colleges and universities in higher education. Through education, professional networking, benchmarking and industry resources, NACUFS supports dining professionals in creating exceptional campus dining experiences.
