Awards & Honors
Dining Services boasts a tradition of award-winning programming, venues, and service. In the last five years, more than 50 colleges and businesses have benchmarked our program and its facilities. We have received numerous awards for our chefs, facilities, franchises, and programs.
2012
- Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services Catering Online Menu – Personal Touch Catering
- No. 2, Best Campus Food, “Best of 376 Colleges: 2013 Edition,” The Princeton Review
Virginia Tech Dining Services
2011
- No. 3, Best Campus Food, “Best 376 Colleges: 2012 Edition,” The Princeton Review
Virginia Tech Dining Services - A+, Campus Dining, College Prowler
Virginia Tech Dining Services - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Residence Hall Dining-Theme Dinner - Honorable Mention Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
"Virginia Harvest," Residence Hall Dining-Theme Dinner Hospitality Award - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Pizza Hut, Inc.
Pizza Hut at Hokie Grill & Co.
2010
- Best Concept Award, Food Management Magazine
“Seasons of Change,” Best Special Event,
Personal Touch Catering - Golden Cup Award, Specialty Coffee Association of America
Deet’s Place - Bronze Medal, Best Student Promotion, National Association of College Marketing Administrators
D2, “Chalk Talk Live” Series - No. 3, Top 10 Best College Eats, Parents & Colleges
Virginia Tech Dining Services - No. 2, Best Campus Food, “Best 373 Colleges: 2011 Edition,” The Princeton Review
Virginia Tech Dining Services - Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Seasons of Change,” Catering-Special Event - Bronze Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Multiple Concepts/Outlets, D2, DXpress, and Deet’s Place - Second Place, Most Innovative Nutrition Program, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Nutrition from the Ground Up,” D2 - Service Award, Virginia Tech Student Government Association
Virginia Tech Dining Services
2009
- No. 1, Best Campus Food, “Best 371 Colleges: 2010 Edition,” The Princeton Review
Virginia Tech Dining Services - Ivy Award, Restaurants and Institutions Magazine
- Golden Cup Award, Specialty Coffee Association of America
Deet”s Place - Franchisee of the Year, Au Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain - Hospitality Award-Zero Complaints, Au Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain - 4 Million Dollar Club, Au Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain - No. 1 for Highest Safety-Quality, Service, and Cleanliness, Au Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain
2008
- No. 3, Best Campus Food, “Best 368 Colleges: 2009 Edition,” The Princeton Review
Virginia Tech Dining Services - Golden Cup Award, Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA)
Deet’s Place - Best Concept Award, Food Management Magazine
Medieval Feast & Faire, Best Special Event - Gold Loyal. E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Medieval Feast & Faire - Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Road Trip - Bronze Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Breakfast at Brennan’s”
2007
- $3 Million Sales Club, Au Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain - Same Store Sales Increase University Trade Channel (11%), AAu Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain - No. 1, Best Campus Food “Best 366 Colleges: 2008 Edition” The Princeton Review
Virginia Tech Dining Services - Golden Cup Award, Specialty Coffee Association of America
Deet”s Place - Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Captain Growley’s Pirate Adventure”, Residence Hall Dining -Theme Dinner - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Captain Growley’s Pirate Adventure”;, Residence Hall Dining -Theme Dinner - Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Southern Nights”, Residence Hall Dining -Theme Dinner - Honorable Mention Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“World’s Fair”, Residence Hall Dining -Theme Dinner
2006
- No. 2, Best Campus Food “The Best 361 Colleges,” The Princeton Review
Virginia Tech Dining Services - Outstanding Design Award, American School & University Magazine
D2, Cafeteria/Food-Service Category - Franchise of the Year, Au Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain
2005
- Best Concept Award, Food Management Magazine
D2, Best Renovation - Bronze Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Tastes of Las Vegas, Catering - Special Event - No. 9, Best On-Campus Dining “The Best 361 Colleges,” The Princeton Review
Virginia Tech Dining Services - Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Hollywood Night”, Catering - Special Event - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Hollywood Night”, Catering - Special Event - Finalist, Minor’s Great Taste on Campus Recipe Contest, Minor’s/Nestle FoodServices
- Chef Chad Tyler Brodkin, Featured Chef/Recipe in a Campus Collection Recipe Book
- Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
D2, Residence Hall Dining - Multiple Concepts/Outlets - Honorable Mention Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Luau Feast”, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Au Bon Pain, Inc.
Squires Student Center Food Court - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Pizza Hut, Inc.
Pizza Hut at Hokie Grill & Co.
2004
- First Place, National Association of College & University Food Services
Chef Brian Mann, Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Culinary Challenge - Silver Medal, American Culinary Federation
Chef Brian Mann - Grand Prize, ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston
Chef Chad Tyler Brodkin, Lamb Supreme® Mashed Potato Recipe and Application Challenge - Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Valentine’s Voyage”, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Valentine’s Voyage”, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Personal Touch Catering Wine Club Dinner”, Catering - Special Event - Bronze Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Frank’s Deli at Owens Food Court, Retail Sales - Single Stand-alone Concept/Outlet - Four-page article in Executive Housekeeping Today Magazine
Margie Lawrence, Assistant Director for Housekeeping and Furnishings - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Au Bon Pain, Inc.
Squires Student Center Food Court - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Pizza Hut, Inc.
Pizza Hut at Hokie Grill & Co.
2003
- Second Place Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Valentine’s Day in Manhattan”, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner - Grand Prize, The Idaho Bean Commission/National Association of College & University Food Services
We Know Beans! Vegetarian Bean College at The Depot at Dietrick, Vegetarian Marketplace Competition - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
Chick-Fil-A at Hokie Grill & Co. - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Pizza Hut, Inc.
Pizza Hut at Hokie Grill & Co.
2002
- Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Hokie Outback Challenge”, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Hokie Outback Challenge,” Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner - Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Blue Ridge Barbecue at Hokie Grill & Co., Residence Hall Dining - Single Stand- alone Concept/Outlet - One of the Top Ten Vegetarian-Friendly Schools, PETA
The Depot At Dietrick - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
Chick-Fil-A at Hokie Grill & Co. - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Pizza Hut, Inc.
Pizza Hut at Hokie Grill & Co.
2001
- Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Interviewing Over Dinner: Rare, Medium, and Well Done,” Catering - Special Event - Food Service Student Employee of the Year, National Association of College & University Food Services
Jeremy Weaver, Owens Food Court - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
Chick-Fil-A at Hokie Grill & Co. - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Pizza Hut, Inc.
Pizza Hut at Hokie Grill & Co. - One of the Top Ten Vegetarian-Friendly Schools, , PETA
The Depot At Dietrick
2000
- Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Bon Voyage,” Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner - Innovative Achievement in Auxiliary Services Award, National Association of College Auxiliary Services
West End Market - Best Concept Award, Food Management Magazine
West End Market, Best Renovation - Golden Cup Award, Specialty Coffee Association of America
Deet’s Place - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
Chick-Fil-A at Hokie Grill & Co. - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Pizza Hut, Inc.
Pizza Hut at Hokie Grill & Co.
1999
- Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
West End Market, Best Specialty Restaurant - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
West End Market, Best Specialty Restaurant - Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Fall Harvest at Owens Food Court,” Retail Sales - Special Event
1998
- Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Beach Bash at Owens Food Court,” Retail Sales - Special Event - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Beach Bash at Owens Food Court,” Retail Sales - Special Event - Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Greatest Show on Campus,” Catering - Special Event - Bronze Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
“Greatest Show on Campus,” Catering - Standard Menu - Highest Sales Volume for College Market, Chick-Fil-A, Inc.
Chick-Fil-A at Hokie Grill & Co.
1994
- Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Deet’s Place, Best Specialty Restaurant
1992
- Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Owens Food Court, Best Specialty Restaurant - First Runner-up Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Retail Sales - Special Event - Second Runner-up Loyal E. Horton Award, National Association of College & University Food Services
Personal Touch Catering, Catering - Standard Menu - Bronze Citation, American School and University for Design
Owens Dining Hall Renovation
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