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.

2011

A+, Campus Dining, College Prowler online resource
Virginia Tech Dining Services
Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Residence Hall Dining-Theme Dinner
Honorable Mention Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
"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
2010, continued
Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
"Seasons of Change," Catering-Special Event
Bronze Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Multiple Concepts/Outlets, D2, DXpress, and Deet's Place
Second Place, Most Innovative Nutrition Program, NACUFS
"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
Restaurants & Institutions Ivy Award
No. 1, "Best 371 Colleges: 2010 Edition" The Princeton Review, Best Campus Food

2008

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, NACUFS
Medieval Feast & Faire
Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Road Trip
Bronze Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Breakfast at Brennans

2007

$3 Million Sales Club, Au Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain
Same Store Sales Increase University Trade Channel (11%), Au Bon Pain Corporation
Au Bon Pain
No. 1, "Best 366 Colleges: 2008 Edition" The Princeton Review
Best Campus Food
Golden Cup Award, Specialty Coffee Association of America
Deet's Place
Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Captain Growley's Pirate Adventure, Residence Hall Dining -Theme Dinner
Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Captain Growley's Pirate Adventure, Residence Hall Dining -Theme Dinner
Silver Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Southern Nights, Residence Hall Dining -Theme Dinner
Honorable Mention Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
World's Fair, Residence Hall Dining -Theme Dinner

2006

No. 2, "The Best 361 Colleges," The Princeton Review
Best Campus Food
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, NACUFS
Tastes of Las Vegas, Catering - Special Event
No. 9, "The Best 361 Colleges," The Princeton Review
Best On-Campus Dining
Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Hollywood Night, Catering - Special Event
Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
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, NACUFS
D2, Residence Hall Dining - Multiple Concepts/Outlets
Honorable Mention Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
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, NACUFS
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 Horton Award, NACUFS
Valentine's Voyage, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner
Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Valentine's Voyage, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner
Gold Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Personal Touch Catering Wine Club Dinner, Catering - Special Event
Bronze Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
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, NACUFS
Valentine's Day in Manhattan, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner
Grand Prize, The Idaho Bean Commission/NACUFS
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, NACUFS
Hokie Outback Challenge, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner
First Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Hokie Outback Challenge, Residence Hall Dining - Theme Dinner
Second Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
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

Second Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Interviewing Over Dinner: Rare, Medium, and Well Done, Catering - Special Event
Food Service Student Employee of the Year, NACUFS
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

Second Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
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, NACUFS
West End Market, Best Specialty Restaurant
First Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
West End Market, Best Specialty Restaurant
Second Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Fall Harvest at Owens Food Court, Retail Sales - Special Event

1998

Grand Prize Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Beach Bash at Owens Food Court, Retail Sales - Special Event
First Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Beach Bash at Owens Food Court, Retail Sales - Special Event
First Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Greatest Show on Campus, Catering - Special Event
Third Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
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

First Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Deet's Place, Best Specialty Restaurant

1992

First Place Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Owens Food Court, Best Specialty Restaurant
First Runner-up Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Retail Sales - Special Event
Second Runner-up Loyal E. Horton Award, NACUFS
Personal Touch Catering, Catering - Standard Menu
Bronze Citation, American School and University for Design
Owens Dining Hall Renovation