Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Earns National Recognition for Dining Excellence Across Campus Communities

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality continues to earn national recognition across its campus partners, with more than two dozen colleges and universities recognized for excellence in dining, nutrition, sustainability, and allergen-friendly programming. Most recently, dining teams at 15 campuses earned 19 highly competitive NACUFS awards, spanning the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, Nutrition Awards, and Sustainability Awards. Additional campuses were recognized by Spokin in its 2026 “Top 100 Allergy-Friendly Colleges” list.

“Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is intentionally interwoven into the fabric of each campus community we serve,” said Barbara Flanagan, President and CEO of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. “Year after year, our dining programs are recognized by NACUFS for delivering exceptional collegiate dining experiences. Each award reflects the commitment of our teams to supporting our campus partners.”

Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards 

The Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards are named for a NACUFS founder and past president. These awards celebrate innovative ideas.   

• Catering Program of the Year
  •  Schreiner University (Gold)
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (Silver)
• Employee Development Program of the Year
  • Grand Valley State University (Bronze)
• New Facility of the Year
  • Mississippi State University (Bronze)
• Outreach and Education Program of the Year
  • Boston University (Silver)
• Renovation of the Year
  • West Texas A&M University (Gold)
• Residential Special Event of the Year
  • Boston University (Honorable Mention)
  • James Madison University (Honorable Mention)
  • Old Dominion University (Honorable Mention)

Nutrition Awards

The Nutrition Awards recognize the outstanding nutrition and wellness programs implemented within collegiate foodservice programs. 

• Special Diet Program of the Year
  • University of Virginia (Gold)
  • University of North Carolina, Wilmington (Silver)
  • William & Mary (Silver)
  • Tulane University (Bronze)
• Special Diet Recipe of the Year
  • Temple University (Bronze)
• Wellness and Nutrition Program of the Year
  • University of Virginia (Bronze)

Sustainability Awards 

The Sustainability Awards recognize dining services’ contribution to a clean environment.  

• Waste Reduction
  • Harding University (Gold)
  • University of Tennessee (Bronze)
• Sustainable Procurement
  • Boston University (Gold)
  • University of North Carolina, Wilmington (Bronze) 

Spokin Top 100 Allergy-Friendly Colleges

In addition to the recent awards from NACUFS, several Aramark Collegiate Hospitality partner colleges and universities have been named to the “Top 100 Allergy-Friendly Colleges” for 2026 by Spokin, a digital resource that helps individuals and families manage food allergies and celiac disease. Those campuses are: 

• Auburn University
• Boston University
• Bradley University
• College of Charleston
• Fairfield University
• Florida State University
• Fordham University – Lincoln Center
• Georgetown University
• University of Scranton
• Tulane University
• University of South Carolina
• University of Virginia
• Wheaton College
• William & Mary