FSNA Will Honor the School Foodservice Nutrition Manager on an Annual Basis

OUTSTANDING MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Each year, FSNA honors the school foodservice nutrition manager with the Outstanding Manager of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize and stimulate outstanding contributions to the school foodservice nutrition profession by managers of school-based programs.

Background FSNA has established this award to recognize the contributions of managers who manage effective programs that provide healthful, appetizing, and nutritious meals to students.

Who May Apply Nominations may be by a school administrator, school foodservice employee, or a chapter member. Managers may nominate themselves. They must be a SNA member, a FSNA member, and SNA certified. Note: Director/Supervisors and foodservice employees are not eligible for this award.

Nominations for the award may include, but are not limited to any of the following:  OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE as related to assignment  RELATIONSHIP with fellow employees, students, and patrons of the district  PERSONAL COMMITMENT to self-improvement and community service. (Points will be awarded for each)

Two letters of recommendation (only one page each) should be submitted with each nomination. One should be by an administrator, principal/teacher, or immediate supervisor and the second by a co-worker from within the District building support staff personnel (custodian, secretary, educational assistant, or school foodservice nutrition employee).

Even if you have submitted an award in the past, do not start until you have read the General Information and Procedures, Award Application Process. This is important in making sure you are following the criteria required for the award process and they may have changed from the previous year.

Selection Procedures The preliminary nomination application and required two recommendations must be postmarked on or before February 1 of each year and sent to the FSNA Scholarships and Awards Chair. All documentation must be neatly bound in a 1” or smaller folder/binder, on one-sided 8 ½” x 11” paper with the completed entry form serving as the cover page for all documentation.

Recognition The winner will receive recognition and a matted, framed certificate at the FSNA Annual State Conference.

1 OUTSTANDING MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Application

Nominee’s Name:

SNA Membership Number:

School District:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Work #: Home #: Cell # :

Email:

Number of year’s nominee has been a:

School Foodservice Manager _____ FSNA Member _____ SNA Member _____

Is the nominee? (Please check one.)

□ SNA Certified □ SFNS Credentialed

Submitted by: (Please print clearly)

Signature: ______

Email:

Position:

District: Date Submitted:

Directions: Briefly describe the nominee’s accomplishments in the areas below being judged that clearly demonstrate how their efforts have helped to enhance the school foodservice and nutrition program in their district. Written materials may not exceed the space provided on the nomination form. Be very specific and provide sufficient information on the nominee’s results and/or benefits to the program. Please remember to sign the nomination form. No more than nine (9) pages including application and two (2) letters of recommendation. Outstanding Performance: Please describe how well this person managed the foodservice program including their dedication to their job. (Possible 20 points)

Relationship with fellow employees, students, and staff: Please provide information on the manager’s relationship to fellow employees, students, and staff. (Possible 20 points)

Personal commitment to self-improvement: Please describe what the nominee has done to improve/advance their own school foodservice nutrition professional knowledge. (Possible 20 points)

Impact on the achievements on students and staff: Please describe the nominee’s impact on the achievements on students and staff. (Possible 20 points)

Association Involvement: Please describe what the nominee has done to promote involvement in SNA and FSNA to their employees. (Possible 15 points)

Community Involvement: Please describe what the nominee has done to contribute to their community through involvement in community-based organizations. (Possible 5 points)

Checklist of Person Entering Award

This is for use by person preparing and submitting award. Its use is strictly optional and must not be submitted with the award.

ACTIVITY TO COMPLETE AWARD DATE COMMENTS ENTRY COMPLETED OR CHECKED

Met General Qualifications

 Copy of FSNA/SNA Current Membership Cards included  Copy of SNA Current Certification Card included  Foodservice Manager  Signatures  Spelling and Grammar Checked

Award Qualifications

 Year of Award  New Award (Not previously submitted)

Timetable

 Award sent to S & A Chair postmarked on or before February 1

Requirements for Award

 Official format used and all sections completed  Recommendation Letter 1  Recommendation Letter 2  Neatly bound in a 1” or less folder/binder (one-sided)

Checklist for Judging Committee

For: FSNA Scholarships & Awards Committee Members

Use checklist to screen all entries prior to judging.

VERIFICATION

□ Verified: FSNA Current Member

□ Verified: SNA Current Member

□ Verified: SNA Current Certification or Credentialed

FORMAT

□ Paper Size 8 ½” x 11” – One-Sided Only

□ Total Number of Pages (9 pages total, including application, and two letters of recommendation)

□ Official Entry and Nomination Forms used

□ Neatly bound in a 1” or less folder/binder (one-sided)

□ Two Letters of Recommendation

Judging Sheet

Name of Nominee: ______

Date Received: ______

Section Points Awarded

Outstanding Performance (work skill & dedication to one’s job) (20) ______

Relationship with fellow employees, students, staff (20) ______

Personal commitment to self-improvement (20) ______

Impact on the achievements on students and staff (20) ______

Promote involvement in FSNA and SNA (15) ______

Community Involvement ( 5) ______

Total Points Awarded (100) ______Comments:

______

______Signature of Judge Date