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Awards

2024

MenuTrinfo, Best University Allergy Program – DS Allergy Program 
NACUFS Bronze Retail Sales: Single Concept - Samovar Cafe
NACUFS Gold Innovative Wellness and Nutrition - Nutrition Team
MD Secretary for Veteran Affairs Commendation - Maryland Dairy

2023

NACUFS Silver Resident Dining - Yahentamitsi Dining Hall 
NACUFS Bronze Innovative Wellness and Nutrition - Nutrition Team 
Foodservice Consultants Society International Project Showcase- Jones Hill House
Food Service Equipment & Supply Magazine Facility Design-Yahentamitsi Dining Hall

2022

NACUFS Grand Prize Innovative Wellness and Nutrition - Nutrition Team 

2021

PGC Department of the Enironment Certificate of Appreciation - UMD Dining Services 

2020

NACUFS Gold Innovative Wellness and Nutrition - Nutrition Team
NACUFS Bronze Sustainability Outreach and Education - Green Dining Program 

2019

NACUFS Gold Innovative Wellness and Nutrition - Nutrition Team

2018

NACUFS Silver Innovative Wellness and Nutrition - Nutrition Team
Maryland Governor Inclusive Work Opportunities Citation - South Campus Dining Hall 

2016

NACUFS Gold Innovative Wellness and Nutrition - Nutrition Team
Maryland Governor Inclusive Work Opportunities Citation - South Campus Dining Hall 
PGC Provider Council Employer of the Year - South Campus Dining Hall 

2013

NACUFS Gold Sustainablity - Green Dining
Community engagment through waste management featuring compost collection, waste sorting, reusable carryout, and collaboration with the Food Recovery Network. Supported by a coalition including the Green Dining Internship Program, Sustainable Food Working Group, and Peer Education Volunteer Program.

2012

The Green Building Council LEED Silver Certification – 251 North - 

2006

SERMA Excellence in Risk Management - UMD Dining Services 

2002

NACUFS Hospitality Award - Convenience Shops 

2024

ACF Bronze Medal - Chef Eliza Bowden and Chef Michael Norman
UMD MVP Impact Award - Veronica Turcios
DSA Acorn Award - Joe Mullineaux
DSA Acorn Award - Chris Moore 

2023

ACF Silver Medal - Chef Eliza Bowden
DSA Acorn Award - Mike Fry

2021

DSA Outstanding Service Award – Jason Gurganus, Assistant Director Catering
DSA Outstanding Service Award – Larry Tumlin, Manager Campus Pantry and Farmer’s Market
DSA Outstanding Service Award – Lester Wilson, Facilities

2020

President’s Distinguished Service Award – Colleen Wright Riva, Director

2019

ACF Silver Medal - Chef Eliza Bowden
Board of Regents’ Staff Award – Val Tirado, The Diner 
President’s Distinguished Service Award – Lorraine DiPrima, Associate Director
Omicron Delta Kappa Induction – Colleen Wright Riva, Director

2018

Board of Regents’ Staff Award – Colleen Wright Riva, Director
Office of Community Engagement Making a Difference Award – Allison Lilly Tjaden for work fighting campus food insecurity

2017

DSA Outstanding Service Award – David Bullock
DSA Outstanding Service Award – Allison Lilly Tjaden
President’s Distinguished Service Award – Mario Edwards, Storekeeper

2016

DSA Outstanding Service Award – Haralambos “Bobby” Marousis
NACC Lifetime Achievement Award – Chuck Aldridge, Concessions

2015

ACF Gold Medal - Chef Will Rogers
NACUFS Mid Atlantic Culinary Competition First Place - Chef Will Rogers
DSA Outstanding Service Award – Sarah Lopez, The Diner
President’s Distinguished Service Award – Sarah Lopez, The Diner

2014

Board of Regents’ Staff Award – Sarah Lopez
ACF Gold Medal - Chef Thomas Schraa
NACUFS National Culinary Competition Second Place – Chef Thomas Schraa

2013

DSA Outstanding Service Award – Tesfaye Bogale, Multi-Trade Supervisor II
DSA Outstanding Service Award – Carlotta Botvin, Catering Manager
President’s Distinguished Service Award – Tesfaye Bogale, Multi-Trade Supervisor II
President’s Distinguished Service Award – Joe Mullineaux, Senior Associate Director

2012

DSA Outstanding Service Award – Greg Thompson

2011

NACUFS Distinguished Service Award – Sister Maureen Schrimpe
DSA Outstanding Service Award – James Cornelius

2010

DSA Outstanding Service Award – Maria Munoz
NACC Lifetime Achievement Award – David Bullock, Concessions

2009

DSA Outstanding Service Award – Joseph F. Mullineaux

2007

DSA Outstanding Service Award – Jianxiu Fu

2005

President’s Distinguished Service Award – Jean Bennett

2004

DSA Outstanding Service Award – John W. Mozingo
DSA Outstanding Service Award – Victori Szepesi

1999

President’s Distinguished Service Award – Patricia S. Higgins

1996

President’s Distinguished Service Award – Randi Dutch

1993

President’s Distinguished Service Award – Marie T. Smith

1991

President’s Distinguished Service Award – Matthew Sheriff

Awards Presented by Dining Services to Students

Emma Powers Student of the Year Award
The highest Dining Services honor given to student employees, for exceptional contributions to Dining Services and the campus community. $1,000 award.

Christopher M. Carey Customer Service Award
The Chris Carey Service Award is awarded to a Dining Services student employee who demonstrates excellent customer service to others in the campus community. $1,000 award.

Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship
The Pat Higgins Scholarship is awarded to a University of Maryland student who is either a current UMDS employee or is the child of a current UMDS employee. $1,000 award.

2024

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Karina Arevalo
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Eugene Marfo Tutu
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Delsey Hernandez
     Delsey's mother works in the Stamp Student Union Food Court

2023

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Izabella Bright
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Kiara Veney
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Chelsea Castro

2022

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Tiffany Rodas
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Amidat Olaleye

2020

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Katherine Jimenez
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Patrick Merkel
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Julie Schoonover
     Julie is a Student Nutrition Team Member 
DSA Outstanding Student Employee – Sarah Singh and Apongnwu Fopenawoh

2019

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Amilcar Hernandez
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Maria Ortiz
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Maria Atabong

2018

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Brianna Harrell
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Juan Jose Bravo Romo

2017

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Briana Harrell
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Enrique Hernandez
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Kelly Anne Mozingo
     Kelly Anne is the daughter of John Mozingo who works in DS IT at South Campus 
Stamp Memorial Award – Kathy Zhang

2016

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Yakemi Wilson
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Mark Schwab
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Jochebed Cadet
     Jochebed is the daughter of Fenol Cadet of Dining Services Stamp Food Court and works as a student employee at the Coffee Bar in The Stamp Union.

Rebecca Williams Award – Kathy Zhang
     The Rebecca Williams Award is given to a UMD student who has demonstrated by actions and beliefs a personal commitment to advocating change in issues and values.

2015

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Caroline Cummings
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Arthur Vivaldo
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Erica Puentes
DSA Outstanding Student Employee – Will Chavez

2014

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Sarah Goff
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Emilie Virgilio
Nancy W. Carrier Scholarship – Lauren Fedewa
     The Nancy W. Carrier NACUFS Mid‐Atlantic Region Scholarship gives honor to a NACUFS Mid‐Atlantic Student Employee for outstanding work performance, academic achievement, and extra‐curricular activities.

2013

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Kate Hancock
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Sarah Baer

2012

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Jessica Lowy
Chris Carey Customer Service Award – Duncan Hawvermale
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Michelle Molina
     Michelle is the daughter of Manuel Molina of Dining Services Facilities Maintenance.

2011

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Maura Donovan
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Brittany Boyd
     Brittany is a Dining Services employee.

2010

Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Gabriela Rendoros
Emma Powers Student Employee of the Year – Evander Somerville
Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship – Johnny Li
     Johnny Li is the son of Maolin Li, pastry chef in the Maryland Bakery.

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