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.