Awards
California Legislature Assembly
Community Partnership Award
2020
Recognition for our community work with the UC Irvine Police Department.
California State Senate
Community Partnership Award
2020
Recognition of our work and dedication to keeping UC Irvine a safe and secure learning environment.
United States House of Representatives
Community Partnership Award
2020
Recognition of a positive and supportive relationship fostered through dining services with students, staff, faculty, community groups and fellow law enforcement agencies across the campus.
University of California Irvine Police Department
Community Partnership Award
2020
Recognition for our exemplary dedication, leadership and outstanding service provided to the University, UC Irvine Police Department and community.
National Association of College & University Food Service (NACUFS)
Grand Prize Award for Sustainability
2019
For excellence in the pursuit of sustainable dining practices and significantly reducing our environmental impact.
National Association of College & University Food Service (NACUFS)
Gold Award for Outreach & Education
2019
This annual contest celebrates institutional members who provide information on sustainability efforts to students, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
National Association of College & University Food Service (NACUFS)
Silver Award for Waste Management
2019
This annual contest celebrates institutional members who minimize waste sent to landfills and wastewater systems by diverting biodegradable waste to compost (or other landfill deferred systems) and maximizing recycling efforts throughout dining services.
The Association for Advancement in Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
AASHE Stars Platinum Rating
2018-2021
Platinum is the highest rating an institution can earn, and UCI is one of only nine worldwide with such an accomplishment. UCI Dining aided in this success by purchasing sustainable and ethically sourced foods, food safety protocols, the composting program, food education and other programs.
Irvine Weekly Magazine
Best of Irvine Food & Drink
2019
The Anthill Pub & Grille was voted as one of the best food and drink establishments under the Brewery and Wine Bar Category.
https://irvineweekly.com/irvines-best-taps-and-tasting-rooms/
Food Management Magazine
One Mile Meals Article
2019
Recognized for our efforts in providing hyper-local greens to campus foodservice with the installation of 30 aeroponic towers in UCI's first vertical aeroponic garden located at The Anteatery.
https://www.food-management.com/colleges-universities/college-dining-goes-ultra-local-greens
The Association for Advancement in Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
Featured Presenter at AASHE Conference
2019
Presented UCI Dining's 2019 Fair Trade practices to college and university sustainability experts at the premier global conference on sustainability in higher education.
Peta2
A+ Vegan Report Card
2018-2020
UCI Dining received at A+ rating on current efforts towards vegan options in the dining halls. This includes offering an all-vegan station, non-dairy milk, labeling vegan options & more!
University of California - Irvine School Profile | PETA's Vegan Report Card | peta.org
Fair Trade Campaigns
51st Fair Trade University
2018
We are proud to be the 51st Fair Trade university in the nation. All coffee products purchased for Residential dining and our Java City Coffee locations are Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance certified, organic or a combination of two or more of these categories.
Culinary Institute of America
ProChef III Certified Culinary Chef Kit Swanson
2016-2021
The ProChef Certification program was created by the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the world’s premier culinary college to provide hands-on skill validation, and recognize professional achievement.
The Humane Society of the US
Recognition for Plant Forward Offerings
2018
Promoting greater health and sustainability through Plant Strong Meals.
Stadium Journey
Collegiate BallPark Ranking
2017
UCI Dining was recognized for it's food and beverage offerings at Anteater Ballpark with the highest possible rating of 5 out of 5.
https://stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/cicerone-field-at-anteater-ballpark-s1077
EPA Food Recovery Challenge
Narrative Award for Source Reduction
2014
Source reduction winner in sustainability.
RecycleMania
RecycleMania Competition
Top 10 since 2011
UCI has been competing in RecycleMania for the past 10 years, each year maintaining a top 10 ranking.
Office of the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
Great Campus Partner
2013
For collaborating to help create an inspiring experience for students in "The Eater Nation".
Associated Students of the University of California, Irvine
Campus Partner Award
2010
Recognition for our exceptional commitment to advancing student interests and collaborating with ASUCI.
Associated Graduate Students of the University of California, Irvine
Campus Partner Award
2011
Recognition for our exceptional commitment to advancing student interests and collaborating with AGS.
