Rooted In Excellence Awards
Contact Information
OSPI recognizes exceptional achievements in USDA Child Nutrition Programs in Washington. Learn more about the award categories, application process, and past winners for each program below.
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Child and Adult Care Food Program
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Application Information
The application opens (insert date). Award recipients receive a media toolkit including a personalized certificate, digital badge, press release template, public recognition, and more.
2026 Recipients
Excellence in Farm to CACFP
- Multi Cultural Child and Family Hope Center
- Orcas Day Care Association
Excellence in Foodservice
- Saint Paschal School
Excellence in Inclusion
- Yo Soy Unico
Excellence in Innovation
- Spokane County Library District
Excellence in Leadership
- Encompass Northwest
- The Tulalip Tribes
Excellence in Mealtime
- El Centro De La Raza
Excellence in Menu Planning
- Community Child Care Center
Excellence in Oversight
- Community Day Center for Children
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord-DMWR-FDCH
- Tiny Tots Development Center
- Voices of Tomorrow - Homes - FDCH
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School Meal Programs
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Application Information
The application opens (insert date). Award recipients receive a media toolkit including a personalized certificate, digital badge, press release template, public recognition, and more.
- Rooted in Excellence Recognition Program Information and FAQ
- Rooted in Excellence Application Information Sheet
2026 Recipients
Excellence in Breakfast Excellence
Excellence in Culturally Inclusive Meals
- Bellevue School District
- Dieringer School District
- Ellensburg School District
- Franklin Pierce School District
- Issaquah School District
- Lake Washington School District
- Northshore School District
- Pinnacles Prep Charter
Excellence in Farm to School
Excellence in Marketing & Promotion
Excellence in Nutrition Education
Excellence in Partnerships & Engagement
Excellence in Scratch Cooking
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Summer Food Service Program
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Application Information
The application opens July 6. Award recipients receive a media toolkit including a personalized certificate, digital badge, press release template, public recognition, and more.
2026 Recipients will be announced after September 1.