· Details ·
On July 1st, SNA of Massachusetts will open up nominations for our Awards Gala. The Gala will take place on Tuesday, October 21st at the AC Marriott in Worcester on the eve of the SNA of Mass Fall Conference, featuring Keynote Speaker Clancy Harrison.
All nominations must be submitted through our online system and self-nominations are encouraged. We want to see your most beautiful trays, hear about innovative programs and recognize standout districts and individuals from across the state. You are all doing amazing things, and we want to shine a light on the ways that you are making the cafeteria a more welcoming, healthy, inclusive and fun place for students.
Awards are open to both members and non-members of SNA of Mass with the exception of Volunteer, Employee, and Industry Member of the Year. Entries will be vetted by an independent panel of judges from outside of the state of Massachusetts with experience in the food service industry.
Deadline for Submissions is September 8, 2025 at midnight. All award winners must be present at the SNAMMIES on October 21.
· Tickets ·
· Tickets ·
Honorees – 2 complimentary tickets
Fall Conference Attendees – attendance is free but registration is required
Single ticket (members) – $100
Single ticket (non-members) – $175
Table of 10 (members or non-members) – $1,000
· Awards ·
· Awards ·
- Best Original Recipe
- Best Scratch-Cooked Adaptation
- Best Farm to School Recipe
- Best Culturally Relevant Recipe
- Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Food Educator of the Year
- Food Kindness Hero
- Advocacy Awards
- Trailblazers
- Heart of the Cafeteria
- Volunteer of the Year
- Employee of the Year
- Industry Member of the Year
We will be also honoring two awards selected earlier this year: Director of the Year (Brandon Rabbitt) and Manager of the Year (Mel Gaynor).
· Sponsorships ·
Please note that SNAMMIES Sponsorships are separate from the Fall Conference Sponsorships.
Dinner Sponsor $3995
Our SNAMMIES Dinner Sponsor will receive top billing on all Awards Reception marketing including emails, website, social media and signage at the event; a two-page spread in the reception program; the opportunity to speak and present an award at the event and a table for 10 at the Awards Reception.
Cocktail Sponsor $1995
Our SNAMMIES Cocktail Sponsor will receive recognition on all Awards Reception marketing including emails, website, social media and signage at the event; a full page ad in the reception program; the opportunity to pass out drink tokens to attendees and 4 tickets to the Awards Reception.
Souvenir Sponsor $1995
Our SNAMMIES Souvenir Sponsor will receive recognition on all Awards Reception marketing including emails, website, social media and signage at the event; a full page ad in the reception program; your logo included with the SNAMA logo on souvenir glasses for all attendees and 4 tickets to the Awards Reception.
Photo Booth Sponsor $1595
Our SNAMMIES Photo Booth Sponsor will receive recognition on all Awards Reception marketing including emails, website, social media and signage at the event; a half-page ad in the reception program; your company logo on the photo booth and on our online photo album and 2 tickets to the Awards Reception.
Entertainment Sponsor $1595
Our SNAMMIES Entertainment Sponsor will receive recognition on all Awards Reception marketing including emails, website, social media and signage at the event; a half-page ad in the reception program; special signage and 2 tickets to the Awards Reception.
Blinky Ring Sponsor $1295
Our SNAMMIES Blinky Ring Sponsor will underwrite the cost of a beautiful diamond bracelet to be raffled off to raise money for SNAMA Scholarships. The Sponsor will receive recognition on all Awards Reception marketing including emails, website, social media and signage at the event; a half-page ad in the reception program; special signage and 2 tickets to the Awards Reception.