Celebrating Success! Welcome to College of the Holy Cross award-winning Dining Services. We consistently win the praises of our community for our exceptional service, fantastic food, and friendly staff. Holy Cross Dining has also been recognized regionally and nationally with awards through our affiliation with NACUFS, National Association of College and University Food Services for our achievements among our professional foodservice peers.
National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) Awards
| 2018 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award BRONZE - Residential Dining - Special Event Pop-Up Valentine's Day Dinner |
| 2017 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award GRAND PRIZE - Catering - Special Event Become More Gala |
| 2017 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award GOLD - Catering - Special Event Become More Gala |
| 2015 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award BRONZE– Residential Dining Concepts Kimball Main Dining Room |
| 2014 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award BRONZE– Catering – Special Event President's Council Dinner |
| 2014 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award HONORABLE MENTION – Catering – Special Event Slow Food Gala |
| 2013 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award GOLD – Catering – Special Event Presidential Inauguration |
| 2013 | NACUFS Nutrition Award Most Innovative Wellness & Nutrition Program Kimball Takeover |
| 2012 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award GRAND PRIZE – Retail Sales – Single Concept - Science Cafe |
| 2012 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award GOLD – Retail Sales – Single Concept - Science Cafe |
| 2011 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award HONORABLE MENTION – Catering On-line Menu |
| 2009 | NACUFS Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award Awarded to: Arthur Korandanis |
| 2008 | NACUFS Northeast Region President’s Award Awarded to: Marty Dudek |
| 2008 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award BRONZE – Catering – Special Event – Slow Food Gala |
| 2007 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award SILVER – Catering – Special Event Lift High the Cross Campaign Celebration –President’s Council Reception |
| 2005 | NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award HONORABLE MENTION – Residence Hall Theme Dinner 10th Annual Happy Birthday Event – Mad Hatter’s Birthday Party |
NACUFS Institutes
| 2014 | Lynn Cody - Marketing Institute |
| 2011 | Scott Francis – Leadership Institute |
| 2008 | Timothy Trachimowicz – Human Resources |
| 2008 | Margaret Rollo – Marketing Institute |
| 2005 | Marty Dudek – Leadership Institute |
| 1995 | Margaret Rollo – Leadership Institute |
NACUFS Leadership
| 2018 | Marty Dudek - NACUFS National Conference Co-Chair |
| 2017 | Lynn Cody - NACUFS Regional Conference, Education Chair |
| 2016 | Lynn Cody - NACUFS Marketing Institute, Co-Instructor |
| 2014 | Marty Dudek – NACUFS Regional Conference Co-Chair |
| 2013-2015 | Kathy Egan – NACUFS National Nutrition Chair |
| 2009-2011 | Marty Dudek – NACUFS Northeast Region President |
| 2004-2009 | Marty Dudek – NACUFS Culinary Challenge Chair |
Culinary Competitions
| 2011 | UMASS Chef Culinary Conference BRONZE – ACF-Sanctioned Team Competition Awarded to: Terry Blackwell, Christopher Caron, Edward Rome & Timothy Trachimowicz |
| 2009 | UMASS Chef Culinary Conference SILVER – ACF-Sanctioned Team Competition Awarded to: Christopher Caron, Marty Dudek Edward Rome & Timothy Trachimowicz |
| 2005 | NACUFS Northeast Regional Conference BRONZE – Culinary Challenge Competition Awarded to: Edward Rome |
The Claire B. Burns Award Program (Holy Cross)
The Claire B. Burns Award Program was established in 1997 in honor of Claire B. Burns, a 1990 alumna of the College of the Holy Cross, by her husband, Donal J. Burns, a member of the class of 1949. Awards are given annually to non-exempt employees, currently serving or retired, who in the fulfillment of their responsibilities have demonstrated, fostered and promoted the spirit of family which is a treasured characteristic of the Holy Cross community. As a student, Claire Burns received amply of this spirit. In gratitude and to assist in its continuance, the Award Program was endowed. More info »
The Rev. William J. O’Halloran, S.J. Award (Holy Cross)
The Rev. William J. O’Halloran, S.J. Award was established in 2008 in addition to the Claire B. Burns Employee Award Program by Donal J. (’49) and Claire B. (’90) Burns. They wanted to honor Fr. O’Halloran’s long years of service to Holy Cross, his closeness to its non-exempt employees, and his contribution to the establishment of the Claire B. Burns Award Program itself. Fr. O’Halloran’s years on campus were marked by devotion to the College, kindness and compassion for all members of the College family, and an unusual ability to listen to the words of others in a manner that exhibited an eager interest in every syllable, all this punctuated with wit and wisdom.
| 2020 | Karen Kann (Recipient of The Rev. William J. O’Halloran, S.J. Award) |
| 2020 | Ana Herrera |
| 2019 | Ivana Pellegrino |
| 2018 | Laurie Agnitti |
| 2018 | Angela Cammuso |
| 2017 | Magdalena Theodhoraqi Recipient of The Rev. William J. O’Halloran, S.J. Award |
| 2017 | Deborah A. Ahti |
| 2017 | Lauren E. Mannila |
| 2015 | Sean A. Alger |
| 2014 | Francine M. Buck |
| 2013 | Angelo Berti Recipient of The Rev. William J. O’Halloran, S.J. Award |
| 2012 | Christina M. Fairbanks |
| 2011 |
Cathi M. Gallant |
| 2010 | Evan K. Holmes* Nancy S. Smith |
| 2009 | Lillian G. Carlson |
| 2008 |
Walter R. Leblanc |
| 2006 | Catherine M. Witkofsky |
| 2005 | Chouchanik Y. Mastro Marion Parsons |
| 2004 | Zofia M. Burzynski** |
| 2003 | Barbara A. Wiley |
| 2002 | Louis G. Paquette |
| 2001 | Irene M. Coll Walter Niemi (deceased) |
| 1999 | Charlotte L. Wise |
| 1998 | Paul Govoni** |
| 1997 | Beth A. Bates* |
*former employee
**retired
Other Awards
| 2017 | Alpha Sigma Nu - Angela Cammuso |
| 2016 | Alpha Sigma Nu - Margaret Rollo |
| 2014 | Greater Worcester Employer Recognition Award |
| 2011 | Seven Hill Foundation - Vocational Career Training Employer Award |
| 2008 | Holy Cross Headliners Award - Media Relations |