Centerpointe Dining Services was honored with a Gold Loyal E. Horton Dining Award at the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2026 National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Residential Dining team received Gold in the Residential Special Event of the Year category for Centerpointe’s A Taste of Black History luncheon. The award submission highlighted the event’s menu, theme, marketing and sustainability initiatives, earning Centerpointe top honors among higher education institutions from across the country.
This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication and meticulous attention to detail demonstrated by the Dining and Marketing teams as they planned and executed the luncheon alongside campus partners and student organizations. The winning event was also showcased at the national conference.