BRIC Break has been recognized by the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) for the 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards.
Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards is a prestigious award that annually celebrates and recognizes exemplary and innovative campus dining services in higher education across North America. BRIC Break entered and placed Silver in the “Retail Sales: Single
Concept of the Year” category against notable competition in campus dining including the University of Arizona and University of Maryland. The category was open to any stand-alone dining unit that was not inside a marketplace concept.
Participants were tasked with submitting detailed information showcasing the retail facility’s menu, design, marketing, nutrition,
sustainability and overall wow factor. The submission included numerous images, descriptions and examples of how BRIC Break met
the judging criteria. The Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards submission was a collaboration between CPPE’s Dining Services team and Marketing Department.
“As the Food Service Director, BRIC Break represents a significant milestone for Cal Poly Pomona, offering our community locally
sourced, clean, and healthy food options under our in-house brand,” says CPP Dining’s Aaron Neilson. “I take pride in this collaborative
effort, aimed at enhancing the well-being of our campus through delicious açaí smoothies and bowls.”