The APPG Excellence in School Food Awards 2023/2024 are now open for entries

The All Party Parliamentary Group Excellence in School Food Awards 2023/24 recognise excellence in innovation, individual commitment and provides an opportunity for those working within school food a chance to step forward and shine. The three categories for this year's awards are: 

Groups

An organisation, charity or catering team who have used the initiative to serve healthy food to children; an organisation, charity or catering team who have been able to work together to achieve positive outcomes on local communities and children.

Individuals

An individual who has shown individual commitment; someone whose ideas and innovation have changed things for the better; someone who has had a significant impact on local communities and children.

Schools

Either an in-house catering team, head teacher, teacher(s) or support staff – who have come up with a creative initiative to serve healthy food to children within the school setting.

Information about the awards and how to apply can be found in our guidance notes and application form. To open the fillable application (.pdf) in a new tab, click on the button directly below. Once opened in a new tab, please download the document before filling in the text fields. 

Guidance Brochure (.pdf) 

Alternatively, you can download an application form in a Word format:

Groups Application (.doc) 

Individuals Application (.doc) 

Schools Application (.doc) 

Template of letters to and from your MP

Use the link below to download a template letter to your MP.

Download here

Use the link below to download a template covering letter from your MP.

Download here

Deadlines

Submissions close at 3pm on Monday 11 December 2023 and must follow the submission template and be accompanied by a letter from an MP. When complete (within the 500 word limit) all forms must be emailed to [email protected]. Put the date in your diary!

For more information, contact Vickie Hacking by calling 0161 772 1810.