Every year, Spoons Across America acknowledges the contributions of individuals who have dedicated themselves to helping children, adults, families, and communities to live healthier lives.

The Spoons Across America Award for Excellence:

We created this award to honor the extraordinary careers of individuals and business leaders to acknowledge their commitment to promoting healthy eating, access to quality food, and nutrition-based educational programming.

Julia V. Jordan Award for Volunteerism & Public Service:

This special award was named after our Founder Julia V. Jordan to recognize individuals who have dedicated their time, talent, and expertise as volunteers or public servants to advance the missions of organizations that provide food educational programming, and opportunities for children, adults, and families. 

Prior honorees are:

2015 Individual Honoree – Jacques Pépin

2016 Individual Honoree – Gail Simmons

2016 Corporate Honoree – New York Times Food Section (Sam Sifton)

2017 Individual Honoree – Rachael Ray

2017 Corporate Honoree – Ferguson Enterprises

2018 Individual Honoree – Andrew Zimmern

2019 Individual Honoree – José Andrés