Awards

Award-winning dish created by Executive Chef Tom Siegel CEC

photo of award-winning dish created by Executive Chef Tom Siegel

Montana Inspired Braised Lamb Shank with Big Sky Mushroom Ragout, Goat Cheese Quenelles and Emerald Basil Oil

2006
"Best in the Business" for Marketing
of Campus C-Store
Cascade Country Store

ACF Bronze Medal
NACUFS National Culinary Challenge
Tom Siegel CEC

First Place - ACF Gold Medal
NACUFS Continental Region Culinary Challenge
Tom Siegel C.E.C.

2005
Gold Class - Culinary Excellence Award
Montana Chef Competition
Tom Siegel, C.E.C.

2nd Place Award
NACUFS Best Local Food Recipe
Marya Bruning, R.D.
& Tom Siegel, C.E.C.

2nd Place Award
NACUFS Best National
Nutrition Month Promotion
Marya Bruning, R.D.

2004
Meritorious Award
National Youth Sports Program
The Food Zoo

National Grand Prize Award
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Award
"The Cowboy Ball"
Catering-Special Event

Gold Award
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Award
"The Cowboy Ball"
Catering-Special Event

2003
1st Place NACUFS Region VIII
Idaho Bean Commission's Vegetarian
Marketplace Competition

Bronze Medal
NACUFS Region VIII Culinary Challenge
Tom Siegel, C.E.C

Outstanding Teamwork Award
University Catering Services

2002
1st place
NACUFS Vegan Recipe Contest
Kelly Richards, R.D.
& Tom Siegel, C.E.C.

2002
2nd place
NACUFS Most Creative
National Nutrition Month Contest
Kelly Richards, R.D.

Carla Roe
ACF Chef of the Year and
President of Montana Chapter

2001
3rd Place
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Award
Moonlight Mix & Mingle Mardi Gras

2000
2nd Place
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Award
Catering Menu

1999
Region VIII President's Award
Executive Chef Tom Siegel

2nd Place Award
NACUFS Vegan Recipe Contest
Laura Del Guerra, R.D.
& Tom Siegel, C.E.C.

1998
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Award
Feast of the Sunflower Planting Moon

2nd Place
Residence Hall Dining Event

1st Place & Grand Prize
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Award
Special Catered Event

1997
2nd Place
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Award
Catering-Standard Menu

1996
A.C.F Montana Chapter
"Chef of the Year Award"
- Martin Albrecht -

1995
A. C. F. Montana Chapter
"Chef of the Year Award"
- Tom Siegel -

1st Place & Grand Prize
Loyal E. Horton Award
Residence Hall Dining Event - Big Sky Cafe