Ruth Ann Bennett Annual WSNA Summer Conference Scholarship
Scholarship for Expenses to attend WSNA Annual Summer Conference.
Deadline: June 15th
Ruth Ann Bennett was a dedicated WSNA member and leader from 1978-1997. She wanted every Child Nutrition Program in the state to be successful. She was committed to ensuring that WSNA members were offered valuable continuing education opportunities through workshops and conferences. This scholarship was set up in her name in 1997 when she retired. The purpose is to provide members with financial assistance to attend WSNA sponsored education sessions. Unfortunately, Ruth Ann passed away in 2020. Her impact, however, continues through this continuing education scholarship opportunity.
WSNA Apple Awards
Golden Apple Award
A certified WSNA member employed in a school district’s meal program (all categories of employees except Directors.) The candidate demonstrates outstanding leadership and professionalism. A Golden Apples award candidate is a role model and is an inspiration to others in the school food service program, local chapter, or the state association.
Apple Blossom Award
A WSNA member who has been employed for 5 years or less in a school district’s meal program (all categories of employees except Directors.) The candidate demonstrates leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication to the school meals program. An Apple Blossom Award candidate is someone who has made a marked difference in the short time they have been involved in the school meal program, local chapter, or the state association and is a source of inspiration to others.
Industry Award
Any person working in industry who impacts school meals programs. The candidate demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities and supports child nutrition programs above and beyond the normal duties of their position.
SNA Scholarships Available - Academic Assistance
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship offered through SNA, follow this link to Academic Assistance.
