The Creativity to Promote Program Award is given to the School Food Managers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to promote and market the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.  Activities reviewed, but not limited to include; giving presentations in the classroom, utilizing the school's website to advertise the programs, creating morning announcements, creating videos,  sponsoring themed events in the cafeteria, and participating in departmental promotions throughout the year.

Quinn Whiteside – Poinciana Elementary

Quinn worked hard throughout the year building a solid partnership between School Food Service and the School Administration. By doing so has created a well-balanced, friendly work atmosphere, and a welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy. Quinn’s dedication and hard work increased participation.

Andre Thompson - Plumosa Elementary

Andre worked diligently hiring and training an entire new staff. Andre focused on exceptional customer service for the students and faculty and created a warm, welcoming work environment. By doing so has increased overall participation.

Elaine Carhart – Christa McAuliffe Middle

To promote the Wellness Promotion Soul Source Project, Elaine suggested to her administration that instead of the schools "Dollar for No Collar" fund raiser, where students donate $1.00 to not have to wear the schools polo shirt that has a collar, they would instead donate a can of food to the Soul Source Project. It was so successful, they collected 22 milk crates of food and had to have the food bank come with their truck to pick it all up!

Irene Fenoy - Woodlands Middle

Irene created the "Breakfast Bell Ringer" to encourage students to come in for breakfast.  Irene stands at the point of sales with a timer set to go off during breakfast service. If the timer goes off while a student is at the POS, they will receive a Breakfast Sticker that they can trade at lunch for a cookie. The students love this! Breakfast participation has increased by a third.