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Jon Plodzik (fourth from left), director of UNH Dining Services, accepted the听2014 NH Employment Leadership Award last week at a ceremony in Manchester.听(Courtesy photo)

UNH Dining Services has added another award to its long list of accolades, receiving the 2014 N.H. Employment Leadership Award last week at the sixth annual statewide employer recognition ceremony at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester.

Sponsored by the New Hampshire Department of Education, New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities Council and BusinessNH Magazine, the award recognizes New Hampshire employers鈥� efforts to assist people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment. A committee evaluated workplace policies, practices and philosophies, as well as employee comments, to determine this year鈥檚 winners.

Dining Services was one of 10 employers in the state to receive the honor. UNH Director of Dining Services Jon Plodzik accepted the award, saying, 鈥淭his award is a source of great pride to all of us. We strive to create the best possible environment for all employees so that we can, in turn, provide the highest level of service to our university students.鈥�

Plodzik noted his department鈥檚 inclusive hiring practices and accommodating internship program as two points of pride. 鈥淚 am so pleased to work at an organization that provides individuals who have challenges an opportunity to contribute to the local workforce鈥�it not only makes for a better organization, it also creates a better experience and life for everyone involved.鈥�

It is the second time this year that UNH Dining has been recognized for its employment practices. The UNH President鈥檚 Commission on the Status of People with Disabilities 听the organization with the Disability Commission Award in February.

A Winning Organization

UNH Dining Services has earned several awards over the years and has been nominated for Restaurants and Institutions magazine鈥檚 Ivy Award, which recognizes exemplary foodservice operators. Here鈥檚 a snapshot.听

2013 鈥� Second Place in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards Contest for Harry Potter Theme Dinner

2013 鈥� Second Place for Retail Sales-Single Concept 鈥淯NH Dairy Bar鈥� in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards Contest

2012 鈥� FoodService Director magazine Goldies award for Health & Wellness ()

2012 鈥� Second place in Best Vegan Recipe content hosted by National Association of College & University Food Services (Read article)听

2011 鈥� Third Place in Most Innovative Nutrition Program Contest sponsored by the National Association of College & University Food Services for 鈥淓at Right. With Color.鈥� Entry ()听

2010 鈥� Third Place in 2010 Most Innovative Nutrition Program content hosted by the National Association of College & University Food Services for the 鈥淯NH Tropical Lunch With Guiding Stars鈥� theme meal

Upcoming Dining Events

,听October 29, starts at 4:30 p.m.,听Holloway Commons, Philbrook Hall, Stillings Hall

Karaoke Night,听November 5,听Philbrook Hall

Thanksgiving Dinner,听November 19,听Holloway Commons, Philbrook Hall, Stillings Hall