The TUCO Awards celebrate teamwork and also the individuals who might not always be standing over a stove each day, but works hard to create an innovative catering operation that gets results and creates customer loyalty.
Take a look at the shortlist for this year's TUCO Awards.
The winners will be announced at this year's Gala Dinner as part of the Summer Conference, being held on 27 - 29 July 2026 at Edge Hill University.
And don't forget all Full Members receive a FREE 3-night fully inclusive package and you can use your Academy Credits to pay for additional places too.
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2026 SHORTLISTED NOMINEES:
INNOVATION AWARD
- Team Loughborough - Loughborough University
- Oaks and Maples Catering - Mid Kent College
- Food and Drink Team - University of Leicester
- Campus Kitchen - Innovation Service - University of Southampton
- Strathclyde Catering - University of Strathclyde
RISING STAR AWARD
- Amy Bower - Harper Adams University
- Jonathon Tierney - Reading University
- Christina Kalogeri - University of Nottingham
- Mike Lear - University of Nottingham
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
- Team Loughborough - Loughborough University
- Food and Drink Team - University of Leicester
- Hospitality & Events - University of Manchester
- Catering Services - University of Nottingham
TUCO MEMBER OF THE YEAR
- Birmingham Newman University
- Loughborough University
TUCO TEAM OF THE YEAR
- Catering Team - Harper Adams University
- Team Loughborough - Loughborough University
- Hospitality and Events Team - University of Chester
- Catering and Retail Team - University of Exeter
- Hospitality & Events - University of Manchester
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR NOMINEES!
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