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Program in 1998, which has assisted more than 3,700
qualifying student employees in paying for their room and
board.
" This program helped many students to be able to afford
to come to OU for their education, " Annis said. " It is really
rewarding watching the students that stay and find fulltime
jobs on campus, knowing that dining had a small
part in their success. "
recently, at the University of Nebraska, he successfully
completed the Selleck renovation, after navigating
Nebraska dining through the pandemic as a new director.
At the University of Oklahoma, his innovative dining
plan design transformed the dining program and earned
a " Best renovation Award " from Food Management
magazine in 2010. Among other awards, Annis also
received the University of Nebraska - Lincoln regents
Award to Dining Services for Meritorious Service in
2022, the University of Oklahoma Student Government
Association Inaugural Nancy G. Moulder Award for
Student Service in 2018, and the University of Oklahoma's
Otis Sullivant Award for Perceptivity in 2005.
His service within NACUFS began in the '80s and took the
form of countless volunteer roles over the years, including
as NACUFS president in 2007. He received the NACUFS
Southern region Distinguished Service Award in 2015,
NACUFS richard Lichtenfelt Award in 2009, the North
American Association of Food equipment Manufacturers
(NAFeM) Doctorate of Food Service Award in 2007,
NACUFS volunteer Award in 2005, and NACUFS
President's Award in 1993. As a current member of the
NACUFS Board of Trustees, Annis continues to offer his
service, energy, mentorship, and wisdom to countless
individuals and the association as a whole.
In his civic life, Annis has served on the Board of Directors
of Food and Shelter for Friends in Norman, Oklahoma,
and been involved with the Food Pantry at the University
of Oklahoma and the regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
Under his direction, the Able program at the University of
Oklahoma Food Services was a major employer for the
Council for Developmental Disabilities in Norman.
reflecting on his career, Annis noted that every
opportunity to grow and advance has been related to
a NACUFS event in some way. He recommended: " Get
involved. Look for volunteer opportunities in NACUFS-
you will get out way more than what you put in. "
The Theodore W. Minah Distinguished
Service Award is the highest honor
NACUFS bestows upon an individual
in recognition of their outstanding and
enduring contributions to NACUFS
and the foodservice industry. Each
year, following a nomination process,
nominees are evaluated, and one
recipient is chosen by the board of
trustees and past presidents to receive
this prestigious award.
MINAH AWArDS
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