The United Fresh Foundation has been named as a2014 Power of A Gold Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
ASAE recognised the Foundation for its work with Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools and the Foundation's leadership in child nutrition.
'It's an honor to be recognised by our association peers for our work with Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools and to increase children's access to fresh fruits and vegetables,' said United Fresh president and CEO Tom Stenzel.'The produce industry, foundations and allied businesses have rallied around salad bars as a tangible benefit that encourages children's increased fruit and vegetable consumption and empowers students to make healthy choices in the school lunch line.
'To date, Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools has provided salad bars to more than 3,400 schools nationwide, benefiting over 2m students every day,' he added.
As a Power of A Gold Award winner, United Fresh Foundation is under consideration to receive one of six Summit Awards, ASAE's highest honour for associations.
The Power of A Awards recognise a select number of organisations annually that distinguish themselves with innovative, effective and broad-reaching programmes and activities that positively impact America and the world.
