Georgia School Nutrition Association

GSNA representatives to SNA National Leadership Conference have had a great time learning, networking and making new connections with leaders from other states.

GSNA is thrilled to announce the newest Industry Advisory Board Members: Peggy Lawrence with CGA Reps, Stefan Mock with Cold Sell Coolers and Whitnie Dixon with Rich Chicks! They begin a three year cycle on the board! Thank you to each of them for their willingness to serve!

The GSNA State Staff says THANK YOU to everyone who attended, volunteered, exhibited or taught education sessions at this years 75th Legacy Conference! You helped make it a huge success!

Georgia School Nutrition is… Simply the Best! “Simply the Best” is the theme for the 2026-2027 school year as Angie Brown takes the reins as GSNA President! ✨

Congratulations to our 2026 Awards recipients!

Awards recognized: 2026 GSNA Culinary Competition: Breakfast (WG) Entree Category; 2026 GSNA Culinary Competition: Lunch Entree Category; 2026 GSNA Culinary Competition: Lunch Side Dish Category; 2026 GSNA Culinary Competition: Peanut Breakfast Category; 2026 GSNA Culinary Competition: Peanut Lunch Category; 2026 GSNA Culinary Competition: Peanut Snack Category; 2026 GSNA Peanut Usage Competition: Sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission; Naomi J. Tolbert Central Office Support Award; Nutrition Hero Award; Dr. Josephine Martin Award of Excellence; Ann C. Smith
Award; SNA 2026 Employee of the Year; SNA Manager of the Year; SNA 2026 GSNA Director of the Year; 2026 GSNA Media Award; 2025-2026 Beyond the Plate Award; 2025 - 2026
District and Local Chapter Scroll Presentations; 2025 - 2026 Local Chapter President's Award; 2025 - 2026 District President's Award; 2026 Annual Conference Highest Attendance Award; Legacy Awards; Life Member Award.

Who had fun celebrating with the Emerald Empire Band on Friday at our Silver & Gold Celebration?

What an incredible second day of celebration and legacy! 🌟 From cheering on our award winners to honoring 75 years of history, we officially installed our new Executive Board and welcomed Angie Brown as our new GSNA President. We hope you left Jekyll Island feeling prepared and inspired for an exciting year ahead!

A huge congratulations to the 2026 GSNA Leadership Academy graduates!