The 2023 Good School Food Award Winners

A big round of applause for the 2023 award winners – they wowed us with their brilliant standards and innovative solutions, often in tough circumstances.

Heart's Kindness & Community Award

2023 Heart’s Kindness & Community Award
Joyce Tanoh-Mensah, The Belsteads School, Chelmsford

Heart's Kindness & Community Award

Budge up, we want a seat at Joyce’s table! Not only does she cook amazing meals from scratch, her sunny outlook makes the dining hall a home-from-home.

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The One Show's Rising Star

2023 The One Show’s Rising Star
Silver Springs Primary Academy, Stalybridge

The One Show's Rising Star

Chef Mr Banham is a culinary hero at Silver Springs, with the children raving about his delicious seasonal meals – which we know is no mean feat!

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The Sun's Catering Team Champions

2023 The Sun’s Catering Team Champions
Wyre Forest School, Kidderminster

The Sun's Catering Team Champions

Everyone loves chef James Sommerville and his super-inspiring team and it’s not hard to see why – they ensure all of the kids are well fed.

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School Leader Food Hero

2023 School Leader Food Hero
Helena Honeybone, Town Field Primary School, Doncaster

School Leader Food Hero

Helena Honeybone is a headteacher after our own hearts! She and her team are on a mission to ensure every child in her school is fed properly.

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Sustainability Star

2023 Sustainability Star
Robin Anthony and Louise Carter of Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School

Sustainability Star

Prospect House Primary School understands that prioritising sustainability in school is prioritising students’ futures.

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Early Years Award

2023 Early Years Award
Prestonfield Nursery, Edinburgh, Scotland

Early Years Award

It was Prestonfield’s Family Cooking initiative that really caught our attention, inviting families into the nursery for cooking sessions…

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Youth Activist of the Year

2023 Youth Activist of the Year
Saffron Stedall from Portsmouth

Youth Activist of the Year

When Saffron talks, we need to listen. She channels her personal experience to lobby government officials for a fairer food system. Hear this girl roar!

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Food Educator of the Year

2023 Food Educator of the Year
Jackie Dean, Carshalton Boys Sports College

Food Educator of the Year

We know it’s the passion and drive of the food educators that can make all the difference – and that’s certainly the case for Jackie.

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