Vic Kids Eat Well Awards

The Vic Kids Eat Well Awards are an annual celebration of the outstanding contributions of Victorian schools, outside school hours care, sports clubs and community organisations in boosting healthy food and drink options for kids.

The awards acknowledge the innovative ways organisations have made a real impact to kids’ wellbeing in their community by making simple changes and healthy swaps to their menus throughout the year.

2022 Winners Announced

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There are two types of Vic Kids Eat Well awards:

‘Big Bite’ awards

These awards are offered for Vic Kids Eat Well member organisations and are based on the four key action areas ('big bites') of the movement:

• Refresh the fridge – for organisations that have reduced or removed sugary drinks from canteens/vending machines and promoted water as a healthy option for kids.
• Switch up the snacks – for organisations that have ditched the sweets and are offering kids healthy snack alternatives.
• Change up the menu – for organisations that have boosted fruit and veggies for kids and reduced fried food and pies.
• Put the ‘fun’ into fundraising – for organisations that have offered kids healthier meal deals and/or included healthy alternatives in marketing and fundraising campaigns.

 Special Acknowledgment awards

These awards recognise:

• Individuals who are from a participating organisation, members of the public or health promoters that have made a significant impact and demonstrated outstanding support for Vic Kids Eat Well. 
• A network that has achieved significant impact while working through Vic Kids Eat Well together.

 There are four Special Acknowledgement awards:

• Community champion – recognising individuals within an organisation who deserve a special mention for their commitment and dedication to the Vic Kids Eat Well movement.
• Health promotor champion – recognising health promoters for their commitment and dedication to the organisations they are supporting as part of Vic Kids Eat Well.
• Kids champion – for kids who have championed the Vic Kids Eat Well movement in their local community organisation.
• Network excellence – recognising a Vic Kids Eat Well network that’s made a  significant impact in their community.

why participate in the awards?

Be recognised as a leader in the community

All kids deserve a healthy start! Receiving a Vic Kids Eat Well award shows that your organisation is a leader in boosting healthy food and drink options. You will be honoured for your incredible results and commitment to making simple changes and healthy swaps that have made a big impact to kids’ health and wellbeing.

Inspire others

This opportunity will showcase your organisation’s great work in creating healthier spaces for Victorian kids. Winners will be promoted across the Vic Kids Eat Well Awards website, social media and media to inspire others in the wider community.

Celebrate!

All nominees & winners will be featured at the annual Vic Kids Eat Well awards celebrations. The awards celebrations are an opportunity to celebrate with like-minded Vic Kids Eat Well participants, industry, government and potentially media.

You’ll receive a plaque and celebration pack including web graphics, social media messages, newsletter and email templates that will help you share your accomplishments with others.

How to enter