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AWARDS

In This Photo: Mission has received many awards including Airport Experience News’ “Best ACDBE Operator.”

2020

Best ACDBE Operator
(Mission Yogurt)
Airport Experience News

Most Influential Restaurant CEOs in the Country
(Rod Tafoya)
Nation’s Restaurant News

No. 1 Best Airports for Food in the US
(Root Down DIA)
USA Today

2019

Airport Health-Centered or Vegan Restaurant of the Year
(Root Down DIA)
FAB Awards

Top 100 Independent Restaurants in the U.S.
(Timberline Steaks & Grille, 2016 – 2019)
Restaurant Business

Highest Sales Volume – Einstein Bros. Bagels
(Einstein DEN Highest Sales Volume out of 800+ stores nationwide; 2010-2019)

2016

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
(Rod Tafoya; 2016 & 2015 Finalist)
Ernst & Young

Colorado Latino Hall of Fame Inductee
(Rod Tafoya)
Latino Leadership Institute

Best Chef-Driven, Local or Regional Restaurant
(Root Down DIA)
Airport Experience News

2015

Minority-Owned Business of the Year
(Rod Tafoya)
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Best New Food and Beverage Full Service Airport Restaurant
(Root Down DIA)
ACI-NA

Best Restaurant at DIA
(Root Down DIA; 2015 & 2014 winner)
Westword

Mission Yogurt is proud to be a member of the Sara Lee Premium Circle Award, the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), ACI-NA & AXN.