CIA excellence is widely recognized in the industry and community, and the following is just a sampling of the most recent accolades the college has received:
Administration and Staff
- 50 Greatest Pittsburghers of All Time, Pittsburgh, President Tim Ryan '77, 2019
- Sharing the Spirit Award, Napa Valley Register, Special Events Chef Andew Wild, 2018
- Women in Business, Hudson Valley, Associate Vice President and Dean—Student Affairs Kathy Merget, 2018
- The Power List: The 50 Most Powerful People in Foodservice, Nation's Restaurant News President Tim Ryan '77, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014
- America's 50 Most Powerful People in Food, The Daily Meal President Tim Ryan '77, 2017, 2016
- GlobalChef Award, At-Sunrice Managing Director Eve Felder '88, 2016
- Foodservice Director of the Month, Foodservice Director Senior Director—Food and Beverage Operations Waldy Malouf '75, March 2016
- Women of Influence in the Food Industry, Griffin Report of Food Marketing Senior Advancement Officer Lee Ellen Kirk, 2016; Director—Education Jennifer Purcell '96, 2015
- Visionary Award, Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation President Tim Ryan '77, 2014
- Farm-to-Table Award, The Valley Table President Tim Ryan '77, 2013
- Innovation Award, University of California, Los Angeles President Tim Ryan '77, 2013
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Foodservice Educators Network International President Tim Ryan '77, 2012
- Highest Leaf Award, Women's Venture Fund Managing Director Eve Felder '88, 2011
- Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America, James Beard Foundation President Tim Ryan '77, 2010; Vice President—Strategic Initiatives and Industry Leadership Greg Drescher, 2005; Dean—Culinary Arts Brendan Walsh '80, 1987
- Silver Plate Award, International Foodservice Manufacturers Association President Tim Ryan '77, 2009
- Sharing Culinary Traditions Award, American Academy of Chefs President Tim Ryan '77, 2009
- HeartSaver Award, American Heart Association Safety Dispatcher Al Siefert, Safety Officers Carl Wilson and Robert Barclay, Environmental and Safety Supervisor Neil Garrison, and Communications Manager Jeff Levine, 2016; Safety Supervisor Lyle Burnett, Nurse Kelly O'Connor, Safety Dispatcher Al Seifert, and Safety Officer Carl Wilson, 2008
Faculty
- 40 Under 40 Movers & Shakers, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Lecturing Instructor Allison C. Righter, 2019
- Grand Champion, Charcuterie Masters Tournament Assistant Professor Mark Elia, 2017
- Underrecognized Artist Award, Arts Mid-Hudson Associate Professor Antonella Pimontese, 2017
- Antonin Carême Medal, American Culinary Federation Professor Lars Kronmark, 2013
- Winner, Cochon 555 Cooking Competition Professor Lars Kronmark, 2012
- Best of Show Medals, Société Culinaire Philanthropique Salon of Culinary Art CIA faculty and students, 2011–2014
- Prize of Honor, Société Culinaire Philanthropique Salon of Culinary Art Associate Professor Todd Knaster, 2011; Professor Peter Greweling, 2010; CIA, 2008
- Third Place, U.S. Finals of the World Chocolate Masters Competition Professor Stephen Durfee, 2010
- Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize, Abraham Lincoln Institute and Abraham Lincoln Association Professor Robert Johnson, Jr., 2009
Restaurants
- Diners' Choice Award, OpenTable.com American Bounty, 2023
- Diners' Choice Award, OpenTable.com Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, 2023
- Diners' Choice Award, OpenTable.com The Bocuse Restaurant, 2022, 2023
- Diners' Choice Award, OpenTable.com Savor, 2022
- Diners' Choice Award, OpenTable.com Gatehouse Restaurant, 2022
- The 20 Best Restaurants in the Napa Valley, WineCountry The Grove at Copia, 2022
- The 10 Best New Restaurants in Texas, San Antonio Current Savor 2020
- 100 Best Bakeries in America, Food & Wine Apple Pie Bakery Café, 2020
- Great American Breakfast Destination, USA Today Apple Pie Bakery Café, 2017, 2014
- Best Place to Impress Your Guests, Hudson Valley Hyde Park Restaurants, 2017
- Best French Cuisine, Reader's Pick, Hudson Valley The Bocuse Restaurant, 2016
- Best Dessert, Readers' Pick, Hudson Valley Apple Pie Bakery Café, 2016, 2018
- Achievement of Excellence Award, American Culinary Federation The Bocuse Restaurant, 2014; American Bounty Restaurant, 2014; Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, 2014; Apple Pie Bakery Café, 2004
- Top 10 Restaurants You Should Try, The Culture Trip Nao, 2014
- 100 Top Restaurants Fit for Foodies, OpenTable.com The Bocuse Restaurant, 2013
- Must-Try Eats, San Antonio Express-News Nao, 2013
- Best New Restaurant, Downtown Alliance San Antonio Nao, 2013
- Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Award Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies, 2014; Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, 2012
- Clean Plate Award, Restaurant Business Apple Pie Bakery Café, 2008
College
- Bronze Medal (Barrel-Aged (non-sour) Category), New York State Craft Beer Competition Barrel-Aged Cast Iron Lager, The Brewery at the CIA, 2023
- Military-Friendly School Silver Designation
- Bronze Medal (Classic Saison Category), Great American Beer Festival, Soigne Saison, The Brewery at the CIA, 2022
- Silver Medal (Belgian Ale Category), New York State Craft Beer Competition, Father Murphy's Tripel, The Brewery at the CIA, 2022
- Bronze Medal, New York State Craft Beer Competition Equinox Amber, The Brewery at the CIA, 2021
- Silver Medal, New York State Craft Beer Competition Mise en Place Wit, The Brewery at the CIA, 2021
- Military Friendly School ® , GI Jobs CIA, 2011–2016, 2019-2020
- New York State Brewery of the Year, New York State Craft Beer Competition The Brewery at the CIA, 2019
- Two Gold Medals, New York State Craft Beer Competition Student-Brewed Mise en Place Wit and Class Project Br-Br-Br-Brown Ale, 2019
- #1 Best College for Culinary Arts in America, Niche.com, CIA, 2018
- #1 Best Culinary School in the U.S., The Best Schools CIA, 2018
- Pacesetter Award and "You Mean the World to Us" Award, NY Blood Center CIA, 2018
- Silver Medal, New York State Craft Beer Competition Student-brewed Class Project Stay Sharp Saison, 2017
- Web Award: Best University Website, Web Marketing Association CIA Digital and Online Media, 2017
- Hospitality Institution of the Year, The World Gourmet Series Awards of Excellence CIA Singapore, 2017
- IACP Cookbook Award, International Association of Culinary Professionals The Young Chef: Recipes and Techniques for Kids Who Love to Cook, 2017; The Elements of Dessert, 2014; Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft, 2nd edition, 2010
- Innovation Award: Best Academic Institution or Organization, Taste Talks Food & Drink Awards CIA, 2016
- Art in Public Places Award, Arts Mid-Hudson 2016
- Best Place to Take a Cooking Class, Hudson Valley CIA, 2016
- Outstanding Project, Learning by Design The Egg—Student Commons Building, 2016
- Culinary Institution of the Year, The World Gourmet Series Awards of Excellence CIA Singapore, 2015
- President's Medallion, American Culinary Federation The Culinary Institute of America, 2014
- Taste Hall of Fame, The Taste Awards The Culinary Institute of America, 2014
- Best Conference App of the Year, Cvent Planner Awards Worlds of Flavor International Conference and Festival, CIA at Greystone, 2013
- Outstanding Design, American School & University Student townhouses, 2013
- Faces of Diversity Inspiration Award, National Restaurant Association CIA, 2011
- Headliner Award, Green-Friendly Organization, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce CIA, 2011
- Gold Level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification, U.S. Green Building Council Vineyard Lodge II, 2010