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World School Milk Day 2026

School milk is essential nutrition for learning, growing and thriving!

Calling All Unsung Heroes

Celebrate the Unsung Heroes of child nutrition with original Got Milk posters!

Logos of Dairy Council and got milk?

In honor of World School Milk Day on Wednesday, September 30th – Dairy Council of CA is partnering with Got Milk to celebrate the Unsung Heroes in CA schools who help ensure students have access to nutritious school meals. From delivery drivers and food service professionals to custodial staff and other support personnel, these individuals play an important role in a school’s nutrition program. Celebrate the Unsung Heroes in your community and give them the recognition they deserve by submitting a nomination.

Details of the Unsung Heroes Campaign

Nominate your Unsung Heroes by 5:00pm on Friday, August 28, 2026 using the online form.
Only California schools may participate. Each school may participate once and nominate up to 3 heroes, including a group of 5 heroes. Nominees must be at least 18 years of age and currently employed at the eligible school. Anyone may submit a nomination.
Nominees from the first 50 eligible schools will be featured in original Got Milk moustache posters created from submitted photos.
Eligible schools will receive print posters to display in time to celebrate World School Milk Day on Wednesday, September 30th.

By submitting a photo, the point of contact confirms and warrants that the school has received that individual’s authority and consent to have their likeness used on placements at and outside of the school.

Man taking photo of food service professional to nominate an Unsung Hero