November 2009 - Jack in the Box Inc. honored as “Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals San Diego Chapter at its 37th annual National Philanthropy Day celebration. The company was recognized for its ongoing support of and outstanding contributions to the San Diego community.
October 2009 - Jack in the Box® restaurants named one of the "50 Top Franchises for Minorities" by the National Minority Franchising Initiative based on system size, the number of operating units owned by minorities (both absolute and as a percentage of the total number), and the number of minorities in senior management earning more than $60,000 per year.
June 2008 - SVP and CMO Terri Funk Graham honored at San Diego YWCA's annual Tribute to Women in Industry Awards.
November 2007 - San Diego Human Resource Management Association honors Jack in the Box Inc. with a Workplace Excellence Award.
October 2007 - Jack in the Box Inc. receives a Technology Innovation Award from Nation's Restaurant News and an Industry Leadership Award from Computer Sciences Corporation.
October 2007 - Jack in the Box Inc. achieved one of the highest ratings for putting women in leadership roles at the biggest public companies in California, according to a study by the University of California, Davis Graduate School of Management.
August 2007 - Chairman and CEO Linda Lang receives a Golden Chain Award from Nation's Restaurant News for her recent achievements and career accomplishments.
July 2007 - David Theno, SVP of quality and logistics, honored by Food Safety Magazine with Distinguished Service Award.
June 2007 - Nation's Restaurant News honors the Chicken Chipotle Ciabatta™ with its MenuMasters Award for culinary excellence and as the best line extension.
November 2006 - Jack in the Box Inc. achieved one of the highest ratings for putting women in leadership roles at the biggest public companies in California, according to a study by the University of California, Davis Graduate School of Management.
June 2006 - Jack in the Box Inc. received a 2006 Apex Award from UnitedHealth Group for exceptional healthcare benefit strategies and leadership in extending health benefits to part-time restaurant employees.
June 2006 - Jack in the Box Inc. was commended by the San Diego Food Bank for its contribution to the National Hunger Awareness Day Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon.
April 2006 - The Jack in the Box Foundation received a Corporation of the Year award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County for its continued contributions to the local youth-mentoring organization.
April 2006 - The Jack in the Box Foundation received a President's Leadership Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas in recognition of ongoing efforts to serve at-risk children in Texas.
February 2006 - Jack in the Box Inc. achieved one of the highest ratings for putting women in leadership roles at the biggest public companies in California, according to a study by the University of California, Davis Graduate School of Management.
February 2006 - Jack in the Box Inc. was recognized by the Insure the Uninsured Project for demonstrating leadership in the fast-food industry by extending preventive and outpatient health care coverage to full- and part-time hourly restaurant employees.
September 2005 - Nation's Restaurant News and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation honored Jack in the Box Inc. with the first-ever Spirit Award. The honor recognized the company's innovative workforce programs that foster employee satisfaction and assist in recruitment, hiring, training, retention and education.
April 2005 - Jack in the Box Inc. was commended by the city of Los Angeles for its support of youth mentoring. Jack in the Box was nominated for the award by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles.
October 2004 - Robert Nugent, Chairman and CEO, was named “Man of the Year” by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego.
June 2004 - The Association for Corporate Growth San Diego presented Jack in the Box Inc. with its “Outstanding Corporate Growth Award” for achievement and corporate strategy.
June 2004 - The International Association for Food Protection presented Jack in the Box Inc. the prestigious Black Pearl Award, given annually to a company that advances food safety and quality through consumer programs, employee relations, educational activities, adherence to standards, and support of the goals of IAFP.
May 2004 - NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation) named Jack in the Box Inc. one of four winners of its first Food Safety Leadership Awards, recognizing groundbreaking achievements that help protect the public from foodborne illness.
March 2002 - Investor Relations Magazine recognized Jack in the Box Inc. for having the best corporate governance of all small-cap companies.
October 2000 - The Food and Drug branch of the California Department of Health Services recognized Jack in the Box Inc. for helping the state adopt the uniform food-safety standards put forth by the Food and Drug Administration. The “Outstanding Leadership in Food Safety” award also honored Jack in the Box for helping the state draft a 1997 law requiring all restaurants to cook meat and eggs at specified temperatures to ensure safety.
September 1998 - Nation's Restaurant News presented Jack in the Box Inc. with a “Golden Chain” award at its annual MUFSO (Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators) Conference. The award recognizes dedication, innovation and adherence to the highest standards of operational excellence.
July 1998 - Robert Nugent, President and CEO, was named Restaurant & Institutions Magazine's “Executive of the Year.”
June 1998 - Robert Nugent, President and CEO, was named San Diego's “Entrepreneur of the Year” in a competition sponsored by Ernst and Young.