Awards

Follow this link to the Student Award Nomination

Please include the following with the student nomination:

1. Up to two letters of recommendation. These can be from a professor/program director/educator/Registered Dietitian
2. Photo headshot of student nominee
3. Student’s resume

We will be accepting awards for students in the following programs:

• Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD)
• Dietetic Internship (DI)
• Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
• Dietetic Technician Program (DT)

Criteria Includes:

• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students must be members by January 1st of the year in which they would receive the award. Students must supply their membership number; membership identification numbers will not be provided to a third party (i.e., educators).
• Student enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics education program (CP, DI, DPD, or DT)
• Demonstrated academic achievement as documented by letters from program faculty or preceptor.
• Demonstrated leadership and professional potential, e.g., honors, student dietetic association activities, community service activities, etc.

The purpose of the RYDY program is to recognize the competence and activities of younger dietitians in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and to encourage their continued participation in the Academy and their affiliate. The awardee will be recognized at the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Spring Meeting.

Step 1: Review the qualifications and scoring criteria for eligibility.

Step 2: Request one (1) letter of recommendation from your employer, community, or other organization. Share the award qualifications and scoring criteria sheet with them. This letter will need to be sent directly to you and submitted with your application.

Step 3: Complete the online application form and attach the letter of recommendation.

Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) Award Criteria

The EDL Award recognizes the competence and activities of dietitians and diet techs, regardless of their age, who have made distinctive contributions early in their dietetics careers to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The awardee will be recognized at the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Spring Meeting.

Step 1: Review the qualifications and scoring criteria for eligibility.

Step 2: Request one (1) letter of recommendation from your employer, community, or other organization. Share the award qualifications and scoring criteria sheet with them. This letter will need to be sent directly to you and submitted with your application.

Step 3: Complete the online application form and attach the letter of recommendation.

Emerging Dietetic Leader (EDL) Award Criteria

The ODY Award recognizes the commitment to excellence made by an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the profession. The awardee will be recognized at the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Spring Meeting.

Step 1: Review the qualifications and scoring criteria for eligibility.

Step 2: Request one (1) letter of recommendation from your employer, community, or other organization. Share the award qualifications and scoring criteria sheet with them. This letter will need to be sent directly to you and submitted with your application.

Step 3: Complete the online application form and attach the letter of recommendation.

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year (ODY) Award Criteria 2026

The Food and Nutrition Policy Advocate Award recognizes a member of the Indiana General Assembly or another Indiana elected official who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting or advancing food and nutrition policy.

The awardee will be recognized at the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Spring Meeting. Please email your nomination or suggested recipient to Awards Coordinator, Selena Baker.

This award honors a nutrition professional, or student demonstrating exceptional commitment to promoting diversity, fostering equitable access to nutrition services, and creating inclusive environments in the profession and the communities we serve.
Email nominations to the Awards Coordinator, Brian Reagan, no later than December 16th.

Award recipients will be recognized at the IAND Annual Meeting in the spring.
IAND Diversity Award Criteria

IAND Past Awards, Scholarships, and Presidents

IAND Past Awards, Scholarships, and Presidents