Awards

Student award nominations are due February 10th-
Follow this link to the Student Award Nomination Worksheet

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)
• Graduate Program in Nutrition & Dietetics (GP)

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

The purpose of the Food and Nutrition Policy Advocate Award is to recognize a member of the Indiana General Assembly or other state elected official that has helped promote or advance nutrition policy.  The award will be given at the annual Day at the Statehouse event that takes place in March.

IAND Past Awards, Scholarships, and Presidents