Honors and Awards Recipients
In recognition of outstanding service and contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession, 19 individuals have been selected by the Honors Committee and Board of Directors to receive top Academy national honors and awards.
Congratulations go to the following recipients for outstanding leadership and contributions to the profession and practice of nutrition and dietetics.
2023 Honors and Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Barbara Ann Hughes, PhD, MPH, RDN, LDN, FADA, FAND
Distinguished Lecture Award (Presented at FNCE® 2024)
Wendy N. Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RD
Honorary Membership
Robert H. Eckel, MD
Robert G. Martindale, MD, PhD
Medallion Awards
Patricia Becker, MS, RDN, CSP, FAND
Susan L. Brantley, MS, RD, LDN, FAND
Kathrin A. Eliot, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND
Donna S. Martin, EdS, RDN, LD, SNS, FAND
Marsha K. Schofield, MS, RD, LD, FAND
Elise A. Smith, MA, RDN, LD, FAND
Jean Storlie, MS, RD
Christine K. Weithman, MBA, RD, LDN, FAND
Excellence in Practice Awards
Business and Industry
Maureen Leugers, MBA, RDN
Clinical Nutrition
Britta D. Brown, MS, RD, LD, CNSC
Community and Public Health
Yvonne D. Greer, DrPH, RD, CD
Consultant
Candace S. Johnson. RDN, FAND
Education
Chimene Castor, PhD, EdD, RDN, CHES, FAND
Management
Kelly A. Danis, RD, LDN, FAND
Research
Marion F. Winkler, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC, FASPEN
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