Lifetime Achievement Award
The Academy's highest honor, this is awarded to a member who has contributed through extensive, active participation and service at all levels of the Academy.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics honors individuals who have advanced the nutrition and dietetics profession, have exhibited leadership and have shown devotion to serving others in both nutrition and dietetics, as well as allied fields. These honors recognize outstanding food and nutrition practitioners and supporters of the profession.
Use the following guidelines when submitting a nomination:
The Academy's highest honor, this is awarded to a member who has contributed through extensive, active participation and service at all levels of the Academy.
This award honors an Academy member who has been recognized as a notable and inspiring speaker.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Excellence in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Promotion Award recognizes a member who has demonstrated excellence in innovation, creativity, and leadership in the promotion of diversity and inclusion.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Outstanding Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) Award recognizes a nutrition and dietetics technician, registered who has demonstrated innovation, creativity, and leadership as an NDTR.
The following are the Academy's national awards and feature the specific qualifications needed with the associated scoring criteria.
The Honors Committee needs your assistance in identifying members who have provided significant contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession.
The past recipients of Excellence in Practice awards.
A webinar providing instruction for submitting a nomination for Academy National Honors and Awards.
Whether you are seeking nomination or looking to nominate a colleague dedicated to the profession, these tips and guidance can help create nomination success.
Honorary membership is generally awarded to two non-members every year based on their professional knowledge, technical expertise and promotion of the Academy's mission, vision and values.
Jointly bestowed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the Trailblazer Award & Lectureship recognizes exceptional leaders who have advanced the science at the nexus of nutrition/dietetics and food science for at least five years.
This award honors Academy members who have shown dedication to the high standards of the nutrition and dietetics profession through active participation, leadership and devotion to serving others in nutrition and dietetics, as well as allied health fields.
Presented to an individual reporter, publication or program for consistent, high-quality nutrition reporting.
The Outstanding Social Media Award recognizes creative, innovative and effective engagement with the public through social media platforms and blogs.
These awards are meant to recognize outstanding RDNs, NDTRs and members who have demonstrated innovation, creativity and leadership in a specific area of practice.
This award may be given to an organization or individual who has made a major contribution to the nutrition education of the public on a national or international basis.
In recognition of outstanding service and contributions to the dietetics profession, 21 individuals have been selected by the Honors Committee and Board of Directors to receive top Academy honors and awards.
