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:
Prepare the nomination to ensure that the candidate meets all of the appropriate award criteria.
Review the list of previous award recipients to identify the attributes and contributions demonstrated to make them award recipients.
Taking into account the award criteria, make sure your nomination presents clear and specific responses as to why the candidate is being nominated.
Solicit letters of support from individuals who are relatively senior and well known in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and/or profession.
Provide individuals offering to write letters of support with the associated award description and criteria to assist them in framing their letters.
Ensure that letters of support and/or print materials accurately describe the candidate’s leadership, contributions, impact and achievements for the associated award.
When applicable, choose supporting materials that identify the candidate's contributions directly relevant to the award qualifications.
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 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Award recognizes a member who has demonstrated excellence in innovation, creativity, and leadership in the promotion of diversity and inclusion.
The Honors Committee needs your assistance in identifying members who have provided significant contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession.
The Copher Award, the Academy's highest honor, is awarded to a member who has contributed through extensive, active participation and service at all levels of the Academy.
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.
These awards are meant to recognize outstanding RDNs, NDTRs and members who have demonstrated innovation, creativity and leadership in a specific area of practice.