National Awards Qualifications and Scoring Criteria
The following are the Academy's national awards and feature the specific qualifications needed with the associated scoring criteria.
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 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.
The past recipients of national awards.
Whether you are seeking nomination or looking to nominate a colleague dedicated to the profession, these 10 tips can help create nomination success.
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.
This award honors an Academy member who has been recognized as a notable and inspiring speaker.
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 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.