2020 Academy National Honors and Awards Recipients
In recognition of outstanding service and contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession, 21 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.
Honors and Awards
Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award
Esther F. Myers, PhD, RDN, FAND
Honorary Membership
William D. Chey, MD
Larry K. Ellingson
Virginia A. Stallings, MD
Medallion Awards
Jacqueline Raymonde Berning, PhD, RDN, CSSD
Mary Pat Raimondi Bertacchi, MS, RD
Kristine Larson Clark, PhD, RDN, FACSM, FAND
Alison B. Evert, MS, RD, CDE
Joyce Ann Gilbert, PhD, RDN
David H. Holben, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND
Sherri L. Jones, MS, MBA, RDN, LDN, SSGB, FAND
Kendra K. Kattelmann, PhD, RDN, LN, FAND
Trailblazer Award and Lectureship
Christine M. Bruhn, PhD, CFS
Media Excellence Award
Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Award
Bruce D. Rengers, PhD, RD
Excellence in Practice Awards
Clinical Nutrition
Patricia Catsos, MS, RDN, LD
Community and Public Health
Janelle Peralez Gunn, MPH, RD
Consultant
Kimberly A. Kirchherr, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE, ACSM-CPT, FAND
Education
Rebecca Brody, PhD, RD, LD, CNSC
Management
Terese M. Scollard, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND
Research
Heidi J. Silver, PhD, RDN