Excellence in Practice Awards
Excellence in Practice Awards
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Excellence in Practice Awards recognize outstanding registered dietitian nutritionists; nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered; and members who have demonstrated innovation, creativity and leadership in a specific area of practice. The awards are given in several practice categories, including: Business and Industry, Clinical Nutrition, Communications, Community and Public Health, Consultant, Education, Entrepreneurial, Executive Leadership, Informatics, Management, and Research, to honor Academy members who have demonstrated exceptional performance, contributed to the advancement of practice, and been effective and inspiring leaders in nutrition-related organizations.
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Qualifications
- A member of the Academy.
- A registered dietitian nutritionist or a nutrition and dietetics technician, registered.
- Demonstrated innovation, creativity and leadership in excellence in the specific area of practice for which they are nominated.
- Exceptional performance in practice, contributions to the advancement of practice and leadership achievements in nutrition related organizations.
- Eligibility is limited to one (1) Excellence in Practice award per year.
- Eligible to receive an Excellence in Practice award at different points in one's career contingent that the award is in a different practice area.
Note: Person submitting the nomination must be an active, practicing registered dietitian nutritionist or nutrition and dietetics technician, registered and a member of the Academy.
Scoring Criteria
- Exceptional performance in practice. (50 points total)
- Functions at a superior level in their area of practice and their performance consistently and substantially exceeds in quality (10 points)
- Has developed increased efficiency, productivity and/or effectiveness (individually or collaboratively) in job-related or volunteer-based endeavor (10 points)
- Has researched and offered practical results and outcomes and pioneered new techniques and/or methods (10 points)
- Teaches, educates and motivates students, professionals and/or the public and has been a mentor to nutrition and dietetics practitioners (10 points)
- Demonstrates leadership ability and skill to successfully manage projects, staff and/or programs (10 points)
- Contributions to the achievement of practice. (30 points total)
- Authored manuals, books and/or documents that assist the nutrition and dietetics practitioner, student or the public in the area of nutrition and dietetics, as well as any peer-reviewed articles that appear in journals or professional publications (10 points)
- Presentations given at an advanced level, materials/information are presented in an innovative and creative method (consideration should be given to the audience and/or whether the nominee is the featured speaker and/or invited presenter) (10 points)
- Media topics are offered in a user-friendly manner and promote nutrition in a positive way, and have successfully reached a targeted audience (10 points)
- Leadership achievements in nutrition-related organizations. (20 points total)
- District (local), state and national Academy or affiliate offices held should demonstrate the nominee's dedication to the promotion of excellence in practice OR non-Academy elected or appointed offices held should show the nominee's advancement of nutrition and dietetics practitioners and promotion of nutrition, dietetics and foodservice (10 points)
- Honors and awards for professional achievements listed support the nominee's high level of professionalism and contribution to their area of practice (10 points)
References
Excellence in Practice Award Winners
2025: Amaris C. Noguera
2023: Maureen F. Leugers
2022: Lorna P. Fuller
2021: Elizabeth Pash
2025: June M. Thompson
2024: Stephanie Ditmer Dobak
2023: Britta D. Brown
2022: Valaree M. Williams
2021: Patricia J. Becker
2020: Patricia D. Catsos
2019: Caroline L. Steele
2018: Elaine B. Trujillo
2017: Beth N. Ogata
2016: Maureen P. McCarthy
2015: Alyce M. Thomas
2014: Beth E. Taylor
2013: Patricia Q. Samour
2012: Susan J. Carlson
2011: Sandra T. Robbins
2010: Dr. Mary J. Marian
2009: Gail A. Cresci
2008: Ainsley M. Malone
2007: Dr. Susan R. Roberts
2006: Ms. Susan L. Brantley
2005: Pamela Charney
2004: Melinda D. Maryniuk
2003: Paula M. Charuhas Macris
2001: Cristine M. Trahms
2000: Marion F. Winkler
1999: Karmeen Kulkarni
1998: Jeanette M. Hasse
1997: Elvira Q. Johnson
1996: Laura E. Matarese
1995: Maureen Macburney
1994: Eva E. Politzer
1993: Margaret A. Powers
1992: Abby S. Bloch
1991: Mary S. Brady
1990: Judith Wylie-Rosett
1989: Madelyn L. Wheeler
1988: Peter L. Beyer
1987: Marion J. Franz
1986: Sara J. Crumley
1985: Karyl A. Rickard
1984: Ms. Harriet H. Cloud
1983: Ann M. Coulston
2022: Kristen M. Mogensen
2021: Christina M. Rollins
2023: Yvonne D. Greer
2022: A. Reed Mangels
2021: Melissa Pflugh Prescott
2020: Janelle P. Gunn
2019: Kay Craven
2018: Samia M. Hamdan
2016: Karen M. Chapman-Novakofski
2015: Alice J. Lenihan
2014: Dr. Mildred M. Cody
2013: Nancy M. Copperman
2011: Dr. Jamie S. Stang
2010: Gloria Stables
2009: Suzanna M. Nye
2008: Joanne M. Gallivan
2007: Katrina A. Holt
2006: Betty L. Lucas
2005: Ann L. Albright
2004: Laura A. McNally Nelson
2003: Vickie L. James
2002: Carlene M. Russell
2001: Faye L. Wong
2000: Bettye J. Nowlin
1999: Dr. Jody L. Vogelzang
1998: William D. Evers
1997: Kathleen Cobb
1996: Cynthia T. Bayerl
1995: Joseph M. Carlin
1994: Carolyn J. Leontos
1993: Mary G. Speer
1992: Marion Taylor Baer
1991: Katherine O. Musgrave
1990: Audrey C. McCool
1989: Rebecca M. Mullis
1988: Mildred Kaufman
1987: Anita L. Owen
2024: Mary M. Rybicki
2023: Candace S. Johnson
2022: Mary Ann L. Hodorowicz
2021: Rosalind V. Benner
2020: Kimberly A. Kirchherr
2018: Mary D. Litchford
2017: Linda G. Roberts
2016: Carol H. Elliott
2015: Mary M. Austin
2014: James D. White
2013: Joan C. Hill
2012: Constance Brown-Riggs
2011: Faye Berger Mitchell
2010: Suzanne W. Dixon
2009: Denice Ferko-Adams
2008: Linda R. McDonald
2007: Becky Dorner
2006: Barbara A. Wakeen
2005: Barbara Ann F. Hughes
2004: Carolyn Breeding
2002: Hope S. Warshaw
2001: Kathleen C. Niedert
2000: Dayle M. Hayes
1999: Clara L. Gerwick
1998: Judith D. Fields
1997: Elizabeth J. Leif
1996: Donna A. Israel
1995: Evelyn F. Tribole
1994: Sandra J. Gillespie
1993: Mary Ellen E. Posthauer
1989: Jacqueline B. Marcus
1988: Ms. Jayne H. Gilbert
1987: Kathy King
2025: Dr. Hope D. Barkoukis
2024: Bonnie S. Tamis Jortberg
2023: Chimene Castor
2022: Dr. Sharon Foley
2021: Dr. Jane E. Ziegler
2020: Rebecca A. Brody
2019: Dr. Jayanthi Kandiah
2017: Dr. Lorraine J. Weatherspoon
2016: Dr. Nancie H. Herbold
2014: Beverly W. Henry
2013: Ms. Jean A. Anderson
2011: Dr. Mary M. Cluskey
2010: Catherine W. Christie
2009: Bonnie A. Spear
2008: Dr. Gail C. Frank
2007: Dr. Gail P. A. Kauwell
2006: Mary E. Hise Brown
2005: Ellen Rosa Shanley
2004: Ana R. Abad-Jorge
2003: Dr. Riva Touger-Decker
2002: Diane M Anderson
2001: Dr. Wanda H. Howell
2000: Olivia B. Wood
1999: Ann A. Hertzler
1998: Deborah W. Silverman
1997: Dr. Deborah D. Canter
1996: Shirley M. Ekvall
1995: Dr. Julie O'Sullivan Maillet
1994: M Eileen Matthews
1993: Dr. Carol W. Shanklin
1992: Margarette L. Harden
2025: Patricia S. Thompson
2022: Carol S. Ireton-Jones
2022: Mandy L. Corrigan
2021: Mary E. Hise Brown
2025: Susan E. Evanchak
2024: Valarie L. Chudzinski
2021: Margaret K. Dittloff
2025: Cyndia Kanarek Culver
2024: Gisele Rachel Leger
2023: Kelly A. Danis
2022: Mitchel K. Holliday
2021: Kate F. Willcutts
2020: Terese M. Scollard
2019: Wendy L. Phillips
2018: Christina M. Rollins
2017: Susan H. Konek
2016: Dr. Beverly L. Girard
2015: Veronica E. McLymont
2013: Ms. Julie A. Grim
2012: Cynthia L. Hamilton
2011: Jackie L. Boucher
2010: Patricia M. Oliver
2009: William C. Barkley
2008: Roy S. Maize, II
2007: Linda R. Hofmeister
2006: Kristen W. Schroeder
2005: Constance G. Mueller
2004: Linda B. Godfrey
2002: Cynthia Facemire
2001: Suzanne C. Cryst
2000: Penny E. McConnell
1999: Judy Ford Stokes
1998: Wolf J. Rinke
1997: Mary K. Molt
1996: Charnette Norton
1995: Michele M. Fairchild
1994: Ruby P. Puckett
1993: James F. Halling
1992: Elizabeth B. Bender
1991: Beverly M. Lowe
1990: Cecilia A. Follis
1989: Jeanne G. Delker
1988: Barbara S. Shinn
1987: Darlene A. Dougherty
1986: Lois M. Jackson
1985: Elizabeth M. Frakes
2025: Marilyn K. Mavko
2024: Rebecca Seguin
2023: Marion F. Winkler
2022: Sandra Lizbeth Gomez
2021: Mara Z. Vitolins
2020: Dr. Heidi J. Silver
2019: Susan E. Steck
2018: Hollie A. Raynor
2017: Catherine M. Champagne
2016: Alice Jo Rainville
2015: Dr. Carol W. Shanklin
2014: Gail A. Cresci
2013: Dr. Kendra K. Kattelmann
2012: Wahida Karmally
2011: David C. Frankenfield
2010: Anne M. Wolf
2009: Charlene D. Compher
2008: Dr. Kelly A. Tappenden
2007: Dr. Carrie P. Earthman
2006: Judith Wylie-Rosett
2005: Linda M. Delahanty
2004: Cheryl L. Rock
2003: Patricia L. Splett
2002: Dr. Carol J. Lammi-Keefe
2001: Rachel K. Johnson
2000: Mary T. Story
1999: Janet C. King
1998: Dr. Penny M. Kris-Etherton
1997: Jean H. Hankin
1996: Sonja L. Connor
1995: Michele M. Gottschlich
1994: Dawn C. Laine
1993: Ann M. Coulston
1992: Sachiko St. Jeor
2025: Rebecca Levin
2025: Vera Bartasavich
2022: Jeanne Reilly
2019: Drisana Clifton
2018: Corinne Estelle Worland
2017: Mark C. Dobson
2014: Darrin W. Schmidt
2013: Audrey A. Morgan
2012: Christine M. Gosch
2011: Grace A. Burney
2010: Josephine D. Klein
2009: Ann M. Partlow
2006: Peggy R. Turner
2004: Barbara J. Christensen
2001: Eleanor A. Watmough
2000: Ann Murdock
1999: Cindy D. Heilman
1998: Penny A. Walter
1997: Judith R. Arena
1996: Robert M. Wilson
1995: Susan E. Ayres
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