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Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
The award recognizes members who have made distinguished contributions to advancing the profession. The winner of this award is an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service.
The list of Outstanding Dietitians of the Year award winners is published annually in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and each awardee will receive a congratulatory letter and certificate signed by the president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Criteria for eligibility:

1. Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. Active participation in the national, state, or district association.
3. Is a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or the equivalent in their own country if an international member.
4. Not previously selected for this award in current or any other affiliate.
5. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., in the Association, community or employment.

Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year
The purpose of the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year program is to recognize the competence and activities of younger dietitians in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and to encourage their continued participation in Academy affairs. This group will be an additional resource from which the leadership of the Academy will develop – at the district, state and national levels.
The list of Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award winners is published annually in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and each awardee will receive a congratulatory letter and certificate signed by the president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Criteria for eligibility:

1. Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Age limit as of May 1 deadline, 35 years or younger.
2. Active participation in the national, state, or district association.
3. Is a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or the equivalent in their own country if an international member.
4. Not previously selected as an RYDY in current or any other affiliate.
5. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population.
6. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., either in the Association or employment.

Recognized Nutrition and Dietetics Technician of the Year Award
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes the professional contributions of nutrition and dietetics technicians and encourages their continued participation in the community and Academy activities. They demonstrate leadership qualities and performance in the Academy or their employment through education, clinical nutrition, foodservice management, public relations, career guidance and legislation. The list of Recognized Nutrition and Dietetics Technician of the Year Award winners will be published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and each awardee will receive a congratulatory letter and certificate signed by the president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Please note there is no age restriction associated with this award. Criteria for eligibility:

1. Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. Is a Dietetic Technician, Registered. Active participation in national, affiliate, or district association.
3. Not previously                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        selected for this award in current or any other affiliate.
4. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population.
5. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., legislation, research, education, clinical dietetics, food service management, public relations, career guidance, etc., in the association or employment.

Outstanding Dietetics Student Award:
The purpose of the Outstanding Dietetics Student Award program is to recognize the emerging leadership and achievement of students in ACEND-accredited and approved dietetics education programs and encourage their participation in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Each state is allowed to recognize one student from each type of dietetics education program (Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, and Dietetic Technician Program) within the state. If the affiliate has all four program types, the affiliate may award four students.
The list of Outstanding Dietetic Student Award Winners is published annually in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and each awardee will receive a congratulatory letter and certificate signed by the president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Criteria for eligibility:

• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students must be members by January 1st of the year in which they would receive the award. Students must supply their membership number; membership identification numbers will not be provided to a third party (i.e., educators).
• Student enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics education program (CP, DI, DPD, DT, FEM, IDE/FDE).
• Demonstrated academic achievement as documented by letters from program faculty or preceptor.
• Demonstrated leadership and professional potential, e.g., honors, student dietetic association activities, community service activities, etc.

The Emerging Dietetics Leader Award
Recognizes the competence and activities of members, regardless of their age, who are at the beginning of their dietetics careers. Members who receive this honor support the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the public through demonstrating leadership in legislation, research, education, management and other areas related to the profession.
The list of Emerging Dietetic Leader award winners will be published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and each awardee will receive a congratulatory letter and certificate signed by the president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Criteria for eligibility:

1. Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Initial practice experience not less than 5 years and not greater than 10 years. Interrupted careers or time periods not in practice, are not to be considered or rationed into the 5-10 years of professional practice experience.
2. Active participation in the national, state, or district association for at least 5 years.
3. Is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dietetic Technician, Registered or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered.
4. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population.
5. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., in the Association, community or employment.

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