2010 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year

The Colorado Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association would like to recognize the emerging leadership and achievement of young dietitians within the state of Colorado. One dietitian within each affiliate district is eligible to win.

Criteria for Selection of the Recognized Young Dietitian

Member of the American Dietetic Association

Age limit as of May 1 deadline: 35 years or younger

Active participation in the national, state, or district association

Is a Registered Dietitian

Not previously selected as a Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year

Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population

Demonstrated leadership either in the Association or employment

Procedure for Application

Please complete the application for the 2010 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year; you maysubmit a nomination on someone’s behalf or you may nominate yourself

Please submit application by email to or mail to: CDA (attn: Member Benefit Committee)  1805 S. Bellaire St., Ste. 305  Denver, CO 80222

Applications are due by Friday, February 26, 2010. Application review and award recipient announcement will occur during the month of March.

Winners will receive recognition at the Colorado Dietetic Association Annual Conference, their name published in the Journal (ADA publication) and The Prospector (CDA publication), and a congratulatory letter and certificate signed by the president of the American Dietetic Association.

2010 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Application

Name:
first / middle initial / Last

Date of birth: ______

Place of employment: ______

Job Title: ______

District: / ADA Membership No.

Brief summary of the participation within the in the national, state, or district association:

Please describe how the nominee has demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population (maximum 250 words):

Please describe how the nominee has demonstrated leadership either in the Association or employment(maximum 250 words):

Please submit application by email to or mail to:

CDA (attn: Member Benefit Committee)  1805 S. Bellaire St., Ste. 305  Denver, CO 80222