Media Excellence Award

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Nominee Name:

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Academy Number:

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION:

  1. Must be a member of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who has never received this award.
  2. Only nominations received by the deadline date (February 1) will be considered.
  3. A nomination will be considered only if one original and three copies are submitted.
  4. Selection will be based on the application packet and the established criteria for the award. The candidate’s vitae should be included.
  5. A maximum of three letters of support must accompany the application packet. At least one letter of support must be submitted from an individual who is a contact person in the media (i.e., program manager, editor, or director).
  6. Submission of articles, audio or videotapes should be included in the packet. Each sample must be labeled with information as to date of publication and “reach” of the communication within the last three years.
  7. All media activities must have been done in addition to the candidate’s paid position.

The Media Excellence Award will be determined by the following criteria:

*Candidate must cover current issues and concerns of the Association.

*Information given must be scientifically accurate.

*Candidate must regularly quote the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as the leading experts in nutrition.

*Candidate must have a broad audience reach.

*Candidate must be creative in presentation.

*Candidate must show involvement in the media for at least three years.

*Candidate must offer balance and perspective.

*Advertising, special advertising sections or advertorials are not eligible for consideration.

Due by February 1.Email completed application to: with the name of the award in the subject.

SELECTION:

1. All nominations must be submitted via email by February 1.

2. Selection will be based on the completed packet and the established criteria for the award. If packet is incomplete, the nomination will NOT be considered.

Due by February 1.Email completed application to: with the name of the award in the subject.

ASSOCIATION / POSITIONS HELD RELATED TO
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA / DATE
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics / 1.
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New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics / 1.
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Local District Associations / 1.
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Other Professional Associations / 1.
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THIS PAGE MAY BE COPIED IF MORE INFORMATION IS TO BE GIVEN.

MEDIA INFORMATION
Magazine/Video/Newspaper/TV/Radio - Title / Date / Approximate “Reach”
Of Audience

Due by February 1.Email completed application to: with the name of the award in the subject.