Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

2016 Application

SELECT AWARD

☐ EDL (Emerging Dietetic Leader)
☐ ODSA (Outstanding Dietetic Student Award)
☐ ODY (Outstanding Dietitian of the Year)
☐ RDTY (Registered Dietetic Technician of the Year)
☐ RYDY (Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year)

NOMINEE INFORMATION

Academy Member / ☐ Yes ☐ No Membership # (if available): ______
District
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Email Address

STUDENT'S CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (include if applicable)

Organization Name
City/State

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

In 300 words or less, list achievements and description of why nominee deserves the award, including: credentials, honors (academic and other), dietetic association activities, community service activities, other involvement, etc.

Nomination Criteria

All recipients must be a current member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, active participant in the national, state, or district association, and first-time recipient for the award. Each award has additional andunique criteria listed below:

  1. EDL (Emerging Dietetic Leader)
  2. Initial, uninterrupted practice experienceof 5to10years
  3. Activeparticipationinthenational,state, ordistrictassociationforat least 5years
  4. Is a RD/RDN or DT/DTR
  5. Notpreviouslyselected asanRYDYorRDTY
  6. Demonstratedconcernforthepromotionofoptimalhealthand nutritionalstatusofthepopulation
  7. Demonstratedleadership,e.g.,inlegislation,research,education,management,etc.,inthe Association,communityoremployment
  1. ODSA (Outstanding Dietetic Student Award)
  2. Students must be members of the AND by Jan 1st of the year they would receive the award
  3. Student enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics education program (CP, DI, DPD, DT)
  4. Demonstrated academic achievement as documented by letters from program faculty or preceptor
  5. Demonstrated leadership and professional potential; e.g., honors, student dietetic association activities, community service activities, etc
  1. ODY (Outstanding Dietitian of the Year)
  2. Is a RD/RDN or DT/DTR
  3. Demonstratedleadership,e.g.,inlegislation,research,education,management,etc.,inthe Association,communityoremployment.
  1. RDTY (Registered Dietetic Technician of the Year)
  2. Is a DT/DTR.
  3. Demonstratedconcernforthepromotionofoptimalhealthandnutritionalstatusofthepopulation
  4. Demonstratedleadership,e.g.,legislation,research,education,clinical dietetics, foodservice management,publicrelations,careerguidance,etc.,inthe associationoremployment
  1. RYDY (Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year)
  2. Must be 35yearsoryounger as of May 1st of the current year
  3. Is a RD/RDN
  4. Demonstratedconcernforthepromotionofoptimalhealthandnutritionalstatusofthepopulation
  5. Demonstratedleadership,e.g.,inlegislation,research,education,management,etc.,eitherintheAssociationor employment

RECOGNITION

RYDY, RDTY, EDL, ODSA and ODY recipients receive a congratulatory letter from the Academy president, awards certificate, listing in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and ribbons at FNCE®.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

  • All applications must be submitted by 04/01/2016
  • All nominees must be members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and have activeparticipationinthenational,state, ordistrictassociation.
  • Complete this form and return to the Awards Coordinator, Martha (Mosqueda) Huizar at