Emerging Dietetics Leader

The Emerging Dietetics Leader Award recognizes the competence and activities of dietitians, regardless of their age, who have made distinctive contributions early in their dietetics careers to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Criteria for Selection 

  1. Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  2. 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.

  3. Active participation in the national, state, or district association for at least 5 years.

  4. Is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dietetic Technician, Registered or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered

  5. Not previously selected as an RYDY or RDTY.

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

  7. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., in the Academy, community or employment.

To nominate a recipient, complete this form. The nominator and/or nominee may be contacted to obtain a resume and recommendation letter for the nominee if supporting documents are not uploaded.