Application Deadline: April 19, 2024
- PURPOSE
- To recognize an individual who has demonstrated leadership and service as a member of DIFM DPG, is a leader in the profession, and has worked toward the promotion of dietetics professionals involved in integrative, functional and holistic medicine, nutritional genomics, whole foods, dietary supplements, and/or natural healing modalities.
- $500 awarded to chosen recipient.
- ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIRED CRITERIA
All active members in good standing with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and DIFM DPG are eligible. Exempt members include the following: previous winners of the Excellence in Service Award and any current DIFM Executive Committee member (or currently on ballot for DIFM elected office). Required criteria include the following:
- Academy and DIFM member for a minimum of 5 years
- RDN for a minimum of 10 years
- One professional letter of recommendation
- Demonstrated excellence in service, as evidenced by DIFM leadership/volunteerism (elected or appointed positions), and/or by leadership/volunteerism in other Academy positions
- Contributed to the advancement of DIFM and to the profession by supporting DIFM initiatives, and advocating for the integrative and functional dietetics practitioner.
- OPTIONAL CRITERIA
- Founding member of NCC/DIFM
- Precepting/mentoring experience
- Teaching/educating experience
- CPE presenter in integrative and functional nutrition
- Volunteer/public service to promote nutrition
- Published author or editor on integrative and functional medicine topic (e.g. DIFM newsletter, journal, book)
- Research contributor (completed work)
- Media contributor
- Professional awards
- Fellow of the Academy
- Advanced education degree or credential/certification in integrative/functional nutrition
- PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS
- Nominations for the Excellence in Service Award can be submitted by any member of DIFM. Members are encouraged to nominate qualified peers and/or self-nominate.
- Whether nominating a student or self-nominating, the following documents must be submitted for the nominee to the Nominating Committee by April 19, 2024:
- Award application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- One letter of recommendation
- Application documents are reviewed by the Nominating Committee and selection will be made by June 2024. The nominee with the highest score will be selected as the recipient of the Excellence in Service Award.
- The award recipient will be notified by email and announced in the DIFM newsletter, The Integrative RDN, the DIFM Website and social media outlets. Recognition will also be given at DIFM’s annual FNCE events.
- TO APPLY OR NOMINATE
- Completed applications are accepted through April 19, 2024.
- Please submit the
- Award Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (5-page limit)
- One letter of recommendation
Questions, please contact difmnomcom@gmail.com.