WAND Professional and Student Awards

Criteria for Selection - Professional Awards

• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Active participation in the national, state, or district association
• Is a: Registered Dietitian; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist; Dietetic Technician, Registered; Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered; or the equivalent in their own country if an international member
• Not previously selected for this award in current or any other affiliate
• Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population
• Demonstrated leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., in the Association, community or employment
• Demonstrated professional achievement as documented by at least one (1) letter of recommendation, to be uploaded with this application or emailed directly to WAND (eatrightwisc@gmail.com)

Criteria for Selection - Outstanding Student Awards

• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students must be members by January 1st of the year in which they will receive the award. Students must supply their membership number; membership identification numbers will not be provided to a third party (i.e., educators).
• Student enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics education program (CP, DI, DPD, DT, GP, IDE/FDE)
• Demonstrated academic achievement as documented by two (2) letters of recommendation, one (1) being from program faculty or preceptor, to be uploaded with this application or emailed directly to WAND (eatrightwisc@gmail.com)
• Demonstrated leadership and professional potential, e.g., honors, student dietetic association activities, community service activities, etc.

For additional details on award criteria and requirements, go to: https://community.eatrightpro.org/dpgmigaffiliateleaders/leader-resources/affiliate-leader-resources/affiliate-operations-finances/awards

 

EDL unique qualifications- 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. Not previously selected as a Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) or Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year (RDTY) in your current or any other affiliate.

RYDY unique qualification- age limit of 35 years or younger (as of May 1, 2024)

STUDENTS- include two (2) letters of recommendation with one (1) from program faculty or preceptor, to be uploaded with this application or emailed directly to WAND (eatrightwisc@gmail.com).

PRACTITIONERS- include at least one (1) letter of recommendation, to be uploaded with this application or emailed directly to WAND (eatrightwisc@gmail.com).