Purpose

The purpose of the ‘Outstanding Student in Women’s Health Award’ is to recognize two student members of the Women’s Health Dietetic Practice Group (WH DPG) who have exhibited outstanding service, leadership, and accomplishment.

Criteria

1. Criteria for the Selection of the ‘Outstanding Student in Women’s Health Award’

   1. Current student member of WH DPG.

   2. Not a previous recipient of the ‘Outstanding Student in Women’s Health Award’.

   3. Participated and/or provided leadership in WH DPG activities, such as committee service, newsletter contributions, and/or involvement in association activities at district, state, and national levels.

   4. Demonstrated active involvement in health-related organizations (professional and voluntary), such as committee work at area, state, national organizations.

   5. Developed, or was a contributor to, innovative approaches to the practice of nutrition in women’s health for research and/or publications.

   6. Demonstrated involvement in academic course work, thesis, or intent to practice in women’s health.

2. Procedure for Selection

   The complete responsibility for the selection of the ‘Outstanding Student in Women’s Health Award’ rests with the WH DPG nominating committee.
   
   The coordinator is the WH DPG Awards Chair.

   
   All applications will be scored blindly and in the event of a tie, the WH DPG Chair will make the final decision.

3. Action Following Selection

   The two selected individuals will receive an award of $250.00 each and a certificate— presented at the Academy’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ (FNCE®), or mailed to the recipient if they are not attending FNCE®.
   
   The individual(s) will also be featured in the Women’s Health newsletter and/or the WH website.

Directions

1. The WH member submitting the nomination should complete and submit all forms.

2. Forms are due by May 31st, 2026, 11:59 pm ET.

3. Individuals can self-nominate.

4. The application packet should contain the following:

   1. Completed nomination form

   2. Page identifying qualifications described above (1 page)

   3. Contact information for two professional, academic, and/or community member references who have worked closely with the Nominee/Applicant.      

      

Note: Please adhere to these requirements and do not send in additional information. Application packet should NOT exceed 5 pages. Failure to do so may cause the award committee to reject the application.

Please identify how the nominee has:

1. Participated and provided leadership in WH DPG activities, such as committee service, newsletter contributions, and/or involvement in association activities at district, state and national levels.

   And/or

2. Demonstrated active involvement in health-related organizations (professional and voluntary), such as officer and/or committee work in area, state, national organizations.

   And/or

3. Developed, or was a contributor to, innovative approaches to the practice of nutrition in women’s health for research and/or publications.

   And/or

4. Demonstrated involvement in academic coursework, thesis or intent to practice in women’s health.