AKAND Member Awards:
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We are delighted to invite you to nominate individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. Your nominations play a crucial role in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of deserving professionals who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and dedication in their work.
Consider nominations for the following awards:
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Outstanding Dietetic Student(s) of the Year
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Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year
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Emerging Dietetic Leader of the Year
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Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
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Recognized Nutrition and Dietetics Technician of the Year
Winning a state or Academy Affiliate Award is a great honor and will be an asset to any resume! Academy Affiliate Award Winners will receive a congratulatory letter and certificate signed by the president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Names of Affiliate Award winners will be published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Thank you for your participation and for helping us recognize excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics!
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AKAND Member Awardees
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Outstanding Dietetic Students
2023: Graduate: Theresa Reynolds, DPD: Nanci Dillow
2022: DPD: Alyssa Lenig, CPD: Kathy Nunez, Intern: Carissa Kiefer
2021: DPD: Ellen McEwen, CPD: Keriann Shine, Intern: Hali Young
2020: Undergraduate: Lindsey Endes, Intern: Kimberly Santana
2019: Oksana Gehler
2018: Kiana Gates
2002: Elizabeth Watanabe
2001: Celeste V. Elliot
1996: Kathleen Wayne
Young Dietitian of the Year
2023: Camille Irvine
2022: Seth Anderson
2021: Haley Hughes
2020: Kate Fossman
2019: Katherine Sweetman
2018: Jessilyn Dunegan
2017: Regin Gallagher
2016: Amy Jahrig
2015: Genevieve Sheets
2014: Michael DiFilippo
2013: Kerrie Metz
2012: Kendra Baggett
2011: Tiffany Ricci
2010: Jane LeBlond
2009: Lisa Lopez
2008: Kelly Keyes
2007: Joy Huber
2006: Janelle Gomez
2005: Carrie Benton King
2004: Jodi Slaughter
2003: Amy Urbanus
2002: Kendra Sticka
2001: Danielle Schaller
1999: Marcia Elice Wassillie
1998: Nancy E. Merriman
1996: Sarah Wilson
1995: Julianne Minarik
1993: Lisa Kim Sadleir-Hart
Emerging Dietetic Leader
2023: Ashley Funk
2022: Leslie Redmond
2021: Grace Schumacher
2020: Kelby Holtfreter Murphy
2019: Jessica Holland
2018: LaDonna Dean
2017: Jessilyn Dunegan
2016: Melissa Chlupach
2013: Amber L. St. Amanda
2012: Amanda Walch
2011: Shanna Moeder
2010: Kendra Sticka
2009: Lisa Fenn
2008: Erin Manley
2007: Monica Glenn
2006: Meera Ramesh
2005: Samantha Maloney
2004: Carol Treat
2003: Carrie King
2002: Angela Gorn
2001: Heather Wheeler
1999: Maggie McGuire
1998: Patricia Cue
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Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
2023: LaDonna Dean
2022: Amy Urbanus
2021: Carrie King
2020: Julianne Minarik
2019: Lauri Ek-Watson
2018: Angela Manderfeld
2017: Melissa Chlupach
2016: Paraluman Medall
2014: Jarlath Hendee
2013: Julianne Minarik
2012: Lisa Lopez
2011: Kendra Sticka
2010: Heather Preece
2009: Carrie King
2008: Margaret Duggan
2007: Samantha Maloney
2006: Alison Hull
2005: Wendy Christianson
2004: Janet McVey
2003: Alison Hull
2002: Connie Dafoe-Rueb
2001: Tammy Brown
2000: Anita Michalovskis
1999: John Wray
1996: Sandra Burnham
1995: Janet McVey
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Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year
2003: Vanesa Fry
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Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award:
2006: Carrie Benton
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