Award time is here! Peer and self-nominations are welcome.

All nominations are due by March 1st.

We are seeking award nominations for excellent nutrition and dietetic students and professionals for awards to be given in the spring of 2024. All recipients must be a member of the New Hampshire Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Awards Committee is accepting peer and self-nominations for the following awards:

• Outstanding Dietitian of the Year - open to all active RDNs (paying and in good standing) in the national, state, or district academy, not previously selected, and have demonstrated leadership.
• Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year - open to an RDN 35 years of age or younger by May 1, 2024, active in the national, state, or district academy (paying member in good standing), not previously selected, demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population and leadership.
• Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year - open to an RDT active in national, affiliate, or district academy (paying member in good standing), not previously selected, demonstrated concern for promoting optimal health and nutritional status of the population, and leadership.
• Emerging Dietetic Leader - open to any RDN or RDT who has practiced 5-10 years, is active (paying member in good standing) in the Academy (national, state, or district) for five years, and has not previously been selected. The recipient should also demonstrate concern for health & nutritional status of the population, and exhibit leadership.
• Outstanding Dietetic Student - Open to students enrolled in an ACEND-accredited dietetics education program, and have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and professional potential.
• Outstanding Dietetic Educator of the Year - open to faculty in ACEND-accredited dietetics education programs and recognizes the teaching, mentoring, and leadership activities of educators.
• Maggie Terninko Award - open to members with regard to legislative issues and/or public health at the state- or national-level.