The Emerging Dietetics Leader Award recognizes the competence and activities of members, regardless of their age, who are at the beginning of their dietetics careers. Initial practice experience is not less than 5 years and not greater than 10 years.
The Outstanding Dietitian of the Year award recognizes members who have made distinguished contributions to advancing the profession. The winner of this award is an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes the professional contributions of dietetic technicians and encourages their continued participation in the community and Academy activities.
The purpose of the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year is to recognize the competence and activities of younger dietitians (35 years or younger) in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and to encourage their continued participation in Academy affairs.
The Distinguished Dietetics Educator of the Year Award is to recognize the teaching, mentoring, and leadership activities of faculty in ACEND®-accredited dietetics education programs, Preceptors in Dietetic internship programs, or dietitians mentoring students, or early dietitians in other capacities.
OKAND awards three different awards to outstanding students. Click here to view student member awards.
