Awards

Nominating individuals for awards through VAND is vital to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of emerging and active professionals in our field. These Academy-sponsored affiliate awards not only honor individual achievements but also inspire others to strive for excellence in nutrition and dietetics. For more information please contact VAND Awards & Scholarship Chair, Stephanie Stockslager at Stephanie.Stockslager@vcuhealth.org.

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Key Dates & Eligibility

• Deadline for all submissions: January 29, 2027

• Eligibility:

  • All award nominees must be active members of both the Academy and VAND by January 1, 2027; additional criteria may apply, see Awards criteria.

• Submission:

  • Self-nominations are encouraged for all VAND awards!

  • To nominate a peer, please submit a nomination using the appropriate form below or send their full name, email address, and respective award name to the appropriate District/Regional Board, so they can encourage them to apply or submit a nomination on their behalf.

  • *NEW FOR 2027*  There are no limit on the number of nominees for each award category; District/Regional Boards are also no longer required to approve nominee submissions.

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VAND Awards

VAND offers six annual awards.  Eligibility criteria for each award, as defined by the Academy, as well as required documentation for each award are available here.  

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• Outstanding Dietetics Student-Dietetic Intern (ODS-DI)

• Outstanding Dietetics Student-Graduate Program (ODS-GP)

• Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY)

• Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year (RDTY)

• Emerging Dietetic Leader of the Year (EDL) 

• Outstanding Dietitian of the Year (ODY)

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