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• Emerging Dietetic Leader Award
  
  
• Gem Award
  
  
• Medallion Award
  
  
• Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award (RDTY)
  
  
• Recognized Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award (RODY)
  
  
• Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award (RYDY)
  
  
• ADA Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award
  
  
• IDA Student Scholarships

Awards

Recognized Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award (RODY)

Number of possible awards: 1

Purpose: To recognize a member of IDA who has shown notable leadership and service to the profession of dietetics.

Selection criteria established by ADA:

• Active membership in ADA for at least the previous 10 years

• Active membership in IDA for at least the previous 5 years

• Not previously selected for this award

• Demonstrated leadership in the field of dietetics through at least one of the following:

  • Shown commitment and/or given outstanding service to the organization at the national,state, or local level

  • Inspired members to participate actively in the association and upgrade their professional skills

  • Initiated a project that has improved the image of the profession or expanded his/her nutritional skills

  • Made outstanding contributions to community groups and other allied professional groups related to the practice of dietetics

  • Organized advocacy activities to improve nutrition services

  • Performed with outstanding technical competence in writing, scientific research, management, or education

Nomination procedure:

• Nominations may be submitted by individual IDA members or district dietetic associations. Self-nominations are also accepted.

• Awards Nominations Form

Amy A'Hearn RD, LD
5823 Wheatland Dr. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

The form may also be sent as an email attachment to:amy-ahearn-1@uiowa.edu

 

 

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