Iowa Dietetic Association Awards and Scholarships

IDA Awards and Scholarships

Member Recognition

Emerging Dietetic Leader Award

Purpose: To recognize the competence and activities of dietitians regardless of age, who have made distinctive contributions to ADA/IDA early in their dietetic careers.

Gem Award

Purpose: To recognize individuals/organizations/businesses who have made significant contributions to the profession of dietetics in Iowa. Nomination categories include business and industry, media, health care, legislation/public policy, and others.

Medallion Award

Purpose: To recognize member of IDA who has demonstrated leadership above and beyond job requirements in either the association or employment and who has made outstanding contributions to the dietetic profession.

Outstanding Dietetic Student Award

Purpose: To recognize an outstanding student who has demonstrated leadership and initiative.

Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award (RDTY)

Purpose: To recognize the professional contributions of dietetic technicians in IDA/ADA and to encourage their continued participation in the dietetic profession.

Recognized Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award (RODY)

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

Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award (RYDY)

Purpose: To recognize the competence and activities of younger dietitians in IDA/ADA and to encourage their continued participation in the dietetic profession.

Awards Nomination Form - Nominations for the awards listed above must be postmarked by January 2, 2012

Dietetics Educators

ADA Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award Applications for this award must be postmarked by December 01, 2011

IDA Student Scholarships
Three scholarships available for Fall 2010 student/interns. Each scholarship award is $600. Applications must be postmarked or emailed by June 1, 2012.

Send to:
Nicole Johnson
430 Red Fox Road SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
njohnson@hy-vee.com

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