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Emerging Dietetic Leader (EDL) Award

Number of possible awards: 1

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

Selection criteria established by ADA:

  • Active membership in ADA
  • Practice experience of not less than 5 years and not greater than 10 years
  • Active participation in the national, state, or district associations for at least 5 years
  • Not previously selected as RYDY or RDTY
  • Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population
  • Demonstrated leadership in the Association, community or employment (e.g., in legislation, research, education, clinical dietetics, management, etc.)

Nomination procedure:

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

Last updated 11/3/2005 Please send comments, suggestions, or questions to: IDA Webmaster