Leadership Nominations
KDDA Award Criteria
Recognized Young Dietitian: Must be 35 years of age or less, a member of ADA, and active participant in the national, state, or local association. Must not have previously received the award, demonstrate concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutrition status of the population, and demonstrate leadership in the Association or in employment. LDN preferred.
Outstanding Dietetic Educator: Must be a member of ADA, faculty with or preceptor in the CAADE accredited and approved dietetics education program, demonstrate innovative teaching skills and techniques, demonstrate mentoring as documented by letters from students, and demonstrate leadership in the profession.
Outstanding Dietetic Student: Must be a member of ADA (by January 1 of the year in which they receive the award), enrolled in a CAADE accredited program, demonstrate academic achievement documented by letters from professors or preceptors, and demonstrate leadership and professional potential.
Outstanding Dietitian: Must be a LDN in Tennessee, active in or contributing to the field of dietetics and nutrition, an active participant in the national, state, or local association, not have previously received the award, demonstrate concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutrition status of the population, and demonstrate leadership in the Association or in employment.
IRIS Award: Must NOT be an RD or a member of ADA/TDA/KAND, must be known to Dietitians throughout the District, and must contribute to nutrition in one of the following ways: a) promoting the advancement of the field of nutrition through scientific knowledge or technical skills, b) demonstrating goodwill through notable service in furthering the advancement of dietetics and promoting its high standards through resourced, time, financial or personnel support, c) furthering the cultural growth of dietetics, or d) contributing to the public awareness of the field of dietetics
Emerging Dietetic Leader: Must have been in practice for greater than 5 and less than 10 years. Must be a member of ADA, an active participant in the national, state, or local Association, not have previously received the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award, demonstrate concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutrition status of the population, and demonstrated leadership in the Association or in employment. LDN preferred