Knoxville District Dietetic Association

Membership Survey

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1. Who would you recommend be nominated for this years KDDA awards?

Please see descriptions for KDDA Award Criteria located below.

Recognized Young Dietitian

Outstanding Dietetic Educator

Outstanding Dietetic Student

Outstanding Dietitian

IRIS Award

Emerging Dietetic Leader

2. Here is your chance to make a difference in your community and make KDDA an alive and influential organization. Please check the areas that you are willing to participate in the coming year.

Please see descriptions for KDDA Award Criteria located below.

Media/ Public Relations Team - Helps to maintain a positive image of the dietetics profession among consumers and health professionals by creating opportunities for positive visibility to the general public. The media team represents KDDA through various media outlets which may includes printed articles, television/radio interviews, and website/online opportunities.

National Nutrition Month (March 2012) - Works with Public Relations/Marketing to promote nutrition by coordinating National Nutrition Month activities.

Legislation/Political Scene - Assist with monitoring and interpreting legislative issues. Serve as a liaison to legislators and government agencies. Keep membership informed of pending legislation relating to dietetics at the local/state/national level. May participate in the legislative “phone tree” to alert other members of legislation and to contact legislators to advocate for the nutrition community. Provides the opportunity to participate on TDA’s Day on the Hill.

CPI committee - Assist with organizing KDDA update including determining topics, speakers, and exploring sponsorship opportunities, etc.

Other Interests:

3. Please share any comments or suggestions for KDDA in the coming year.

Your Comments or Suggestions

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/KDDA, 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