Awards
The American Dietetic Association sponsors a number of awards for outstanding dietetics professionals. Each year, VDA asks members to nominate individuals you feel deserve these awards.
Nominate a co-worker, friend, colleague, or even yourself!
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award (RYDY)
·age limit: 35 years or younger (as of March 31 of the current year)
·not previously selected as an RYDY
Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award (RDTY)
·not previously selected for this award
Emerging Dietetic Leader Award
·Initial practice experience not less than 5 years and not greater than 10 years. (Interrupted careers or time periods not in practice are not to be considered or rationed into the 5-10 years of professional practice experience.)
·Not previously selected as an RYDY or RDTY
Outstanding Dietetics Student Award
·Member by January 1st in the American Dietetic Association in the year in which they would receive the award.
·Student enrolled in CADE-accredited or approved dietetics education program in Vermont
·Demonstrated academic achievement as documented by letters from program faculty or preceptor.
·Demonstrated leadership and professional potential such as honors, student dietetic association activities, community service activities, etc.
Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award
·VDA forwards our nominee to the Dietetic Educators of Practitioners DPG and one person is selected for each type of program within our geographic area, Area 7
·Faculty with academic or supervised practice appointments or preceptors in CADE accredited and approved dietetics education programs (CP, DI/AP4, DPD, and DT)
·Demonstrated innovative teaching skills and techniques
·Demonstrated mentoring as documented by letters from students
The Vermont Pyramid Award
·For individuals who have made a significant contribution to the health of Vermonters by promoting healthy eating habits, but who may not be members of VDA or not active in VDA
The Outstanding Dietitian of the Year award
·Given to a VDA member who has had exemplary service over a number of years.
Awards Nomination Form Due January 15, 2010
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In addition to the familiar cow, Vermonters make into incredibly delicious dairy foods from sheep, goats and even Water Buffalo.
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