VAND Award Criteria

Criteria for VAND Dietitian and DTR Awards 

Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award Eligibility Requirements 

  1. Registered Dietitian, and member of the Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  2. Age limit as of May 1, 35 years or younger.
  3. Active participation in the national or state association.
  4. Not previously selected as an RYDY in current or any other affiliate.
  5. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population.
  6. Demonstrated leadership either in the Association or employment., e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc.

Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award (RDTY) Eligibility Requirements 

  1. Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered and member of the Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  2. Active participation in national, affiliate, or district association.
  3. Not previously selected for this award in current or any other affiliate.
  4. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population.
  5. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., legislation, research, education, clinical dietetics, food service management, public relations, career guidance, etc., in the association or employment.

Emerging Dietetic Leader Eligibility Requirement 

  1. A Registered Dietitian or Registered Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, member of the Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  2. 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.
  3. Active participation in the national or state association for at least 5 years.
  4. Not previously selected as an RYDY or RDTY in your current or any other affiliate.
  5. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population.
  6. Demonstrated leadership in the Association, community or employment. e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc.

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Eligibility Requirements 

  1. Registered Dietitian, member of the Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  2. Active participation in the national or state association.
  3. Not previously selected for this award in current or any other affiliate.
  4. Exemplary leadership over at least 5 years, in the Association, community or employment, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc.

 

There are additional VAND Awards, including Outstanding Dietetic Educator, Outstanding Dietetic Student, and Outstanding Dietetic Preceptor.  Nominations in these areas are made within the UVM dietetic program faculty and staff community.