Scholarships and Professional Awards
2012-2013 TN Academy Awards
Award Eligibility - The TN Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics uses the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics award guidelines to establish eligibility for Award selection. Please refer to the specific criteria for each Award to determine eligibility. A complete listing of Award criteria can be found at http://www.eatright.org
Award Process- All district submissions should first go to your district awards chair to be forwarded collectively to the TN Academy awards chair and committee according to the guidelines. Electronic submissions are permissible, however please write-protect your document to ensure original and accurate data.
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Award |
Description |
Due |
General Requirements |
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Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award (ODEA) |
Must be a member of the Academy; faculty with academic or supervised proactice appointments or preceptors in ACEND-accredited dietetics education program; demonstrate innovative teaching skills and techniques, demonstrate mentoring as documented by letters from students, and demonstrate leadership in the profession. |
By December 1, 2012. Send to Melinda Anderson, Awards Chair, Manderson@tntech.edu (note – do not send or submit to The Academy education coordinator as listed on the form.) |
Completed typed data sheet, vita/resume, and 3 student letters of reference from students. |
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Outstanding Dietetic Student Award (ODSA) |
Must be a member of The Academy (by January of the year in which the award is received), enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics education program, demonstrate academic achievement as documented by letters from program faculty or preceptors, and demonstrate leadership and professional potential. |
Due by January 15, 2013. Send to Melinda Anderson, Awards Chair,
Click below for application: (note – do not send or submit to The Academy as listed on the form.)
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Completed data sheet, resume, and 3 letters of reference. |
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Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award (RDTY) |
Member in the Academy; is a Dietetic Technician, Registered; Active participation in national, affiliate, or district association. Not previously selected for this award. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population; Demonstrated leadership, e.g., legislation, research, education, clinical dietetics, food service management, public relations, career guidance, etc., in the association or employment. |
Due by January 15, 2013. Send to Click below for application: |
Completed data sheet, resume, and 2 letters of reference. |
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Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award (ODY) |
Member of the Academy , active participant in the national, affiliate, and district 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 employment. |
Due by January 15, 2013. Send to Click below for application: |
Completed data sheet and resume/vita. |
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Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award (RYDY) |
Must be 35 years of age or younger as of May 1: member of the Academy; active participant in national, affiliate, or district association, not have previously received this award; demonstrate concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutrition status of the population; is a Refistered Dietitian; and demonstrate leadership in the association or employment. |
Due by January 15, 2013. Send to Click below for application: |
Completed data sheet and resume/vita. |
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Emerging Dietetic Leader Award (EDL) |
Must have been in practice for greater than 5 years and less than ten years. Must be a member of the Academy; active participant in the national, affiliate, or district association for at least 5 years; not have previously received the EDL Award; demonstrate concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutrition status of the population; and demonstrate leadership in the association, community or employment. |
Due by January 15, 2013. Send to Click below for application: |
Completed data sheet and resume/vita. |
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Iris Award |
The annual IRIS Award is given to an individual who has contributed significantly to the field of dietetics and/or specifically TN Academy.
Must NOT be an RD or member of The Academy/TN Academy, must be known to Dietetics throughout the area, and must contribute to nutrition in one of the following ways: |
Due by January 15, 2013. Send to No specific form see the next box for details. |
Applications for the Iris Award should include contact information, a resume, and 3 letters of reference from the nominating individuals. |
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Awards |
TN Academy members are encouraged to nominate colleagues for The Academy professional practice awards. These include: Cooper, Copher, Medallion, Honorary Member, and ADAF Awards for Excellence in Practice. |
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For more information , visit www.eatright.org Once you have logged in, go to left side, middle of page select "Honors/Grants/Awards",select ANDF, under "Awards" select "Continuing Education Awards". |
Scholarships
Scholarships: General Information
TN Academy awards scholarships to outstanding dietetic students who reside in Tennessee. The purpose of the TN Academy Scholarship Award is to recognize dietetics students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic ability and professional potential. Applicants are judged on grade point average; ability to follow directions, organize information, and complete the application; writing skills; references; participation and leadership in professional activities; having a well-rounded lifestyle (i.e., involvement in part-time jobs, volunteerism, and extracurricular activities); and, when present, a financial need.
For the 2013-2014 school year 3 TN Academy scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each will be given. Application requirements include:
1. Completed application form
2. Official transcript
3. Personal letter indicating professional goals
4. Letter from academic advisor
5. Letter from registered dietitian who has supervised a clinical or field training experience of the student
6. Include all information in one packet.
7. Applications must be postmarked by February 2, 2013.
Scholarships are awarded annually during the spring TN Academy meeting.
Click for the Application Scholarship application 2013-2014.doc (revised 12/12/12)
