Scholarships & Awards
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PA Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Awards
Each year it is the privilege of the PA Academy Nominating committee to review applications from RDNs, NDTRs and students throughout the state who qualify for the various awards and scholarships. Click here to view the Award Application Instructions for all awards listed below. You may nominate someone else or nominate your self for these awards.
Instruction: Click the title of each award to be linked to its application.
Questions? Please reach out the 2021-2022 PAND Nominating Committee
Please direct questions to the Nominating Committee Chair: Janel Zeigler (PANDNominatingChair@gmail.com)
Central: Janel Zeigler: jnell41@gmail.com
Lehigh Valley: Jenn Howell: jennhowell42@gmail.com
Northeast: Emily Richters: emily.richters05@gmail.com
Northwest: Elizabeth Clinger: ealderton24@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh: Melissa Kline: klinemm@upmc.edu
Philadelphia: Koran Watson: koranbwatson@gmail.com
Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
Deadline: Friday, January 7th, 2022
Description: The ODY is the highest honor bestowed upon a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recognizes a Pennsylvania dietitian whose leadership and service is exemplary and whose contributions to PA Academy and the public have been longstanding and exceptional. To be eligible for the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietitian Award, candidates must have received the Keystone Award.
Deadline: Friday, January 7th, 2022
Description: Recognizes Pennsylvania dietitians who through their leadership ability demonstrated outstanding professional standards to serve and advance the aims of the PA Academy
Recognized Young Dietitian Award
Deadline: Friday, January 7th, 2022
Description: The RYDY is presented to members of the Academy who are 35 years of age or younger who have demonstrated leadership qualities and performance in public relations, research, community outreach, management, legislation, education, and other areas related to the profession, on the job and in the community.
Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award
Deadline: Friday, January 7th, 2022
Description: The RYTY award honors the contributions of diet technicians to the profession. Award recipients have demonstrated leadership qualities and performance in the Academy or their employment through clinical nutrition, food service management, education, career guidance, legislation and public relations.
Emerging Dietetic Leader Award
Deadline: Friday, January 7th, 2022
Description: Recognizes the activities and competence of dietitians regardless of their age, who have made distinctive contributions early in their career to the Academy
Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award
Deadline: Sunday, November 21st, 2021
Note: There will now be 2 levels for the Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award – ODEA
State Level – awarded at the PA Academy Annual AME for educators selected from each of the four program types in is Pennsylvania.
National Level – awarded at the NDEP area meetings for educators
Description: Recognizes the excellence of educators in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited and approved dietetic education programs
Outstanding Dietetics Student Award
Deadline: Friday, January 7th, 2022
Description: Recognizes emerging leadership and achievement of students enrolled in Academy-accredited and approved dietetics education programs and encourages participation in the Academy
Outstanding Preceptor Awards (OPA)
Deadline: Sunday, November 21, 2021
Description: Recognizes the exceptional teaching, mentoring, and leadership activities of preceptors in ACEND®-accredited dietetics education programs.
State Level – awarded at the PA Academy Annual AME for a preceptor selected in Pennsylvania.
National Level – awarded at the NDEP area meetings for educators
Note: There are 2 levels for the Outstanding Preceptor Award – OPA. Application for PAND OPA award does not preclude National submission
PA Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation
Scholarships & Grants
Each year it is the privilege of the PA Academy Foundation (PANDF) to review applications from RDNs, NDTRs and students throughout the state who qualify for the various scholarships and grants. Please complete the application and submit to: PANDFoundation@gmail.com
Instruction: Click the title of each award to be linked to its application.
Deadline: January 23, 2022
Description: Provides a scholarship to a member of PA Academy who wishes to become eligible for registration through a didactic program, an internship, ISPP, or a coordinated program. Please complete the application and submit to: PANDFoundation@gmail.com
Deadline: January 23, 2022
Description: Provides a scholarship to a student with a diverse background, traditionally underrepresented in the field of dietetics.Please complete the application and submit to: PANDFoundation@gmail.com
Deadline: Rolling Application
Description: Community Relations Grants are awarded to support PA Academy members holding events or activites that promote the nutrition and dietetics profession to students and professionals from underrepresented groups. Please complete the application and submit to: PANDFoundation@gmail.com
Deadline: Rolling Application
Description: Community Relations Grants are awarded to support PA Academy members holding events that: (1) promote PA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and/or the Foundation OR (2) promote the role of RDNs and/or NDTRs within the community. A proposal may be funded up to $ 500. Applications will close when the funds. are exhausted.
Applicants may apply only once during a fiscal year.
Stipend for Specialty Area Conference
Deadline: January 23, 2022
Description: The purpose of the stipend is to support members’ attendance at a specialty area conference for professional development. The stipend covers the cost of registration, travel and food up to $1,000. The winner is selected using a random raffle system.
Stipend for Specialty Area Training - Advanced Skills
Deadline: January 23, 2022
Description: The purpose of the stipend is to support members’ completion of specialty training programs to advance their skills in an area they want for professional development. The stipend covers the cost of the educational/learning activity up to $200. The winner is selected using a random raffle system.
Deadline: January 23, 2022
Description: The purpose of the stipend is to support members’ attendance at the 2022 AME for professional development. The stipend covers the cost of registration, travel and food up to $500. The winner is selected using a random raffle system.
Deadline: January 23, 2022
Description: The stipend supports student members of the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who attend the Annual Meeting and Exhibition (AME)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Awards
PAND has had many past members receive these national awards. The state association or a dietetic practice groups helps the applicant. Please notify the PAND nominating committee if you are applying for these awards.
Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation (ANDF)
Scholarships
ANDF Scholarships require membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Pennsylvania Academy contributes funds to ANDF for two endowed scholarships, both of which require PA state residency. Learn more about the scholarships and application process by clicking on the links below:
Updated January 13, 2022
