Awards

View the 2025 Award Recipients here

 

Each year LAND honors both professionals and students/interns that are dedicated to the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Applicants must:

  • View the list of available awards below – paying careful attention to eligibility criteria, deadlines, and required application materials.
  • Complete the linked application form in its entirety to be considered for the award.
  • Confirm all letters of recommendation are submitted directly to LAND by the individuals supplying the references.

Nomination Guidelines:

  • To nominate your peer, please submit a nomination using the appropriate for below or send us their full name, email address, and respective award name, so we can encourage them to apply.
  • Self-nominations are welcome for all LAND awards!

Professional Awards

Emerging Dietetic Leader Award

Eligibility Criteria
1. Member of the 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, state, or district association for at least 5 years.
4. Is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, or Dietetic Technician, Registered or the equivalent in their own country if an international member.
5. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population.
6. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., in the association, community or employment.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Required Application Materials
Completed online application form – CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award

Eligibility Criteria
1. Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. Active participation in the national, state, or district association.
3. Is a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or the equivalent in their own country if an international member.
4. Not previously selected for this award in current or any other affiliate.
5. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., in the association, community or employment.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Required Application Materials
Completed online application form – CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award

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

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Required Application Materials
Completed online application form – CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award

Eligibility Criteria
1. Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. Age limit as of May 1, 2025, is 35 years or younger.
3. Active participation in the national, state, or district association.
4. Is a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or the equivalent in their own country if an international member.
5. Not previously selected for this award in current or any other affiliate.
6. Demonstrated concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population.
7. Demonstrated leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., either in the association or employment.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Required Application Materials
Completed online application form – CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

Student/Intern Awards

Outstanding Dietetics Student Award

Eligibility Criteria
1. Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by January 1, 2026.
2. Student enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics education program (CPD, DI, DPD, FEM, DT, IDE/FDE).
3. Demonstrated academic achievement as documented by letters of recommendation.
4. Demonstrated leadership and professional potential, e.g., honors, student dietetic association activities, community service activities, etc.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Required Application Materials