Affiliate Awards – We encourage all members to participate in our affiliate award process. Self-nomination is encouraged.
Criteria for Affiliate Awards from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year, Outstanding Dietitian of the Year, and Emerging Dietetic Leader): https://community.eatrightpro.org/dpgmigaffiliateleaders/leader-resources/affiliate-leader-resources/affiliate-operations-finances/awards
Nominations may be made any time during the year but must be received by March 1st of the award cycle.
Click here to submit a nomination: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZ6JJHN
- Nominations require at least one letter of nomination/support from an Idaho Academy member.
- Additional letters of support are optional.
- Selection criteria used by the Awards Committee include: Nominee’s CV, Nominee’s work experience, and extracurricular activities.
Program Directors submit the following awards: Outstanding Dietetics Student Award and Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Preceptor Award.
Criteria
- Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards are selected by the Universities using the criteria from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards (eatrightpro.org)
- Preceptor Award(s) are selected by the Universities – Click here for Preceptor Award Detai
Click here to access the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T88HQYM
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Other Awards
Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Lifetime Achievement Award
- Criteria: Member of the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for at least ten years, current CV, and at least three letters of support, two of which must be Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics members.
- The Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Lifetime Achievement Award, formerly known as the June Yerrington Award, is the highest honor the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics bestows on one of its members.
- The Award honors an Idaho Academy member who has contributed to the profession through extensive, active participation and service to the profession of nutrition and dietetics.
- The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award is someone whose unique contributions have created new opportunities for the profession, inspired others to take on leadership roles, and promoted the Idaho Academy’s mission, vision, and goals.
- This award honors the respect the recipient has earned from his or her colleagues.
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Email the current Idaho Academy Awards Chair (Past president) if you are nominating an Idaho Academy member for the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Lifetime Achievement Award.
Gem Award
- The Gem Award recognizes nonmembers of the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that have promoted and/or encouraged good health, emphasizing sound nutrition habits through efforts to educate the public. In addition to financial contributions, this can be done through individual, company, or organizational efforts. The Idaho Academy Board of Directors approve this award.
Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Service Award
- At the discretion of the board, the Service Award honors members of the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the profession and the Academy’s mission. This award recognizes individuals who generously contribute their time, expertise, and leadership to advance the field of nutrition and dietetics, support professional growth, and enhance the impact of the Idaho Academy within the community. There is no requirement for years of service, therefore making new members and students equally eligible.
Past recipients’ tables
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Anne H. Brock |
| 2024 | Calla G. Chapin |
| 2023 | Lea C. Steiner |
| 2022 | Amy K. James |
| 2021 | Rachel Lynne Krick |
| 2020 | Melissa M. Wallinga |
| 2019 | Megan Marjorie Johnson |
| 2018 | Chelsea Schoenfelder |
| 2017 | Rachelle L. Ausman |
| 2016 | Molly Tevis |
| 2015 | Jaclyn St. John |
| 2014 | Amy Kramer |
| 2013 | Marlee Harris |
| 2012 | Kelee Hansen |
| 2010 | Brittany McIntosh |
| 2009 | Tiffany Muller |
| 2008 | Katie Nelson Miner |
| 2007 | Heidi Martin |
| 2005 | Amanda Peterson |
| 2004 | Carol Fellows |
| 2003 | Tennille HoustonCarrie Davis |
| 2002 | Crystal Wilson |
| 2001 | Hydee Tubbs |
| 2000 | Becky Sulik |
| 1999 | RoseAnna Holliday |
| 1998 | Hilary Horton |
| 1997 | Sue Stillman |
| 1996 | Marjorie Rich |
| 1995 | Kristin McKie |
| 1994 | Helen Hopkins |
| 1993 | Colleen Phillip |
| 1992 | Patty Marincic |
| 1991 | Jean Zaske |
| 1990 | Chris Bartles |
| 1989 | Karen Mangum |
| 1988 | Julie Walker |
| 1987 | Laura Thomas |
| 1986 | Karen Raese |
| 1985 | Connie Lorenz |
| 1984 | Denise Carter |
| 1983 | Beverly Hannon |
| 1982 | Kathy Cohen |
| 1981 | Cindy Anderson |
| 1980 | Judi P. Schuerman |
| 1979 | Becky Shaw Swartz |
| 1978 | Rita Bradley |
| 1977 | Elaine Long |
Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Kimberly J. Young |
| 2024 | Char M. Byington |
| 2023 | Hydee E. Becker |
| 2022 | Erin L. Green |
| 2021 | Barbara L. Grant |
| 2020 | Barbara J. Gordon |
| 2019 | Julie J. Walker |
| 2018 | Samantha A. Ramsay |
| 2017 | Nancy L. Kure |
| 2016 | Caroline Keegan |
| 2015 | RoseAnna Holliday |
| 2014 | SeAnne Safaii |
| 2013 | Crystal Wilson |
| 2012 | Elaine Long |
| 2011 | Becky Shaw Swartz |
| 2010 | Ruth Schneider |
| 2009 | Becky Sulik |
| 2008 | Cindy Horrocks |
| 2007 | Sue Stillman |
| 2006 | Kathy Vance |
| 2005 | Marjorie Rich |
| 2004 | Hilary Horton-Brown |
| 2003 | Colleen Fillmore |
| 2002 | Jean Heinz |
| 2001 | Marisue Smith |
| 2000 | Linda Morton |
| 1999 | Helena Rizor |
| 1998 | Chris Taow |
| 1997 | Luana Tomchak |
| 1996 | Cathy Bumgarner |
| 1995 | Jean Zaske |
Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Lifetime Achievement Award (formerly the June Yerrington Award)
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Barbara J. Gordon |
| 2024 | Barbara L. Grant |
| 2023 | RoseAnna B. Holliday |
| 2021 | Corliss L. Trom |
| 2020 | Crystal J. Wilson |
| 2019 | SeAnne Safaii-Waite |
| 2018 | Katherine (Kathy) Vance |
| 2017 | Beverly N. Crabbs |
| 2016 | Laura McKnight |
| 2015 | Mimi Pengilly |
| 2014 | Cathy Boysen |
| 2013 | Nancy Rush |
| 2012 | Sue Stillman Linja |
| 2011 | Amanda Peterson |
| 2007 | Becky Swartz |
| 2005 | Kristin Bergeson |
| 2004 | Mary Lou Beck Weiner |
| 2003 | Kathe Gabel |
| 2000 | Janel Smith |
| 1999 | Laura Thomas |
| 1995 | Ruth Schneider |
| 1994 | Laura Ringe |
| 1993 | Elaine Long |
| 1992 | Judi P. Schuerman |
| 1989 | Sally Howell |
| 1988 | Sue Hagrman |
| 1986 | Mary Echo |
| 1984 | Shirley Newcomb |
| 1983 | Mary Sugden |
| 1982 | Agnes Foley |
Gem Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Michelle McGuire, Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Idaho |
| 2024 | ID Dept. Health and Welfare DHDSP |
| 2023 | Idaho Barley Commission |
| 2022 | Dairy West |
| 2021 | Shelly Johnson |
| 2020 | Renee Watson |
| 2018 | Keller Associates |
| 2017 | Mary Leonard |
| 2016 | Dr. John Eck |
| 2015 | Dr. Ted Epperly |
| 2014 | Coeur d’Alene Press |
| 2013 | Representative Sue Chew and the Idaho Statesman (Chuck Malloy and Holly Anderson) |
| 2012 | Pinnacle Business Group LLC (Steve Rector and Tim Olson) and Idaho Association of Public Health District Directors |
| 2008 | Suzanne Craig |
| 2004 | Boise Radio Station 94.9 “The River” |
| 2002 | Maggie O’Mara, health reporter for KBCI in BoiseChef Joyce Doughty, Food for Thought on public radio |
| 2000 | KBCI TV Channel 2 in Boise |
| 1998 | The Idaho Beef Council |
| 1993 | Ross Laboratories |
| 1991 | The Idaho Dairy Council |
| 1990 | The Idaho Statesman |
Emerging Dietetic Leader
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Whitney M. Beck |
| 2024 | Kimberly A. Funk |
| 2023 | Andrea M. Jeffery |
| 2022 | Callie V. Miller |
| 2019 | Kyli S. Gough |
| 2017 | Kimberly J. Young |
| 2016 | Deena LaJoie |
| 2015 | Megan Williams |
| 2014 | Samantha Ramsay |
| 2013 | Wendy Rice |
| 2012 | Becky McCarver |
| 2010 | Tamara Smith |
| 2009 | Peggy Moore |
Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Lori Ann Haroldsen |
| 2014 | Sarah Bair |
| 2013 | Kevin Conger |
Outstanding Preceptor Awards
| YEAR | NAME | PROGRAM |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Annie J. Roe | Eat Smart Idaho, University of Idaho |
| 2024 | Natalie Christensen | Idaho State University |
| 2024 | Jodell Hoff | University of Idaho |
| 2022 | Tisha Meza | Idaho State University |
| 2022 | Jacqueline Rita Amende Lewis | University of Idaho |
| 2021 | Rachel Krick | Idaho State University |
| 2021 | Cathy Boysen | University of Idaho |
| 2020 | Becky Sulik | Idaho State University |
| 2020 | Jennifer Lind | University of Idaho |
| 2019 | Cheryl L. Jorgenson | Idaho State University |
| 2019 | Barbara L. Grant | University of Idaho |