The board encourages all members to participate in our Affiliate Awards selections by nominating colleagues.
Nominations can be made at any time during the year but must be received by March 1st. Awards are presented at the Annual Meeting each spring.
Chair of 2022-2023 Awards Committee: Char Byington, Past-President and Awards Chair. Send letter(s) of nomination to: charbyington@isu.edu
The Awards Chair appoints at least three members, including at least one from each region of the state, to serve on the committee. Committee members are when possible, prior award recipients. Members who have submitted a nomination for the current year are not eligible to serve on the current year’s committee.
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://www.eatrightpro.org/leadership/honors-and-awards/affiliate-awards
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)
Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Lifetime Achievement Award (Idaho-specific award, formerly the June Yerrington Award). The June Yerrington award was established in 1980 to honor the memory of a beloved Idaho Dietetic Association Member. The award was renamed by the voting members of the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Board in December 2021. Prior award chairs provided comments to the board. The criteria for this award did not change. The rationale for the name change is described here: https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center/member-updates/from-our-leaders/academy-updates-awards-to-elevate-and-amplify-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 registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered; inspired others to take on leadership roles; and promoted the Idaho Academy’s mission, vision, and goals.
- This award also honors the respect the recipient has earned from his or her colleagues.
- Criteria: Member of the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for at least 10 years and at least three letters from Idaho Academy members explaining why the nominee is deserving of the award are requested for the nomination.
Gem Award (Idaho-specific award)
- The Gem award recognizes nonmembers of the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that have promoted and/or encouraged good health with an emphasis on sound nutrition habits through efforts to educate the public. In addition to financial contributions, this can be done through individual, company or organizations efforts
Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Preceptor Award(s) are selected by the Universities – Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Preceptor Award
Additional awards may be presented as per special nominations and circumstances in that year given the Affiliate’s goals and activity (for example, Award of Merit, Outstanding Service).
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Technican of the Year Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Lori Ann Haroldsen |
| 2014 | Sarah Bair |
| 2013 | Kevin Conger |
Outstanding Preceptor Awards
| YEAR | NAME | PROGRAM |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tisha Meza | Idaho State University |
| 2022 | Jacqueline (Jackie) Ament 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 Coordinated Undergraduate Program |
| 2019 | Cheryl L. Jorgenson | Idaho State University Internship/Meridian |
| 2019 | Barbara L. Grant | University of Idaho Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics |