Awards – Committee, Criteria and Past Recipients

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 February 1st.  Awards are presented at the Annual Meeting each spring.

The Awards Committee is chaired by the Past President.  The Awards Committee is made up of prior award recipients plus the chair.  Committee members must not have submitted a nomination.

Criteria for Affiliate Awards from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics https://www.eatrightpro.org/leadership/honors-and-awards/affiliate-awards

June Yerrington Award (Idaho specific award that was established prior to the ODY award

• The June Yerrington Award is an award established in 1980 to recognize Idaho Academy members who have made a significant, long-term contribution to our affiliate.
• The June Yerrington award is our affiliate’s highest award.
• June Yerrington was an active member of the Idaho Dietetics Association and a mentor to many. Prior to her death, June was a clinical dietitian at the Boise Veterans Hospital.
• The award was established to honor June’s contributions to the Idaho Dietetics Association.
• This member must have made a significant impact in his or her community.
• This award also honors the respect the recipient has earned from his or her colleagues.
• Member of the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for at least 20 years.
• At least three letters from Idaho Academy members explaining why the nominee is deserving of the award are requested for the nomination.

Gem Award  – Non member award 

• The Gem award recognizes nonmember of 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

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 Preceptor Award(s) are also 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).

Submit Award Nominations by February 1st.

Awards are presented at the Annual Meeting.

Chair of 2021-2022 Awards Committee:  Kim Young, Past-President and Awards Chair.

The Awards Chair appoints at least three members from each region of the state to serve on the committee.  Committee members are when possible, prior award recipients.  Additionally, members who have submitted a nomination for the current year are ineligible.

Send letter(s) of nomination to: KYoung@phd1.idaho.gov

Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award

June Yerrington Award

Gem Award

Emerging Dietetic Leader

Recognized Dietetic Technican of the Year Award

Outstanding Preceptor Awards