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
Overview of Awards Criteria – (includes June Yerrington Award and Gem Award as well as the National awards identified above)
Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards are selected by the Universities using the criteria from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics https://www.eatrightpro.org/leadership/honors-and-awards/affiliate-awards/outstanding-dietetics-student-award
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 on Survey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TWZLK22 – nominations and accompanying letters are due by February 1st.
Send letter(s) of nomination to: idahoacademy@gmail.com
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
June Yerrington Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jennifer Lind | University of Idaho Coordinated Undergraduate Program |
| 2020 | Becky Sulik | Idaho State University |
| 2019 | Barbara L. Grant | University of Idaho Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics |
| 2019 | Cheryl L. Jorgenson | Idaho State University Internship/Meridian |
