Recipient:
Linda Quinn, Central New York Dietetic Association

The Distinguished Dietitian Award recognizes outstanding service to NYSDA and the profession of dietetics.

Recipient:
Lisa Sasson, New York University, New York Dietetic Association

The purpose of the Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award program is to recognize the teaching, mentoring, and leadership activities of faculty and preceptors for an ADA-accredited and approved dietetics education program. Each area’s Dietetics Educators of Practitioners group may recognize one Outstanding Educator for each type of dietetics program. The recipient of this award is nominated by NYSDA but selected by ADA.

Recipient:
Karen Ostrum of WNYDA

The Isabelle A. Hallahan Award for Excellence in Food Service recognizes the provision of quality food service by a female dietitian. The award honors both the recipient, and Isabelle Hallahan, a fearless leader in the field of dietetics.

Recipient:
Elizabeth Kmiecinski, Rochester Institute of Technology, Genesee Dietetic Association

The purpose of the Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award program is to recognize the teaching, mentoring, and leadership activities of faculty and preceptors for an ADA-accredited and approved dietetics education program. Each area’s Dietetics Educators of Practitioners group may recognize one Outstanding Educator for each type of dietetics program. The recipient of this award is nominated by NYSDA but selected by ADA.

Recipient:
Maria Mahar of CNYDA

The Emerging Dietetic Leader award recognizes the accomplishments of dietitians, regardless age, who have made distinctive contributions to ADA early in their dietetics career. Recipients must be a member of ADA and an active participant in state and district associations for at least 5 years, but no greater than 10 years.

Recipient:
Keri Gans, GNYDA

The Media Excellence Award recognizes media involvement for at least three years that promotes scientifically sound nutrition information and the profession of dietetics.

Recipient:
Danielle Pacella of GDA and WNDA

The Jack Bellick Award is granted by the New York State Dietetic Association to honor both the recipient and Mr. Bellick. Its purpose is to recognize the consistent participation of a student member or active member (credentialed within the past 3 years) in district or state activities.

Recipients:
Megan Whelan of WNYDA (far left)
Melissa Pflugh of GNYDA

The Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year recognizes the accomplishments of young dietitians. In order to qualify you must be age 35 or younger.

Recipient:
Maria Erdman, Syracuse University and Central New York Dietetic Association

The outstanding dietetics student award recognizes the emerging leadership and achievement of students in CADE –accredited and approved dietetic education programs. The award goes to one student in each of the following programs: Didactic program in dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Dietetic Technician, and Coordinated Program.

Recipients:
DPD Student: Erica Giovianazzo of GNYDA
Dietetic Technician: Barbara Parisi of WRDA

The outstanding dietetics student award recognizes the emerging leadership and achievement of students in CADE –accredited and approved dietetic education programs. The award goes to one student in each of the following programs: Didactic program in dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Dietetic Technician, and Coordinated Program.