In recognition of outstanding service and contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession, the following individuals have been selected by the Honors Committee and Board of Directors to receive top Academy national honors and awards.
Congratulations go to the following recipients for outstanding leadership and contributions to the profession and practice of nutrition and dietetics.
2024 Honors and Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Evelyn F. Crayton, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND
Distinguished Lecture Award (Presented at FNCE® 2025)
Mary D. Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN
Honorary Membership
Jim Finn
Stephen McCauley
Medallion Awards
Lucille Beseler, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Karen Collins, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND
Eileen G. Ford, MS, RDN, FAND
Carol J. Gilmore, MS, RD, LD, FADA, FAND
Mary G. Roseman, PhD, MBA, RDN
Carrie S. Swift, MS, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES
Christopher A. Taylor, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND
Barbara A. Wakeen, MA, RDN, LD, CD, CCFP, CCHP
Media Excellence Award
Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN
Outstanding Social Media Award
Nijya Noble, MS, RDN, LD
Excellence in Practice Awards
Clinical NutritionStephanie Dobak, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC
Consultant
Mary Rybicki, MS, RDN, LDN
Education
Bonnie T. Jortberg, PhD, RDN, CDCES
Informatics
Valarie Chudzinksi, MA, RDN, LDN, CNSC
Management
Gisele Leger, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND
Research
Rebecca A. Seguin-Fowler, PhD, RDN, LD, CSCS
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