Nutrition Entrprenuers- a deitetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association

Academy Foundation Awards

Members of the Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) DPG, apply now for the following awards from the Academy Foundation. Applications are available at www.eatright.org/foundation/awards. Applications must be submitted electronically to blabrador@eatright.org by December 1, 2012. Any questions may be directed to Beth Labrador at: 800/877-1600, ext. 4821 or blabrador@eatright.org.

Barbara Ann F. Hughes- NEP DPG Continuing Education Award - This award was established to provide educational stipends for nutrition professionals on the subjects of policy initiatives, advocacy and/or private practice. Preference will be given to members of Nutrition Education for the Public (NEP) DPG.
Award amount: $1,000

Mary Abbott Hess Award for Recognition of an Innovative Food/Culinary Effort This award is given to encourage dietetics professionals to make original and innovative efforts in food and culinary education.
Award amount: $1,000

Academy Annual Award Winners

Academy 2011 Excellence in Practice – Consultation & Business Practice Award
Faye Faye Berger Mitchell, RD, LDN

 

NE Award Winner

2012 Outstanding Nutrition Entrepreneur Award Winner
Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RD, LDN, CSSD

Nationally recognized nutrition, health and fitness expert and published author Dr. Janet Brill is the director of nutrition for Fitness Together, the world's largest organization of personal trainers. Dr. Janet specializes in cardiovascular disease prevention and has authored two books on the topic; the most recent is Prevent a Second Heart Attack (Three Rivers Press, Feb 2011.) Prevent a Second Heart Attack follows the bestselling book, Cholesterol Down (Crown, 2006). Her third book, a sequel to Cholesterol DOWN, titled Blood Pressure DOWN (Three Rivers Press) will be available wherever books are sold May 1, 2013.
Dr. Janet is dedicated to her field and to the broader goal of educating the public on heart health. She was a member of the 2011 Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team in Philadelphia and is a longtime member of the Circle of Red and Cor Vitae. She volunteers much of her time, expertise and funds in support of the American Heart Association.
• Janet holds a Master of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics from Florida International University as well as her doctoral degree in exercise physiology (dissertation in the area of diet and exercise in the treatment of overweight and obesity) from the University of Miami. (She graduated both universities with academic honors.) She has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in nutrition, health and fitness as an adjunct professor at both universities.
• She is a frequent guest expert on local and national television, appearing most often as the nutrition expert for The Balancing Act (Lifetime).
• A prolific writer with contributions to numerous scientific journals and lay publications nationwide.
• Professional speaker.
• Blogger for numerous web sites including Humana Health.
• Spokesperson for numerous companies such as Quaker, Vitalicious, Mars Marathon Bars and most recently, Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil.
• On a personal note, she has completed four marathons and countless road races, many for charitable organizations. A dedicated mother of three fantastic children and a devoted wife of 28 years, Dr. Janet and her family reside in Valley Forge Pennsylvania..

Student Award Winner

2012 Professional Development Dietetic Student Award Winner
Carlene Thomas, RD

Carlene Thomas is a newly registered dietitian from Virginia. She works as a consulting dietitian with a specialty in nutrition communications through social media. She blogs regularly within the wellness and recipe creation community with a focus on weddings and brides. Carlene also volunteers as the Virginia Dietetic Association state media and PR chair.

Past Outstanding Nutrition Entrepreneurs Award Winners

2011
Janet Helm, MS, RD; Illinois

2010
Nancy Clark, MS, RD, FAcademy, FACSM; Massachusetts

2009
Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA; Florida

2008
Ann Litt, MS, RD, LD; Maryland

2007
Christine Palumbo, MBA, RD; Illinois

2006
Maye Musk, MS, RD; New York

2005
Barbara Ann Hughes, PhD, MPH, RD, LDN, FAcademy; North Carolina

2004
Barbara Storper, MS, RD; Massachusetts

2003
Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN; New York

2002
Alice Baland, MA, LPC, RD/LD; Texas

2001
Dale Ames Kline, MS, RD, CNSD; Oregon

2000
Becky Dorner, RD, LD; Ohio

1999
Patricia Godfrey, RD, LD, CFCS; Minnesota

1998
Kathryn Scherb, MBA, RD; New Jersey

1997
Janice Kidd, PhD, MBA, RD; Tennessee

1996
Carol Coughlin, RD; Massachusetts

1995
Brenda Garritson, MS, RD; Texas

1994
Lauren Swann, MS, RD; Pennsylvania

1993
Terri Fields Hosler, RD; Hawaii

1992
Linda V. Callahan, MS, RD, LDN, CDE; Tennessee

1991
Johanna Burani, MS, RD; New Jersey

1990
Dayle Hayes, MS, RD; Montana

Award Nomination Form

NE presents a $1000 award annually to a member demonstrating originality and dedication to entrepreneurism in nutrition. The online application form is available in the members area. You can also nominate someone you know - make your talents known to NE!

Click here for the Online Nomination Form (in members area)